Colourful kitchen ideas: Vibrant palettes full of personality

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Turn up the contrast with these colourful kitchen ideas. We’re going to look at how to introduce a bold palette without oversaturating your home hub.

The aim is to uplift your kitchen with colour pairings that boost your mood and encourage creativity. So, keep reading while we take a look at the latest trends and design inspiration.

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Consider complementary kitchen colour ideas

Copper and green must always be seen

Metallics are a kitchen’s best friend. After all, most appliances are made from some sort of metal, whether it’s stainless steel, copper, pewter, or iron.

Consequently, copper accents – whether its the cabinetry, pendant lights, accessories, or splash-backs – instantly elevate your kitchen. Furthermore, pairing copper with a complementary colour like green takes the aesthetic from sombre to ombre.

Keep it natural but interesting with woven pendant lights, tribal patterned tiles, and light wood finishes.

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Think outside the design box with textures and shades

Creating a fun yet tranquil vibe in your kitchen is a great way to lift it without over-saturating it. Keeping the bright colours to frames and partitions adds intrigue, such as the yellow in this example, while matching it with mint green cabinetry injects colour without diminishing the serenity.

Despite the fact there are only two colours in this kitchen design, the contemporary finish is due to the wooden ceiling slats and matching floor. The same wood is found in the cabinets and countertops, which ties the space together nicely.

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Winning combinations of paint colours for your kitchen

Pastel hues for welcoming views

Don’t underestimate the power of powders. Pastel hues such as baby blue, daisy yellow, off-white, and dusty pink are perfect ways to inject charm and invite the sunshine into your kitchen.

Pick clashing colours such as blue and yellow to create the most ‘pop.’ However, try to balance the hues with plenty of natural light, metallics, and medium woods to make sure the space doesn’t mimic a nursery.

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Embrace the nautical with a navy colour theme

Heritage colours such as navy are classy and soothing, which is why they remain on-trend and oh-so-popular.

For kitchens with less light, keep the navy to an accent wall, breakfast bar, or kitchen island.

For kitchens with floor to ceiling windows and doors, you have permission to cover a greater surface area with navy walls, cabinets, and furniture.

Bright and welcoming colour ideas for your kitchen

An orange display keeps design disasters at bay

Bright orange is a brave and daring colour to introduce to any room. However, this zesty shade is an instant mood-lifter.

If you want your morning to start off with a tang, pick a feature and make it orange. Your cabinetry might be the obvious choice, but accent walls, seat covers, accessories, appliances, and even wall tiles are all options.

Keep the rest of your decor neutral or monochrome to let the orange make a statement. Less is more when introducing a secondary colour.

Go back in time with retro paint colours for your kitchen

Introducing yellow to your kitchen design is like inviting the sun for tea. It instantly warms up a space and creates a welcoming vibe.

This retro kitchen revives the beloved era with its mustard yellow, burnt peach and dusty pink hues.

Colourful patterned splashback tiles and geometric floor tiles elevate the aesthetic, while vibrant accessories and matching appliances are the perfect finishing touches.

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Add a pop of passion to your kitchen interiors

Red is a daring colour. As a result, it’s worth using it mindfully.

Even so, the interior design world is seeing a resurgence of this emotive hue, which is said to evoke confidence and energy – great attributes to absorb while drinking your morning brew before work.

If blood red isn’t your vibe, consider alternative hues such as burgundy for depth or carmine for calm. They’re sure to make your kitchen stand out and create an atmosphere perfect for entertaining.

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Think outside the box with these kitchen painting ideas

Colour block ideas for your kitchen walls

The colour block trend isn’t going anywhere any time soon. This contemporary design method is all about creating contrast, adding interest, and evoking drama, which is achieved by juxtaposing bold colours and distinct patterns onto or near each other.

Popular with those living in square spaces in need of a personality, colour blocking is a surefire way to create movement and add a dynamic layer to your kitchen. Consider adding this trend to a statement wall or behind floating shelves for maximum impact.

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Choose muted yet daring kitchen colour schemes

Pink isn’t a colour that comes to mind when you think about adding colour to your kitchen. However, with a little nostalgia comes a whole load of wow-factor. This industrial meets retro-chic kitchen is giving us Barbie dream house vibes.

Grey is an established favourite with many homeowners, all of whom take advantage of its versatility. It also pairs well with almost any colour, hue, or metallic. Whether you style it up or down, introduce it as a starting point for your two-toned colour choices.

For example, these grey and pastel pink cabinets, softly lit with strip cabinet lights, offer a mood-defining finish.

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Don’t forget to match your floors to your kitchen colours ideas

Your floors are often overlooked when choosing a new kitchen aesthetic. However, it’s not just the material or its durability you need to consider, it’s whether it matches your new kitchen aesthetic and works to enhance, not hinder, the final design.

Patterned tiles are always a bold and impactful choice. Whether it’s moroccan mosaics, chevron boards, or Mediterranean tiles, choosing the right flooring in the pièce de résistance of your kitchen.

One contemporary design trick is to blend two materials, creating a segue between two styles for dramatic effect.  For example, why not let your dark wood floorboards bleed into white hexagon tiles, creating a firm divide between your dining area and your kitchen?

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Mix it up with some bold kitchen cupboard paint ideas

Have your pick of the rainbow when it comes to painting your cupboards. Go bold or stay muted, choose all of them (like pictured) or pick two for contrast.

Alternatively, select one colour but fade it in like ombre or try raw materials like concrete and rust for a distressed look.

Other ideas include a combination for metallics and matte finishes, high gloss colours and vintage pastels, or one block colour with different textures or patterns.

Whatever you do, make sure you prepare the surfaces and choose the right paint for your cabinets. Let them be a canvas for your artistic expression, resulting in a personalised space fit for your unique enjoyment.

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