Modern Kitchen Ideas

10 ways to use colour in the kitchen

Embrace the space!
Jody D'arcy

Whilst you can’t go wrong with a glamorous monochrome palette in the kitchen, an exciting way to liven up any space is with a splash or two of bold colour.

After all, the kitchen is the heart of the home and you don’t have to sacrifice character for functionality. 

Take a look at the kitchens below for some colour-popping inspiration for your next kitchen makeover.

1. Bring in some art

Wall art can make a great colour statement in any room of the house, especially in the kitchen where you can enjoy it every day.

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(Credit: Armelle Habib)

2. Go bold with tiles

Pattern and colour blend in a gorgeous green mosaic tile splash back.

10 ways to use colour in the kitchen | Home Beautiful Magazine Australia
(Credit: Derek Swalwell)

3. A touch of colourful handmade

A brightly-coloured paper chandelier plays on the defined lines of white cabinetry.

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(Credit: John Downs)

4. Take in a trend

We love this unique collection of rainbow stools against the all-white kitchen and they’re a great way to bring trending colours into the kitchen. The colour and style of the stools can be swapped out as tastes change down the track for a completely new look.

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(Credit: Jody D’arcy)

5. Embrace the seasons

Affordable and effective, a generous fruit bowl on the kitchen bench is the perfect seasonal centrepiece. Particularly when you’re expecting visitors, go for bulk and style up a bounty of fruit or vegetables for a fresh and fragrant dash of seasonal colour.

10 ways to use colour in the kitchen | Home Beautiful Magazine Australia
(Credit: John Downs)

6. Bring the outdoors in

Borrow from your garden for colour and texture in the kitchen. This overhanging garden incorporates a burst of natural greenery without taking up any bench or floor space.

10 ways to use colour in the kitchen | Home Beautiful Magazine Australia
(Credit: John Downs)

7. Spice it up

Herbs and spices are kitchen essentials, and this assortment of leafy herbs in labelled jars is both colourful and accessible to the home chef.

10 ways to use colour in the kitchen | Home Beautiful Magazine Australia
(Credit: John Downs)

8. Create a cookbook shelfie

Everyone loves a beautifully photographed cookbook! A built-in bookshelf creates the ideal space to showcase your personality with a display of your gorgeous kitchenware and foodie favourites.

10 ways to use colour in the kitchen | Home Beautiful Magazine Australia
(Credit: John Downs)

9. Use texture too

Allow subtle touches of colour to shine with a selection of natural materials in other finishes. These rattan pendants match the tones of the timber flooring and emphasise the mint green accents throughout the room.

10 ways to use colour in the kitchen | Home Beautiful Magazine Australia
(Credit: Chris Warnes)

10. Make a statement

Allow an all-white kitchen to shine with the addition of one statement piece for maximum impact. A shiny-bright appliance like this red KitchenAid packs a bold punch. 

10 ways to use colour in the kitchen | Home Beautiful Magazine Australia
(Credit: Cath Muscat)

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