What common mistakes make warming up a blue kitchen fail?

A common mistake is choosing 4000 to 5000 kelvin bulbs, which intensify blue’s clinical feel instead of warming it. Other errors include layering too many competing warm colors at once or ignoring metal finishes like sticking with cool nickel hardware. These missteps create visual confusion. Instead, stick to warm amber lighting, brass hardware, and a few focused terracotta or ochre accents for lasting warmth.