September 02, 2025
What Kitchen Colours Are In?
Having a kitchen colour scheme gives your home a sense of style and can transform your space into one that is more productive and pleasant to be in. Well thought out kitchen colours provide character and are a fantastic way to show off your personality. This piece explores the many colour schemes you could consider for your kitchen and takes a look at how you can use appliances to personalise your space.
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Popular Kitchen Colours
White
One of the most commonly seen kitchen colours, white walls, cabinetry and worktops provides a blank canvas that looks especially chic when paired with other neutral appliances.
White goes with pretty much anything, making it one of the most versatile colours for your kitchen. White walls will also make smaller kitchens feel bigger and will keep your space light and airy.
It is useful to note that white shows dirt much quicker than other colours.
Grey
A shade that has become popular in recent years, grey kitchens are a favourite of those who love a minimalist look.
Light grey pairs excellently with white and stainless-steel appliances and also works with earth tones if you’d like a splash of colour. Dark grey looks stunning with black appliances and white countertops for an elegant yet understated look.
Black
Make a statement with black walls, cabinets or worktops!
While we don’t recommend you have a fully black kitchen as it is such a powerful colour, black features will look stunning paired with black or stainless-steel appliances.
Add gold accessories (taps, handles, lighting etc) for an elegant and moody vibe.
Green
One of the freshest kitchen colour trends, all shades of green are becoming increasingly popular. Unique colours like this bring an effortless charm to a once dull space.
Green kitchens pair well with a variety of colours (such as gold and silver) and create a calm and relaxed atmosphere.
Blue
Kitchens in all shades of blue are becoming increasingly popular.
Blue kitchens evoke a calm and peaceful environment and can be paired with a range of kitchen design choices.
Navy, sky and other shades of blue are timeless and will never go out of style.
Pink
One of the freshest kitchen colour trends, all shades of green are becoming increasingly popular. Unique colours like this bring an effortless charm to a once dull space.
Green kitchens pair well with a variety of colours (such as gold and silver) and create a calm and relaxed atmosphere.
Can You Mix Colours in the Kitchen?
It is generally recommended that you use no more than 3 complementary colours in your kitchen.
Any more than that and the room may not feel harmonious and even overcrowded. This is often called the 60:30:10 rule.
This refers to:
The biggest area i.e. Floors, ceiling and worktops.
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The secondary areas i.e. cabinets, painted walls and large appliances.
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By matching the colours in each section, you can create your own personalised colour scheme that will set your kitchen apart from the rest.
Colourful Appliances
Our favourite way to personalise a kitchen is by adding a unique selection of appliances.
While you can easily find black and stainless-steel cooking appliances, you could also add a pop of colour with a colourful range cooker or retro style fridge freezer.
Further pops of colour could be chairs, artwork or cooking utensils.
