The Stylish Way The Stars Of Good Bones Add A Pop Of Color To A Neutral Kitchen

Neutral kitchens have taken over. White cabinets, gray walls, silver appliances — there's no touch of the rainbow in sight. At most, you'll see a deep blue or green element, but earthy tones and neutrals are one in the same. Mina and Karen Starsiak from HGTV's "Good Bones" liven up the neutral color scheme by adding a colorful kitchen island. Originally, the piece was a bathroom vanity that got a block countertop and coat of Caribbean blue similar to this shade by the same name from The Real Milk Paint. The HGTV stars broke the mold of a traditional neutral kitchen with an eye-catching island that transforms the entire room.

In the "Good Bones" design, the kitchen island is a statement piece. It stands on its own as its drawers, counter, color, style, and hardware are different from the rest of the kitchen. This intentional design draws eyes to the island and makes it more inviting to gather around. If you have a neutral kitchen, you might want to take a hint from the mother-daughter duo and spice up your kitchen island with a pop of color.

The butch block top and black hardware is a calm element to the bright blue base of the island. The warm wood tones and simple drawer handles mellow the in-your-face color. Plus, the grated bottom shelf and magnetic paint siding add unique touches. All these pieces work together to create a kitchen island that has stylistic depth. The colorful island also contrasts the light gray countertops, gunmetal finish appliances, and dark brown cabinetry in the rest of the room. Its vibrant pop brings relief from the dark surroundings. On the other hand, if your kitchen is washed with light neutrals, the colorful centerpiece will create a cheerful, fun vibe within the space. Mina and Karen Starsiak prove that you can have a vibrant and uniformed space, even if the island isn't a carbon copy of the kitchen countertops and cabinetry.

There are many beautiful paint colors that are perfect for your kitchen island, so you can pull off this vivid look. If you're hesitant about bringing the rainbow to a neutral kitchen, think about any other pops you might have in your home design. Maybe there are bright hues in your curtains, pillows, blankets, or decor in other rooms. Sorting through those shades is a great starting point to find the perfect pop of color for your kitchen island. Choosing from colors already in your home design will also create cohesion throughout your entire space.