Bright Kitchens from Our Projects: 16 Pros and 9 Cons

Can't decide on a bright kitchen? We've prepared a collection of interiors with unusual and even bold color solutions — this will help you weigh all the "pros" and "cons".

Bright Red Passage Kitchen

Originally, this apartment had a tiny kitchen niche. The gas pipe didn't allow moving the kitchen or combining it with the living room. Therefore, the designer had to slightly reduce the bathroom to accommodate two parts of the kitchen cabinet.

Pros:

• functional zones are provided — for the stove and sink, as well as storage space;
• the glossy surface is easy to wipe with a damp cloth.

Cons:

• narrow space and small working surface don't allow active cooking in the kitchen;
• no windows.

Design: PROSPECT

Kitchen Where Eternal Summer Reigns

The owner of this apartment loves tropical plants, so the designer reflected the tropics theme in the kitchen decor.

Pros:

• ample storage space for kitchen appliances;
• attic cabinets can hide rarely used items and avoid cluttering the lower cabinets;
• kitchen cabinet made to ceiling prevents dust accumulation on upper cabinet surfaces.

Cons:

• there are small children in the family, so light cabinet fronts will often get dirty.

Design: Natalia Shirokorad

Boring Kitchen in a Moscow Stalin-era Apartment

A kitchen-living room is a real burst of color! To avoid overloading the small space, the designer diluted the vibrant color palette with a white apron.

Pros:

• plenty of space for storing dishes and other kitchen utensils;
• cabinets up to the ceiling prevent dust from accumulating on shelves.

Cons:

• in such a bright canary kitchen, decor should be used carefully.

Design: Nadezhda Zотовa, Enjoy Home Studio

Sky-blue Kitchen Cabinet

The main motif of this interior is naturalness and eco-friendliness. All furniture is made in carpentry workshops.

Pros:

• rich color of cabinet fronts becomes a cheerful spot and focal point of the entire interior;
• plenty of storage space and large working surface.

Cons:

• white apron and countertop require frequent cleaning;
• dust will accumulate on upper cabinets.

Design: Evgenia Kozjukova

Bright Kitchen for a Single Man

The base of the interior is neutral light gray walls. The universal shade serves as an ideal backdrop for more vibrant elements.

Pros:

• a red-orange kitchen makes the interior warmer and softer;
• the glossy surface is easy to wipe with a damp cloth;
• a functional island allows breakfast on one side and cooking on the other.
  

Cons:

• accessories must be chosen carefully, or the already colorful interior may become overloaded.

Design: Maxim Novinkov

Eco-Friendly Kitchen with Bold Design

The designer created a real oasis in a typical panel house.

Pros:

• natural materials were used in finishing;
• vertical greenery creates the atmosphere of summer warmth all year round;
• the kitchen is simultaneously bright, functional, and eco-friendly;
• many storage systems for necessary household appliances and kitchen utensils.

Cons:

• white cabinet fronts are very stainable, frequent cleaning will be needed;
• dust will accumulate on upper cabinets.

Design: Alexander Kononenko

On the Cover: Design Project by Natalia Shirokorad