Earth Tones In The

Kitchen

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Benefits of Earth Tones

• Warm, comforting, and timeless

• Less expensive

• Won’t look dated when color trends changeMonday, March 18, 2013

Basic Colors

• Earth tones begin with dark brown, which you can dilute to create a variety of hues

• Latte is a lighter brown that contrasts well with dusty green

• Add bright rust and you’ve got a classic earth tone color scheme

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Cabinetry

• Consider purchasing dark mahogany, maple, ebony or red maple cabinetry

• Painting existing cabinets also works and your choice of color beings at your earth tone color wheel

• Use cabinets as your color base and move from dark to lightMonday, March 18, 2013

Counter Tops

• Slate or granite in beige-brown-bronze tones

• Terracotta tiles

• Taupe Formica

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Flooring

• Light colors are best for floors

• Travertine

• Porcelain, wood, and linoleum in beige tones also work

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