Colourful Decorating Ideas for Creative Kitchens
Surround yourself with a mood-enhancing palette in the heart of the home
When it comes to designing a new kitchen or revamping an old one, the sheer number of colours and finishes available can make it seem like an impossible task to choose the scheme that’s right for you. Kitchen décor has been elevated to an art form over the past decade, meaning that anything goes – and the only limiting factor is your imagination.
As with any hard-working space, practicality is paramount, but you should be able to find a winning balance of style and substance. Take your colour cue from these creative kitchens and see which snappy scheme speaks to you.
As with any hard-working space, practicality is paramount, but you should be able to find a winning balance of style and substance. Take your colour cue from these creative kitchens and see which snappy scheme speaks to you.
Pick standout shades
Stunning blue Moroccan tiles and coordinating paintwork steal the show against the neutral backdrop of this rustic-glam kitchen that’s brimming with charming travel mementos.
Stunning blue Moroccan tiles and coordinating paintwork steal the show against the neutral backdrop of this rustic-glam kitchen that’s brimming with charming travel mementos.
Rave about riotous red
Passionate chefs will get all fired up when confronted with this stunning urban kitchen.
Revel in more red kitchens here.
Passionate chefs will get all fired up when confronted with this stunning urban kitchen.
Revel in more red kitchens here.
Try a cheeky two-tone
Partner a dark neutral like this grey-blue with a primary bright for a fun kitchen scheme that’s contemporary, lively and invigorating.
Discover ways to get the most out of your family kitchen
Partner a dark neutral like this grey-blue with a primary bright for a fun kitchen scheme that’s contemporary, lively and invigorating.
Discover ways to get the most out of your family kitchen
Be bold with multi-colour
Neat, neutral cabinets allow for a riot of paint shades on the walls. This kitchen scheme is ideal for colour lovers who like to change their décor on a whim.
Neat, neutral cabinets allow for a riot of paint shades on the walls. This kitchen scheme is ideal for colour lovers who like to change their décor on a whim.
Get clever with colour-blocking
This three-colour scheme uses complementary shades of teal, grey and black, but keeps each one in its own distinct area for a clean, crisp feel that’s high on impact.
This three-colour scheme uses complementary shades of teal, grey and black, but keeps each one in its own distinct area for a clean, crisp feel that’s high on impact.
Warm to coffee
Soothing mocha tones and rich wooden finishes make for a sophisticated kitchen space with earthy appeal.
See how dark hues can also work wonders in the hallway
Soothing mocha tones and rich wooden finishes make for a sophisticated kitchen space with earthy appeal.
See how dark hues can also work wonders in the hallway
Go for gorgeous grey
A heavy dose of dove grey makes for a pared-back colour scheme that merges contemporary and traditional elements effortlessly.
Browse ideas for adding colour to grey schemes
A heavy dose of dove grey makes for a pared-back colour scheme that merges contemporary and traditional elements effortlessly.
Browse ideas for adding colour to grey schemes
Make more of majestic monochrome
Simple Shaker-style cabinets are given an extra edge when painted moody black and partnered with white accents – a classic colour combo for any interior.
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Simple Shaker-style cabinets are given an extra edge when painted moody black and partnered with white accents – a classic colour combo for any interior.
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Do you have a colourful kitchen? Share your ideas and photos in the Comments below.
Super-saturated cobalt blue cabinets offer a crisp colour lift in this calming and streamlined cook space.
See more ways you can work blue into your kitchen with our selection of blue kitchens.