Knotty Pine Kitchen Colors

When I think of knotty pine - two visions come to mind.  Light natural knotty pine or Alder and then shellacked dark knotty pine.  They are two completely different looks.  I am not sure which you have, so I will give you an answer for both.

Darker Knotty Pine

If you have the darker knotty pine then I would go with a classic black counter top and tumbled tile for the backsplash in a natural stone color.  Since this type of knotty pine has a classic woodsy cabin-like feel to it bringing in natural elements will enhance it.  A stone tile backsplash would complement the pine and black counter top as it has a mix of natural colors – not just one flat color. Look for one that has bits of black, grey, and red or orange tones in it.  If you want to paint the backsplash - look to colors that either match the pine or are a complete contrast.  Field Poppy would work well.  It is a vibrant modern paint color that will update the room.I am not sure of your budget, but concrete countertops would also look fabulous. They are a little harder to come by than Formica^®, Corian^®, or natural stone surfaces, but would be the perfect complement to the knotty pine. See More Orange Paint Colors

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Lighter Knotty Pines

If you have lighter knotty pine on your walls and cabinets– more like Alder, your options increase as this could be considered a neutral.  I think of Sarah’s house from the HGTV show Sarah’s Summer House where you could use lots of white, greens, and blues that will evoke a soft, warm, and cheery lived-in appeal.   You could add bead board painted in Livin' Large, Aloe Vera, or Victoria Blue for the backsplash and have a simple white counter top.Find Your Favorite Paint Colors

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aloe veraPPG1222-3

victoria bluePPG1243-4

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