Kitchens don’t have to just be beige or white, adding a splash of colour will really lift the mood of the room and make it an enjoyable place to cook and entertain. Coloured appliances such as this Newworld electric oven in purple or this Smeg Blue Fridge Freezer are really fun to have in your home and a great talking point for guests. Why not accessorize these with some deep blue colour on the walls. Also consider what surfaces will be easy to clean and look after, choosing a tough matt paint to withstand the household stains is essential in the kitchen.

You can also accessorise with utensils in vibrant colours and materials, perhaps some bright kitchen scales or jars and tins on display in interesting colours. If you’re not sure where to start pick your favourite colour and work around it. Using the complementary colours wheel you can find shades that are opposite each other for a really vivid look and using colours found next to each other will create an interesting display of tones.
For more inspiration use style boards and home magazine layouts to collect images that you like, this will give you a great indication of what would suit your home. When you are stuck for ideas or overwhelmed with choice, this can be used as an inspiration board when you are buying wallpaper, paint and appliances.
Using these ideas you can really transform your kitchen into a colourful and inspiring room. Making big changes in colour like this can be daunting, like a new haircut it can take a little while to get used to. But planning your room with layout and mood boards can really help make this transition smoother and more enjoyable.
For more inspiration on using colour in your kitchen, follow our blog for advice and tips on how to make your kitchen a more stylish place.
