Colour in kitchens

Psychologist Carl Jung described colour as 'the mother tongue of the subconcious'

Colour has special powers. In your home, the choice of colour not only says something about you but has the power to transform how you, and your visitors, feel. When choosing a new kitchen take time to play around with a mood board to consider what door colours to choose and which handles or worktops will fit with the look you want to achieve but also bring in swatches of fabric, paint samples and wallpaper to work out the overall feel of the room. It may be that you adore colour, like Sussex-based interior designer and colour maximalist Sophie Robinson, and come to the realisation that a white or neutral kitchen would be the best platform for you to build a riot of colour around.

In the spring as the sun comes out it inspires us to pick pastels and neutrals for our homes. Colours which are light, bright and soft on the eye. Calm neutrals can soothe in a kitchen which, as the hub of the home, can be otherwise chaotic and busy.

Our new colours for slab doors, a soft 'denim' blue and gentle sage 'reed green' play into the traditional spring/summer mood board. They bring natural tones into the home and blend perfectly with light woods for a Scandi vibe.

Blues and turquoises remind us of the sea and sky so could inspire us to slow down and take in the day peacefully. Perfect for the end of the day as the family gravitates to the kitchen to come together and talk.

Greens harness our memories of nature too and that creates a tranquil feel. A deep heritage green combines beautifully with other dark tones in a period home and the overall dark, moody feel is cocooning. Making people feel safe and comforted. Very different to bright greens which are zingy and uplifting.

Some colours are almost always considered to inspire happiness. Yellow in particular is uplifting and can be used for colour pops in a kitchen. You will find that yellow accessories can transform a kitchen that has cabinet doors in Indigo Blue or deep graphite grey from a sombre and sophisticated room to one which is more playful. Yellow mugs, blinds, tea towels and even prints on the wall will bring the sunny impact of yellow into your kitchen.

Orange is also considered playful and positive so use orange in a kitchen colour scheme. Try it on a single painted doorframe or as a splashback.

Pink has the positive energy of red but toned down so it doesn't over-stimulate the senses. Pink soothes instead. Blush pink or the colour of plaster is a lovely wall colour to mix with chalk or dove grey, white or neutral pebble and cashmere kitchen doors. It can often be found in wallpapers and fabrics making it an easy wall colour to harmonise with soft furnishings and overall room decor.

Warm browns, coppers and russets remind us of autumn and the desire to hibernate, cocoon ourselves away and feel comforted. Wooden kitchen doors in deep wood tones, with lovely stripes from natural woodgrain provide this homely feel to a kitchen and as we've said in a previous article, are set to be big in 2024 and beyond.

If you want to plan the colour for your new kitchen or client kitchens, please do come and see our newly revamped kitchen showroom in Lancing, West Sussex. If you could give us a call to book an appointment we will be able to give you our full and undivided attention: 01903 356626

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