Inspiring kitchen schemes…
As places for socialising and entertaining, kitchens allow you to embrace bolder hues or utilise neutral shades to create a backdrop for statement furnishings. Find inspiration from a selection of kitchen schemes that use Paint & Paper Library colours to achieve an exquisite finish in both classic and contemporary interiors.
Create bright, lively colour combinations
Kitchens serve as the hub of the home – a welcoming space in which to entertain guests. It can work well to reflect this energetic atmosphere with engaging colour choices, utilising brighter shades that add vibrancy to your overall colour palette.
Andy Greenall, Head of Design at Paint & Paper Library, writes: “Rather than opt for the habitual white on kitchen cabinets, consider the open plan space as a whole by working with colours that complement furnishings. Roben’s Honour is a wonderful, warm pink tone that will add a playful peachy touch to kitchen cabinetry, whilst the characterful burnt orange The Long Room looks fabulous on all four walls, imbuing the space with impact and warmth.”
Walls: The Long Room, Cabinets: Roben’s Honour, Ceiling: Paper I, Windows: New Black
Utilise soft, earthy hues
Andy suggests: “Moving away from impersonal and stark bright whites, kitchen design schemes are becoming more considered, with schemes reflecting the wider interior aesthetic of a home. Richer, mood-setting colours are being used to great effect in combination across woodwork, cabinetry and walls.”
Mink is a versatile, pink-based neutral that adds warmth to kitchen walls. Pair with the enigmatic deep red-brown, Scarlet ‘n’ Rust, for a sophisticated scheme.
Walls: Mink, Cabinets: Scarlet ‘N’ Rust, Ceiling: Clean White
The brownish red, Masai, accompanies natural materials for a soft and inviting feel.@woodhouse_and_lawpair with bare wood, rustic stone floors and textural elements to create a cohesive kitchen space.
Cabinetry: Masai
Caddie is a honey tone that adds beautiful warmth to this simple, contemporary scheme.@the_home_reformpairs with with a smart black countertop for a strong contrast.
Cabinetry: Caddie
Create a monochrome pairing
As a timeless and elegant colour pairing, monochrome is well suited to kitchen schemes. Create an intriguing focal point in an otherwise neutral space by introducing a dark, complementary colour.
Use the darker shade on your kitchen island to ground your scheme and create the perception of depth within the space. Slate II on walls works well alongside the sumptuous deep brown, Charbone, on cabinetry in this design from @cheverell_ltd.
Walls: Slate II, Cabinetry and Island: Charbone
For something with a little more character, consider an intense dark purple such as Pontefract. Paired with natural wood and fresh greenery, it brings a touch of opulence to this unique and contemporary scheme from @houtdesign.
Wall: Pontefract
Opt for serene light blues
With their inherent tranquillity, light blues instil a strong sense of calm into any space. Use these gentle tones all over for an encompassing effect that counteracts the fast-paced energy of many open-plan kitchens.
Blue Vein is a mid-strength shade of blue that creates a restful kitchen setting. Achieve a harmonious finish with complementary, blue-toned neutrals such as Flat Light and Porcelain IV.
Blue Vein, Woodwork: Porcelain II, Shelving: Porcelain IV, Inside shelving: Kigali
@goodboneslondonusesPorcelain IVon cabinetry andPorcelain Ion walls for an elegant backdrop that pairs beautifully with classic marble worktops.
Cabinetry: Porcelain IV, Walls: Porcelain I
