Incorporating Bolder Colours Into Your Kitchen

Last Updated on September 12, 2024

Kitchens are often the heart of the home, with family and visitors often being drawn to the room, so with this in mind, it’s really important that your kitchen is as bold as your personality is.

Don’t shy away from pouring your personality into every inch of the kitchen, from the colours you incorporate to match your kitchen units, right through to the kitchen worktop you choose to install.

We have pulled together some of our experts’ views on how to best incorporate bolder colours into your kitchen, to create a space that is perfect for you!

Popular Bold Colours for Kitchen

There are a number of extremely popular colours that you might want to incorporate into your space if you are looking to stand out. From rich greens which warm up the room, right through to vibrant reds that only the bravest of homeowners would opt for. Here are just a few of our favourite bold colours that fit perfectly in any kitchen:

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Rich Greens – Perfect for those who want to incorporate a more calming feel to their kitchen space, rich greens combine all the boldness of more daring colour combinations, with the feel of nature and tranquillity. Why not consider a feature wall on one of the larger open wall spaces in your kitchen, that is either tiled or painted with a rich green tone?

Vibrant Reds – While more muted colours are often used in kitchens, we’d recommend breaking the mould and incorporating more vibrant reds into your décor in limited amounts. By using small amounts of bolder colours like red, you can add real personality to your kitchen without the colour being overbearing.

Sunny Yellows – If you are looking to add a splash of vibrancy and light to your kitchen, why not go for a bright and bold yellow? Perfect for those who want to push the boundaries of their interior design, yellow is best paired with complementary colours in the kitchen such as deep blues and navy blues. By using bright yellow tones.

Deep Blues – Incorporating deep blues into your kitchen décor is fairly easy, as these tones are relatively universal in terms of pairing them with other colours. Simply adding some deep blue hues to your walls, splashbacks, or accessories can help inject some personality into your space.

Bold Colour Pairings

If you are looking to be bold in your kitchen space, why not consider going for a more outlandish pairing of colours with your kitchen units, paint and worktop?

Whilst it can be tempting to go for more conventional colour pairings, don’t be afraid to combine more bright and vibrant colours with those muted tones where you feel it’s appropriate. Always remember that it’s your home, so if you love it, that’s all that matters.

A personal favourite here at House of Worktops is pairing up rich greens and muted pastels in your kitchen space. The rich greens add real warmth to your room, while the more muted pastel colours add a little depth that complements the green hues.

If you have a split-level kitchen, you could even consider having two completely different kitchen styles over your various levels. Nothing says bold like having two separate kitchens with their own individual personality!

Use accessories to make your kitchen pop

One way you can mix things up in your kitchen is by using bold colours in accessories throughout the year.

The main benefit of using accessories to brighten your kitchen up is that you can make changes throughout the year to reflect the changes in seasons. For example, you might want to go for some bright and vibrant kitchen accessories and ornaments for the start of spring to match the season.

Whereas in the height of autumn, you may want to bring in some warmer colours such as oranges and light browns as the temperatures begin to drop around this time of year.

Don’t be afraid to treat yourself to an array of kitchen accessories and decorative ornaments, as they can add real splashes of temporary personality to your kitchen, without the need to commit to something permanent.

Balancing Bold Colours

One of the biggest issues that many homeowners run into is how they can properly balance the colours they choose for their kitchen.

Here are a few of our recommendations:

Oak worktops – Perfect for balancing the boldest of colours, solid oak worktops are a great addition to any kitchen thanks to their durability and stunning aesthetics. Coming in a variety of shades and styles, we’d recommend a lighter-toned oak worktop if you want to balance colours effectively.

Carrera Marble Laminate – A must-have for those who are looking to add a more classic feel, capable of reigning in even the boldest of colour combinations. The dark veining through the marble also offers some nice contrast that can help to soften the appearance of some of the darker elements you might have included in your kitchen. These worktops are also great if you’re renovating on a budget, as they imitate genuine marble countertops, without the hefty price tag.

Arctic Solid Surface – The perfect balancer, Artic Solid Surface is renowned for its cool white appearance. Pairing this striking worktop with bold colours is a must, as bold colours marry up perfectly with the white hues brought by this countertop.