For too long, neutral tones and cool colors have dominated kitchens across the country. Enough with the bleak, bland, boring kitchens already! This year, KitchenAid is trying to change how we see kitchen design with the announcement of its first ever color of the year: Bird of Paradise!
This tropical coral pink shade is a breath of fresh air, carrying the promise of ocean waves and adventure! No more tired color palettes—this shade is as classy as it is fun, and it adds a special something to every home. Here are our favorite ways to use this striking hue to spice up your kitchen!
Make a Statement
If you love Bird of Paradise but you don’t want to shuffle up your whole kitchen, try bringing it into your space with a few statement pieces. A gorgeous painting or sculptural centerpiece can offset more understated colors and give your kitchen a healthy dose of fun.
You can also show off your personality with knick knacks and mementos that incorporate corals and pinks. Albums as wall art are always deliciously retro, and that iconic pink lightning bolt on Bowie’s classic “Aladdin Sane” album cover is pretty dang close to KitchenAid’s incredible coral!
All in the Details
Another great way to infuse a hint of Bird of Paradise is through those little, easily forgotten kitchen details. You don’t have to sacrifice your own design aesthetic to include hints of this beautiful and trendy color—little coral details in curtains, placemats, seat covers, and cabinet hardware can give you a taste of the tropical without going overboard.
We love the idea of Bird of Paradise magnets for your dishwasher or fridge, especially against one of KitchenAid’s black stainless-steel models. The sleek, black stainless is the perfect backdrop to let this gem of a color shine!
Mix and Match
Why hold back? If the idea of a brightly colored kitchen is speaking to you, don’t be afraid to fill your kitchen with life and light. Aquas, teals, yellows, and raspberry shades all go well with coral and bring a sense of youthful adventure to any space.
If you do decide to get crazy with the paint brush, we recommend KitchenAid’s classy but understated stainless steel appliances to balance out the celebration of color raging in your kitchen!
Get Complementary
Make sure to add touches that complement your coral colors and bring out their full vibrancy. Lush greens add another touch of the tropical and can provide a classic, beautiful element to any kitchen. Experiment with cabinet colors or green decorations.
Bringing life into the kitchen in the form of fresh herbs or even decorative plants can also help your kitchen feel more welcoming and provide the perfect counterpoint to the vibrant pink.
Go All Out
Call us crazy, but we just can’t get enough of this color, and neither will your family once they catch a glimpse. It’s rare to find a color that’s both fun and gentle on the eyes, but somehow, this Bird of Paradise strikes that perfect balance. Bird of Paradise would look right at home on your kitchen walls, surfaces, and cabinets! KitchenAid offers some incredible panel-ready appliances, so you can get all the power and quality of a KitchenAid fridge, without breaking up your new Bird of Paradise kitchen!
Now go out and paint the town red! Oops, we mean Bird of Paradise.