Santa Fe Style: Big Chill Appliances in Colors of the Southwest

July 23, 2020 by Big Chill

Ready to take a trip to the Southwest? The colors of the American Southwest are recognizable and unique, enveloping the rich colors of the desert and all of its natural wonders. When used in your home, these earth-inspired colors provide a grounding and peaceful energy to any space.

A Southwestern color palette typically includes warm shades like reds, coppers, golds, and browns, while also including a touch of cool tones like blues, greens, and purples. These rich and rewarding colors make a home stand out in the surrounding landscape, marrying the rustic colors and textures of the earth with the polished surfaces in your home.

Looking to include the colors of the Southwest in your kitchen? Yeehaw! Lets get back to nature.

Looking for your perfect color? Check out our custom color swatch with over 200 colors and shades.

Classic White

Like a bright white cloud in the vast blue sky of the desert, Classic White provides a wash of uplifting energy to your kitchen that pairs with literally any color or shade you throw its way. White appliances are a classic staple to kitchens of the last 100 years, remaining relevant when styled with modern décor, color schemes, and paired accessories. Use Classic White in your kitchen to brighten the space and provide a clean palette for the rest of your décor.

A beautiful Santa Fe home featuring Big Chill Retro Appliances in Classic White

30″ Electric Wall Oven in Classic White

30″ Electric Wall Oven and Retro Induction Cooktop in Classic White

Retro Dishwasher in Classic White

Original Retro Refrigerator in Classic White

#8002 Signal Brown

Much like the soil of the desert, Signal Brown is a brown shade that takes things back to nature due to it’s naturally grounding qualities. A popular color scheme of the 70s, brown tones in your kitchen are now revamped when paired with fresh colors and modern surfaces. Pair with raw wood surfaces to invoke the rustic qualities of the earth-inspired shade.

Retro Studio Refrigerator in Custom Color #8002 Signal Brown

#1001 Beige

Beige, or the color of desert sand? A light and neutral shade, beige corresponds specifically to the coloration of sand, washing the space in its light, reddish-yellow tones. Pair with flashy metallics, like brass, copper, or chrome to uplift the warm-toned qualities of the shade. Pair with darker shades, like black or espresso brown, to create a pleasing contrast that provides aesthetic harmony to your kitchen.

Classic Refrigerator with Brushed Brass Trim in Custom Color #1001 Beige

#3012 Beige Red

A muted and washed red-based tone, Beige Red eases your kitchen into a pop of color while still keeping things somewhat neutral. Beige Red’s warm-toned qualities are positive and uplifting, pairing well with both warm and cool tones alike. Pair with neutral shades, like cool grays or browns, or with cool-toned colors like blue or green. Pair with raw wooden surfaces for a rustic, shabby chic feel.

Source: Kate Marker Interiors
Big Chill Retro Slim Refrigerator in Custom Color #3012 Beige Red

Pro Refrigerator in Custom Color #3012 Beige Red

#2010 Signal Orange

An orange muted with brown tones, this desert inspired shade is perfect for those looking to introduce color to their kitchen without overwhelming the senses. Like the orange tones blended throughout the deserts of the world, Signal Orange provides grounding qualities to your space yet provides a focal point to build your aesthetic around. Pair with coordinating brown and tan shades for a earth-inspired aesthetic, or with light neutrals like white or cream to really make the color pop.

30″ Retro Stove in Custom Color #2010 Signal Orange

#6013 Reed Green:

A muted, brown-based color, Reed Green lands somewhere between an olive and military green shade. Due to it’s muted qualities, Reed Green pairs well with a variety of complementary and contrasting colors. Pair with dark shades, like black or espresso brown, or light shades like tan, cream, or white.

30″ Electric Wall Oven in Custom Color #6013 Reed Green

#3016 Coral Red:

A brown-based shade, Coral Red lands somewhere between a red and a coral color, harmonizing into a bright yet sophisticated color that washes the room in warm tones. Due to it’s deep qualities, Coral Red pairs well with cool and punchy colors, like parrot green or cobalt blue.

Retropolitan Refrigerator in Custom Color #3016 Coral Red

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