Orange
One of Kropat's best color tricks: If you want toned-down color, add it on horizontal, not vertical surfaces. For example, an orange wall (a vertical field) can be in-your-face overwhelming. An orange countertop (a horizontal field) covers less noticeable surface area and is therefore toned down, despite the bright color. Her kitchen supports this idea. The orange counter seems bold yet looks understated with gray walls, white cabinets and a clear and white glass tile backsplash. This is an example of a midcentury eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with mosaic tile backsplash, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz countertops, beige backsplash and white appliances. —
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