THE KITCHEN PAINT COLOUR CHECK
Before choosing a wall colour, take a closer look at what is already in your kitchen.
Use this sheet to record your fixed finishes, notice their undertones, check your lighting and compare your three strongest paint samples.
1. RECORD YOUR FIXED FINISHES
Write down the main colour you see in each finish. Then circle whether it feels warm, cool or if you are unsure.
1. RECORD YOUR FIXED FINISHES
Write down the main colour you see in each finish. Then circle whether it feels warm, cool or if you are unsure.
FIXED FINISH COLOUR OR DESCRIPTION CIRCLE ONE
Cabinets __________________________ Warm / Cool / Unsure
Countertop ________________________ Warm / Cool / Unsure
Backsplash ________________________ Warm / Cool / Unsure
Flooring __________________________ Warm / Cool / Unsure
Appliances ________________________. Warm / Cool / Unsure
Which finish stands out the most?
2. IDENTIFY THE STRONGEST UNDERTONES
Look closely at your cabinets, counters, backsplash and flooring. Which undertones do you notice?
☐ Yellow or cream
☐ Orange or gold
☐ Pink or red
☐ Green
☐ Blue
☐ Violet
☐ Taupe
☐ Grey
☐ I am not sure
Which undertone appears most often?
Do any of your fixed finishes seem to clash?
☐ Yes ☐ No ☐ I am not sure
3. CHECK THE LIGHTING
Natural light
My kitchen faces:
☐ North ☐ South ☐ East ☐ West ☐ I am not sure
My kitchen receives:
☐ Lots of natural light
☐ Some natural light
☐ Very little natural light
Artificial light
My light bulbs appear:
☐ Warm or yellow
☐ Cool or blue
☐ Bright white
☐ I am not sure
When do paint colours look the most different in your kitchen?
☐ Morning ☐ Afternoon ☐ Evening ☐ At night
4. COMPARE UP TO THREE PAINT SAMPLES
Place each sample beside your cabinets, countertop, backsplash and flooring. Check it again throughout the day before making a decision.
SAMPLE 1 SAMPLE 2 SAMPLE 3
Paint colour and number __________________ __________________ __________________
Works with the cabinets Yes / No / Unsure Yes / No / Unsure Yes / No / Unsure
Works with the countertop Yes / No / Unsure Yes / No / Unsure Yes / No / Unsure
Works with the backsplash Yes / No / Unsure Yes / No / Unsure Yes / No / Unsure
Works with the flooring. Yes / No / Unsure Yes / No / Unsure Yes / No / Unsure
Looks good in the morning Yes / No / Unsure Yes / No / Unsure Yes / No / Unsure
Looks good in the evening Yes / No / Unsure Yes / No / Unsure Yes / No / Unsure
Shows an unwanted undertone Yes / No / Unsure Yes / No / Unsure Yes / No / Unsure
MY STRONGEST SAMPLE IS:
I AM STILL UNSURE ABOUT:
STILL FEELING STUCK?
This worksheet helps you gather the clues already present in your kitchen.
Choose Your Kitchen Paint Colour Like a Pro shows you how to use those clues to understand undertones, compare your finishes, narrow down your choices and choose with greater confidence.
Inviting Interiors
Lucy Rodrigues, Certified Interior Designer