When it comes to home design trends, limewash is taking the world by storm, and you’ve probably seen quite a few YouTube videos on the subject. Limewash is a natural and non-toxic paint made by mixing water, lime, and natural pigments to create a matte, chalky appearance on your walls.
This trendy design option makes for a great addition to bathrooms, bedrooms, and kitchens. If you’re thinking about going for it, check out these stunning limewash kitchen wall ideas that will instantly give your cooking space an elegant, textural effect.
Pair Limewash with Natural Wood
In this modern and clean limewash kitchen, the warmth of the wood shines through. Solid wood cabinets, a single wood floating shelf, and wood slats on the ceiling all match to give the space a cohesive look.
You can apply lime paint to previously painted surfaces for an instant refresh, or use this specially formulated paint when you’re remodeling the entire kitchen.
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Use White to Make Your Limewash Kitchen Pop
The choice of bright white cabinets in this kitchen is smart, as it helps to make the stunning limewash paint stand out. Since this paint gives a subtle texture, it’s good to choose design elements that highlight it, like the example here.
Note how the paint was added to the entire wall behind the cabinets, stove, and sink, but the adjoining wall still has white paint, and the opposite wall showcases brick to bring out even more texture and visual interest.
Styled by Linnéa H. Manaberi, photographed by Fredrik Karlsson for Alvhem
Take Advantage of Natural Light
A large window and a skylight help this modern kitchen bathe in waves of natural light that highlight the limewashed walls. If you have textured walls, one of the best ways to highlight them is with lots of light, like the kitchen here.
The unusual shape of this particular room also adds tons of interest, and the brightness allows you to see all of the brush strokes in fine detail. For even more texture, you can add a second coat of lime wash — just let the first coat dry before applying.
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Incorporate Gray to Make Your Walls Look Like Stone
The gray color of this lime wash paint makes it almost look like a giant slab of natural stone, and it looks visually stunning against the dark green cabinetry. Choosing a darker color like this gives the kitchen a ton of character and a bold, dramatic look.
It also proves that your kitchen walls don’t have to be boring or just white. Instead, apply this eco-friendly paint in a darker color like the one shown here to create a stunning space that screams luxury.
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Add Limewashed Walls to One Flat Wall
Shiplap slats on the wall and ceiling add warmth to this rustic kitchen, and the limewashed wall on one side with stainless steel appliances helps to give it a slightly modern touch. Notice how the colors on the walls are all the same, creating a welcoming and cohesive aesthetic.
The lower cabinets are a slightly darker shade to give it just a tiny bit of contrast, and the large window brings lots of natural light inside
Styled by Annica Clarmell and Emma Fischer, photographed by Janne Olander for Stadshem
Create a Monotone, Earthy Look
Rich wood and soft brown tones make this kitchen an earthy, nature-inspired haven for cooking and entertaining. Black pendant lights, fixtures, and appliances bring in just a pop of bold contrast and a contemporary edge to the space.
The herringbone floors carry the color throughout the room while visually breaking it up instead of installing tiles in a singular line or a plain pattern. If you need inspiration for a rustic, earthy limewash kitchen, this is an excellent example.
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Make Wall Texture the Star of the Show
Adding lime wash paint is a technique that interior designers use to transform a space. In this kitchen, the walls speak for themselves and give the room a true feeling of warmth and comfort. Note how the designer decided to paint the ceilings the same as well as the small angled fireplace so it all blends together beautifully.
Wood beams on the ceiling and dark wood cabinets add to its already rustic, minimal sense of style.
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Bring in Color for a Cheerful Cooking Space
A combination of lively blue and dramatic black brings this kitchen a fun, whimsical aesthetic, while the section of limewash paint gives it just the right amount of depth and dimension and resembles Venetian plaster.
This casual and playful cooking space blends modern and classic elements beautifully with the white enamel farmhouse sink, dark wood lower cabinets, white stone countertops, and black fixtures and furniture.
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Create a Simple Cooking Space with Minimal Extras
In this brutalist-inspired kitchen, the walls almost look like they’re coated in plaster. Limewash paint creates that look for much less money, time, and effort. This minimalist kitchen has floor-to-ceiling cabinets, a large island, and a simple layout.
The dark gray stone floors bring everything together, and recessed lighting and plenty of huge windows bathes the room in light so it doesn’t feel too dark and foreboding. Occasional touch-ups with a fresh coat will keep your kitchen looking gorgeous.
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Use Multiple Materials in the Kitchen
Combining wood and stone makes this kitchen a nicely polished, earthy delight. Choosing to brush the walls with a subtle, smooth coat of limewash paint brings in a small bit of texture without looking overdone.
If you want to get more coverage, all you need to do is apply one or two coats more for a bit of extra drama. The more texture on the walls, the more lived in the kitchen will feel.
Keep Kitchen Colors Light
Various shades of creamy white make this kitchen an absolutely delightful cooking space. Using light colors also makes any size room look larger. Coupled with the large window that brings in tons of light, this kitchen is a gorgeous example of using limewash paint without making it look cold or museum-like.
A large potted plant adds a bit of greenery and the wall shelf topped with miscellaneous decor breathes life into this already charming room.
Photographed by Line Klein for Frama CPH
Skip the Upper Cabinets
If you don’t need a lot of storage or if your lower cabinets provide plenty, consider skipping the upper cabinets and opting for a simple, limewashed wall instead. This kitchen still has a decent-sized shelf for storing mugs and dishware, but it also allows the textured walls to shine.
Whatever layout or design format you choose, make sure you select a limewash paint color that reflects the vibe you want your house to exude.
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