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Color effect in the kitchen: How colors create mood & style

A modern kitchen with wood fronts and large windows, designed by Nolte Kitchen.

Colors are more than just design elements - they influence our well-being, our mood and the atmosphere of a room. Especially in the kitchen - the center of the home - they play a decisive role in mood, sense of space and style. Whether warm and inviting, cool and clear or neutral and timeless - you can use colors to create your own personal feel-good kitchen.

Warm colors: Cosiness & conviviality

Warm shades such as rust red, sand or wood nuances create a cozy ambience and promote sociability - ideal for open-plan kitchens. Combined with natural materials such as wood and soft lighting, they are particularly inviting and homely. This color palette is ideal for anyone who values a homely ambience and a cosy feel.

A modern kitchen with pink cabinets and island; Nolte Kitchen.
LUGANO LACK in Henna red soft mat: A modern classic for anyone who loves the Country-house style - with a grain full of character and an authentic look.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets and blue walls, designed by Nolte Kitchen.
MANHATTAN Sahara with volcanic oak: A gentle mix that makes small kitchens appear larger and creates a harmonious overall look.
A modern kitchen with wood fronts and large windows, designed by Nolte Kitchen.
ARTLINE Stripe Wood Crema combined with FEEL in Magnolia soft matt: minimalist, modern and yet homely - perfect for convivial cooking evenings.

Cool colors: clarity & freshness

Cool colors such as blue, grey and green tones stand for calm, structure and modern elegance. Especially in light-flooded kitchens or small rooms, they provide visual space and a tidy look. Deep shades such as dark blue, dark green or olive green look stylish and restrained at the same time - perfect for kitchens that combine elegance with functionality. Anyone who prefers a tidy, calm sense of space will find the ideal expression in this color scheme.

A modern green kitchen with wood accents and elegant lighting. Nolte Kitchens.
MANHATTAN UNI in Black Green: Trend color meets naturalness - the deep green looks particularly harmonious with wood decors.
SOFT LACK in Avocado: A fresh tone that brings spring into the kitchen - combined with volcanic oak, it creates an inviting lightness.
A modern kitchen with dark cabinets and wood accents, designed by Nolte Kitchen.
MANHATTAN natural oak noble matt & SOFT LACK in Deep blue soft matt: Calm, elegant and with a velvety surface - ideal for style-conscious connoisseurs.

Neutral colors: Timeless & versatile

White, gray or greige kitchens will remain modern for many years - they look bright, open and can be combined effortlessly. The style ranges from minimalist to elegant. White conveys purity, brightness and expansiveness, while Black and Anthracite create depth and contrast. Greige - the mixture of gray and beige - offers an elegant balance of warmth and coolness and adapts effortlessly to different living styles. Combined with natural materials such as wood or stone, it creates kitchen spaces with a classic look that are stylistically open and offer scope for personal touches.

FINE LACK in white high gloss & ARTWOOD oak Ventura:

The mix of high gloss and rustic wood looks stylish and homely.

VELLUTO in matt Lava:

With anti-fingerprint technology and a soft surface, a real highlight for modern kitchens.

Modern kitchen with large island, bright cabinets, surrounded by big windows, Nolte Kitchens.

Courage to use color: show individuality

Those who opt for bold colors or creative accents make a real statement. Kitchen islands, Back panels or Handles are particularly suitable for colorful highlights. This keeps the overall look balanced, but adds a strong visual note. Color accents can also be perfectly coordinated with accessories and lighting to create a harmonious overall effect. For all design lovers or creative minds, color is the ideal stylistic device to turn the kitchen into a stage for your own personality.

TORINO LACK in Olive soft mat:

Modern meets nature - perfect with black Handles in Country-house style.

SOFT LACK in Caramel soft matt:

Soft, inviting, special - combined with white and accents in Manganese bronze, an aesthetic arc of tension is created.

A modern kitchen with gold accents and an island by Nolte Kitchen.

Light & color: The perfect Combinations

Lighting enhances the effect of colors and creates atmosphere. A mixture of ambient lighting, targeted task lighting and atmospheric lighting transforms the kitchen into a place to cook and feel good. Materials and light temperatures also play a role: matt surfaces have a soft effect, glossy surfaces reflect more strongly. Warm white light creates a cozy atmosphere, while neutral or cool white light creates a clear, modern look. This makes the kitchen the perfect place to work and enjoy.

A modern kitchen with an island and black wall units by Nolte Kitchen.
Great effect: Lighted MatrixArt handle tracks! With Nolte kitchens, the vertical handle tracks can also be fitted with horizontal LED lighting.
Open shelves look much more homely with integrated lighting and are enhanced with LED lighting milled into the sides.
A stylish kitchen cabinet with glass shelves and decorative lighting, arranged by Nolte Kitchens.
Indirect Lighting creates an atmospheric setting for the display case.

Limitless design options

Design your dream kitchen with Nolte - emotional, functional and unique!

Conclusion: Your kitchen - your world of color

Whether warm shades for more comfort, cool tones for clarity, neutral colors for timeless elegance or accent colors for individuality - the color scheme in the kitchen determines the atmosphere and style. Combinations with the right lighting and matching materials create a room that perfectly suits your life.

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