When it comes to the kitchen, we tend to play it safe. Sticking with neutral colour palettes, it can become quite a clinical and cold space. In addition, as one of the most important rooms in the home, you may be concerned about making a mistake.
To help you, we’ve come up with some easy-to-do, and fool-proof ways of adding colour to your kitchen, to make it a warmer and more vibrant space.
Brighten Up the Splashback
While replacing or covering all the tiles in your kitchen is a big job, there is a simpler way to inject colour: by upgrading your splashback. You could do this with new tiles, paint or stickers, to introduce a colour or theme to the room.
Give Doors a New Lease on Life
If you’ve been looking for ways up update your kitchen on a budget, then you’ve found the solution. Painting or papering old doors can completely transform your kitchen into a space you love, as well as add colour and style.
Install Rows of Open Shelves
In any other room, you’d install shelves to house books, display photographs or showcase ornaments. And guess what? You can do the same in the kitchen. Put up open shelves and use them to display colourful plates or create a mini pantry, for a colourful and practical solution.
Update Your Kitchen Appliances
If your kitchen appliances are crying out to be replaced, you don’t have to go for chrome or black. Instead, there’s loads of bright options for you to choose from. For a splash of colour, you could go for blue, green or even pink.
Don’t Forget the Windows
Soft furnishings can make or break any room, including the kitchen. So, if you want to add a new theme, the windows are a great place to start. Choose a pair of bright curtains or a patterned kitchen blind (like these from Direct Blinds).
Welcome Nature Indoors
Plants are one of the easiest ways to add colour to your interior, but in the kitchen, they can be useful, too. If you love green, then why not install an herb wall? Place them in bright pots for a vibrant finish, then use the herbs to enhance your cooking.
It’s All in the Lighting
Lighting can change the look and feel of a room. For a more ambient kitchen, think about adding a colourful statement light. Whether it’s an oversized patterned shade, or a row of bright pendants, a new light is sure to add warmth.
