Picking the perfect kitchen colour scheme

When it comes to kitchen redesigns, you can have a lot of fun figuring out how to give the colour scheme and general decor an overhaul. A renovation is a big commitment though, so it’s important you know what you’re doing before you make your colour scheme plans set in stone.

Have fun with colour

We all know how classy neutral colour schemes can look. Even if you’re considering this for your kitchen, it’s always possible to sneak in a splash of colour that won’t spoil it!

For example, a white and beige rustic kitchen could look amazing with a green backsplash and some rose gold metallic accessories.

The classic drama of a mainly black kitchen can be offset perfectly by teal or cherry-coloured cabinet paint.

You could push the boat out even more with a contrasting terracotta and dark blue pairing or a combination of navy and pale pink.  

Consider green and gold

If you’re treating yourself to a new luxury fitted kitchen in 2024, why not weave in some of the colours that interior designers expect to be trending?

The colour green is massive in the interior design space at the moment. It’s all part of the rise in biophilic design, as homes and workplaces try to weave in comforting natural vibes after the turbulence of the past few years.

Metallic fixtures such as taps are also in high demand. They give kitchens an edge you simply don’t get with the traditional silver stainless steel. The more glamourous alternatives to try are gold, rose gold and copper!

Here are a few other on-trend schemes you could go for:

• Grey and purple
• Black and white
• Terracotta and blue
• Brown and mint green

Not too many shades of grey, please

While grey tones have certainly enjoyed some time in the spotlight as a trendy interior colour, this is now falling out of fashion. Of course, this shouldn’t stop you from using it if you like it but do be aware that a fully grey kitchen could make the overall mood cold.

You could have some fun with it by incorporating it into a “greige” scheme instead! Pair grey decor with beige tones and other warm neutrals on a similar spectrum, like woody browns.

Warm and cool tones

The effectiveness of a colour scheme is often decided by how you work those warm and cool undertones.

Colours evoke feelings, so use a scheme in your kitchen that reflects how you want to feel! If your kitchen is in a shadowy part of the house, consider using warmer tones to decorate (and vice versa).

Colours themselves exist on a spectrum, with warm or cool variations to each. For example, a cool green leans into blue slightly, while a warm green has a hint of yellow.

You can certainly mix warm and cool colours. If the room looks a bit flat, choose an accent colour that’s either warm or cool to balance out whichever one dominates your decor. If you really want it to pop, take inspiration from the colour wheel by blending opposites!

Kitchens aren’t just a functional space. They’re often a place to chat, snack and everything in between. So if you reinvent it with a beautiful new colour scheme, you’re sure to thank yourself later.