Colour blocking is the latest trend in kitchen renovations, but what does it mean and how can you use it in your design?
Choose a focus
Using bold colours can be daunting, and they don’t always work unless you get the right balance. Choose a focal point to place the colour of choice and keep it to this zone only, with neutral or lighter shades elsewhere. Your focal point might be bespoke kitchen doors, your kitchen island, or a wall, but it can be anything you wish to stand out.
Enhance with accessories
If you are choosing to implement colour blocking in your new kitchen space, be aware of which accessories will enhance your look without dominating it. Team your bright or dark tones with subtle metal accessories that harmonise rather than contrast, and opt for simple stone surfaces to avoid a clash in materials and hues. By keeping the rest of the space pared back and letting the block of colour do the talking, you can’t go far wrong.
Go two-toned
Contrasting your upper or lower cabinets not only creates a style statement but can also disguise many structural challenges. If you have high ceilings, for example, painting your upper walls in a colour that matches your cabinetry can help to soften the room. Large empty spaces above your tallest shelves could become a distraction if not considered in the design scheme.
If you want some kitchen door inspiration, companies such as https://www.happy-doors.co.uk/shop/products/kitchens can help.
Don’t follow trends
Trends change, and so can your opinion. Even if you love the idea of bold, zesty yellow cupboards, you have to consider whether you will still love them in a few years’ time. For some, colour brings their home to life and makes them feel happy; for others, it can feel like too much visual noise.
If you want your kitchen to be a sanctuary of peace and tranquillity, you might be best suited to colour blocking with earthy or monochrome tones rather than pops of vivid colour.
