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As the summer sun brightens our days, it’s the perfect time to refresh your home – and where better to start than the kitchen? Often the heart of the home, your kitchen should feel welcoming, energising, and stylish. This summer, it’s all about playful accents, clever use of colour, and future-proofing your design to keep it looking great for years to come.
Add a Pop of Personality with Accent Colours
Accent colours are a brilliant way to introduce vibrancy and personality to your kitchen without committing to a full-colour overhaul. Whether it’s a bold island in marine blue, open shelving in sunny mustard, or a bank of drawers in terracotta or sage green, accent colours can instantly transform the look and feel of the space.
Consider using colour on feature pieces like pantries, splashbacks, bar stools, or even appliances. These bursts of brightness add depth and character and can easily be updated in future if your taste or trends change.
Soft Neutrals with a Twist
If you prefer a more timeless base, start with classic neutral tones like warm whites, greys, or soft taupes for your cabinetry and walls. Then add subtle colour through handles, lighting, or textiles. This approach keeps things calm and future-proof while still letting you have fun with seasonal shades.
Summer’s trending colours – such as coral, lemon yellow, and dusty pinks – work beautifully as accents against neutral cabinetry. They bring warmth and joy without overwhelming the space.
Future-Proofing Your Colour Choices
When it comes to colour, the trick is to balance what’s trending now with what you’ll still love down the line.
Here are a few tips for choosing colours that stay stylish:
• Keep main elements neutral: Think cabinetry, worktops, and flooring. These are more permanent and harder to change.
• Use colour in areas that are easy to update: Splashbacks, paint, bar stools, and decorative accessories are ideal for this.
• Choose colours you genuinely love: Not just what’s trending this year – pick tones that reflect your personal taste.
• Think about lighting: Natural and artificial light can affect how a colour looks, so always test samples in your space. This is where our FREE design service helps as we can bring samples to your home.
Bringing It All Together
This summer is all about injecting joy into your kitchen through thoughtful use of colour. Whether you’re going bold with a statement island or keeping it subtle with soft summer shades, the right colour choices can breathe fresh energy into your home.
And remember – your kitchen should reflect you. Whether it’s vibrant and full of life or calm and collected, choose colours that make you feel at home every time you walk in.
Need help designing a kitchen that’s stylish now and timeless for the future?
We’re here to help you make colour choices that work for you and your home – and your budget.
