How to Use Bold Kitchen Paint Colours Tastefully

Monday, 23rd May 12:24pm 2022

Kitchen paint colours might seem trivial but colour hugely impacts emotion. Admittedly, too many bold colours can end up looking gaudy but what’s the best alternative? A white kitchen?

In short, no. Opt for bland and you’ll follow the trajectory of someone without a colourful kitchen:

1. You’ll cook and pretend you like your kitchen.
2. You’ll try to spice it up with flowers.
3. The plants will die and, dejected, you’ll order a takeaway.

That’s why choosing a kitchen paint colour for a new kitchen should take priority. You just need to strike a balance. Carefully chosen bold kitchen paint colours will create a real statement kitchen. Ideal kitchen paint colours can even benefit your health, as you’ll discover in today’s article, which covers our full selection of kitchen paint colours, guaranteed to achieve kitchen magic.

Ashbourne Mulberry by KBB East Anglia

Purple Kitchens

According research from the University of Niš, the violet light that purple paint reflects “regulates the metabolism and suppresses hunger.” Similarly, “Indigo light waves fight against high fever and skin diseases.” Thus, they’re worth considering if you want to eat healthily or soothe allergies.

Ashbourne Mulberry by KBB East Anglia alongside Marlborough Farringdon Grey and Claret by Sigma 3 Kitchens in Esher

Purple isn’t a colour palette used often in home decor, but that’s excellent motivation to rock it! Choose our Mulberry or Claret kitchen paint colours for a bold, luxurious look. These opulent hues look spectacular when used with wood-grained ranges like Ashbourne and Hardwick.

Ashbourne Mulberry, Wisteria and Light Grey by House 2 Home in Tiverton

When it comes to outlandish colours, though, less is more. Limit purple kitchen paint colours to design features like a statement mantle or a kitchen island for maximum effect.

Alternatively, you could use a subtler hue like our lavender-inspired Wysteria kitchen paint colour. It adds a graceful touch that’s fun but subtler. The key is to strike a balance between statement looks and physiological benefits.

Blue Kitchens

Known for their calming effect, blue kitchen paint colours can literally reduce blood pressure and increase concentration. At least, that’s what the research suggests. What’s more, blue is timeless and versatile. It’s no wonder blue regularly sits atop the list of popular kitchen paint colours.

Wimbourne Inkwell by ASE Kitchens and Bathrooms alongside H Line Hampton Coastal Mist

Dark blue kitchen paint colours like our Inkwell and Oxford Blue are distinct and easy to pair with a range of design trends. Indeed, dark blue kitchen paint colours work equally well with wood worktops and metal features, making this colour scheme ideal for classic and modern kitchens.

Our Coastal Mist finish, meanwhile, is a lighter blue kitchen paint colour that sports a soothing hue, mimicking oceanic tones that are certain to turn your kitchen into a tranquil haven. Though less bold, this second option is no less versatile and deserves strong consideration.

Pink Kitchens

Hot pink and a blush pink generate radically different feelings. Therefore, it’s wise to consider what thoughts you want to evoke whenever you enter the room before you settle on a shade.

Hardwick Vintage Rose and Somerton Farringdon Grey by Et Lorem in Reading alongside Sutton Autumn Blush and Burnt Umber. Designed by Sigma 3 Kitchens in Esher

Balancing sensual and soft, our Vintage Rose and Autumn Blush ranges sport kitchen paint colours that offer a playful yet delicate compromise. Incorporating either one in a pink kitchen island can modernise and prettify a traditional Shaker kitchen or, paired with brown and green colours, can accentuate the natural-looking aspects of a modern kitchen.

Green Kitchens

When it comes to embracing bold kitchen paint colours, nothing beats green. Green kitchen paint colours emulate nature and bring the outdoors indoors, appealing to our primitive minds. They relieve insomnia, too, which makes them the perfect backdrop for a late night glass of milk.

Marlborough Sage Green by Sandra Robinson Kitchens and Solva Hunter Green by Classic Stamford

If you want meadow freshness, pair light green kitchen paint colours like Sage Green with copper, brass or rose gold kitchen handles. Or, for drama and opulence, how about our Hunter Green or New Forest kitchen paint colours with life-like Portland Oak or Tuscan Walnut interiors?

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