When it comes to design, and I suppose life, in general, it’s all about balance! A lot of people can be afraid to use color, pattern, and maybe even texture in a space as prominent in the house as a kitchen. Typically a small powder room is a “safe space“ to take some big risks. But I say, in the iconic words of Sheryl Crow “If it makes you happy, I can’t be that bad.” I balance busyness like the wallpaper or island tile with minimalism. The black tile on my cooking wall, is grouted with black to downplay that area. It offers just a hint of texture versus additional pattern. The continuous flow of the walnut grain in the cabinetry, while visually very appealing, also lends itself to a bit of minimalism. If the grain were broken up and not continuous, or I would say even vertical instead of horizontal, it would not be as pleasing to the eye, and would be more of a pattern than a flow. Keep in mind that we read left to right, at least in this country, and our eyes are next to one another versus on top of each other. When it comes to using more than one color, my rule of either going complementary or analogous is a safe bet! The muted blue with the mustard yellow, feels harmonious against all of the neutrals in the space. These colors are also very era appropriate and do not feel out of space in my 1962 home. In the end, if you’re paying the mortgage, do whatever the fuck you want because if it makes you happy, I can’t be that bad 🤣 — t a g s — #renovation #kitchenrenovation #midcenturymodern #midcenturyhome #midcenturymodernkitchen #mcm #mcmkitchen #modernkitchen #modernkitchendesign #moderndesign #colorfulkitchen #colorfuldesign