Show WOMANS WORLD attractive kitchen make your work easier by ertta haley ID y YOU ou KNOW that the ten bus D fc F le lest st years of a homemakers I 1 life are spent in the kitchen minute by minute hour by hour that Is the n accumulation of time needed over the years for the tasks of preparing food cooking baking and washing dishes Is it any wonder then that women try to keep their kitchens bright and nt attractive modern equipment if lightens many of the chores but w whether ether the time spent on unending work is pleasant or not depends to a great extent on one factor th that at Is color col colors 0 rs of ill the 0 kitchen walls the light reflected reflect c d from the ceiling the surface u r face of inboards dra and counters and flooring materials all these play a subtle but definite part in your outlook and in family relations eions s fortunately color is one of the most inexpensive of till all components of the kitchen colors that please and stimulate cost no more than drab and cheerless ones it depends entirely on you and not your pocketbook whether your kitchen is a success ss color wise you can add color and cheer to the kitchen in many ways there LM let lei kitchen reflect interests are not only paint and wallpaper but floor coverings curtain materials utensils but counter tops dra inboards a and n d accessories A kitchen coordinated in color by nil all of these is bound to be pleasing and joyful in which to work theres so much available in a colot colorful ful way that you can actually choo choose e a favorite color scheme in place of the few which were once popular thoughtful and intelligent selection will give you much satisfaction and will improve your disposition as well ns as your influence on family life apply basic principles to so kitchen decoration follow a n few simple rules whon when selecting colors for the kitchen for example the various shades of ye yellow I 1 arid and red are stimulating rind and spirit lifting it if you tend to get in the doldrums you might try using one or the other of these with some other chlor light hues reflect more color than daik ones and thereby tend to make work easier the use of a few colors rather than many prevents a feeling of busyness especially it if your kitchen is small colors which contrast too greatly will break up a room and are to bo be avoided plan the color to create a balance just as you plan furniture arrangements the simplest plan to use in selecting n color scheme tor for the kit idd col 0 r to kitchen T M 6 A va M X n 10 1 4 0 cabinets in natural finish wood cooil counter tops and of clay tile in daffodil yellow allow ant and a window mind blind in a clear light preen green make this kitchen a colorful and stimulating place to work ork hot pins pans can call be set direct from the range to counter tops since these surfaces will mill not dot tie be damaged diina Red by heat chen Is to use a favorite shade as a basic one and combine it with others which are present yellow orange yellow brown yellow green and green yellow are harmonious because they all contain yellow in the same way red brown blown red orange and watermelon shades hirmon harmon monize 7 0 one of 01 the nicest ways of choos ing a color scheme for the kitchen is to use the complexion as a clue blondes look most attractive in a setti setting g ol of peach sott soft blue green or yellow brunettes appear best against background of tan brown yellows on the orange side arid and blue greens the kitchen ceiling should be a hue with good light reflecting qualities but that does not ne necessarily cessa rily mean white in fact white is usually too strong a contrast with other hues in the color scheme so its it s host best to plan pl m to mix a little of 0 the wall color with white ceiling and w wall all together it if your kitchen Is primarily white then use clear colors with it ii inus inas of fa D IN 14 avell as hobbies bobbies tense colors such as orange pure green or violet should bo be avoided as they will soon prove irritating select materials which will last I 1 ast since the kitchen gets such great use its wise to invest in quality materials which will not lade or be injured by adds acids and grease walls of course will have to be refinished be they painted or papered but you can select colors which will show less dirt and grease than others papers too are specially finished for longer use Dra inboards a and n d counter tops should be durable you might investigate vesti gate clay tile as a possibility since this kind of material comes in m many a ny different colors and these are in so they cann cannot ot bo be damaged by sunlight water or grease arcas areas which are subject to spotting and staining need to be carefully finished so they do not become too worn while the rest of the kitchen remains in good condition the space behind the range and the splash back ak over the sink need careful finishing use a material which can bo be cleaned with a few seconds work with a damp cloth woodwork and floors strike an I 1 important color note in the kitchen but both are often overlooked or ignored when the room Is decorated it if the woodwork is ot of a good quality with a pleasant grain it might bo be kept in a natural finish and a color scheme chosen to i at et it oft off properly natural wood table and chairs such as bamboo are excellent with a watermelon pink color predominating it if the woodwork is not suitable paint it the same color as the walls or somewhat lighter light floors show dirt less than dark kitchen floor coverings are important not only because they can tie the room together but because they can make your kitchen show less dirt than you might think it if light in hue the floor covering c can a n make the kitchen cheerful and light ligh t reflecting light colors are a good choice for kitchen floors because the they Y will s show how dirt less than such colo colors r 9 as dark brown blue or red unglazed clay tiles in a wide range of colors m might ight lit fit into the scheme and they are durable as well as easily cleaned if the whole home Is coordinated as to color then the kitchen floor would be tied into that color scheme und and the flooring would take its cue from carpeting used in other rooms even though not carefully coordinated its wise to tie the kitchen together with the dining room or to whatever room it opens and flooring Ilo oring is a good means by which the tie in can be worked let kitchen reflect family interests kitchens are popular with families because they can call be so cozy if you have a large amaly family which likes to snack it might be wise to use one wall or part of that for a snack bar which will also serve for breakfast and quick lunches women who collect interesting platters pot holders molds or utensils would do well to place at least some of these on the walls to indicate their interests and lend a personal touch to the room that is so dramatically theirs |