9 Kitchen Colours You Won't Tire Of
If you want a kitchen that'll never go out of style, try these classic colour schemes
If you’re looking for a timeless colour scheme that will keep your kitchen out of the trends and in style for the long term, then look no further than one of these nine classic colour combinations.
2. Black and white
A black and white scheme, especially with a checkerboard floor, is one of the most iconic styles, and it can work in any sized space. It’s safest to stick to about 10 to 20 per cent black to keep the kitchen from feeling too dark. Feel free to cheat by using a charcoal off-black or some pale grey to subdue the drama.
Additionally, black window sashes are a timeless detail and an excellent way to add some black to a kitchen in an architectural way that doesn’t feel intrusive.
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A black and white scheme, especially with a checkerboard floor, is one of the most iconic styles, and it can work in any sized space. It’s safest to stick to about 10 to 20 per cent black to keep the kitchen from feeling too dark. Feel free to cheat by using a charcoal off-black or some pale grey to subdue the drama.
Additionally, black window sashes are a timeless detail and an excellent way to add some black to a kitchen in an architectural way that doesn’t feel intrusive.
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3. Black, white and wood
To warm up black and white, add timber floors and wood accents for a look that feels lively despite not having any true – and possibly trendy – colours. In a larger kitchen, try black cabinets with a white island to make the island a focus. In a smaller kitchen, reverse the colours to keep the walls open and airy.
To warm up black and white, add timber floors and wood accents for a look that feels lively despite not having any true – and possibly trendy – colours. In a larger kitchen, try black cabinets with a white island to make the island a focus. In a smaller kitchen, reverse the colours to keep the walls open and airy.
4. Olive
Pulling colour inspiration from food is an excellent way to stay timeless, and olive green is one of the most understated and tasteful hues there is. Instead of accent colours, mix it with warm metals and woods. Look to olives, herbs and champagne for colour references when choosing finishes – they’ll always be kitchen-appropriate.
Pulling colour inspiration from food is an excellent way to stay timeless, and olive green is one of the most understated and tasteful hues there is. Instead of accent colours, mix it with warm metals and woods. Look to olives, herbs and champagne for colour references when choosing finishes – they’ll always be kitchen-appropriate.
5. Off-white and white
If a crisp white kitchen is too stark for you, but you like the timeless serenity, use a mix of off-whites to create an architect’s dream palette. Accentuate with pure white to make the subtle details come alive.
Plan a white kitchen that’s anything but boring
If a crisp white kitchen is too stark for you, but you like the timeless serenity, use a mix of off-whites to create an architect’s dream palette. Accentuate with pure white to make the subtle details come alive.
Plan a white kitchen that’s anything but boring
7. Italian red
What is more kitchen-appropriate than tomato red? One of the safest ways to add red is through accessories. That way you know you won’t overdose on the colour, which is easy to do with bright red walls, because the paint is guaranteed to seem bolder on the walls than the colour swatch suggests.
However, red cabinetry can be beautiful, especially when applied only to the lowers (and picked up in details like red spices in clear jars). Look to authentic Italian food packaging for inspiration. This red will always feel tasteful.
What is more kitchen-appropriate than tomato red? One of the safest ways to add red is through accessories. That way you know you won’t overdose on the colour, which is easy to do with bright red walls, because the paint is guaranteed to seem bolder on the walls than the colour swatch suggests.
However, red cabinetry can be beautiful, especially when applied only to the lowers (and picked up in details like red spices in clear jars). Look to authentic Italian food packaging for inspiration. This red will always feel tasteful.
8. Red, white and blue
This classic colour trio mixes some of the most ideal hues for a kitchen: white for a sense of modern cleanliness; blue for beautiful, liveable softness; and red for that appetite-inducing punch. If you’re unsure how to implement this combination, try using navy blue just for accents low to the ground, like the island face or seating, and keep red for small accents, like curtains, books and towels.
This classic colour trio mixes some of the most ideal hues for a kitchen: white for a sense of modern cleanliness; blue for beautiful, liveable softness; and red for that appetite-inducing punch. If you’re unsure how to implement this combination, try using navy blue just for accents low to the ground, like the island face or seating, and keep red for small accents, like curtains, books and towels.
For an edgier twist, reduce the white to an accent, replacing it with stone, grey or more blue. Put the red and blue right next to each other, and the colours become extra vivid and create a sense of lively energy.
9. Trend colours
If you have an unstoppable craving for some hot colours, have no fear. Add them to one of the above schemes through small accents such as bar stools, lamp cords, placemats, slipcovers, knobs, art or simply fresh flowers, and you can easily update the look without changing the base every time your tastes change.
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If you have an unstoppable craving for some hot colours, have no fear. Add them to one of the above schemes through small accents such as bar stools, lamp cords, placemats, slipcovers, knobs, art or simply fresh flowers, and you can easily update the look without changing the base every time your tastes change.
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One of the best aspects of blue is that, while any individual shade is bound to get dated, a combination of shades will always look beautiful. If you stick to neutrals and blues, you can easily add new accents over the years and never feel like you have to start from scratch to stay up to date.
Feel free to mix in green-blues, purple-blues or both. The overall effect will still read as monochromatic, and you can adjust the vibe by replacing one or two items.
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