Using colour in your kitchen
Recent years have seen a departure from the all-white look, instead ushering in new character and charm through the use of colour. What that colour is depends on a number of factors, from the layout of your kitchen to the existing style of your home.
Go bold with rich reds
Feature colours create visual impact and can be a great way to bring fresh vibrancy and distinction to your interior colour scheme. Rich reds are having a real moment in kitchens right now, bringing new warmth, energy and drama to any space.
They’re brimming with undertones, from burnished and bluish reds to mushroom, pastel and peach pinks, which invites bold colour pairings. Something like the deep spice of Silo Park on the walls can work beautifully with a creamy white such as Sandfly Point Half and soft corals like Dunedin or Prebbleton, serving up a scheme that really pops.
Ceiling & wall
Sandfly Point Half
Sandfly Point Half is a popular creamy white with a subtle green undertone. Pair it with warm neutrals such as Sandfly Point Double and Muriwai Half.
Choose neutral with grey
The versatility and subtly of grey adds a richness to any kitchen, inviting personalisation through styling and finishes.
Roys Peak, a welcoming greige with a warm undertone, provides a beautiful backdrop to one of your home’s most beloved spaces. Pair it with a light, warm grey like Ti Point on the ceiling for a balanced neutral look. To embrace a monochromatic scheme add an accent colour like Glenbrook, a neutral charcoal grey. Adding a rich, warm colour such as Benhar or Motueka to your grey scheme can create a focal point within a space or highlight architectural detail. It can be the colour twist that elevates your colour scheme from simple to sophisticated.
Make the modern choice with green
Green kitchens have become a popular interior choice thanks to its refreshing versatility. From deep green and emerald green to soft olive and pale sage, you have the full spectrum to select from.
Something like Te Aroha on the walls can add an enriching natural element to your kitchen, pairing beautifully with deeper greens and timber finishes. Willow Flat is a beautiful neutral grey-green that is a classic choice for cabinetry, adding a peaceful and calming layer to the space.
Opt for a maximalist aesthetic
Some popular maximalist colours for kitchens include Herd Street, which can be a bold hero colour. Bring its maximalist potential to life with textured Tūrangi on your island bench and a grounding Ōkārito on your ceiling and cabinetry.
Ceiling & Cabinets
Ōkārito
Ōkārito is a crisp, fresh white that goes with almost anything. It is perfect as a main wall colour for exteriors as well as windows and trims. Ōkārito is a versatile white that suits almost any style of home. It is also the most popular white in the Dulux Colours of New Zealand range.
Find the right classic white
The beauty of a delightful white is that it’s truly timeless. Cardrona is a great option when you want a neutral backdrop with a subtle feeling of warmth.
Peaceful and serene, it’s the perfect white for busy areas to add elegance and an abundance of light.
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Colours displayed may be subject to variations due to screen settings, and should be used as a guide only for your colour selection. To ensure best accuracy, please test your colour choice at home by ordering Dulux Sample Pots and A4 Colour Swatches.