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Colourful Kitchen Ideas

Bright, bold, and packed with personality, these colourful kitchen ideas show how to create an uplifting living space with a vivid palette. Featuring real-life looks from customers' homes, this collection covers classic shades, on-trend tones, and vibrant hues, with inspiration from across the paint chart. Dramatic or understated, light or dark, monotone or multicoloured – explore our favourite kitchen colour ideas and find creative ways to refresh and revitalise a home.

1. Navy nostalgia

Make navy the star of a colourful living space, like @staying_inn_southsea
– a stately option that is enjoying a renaissance in today’s homes.

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1. Navy nostalgia

Spotted in some of the most in-style interiors, navy has become a top pick for an on-trend cooking area. Use it solo for maximum impact, like @staying_inn_southsea have done, or mix and match with lighter shades to soften the look. In addition to its fashionable credentials, this sophisticated colour is also known for its soothing effect, so even the busiest mornings and mealtimes will feel more relaxing.

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- 2. Green living
  
  Be inspired by @lifeonthe_highstreet and go for green, which offers a choice of energising tones.
  
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  2. Green living
  
  More time spent indoors has made many of us look towards Mother Nature for interior inspiration. Forest greens are a firm favourite when it comes to bringing the outside in, while sage green creates a serene backdrop for modern life. Whichever you choose, a long bank of colourful cupboards is a great way to show off this scheme, as demonstrated by @lifeonthe_highstreet.
  
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- 3. Sunny shades
  
  Enjoy a bright outlook all year round thanks to a sunny yellow design that offers an instant pick-me-up.
  
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  3. Sunny shades
  
  As we prioritise positive wellbeing at home, uplifting yellow is back in fashion. Earthy ochres and mustards, buttery cream, and zingy lemon – there is a feel-good option for every interior. Pair these paintable, bright base units with fresh white surfaces and walls to fill your cooking space with a mood-boosting ray of sunshine.
  
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4. Get ahead with red

Elevate the atmosphere in a cooking and dining space with bold blocks of wow-factor red, for an attention-grabbing colourful kitchen idea.

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4. Get ahead with red

Red is seeing a resurgence in popularity, with wine-like hues of claret and burgundy currently in the spotlight. Doubling up on a bespoke, paintable colour and custom unit, like a dresser, will make a space stand out. In a room made for entertaining, place this emotive hue at the heart of the design to ensure guests end the evening feeling energised and inspired.

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- 5. Heritage hues
  
  Follow @sparks_and_ladders' lead with period shades, like dusk blue, to channel the charm of vintage interiors.
  
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  5. Heritage hues
  
  The heritage palette and traditional shaker style is more popular than ever as we look to the past for familiarity and comfort. One of our favourite examples is dusk blue – a tranquil pastel that echoes the summer sky and soothes the senses. Beginning with cupboards in this soft hue, @sparks_and_ladders has brought in warm oak accents to craft a country look that is full of character.
  
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- 6. Pop of colour
  
  Introduce vibrant highlights to a slate scheme, just like @_owentaylor_, for a custom twist on the grey trend.
  
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  6. Pop of colour
  
  Well-established as a firm favourite with homeowners, grey remains a popular go-to for a modern cooking space. A versatile choice, it can be styled up or down to suit any interior and paired with accents to craft a unique look. By adding crisp white counters, pastel pink tiles, and timber textures, @_owentaylor_ has demonstrated how grey can provide the starting point for a multicoloured design.
  
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7. Rethink pink

Be inspired by @blueskyhouse2021 by introducing a refined shade of pink to a cooking space, to show how restful rose extends beyond bedroom décor.

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7. Rethink pink

Pink has become a favourite with those taking a soft and subtle approach to a colourful home. For a delicate take on a rose-tinted room, bring paintable blush doors to a cooking area, just like @blueskyhouse2021's island. Along with marble counters and chevron floors, this pop of pastel enhances the understated glamour of the space.

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- 8. Pick paintable
  
  With unlimited options for personalisation, @dustsheets_and_decor has brought a custom look to life.
  
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  8. Pick paintable
  
  Made for those who want their own unique palette, our paintable fronts come ready to be customised. Going bright or bold in a compact design will ensure that the cooking area stands out, even with fewer units. In their small colourful kitchen, @dustsheets_and_decor has adorned the cupboards with Farrow & Ball Smoke Green to define the space for food preparation and create a relaxed ambience.
  
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- 9. Dark moods
  
  Be bold with black, like @surreyhousemafia , who chose a sultry hue that sets the stage for nights in.
  
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  9. Dark moods
  
  Offering a dramatic backdrop for dinners and date nights, black interiors are on the rise. As well as elevating the experience of entertaining, this draws in larger spaces to make them feel intimate and inviting. @surreyhousemafia have paired charcoal cabinets with white accents for a timeless monochrome look that feels atmospheric at any time of day.
  
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10. Tactile timber

Channel a homely, handcrafted look, just like @mahefamilydeco, with Scandinavian-inspired, natural oak cupboards.

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10. Tactile timber

When considering a scheme for a contemporary home, Scandi style is top of the list. Timber is widely used in Nordic design, and this cosy cooking space from @mahefamilydeco shows how wood can punctuate a pared-back palette. The golden woodgrain detail of oak creates a down-to-earth feel, making this a welcoming place to relax.

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- 11. Texture tips
  
  Craft a living space with a city-chic ambience with our Hockley Textures collection, which offers sensory appeal.
  
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  11. Texture tips
  
  There is a growing trend for taking inspiration from boutique interiors, where materials are layered to add depth and visual interest. Mimicking the detail of concrete and engineered stone, these cupboard doors can help channel this look. The fronts are 18mm thick with a textured surface and have a tangible sense of quality that suits a high-end home.
  
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- 12. Break it up
  
  Mix and match solid cupboard doors with glass-fronted units, which bring decorative detail to bold banks of colour.
  
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  12. Break it up
  
  By showcasing glassware, crockery, or favourite trinkets, glass door fronts turn storage into a statement feature. Choose items that add pops of personality or coordinating ornaments that match the design scheme, which can be easily swapped out to refresh the room as new trends emerge. Complete the look with spotlights to highlight these hand-picked treasures – an extra source of illumination that also creates a sense of atmosphere.
  
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13. Quick colour fix

Easily achieve a colourful look, similar to @mdrurytiling, by using wallboards to instantly refresh an existing design.

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13. Quick colour fix

Available in a variety of patterns and textures, decorative panels offer a solution for homeowners who want an injection of colour without a full remodel. Take inspiration from @mdrurytiling, who added a copper board to introduce a lavish sweep of luxury. This honey accent transforms the room without the need to replace cupboards and can be easily updated as trends and tastes change.

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- 14. Solid style
  
  Level up luxury with a quartz counter, as shown by @house.with.the.purple.door's high-end design.
  
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  14. Solid style
  
  The uniform appearance of quartz ensures a consistent design across the entire surface, offering a premium feel. Follow the lead of @house.with.the.purple.door and choose a marble-effect counter that is timeless and right on trend. In a bright room, it adds a fresh flash of white that lifts the look. The hardwearing nature of the material also means this superior surface will remain impressive for many years to come.
  
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- 15. Accent trims
  
  Pair door fronts with metallic trims that frame the space, just like @balmoralbungalow's sleek handle-free style.
  
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  15. Accent trims
  
  Available in a selection of finishes, decorative trims can be used to complement or contrast with cupboards, creating a two-tone look. @balmoralbungalow have enriched their navy design with copper trims which amplify the rich blue of the doors. These luxe accents tie the scheme together and embellish a bold section of units, like a row of floor-to-ceiling larders, for a sleek pop of colour.
  
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