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Kitchen Colour Ideas

These kitchen colour ideas showcase different ways to update your space with a fresh new hue and include colourful kitchens from real homes across the UK. Colour is an integral part of any scheme, and when planning how to design a kitchen, it's important to consider what atmosphere will be required. Shades like green and blue provide a soothing environment influenced by nature, while invigorating hues like yellow, orange, and red inject energy into an interior. These guides will help determine what are the best kitchen colours for any space. These kitchen style ideas also offer advice on how to style a chosen shade to achieve the best kitchen colour scheme for any room size, layout, and budget. If classic interiors are what you want, there is plenty of inspiration for the hues that stand the test of time, such as white and cream, with smart design tips to bring these looks right up to date. Meanwhile, if you're looking for modern kitchen ideas are needed, look to neutrals and dark tones such as black and grey, which offer a sleek style.

New wave neutrals

  • L-shape modern kitchen design with neutral slab cupboards in a matt finish. Includes two-drawer units and black bar handles.

    Cream kitchen ideas

    Introduce subtle character to a space by opting for a cream kitchen scheme, which offers a warm and timeless take on neutral interior styles.

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  • A luxurious pebble kitchen idea featuring shaker doors, white worktops, a Belfast sink, a brass tap, and herringbone flooring.

    Pebble kitchen ideas

    Combining the best of cream and grey hues, pebble offers a different way to create a neutral scheme, and provides long-lasting appeal.
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  • Contemporary kitchen in an island layout with neutral slab doors in a glossy finish. Contains white worktops and a black tap.

    Sandstone kitchen ideas

    For a warm, neutral scheme, consider these sandstone kitchen ideas. This off-white hue is simple and versatile enough to match many common shades.

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  • Hockley Super Matt Reed Green, Hockley Textures Oak and Hockley Textures Reeded Oak

    Oak kitchen ideas

    Inspired by the tones and patterns of the great outdoors, these oak kitchen ideas will create a soothing interior packed full of organic character.

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Greens and blues

  • Chelford Fir Green Main Set Shot

    Green kitchen ideas

    These green kitchen ideas have a natural, earthy palette that promotes positive wellbeing in the home, as well as making a stylish statement.  

     

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  • A dusk blue shaker kitchen idea in a u-shaped layout. Has cup handles, black worktops, chevron floors, and a Belfast sink.

    Blue kitchen ideas

    From dusk blue shades that mimic summer skies to indulgent navy hues, these blue kitchen ideas are the ultimate mood booster for any cooking space. 

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  • A sage-green shaker kitchen idea with an ivory island. Has white worktops, open shelving, chevron floors, and brass handles.

    Sage-green kitchen ideas

    Drawing on soft, botanical shades found in the natural environment, these sage green kitchen ideas create a space that feels natural, nurturing, and inviting.
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  • A U-shaped kitchen layout with navy, shaker doors. Includes white worktops, glass wall units, and a black, induction hob.

    Navy kitchen ideas

    Harness the regal shade of navy to elevate a kitchen with stately appeal. This deep and luxurious colour offers a cool palette that is also easy to relax in.
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Paint To Order

From saffron to seafoam, and terracotta to truffle, there is a hue for every mood within our paint-to-order collection. Available in the Chilcomb, Elmbridge and Ilfracombe styles, this series of 24 carefully-curated colours will fire up your imagination and inspire a personalised palette.

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Monochrome

  • Contemporary L-shaped white kitchen idea with matt slab cupboard doors and a handleless design. Has white trims and worktops.

    White kitchen ideas

    White is a great option for busy kitchens that see socialising, dining, and cooking happen simultaneously, while also opening up compact, dark rooms.

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  • A grey shaker kitchen design with luxury features including a white worktop and backboard, white sink, and brass handles.

    Dove-grey kitchen Ideas

    To craft a stylish and soothing space, look to these dove grey kitchen ideas, which show how to use and personalise this light, neutral shade in any home.

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  • A premium grey kitchen idea featuring solid timber shaker units in dove grey. Includes white worktops, floors, and a sink.

    Grey kitchen ideas

    A firm favourite with many homeowners, grey is a go-to neutral thanks to its versatility. Use this colour to craft a chic look that can adapt with passing trends.
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  • Fairford Charcoal

    Black kitchen ideas

    Take inspiration from boutique interiors with a statement black kitchen. This striking hue draws in room for an intimate setting that is great when entertaining.
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Power palettes

  • A Halesworth shaker-style kitchen in a light, dove grey finish. The kitchen white worktops, and a dark-coloured kitchen island

    Two-tone kitchen ideas

    Get creative with colour with these two-tone kitchen ideas. Combining harmonious hues or popular palettes, this inspiration will inject character into any decor. 
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  • Two tone paintable kitchen design with a pink island, navy units, chevron flooring, gold stools, and white chevron tiles.

    Painted kitchen ideas

    Take on a playful approach when choosing a colour scheme with these paintable kitchen ideas, which can be adapted so they are one of a kind. 

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  • Charcoal shaker kitchen design with an island, quartz worktop, brass knob handles and flowers.

    Colourful kitchen ideas

    Find inspiration from across the spectrum, with vibrant hues, classic shades, and on-trend tones in these colourful kitchen ideas that craft an uplifting environment.
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  • Elmbridge PTO Garnet Red EKES Peninsula

    Red kitchen ideas

    Featuring on-trend tones ranging from vibrant to earthy, these red kitchen ideas utilise passionate hues to revitalise any cooking space.
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  • Chilcomb Paintable in dusky blue and charcoal

    Pink kitchen ideas

    A highly on-trend option for interiors, these pink kitchen ideas explore how to add sophistication or playfulness to a room by using this hue.

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  • Shaker kitchen with navy units and yellow, saffron island. Has light oak vinyl flooring, white worktops, and Range cooker.

    Yellow kitchen ideas

    Full of vibrant designs and joyful looks, these yellow kitchen ideas show how to use sunny shades to create a warm, cosy atmosphere in any home.
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  • A mist blue, shaker Ilfracombe kitchen in an island layout. It has stone-effect flooring, marble effect breakfast bar.

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