If you are going for a Tuscan feel in your kitchen, the right paint color is one of the most important elements in setting that warm and earthy Tuscan tone. Here is a guide to the best paints for a Tuscan kitchen, along with suggestions for color combinations that will bring Tuscany in to your kitchen. Specific Tuscan kitchen paint shades in the Benjamin Moore line of paint are suggested along with paint color combinations for that Tuscan feel.
Yellow Tuscan Paint Colors Yellows play a dominant role in Tuscan design. It is also one of the best paint colors for a Tuscan kitchen. Tuscan yellows include a range of yellows from creamy butter yellows to gold-toned yellows to the deeper brown-yellows of ochre. Here are some of the best Benjamin Moore yellow paint colors to consider for your Tuscan kitchen.
Red Tuscan Paint Colors Red is a great Tuscan accent color for the kitchen, or if you are brave, a base color. Beware it can make a small kitchen look smaller, so use strong Tuscan reds as an accent in tighter spaces. Tuscan reds range from deep rusty and wine reds to the reddish/pink shades of terra cotta. Here are some of the best Benjamin Moore reds to use in your Tuscan kitchen.
Reds- Tucson Red, Million Dollar Red, Caliente (Aura Affinity) Terracotta– Squire Hill Buff, Sienna Clay, Mexicana, Firenze (Aura Affinity)
Orange Tuscan Paint Colors Oranges are another warm, earthy color for a Tuscan kitchen palette. Oranges are great as an accent color or even a wall color if you want a bold Tuscan statement. Some Benjamin Moore paints for a Tuscan orange are Dried Mustard, Bronze Tone, Aztec Brick, and Buttered Yam (Aura Affinity).
Cool Tuscan Paint Colors To offset the warm Tuscan colors, cool colors serve as good accent colors. Greens in olive shades and the colors of rolling Tuscan hills offset the warm Tuscan orange and reds, while purples reminiscent of the grapes of Tuscan wine country are especially good accents with yellows. A little Tuscan blue from the clear skies can be added as well. Suggested Benjamin Moore paints are:
Suggested Tuscan Color Combinations for the Kitchen You can achieve a different Tuscan feel and look by using different color combinations. Here are some suggested palletes for a Tuscan Kitchen.
Classic Tuscan Kitchen For a classic Tuscan kitchen, combine the traditional Tuscan cream, red, and green. Concord Ivory is a creamy light golden neutral base. Use Million Dollar Red as a strong secondary color. Guacamole is a great green accent color with this Tuscan color combination.
Modern Tuscan Kitchen For an updated Tuscan kitchen, go with the Affinity Aura paint line from Benjamin Moore, and put a twist on the classic with the deep ochre yellow of Anjou Pear for a base. Use the hot red Caliente as a prominent secondary color such as on an accent wall. Add a twist with the deep purple of Caponata for another accent color.
Grape Vine Tuscan Kitchen For a softer Tuscan look that is reminiscent of vineyards combine creamy neutrals with a soft green and wine purple. Use Brookside Moss for a soft green base. Use the soft yellow Vellum for a secondary color with accents of the reddish purple Hodley Red.
Tonal Tuscan Kitchen For a restrained Tuscan feel, go with tone- on-tone golds. Use Vellum, Buena Vista Gold, and Leap of Faith for walls, ceiling, and trim. Add a touch of Tuscan Red for an accent.
Benjaminmoore.com has a Personal Color Viewer feature where you can try out these Tuscan kitchen paint shades and see how they look. Try some of these paint combinations for the Tuscan kitchen of your dreams!
