2 Ways to Embrace Colour in Your New Kitchen

After several years of neutral, minimalist palettes reigning supreme in the kitchen, there's a return to more colourful design predicted for the coming year. If you're not a fan of the pared-down look, then this trend for more vibrant hues is probably a welcome change. Here are two ways that you can embrace colour and zest in your upcoming kitchen renovation.

1. A colourful benchtop

Kitchen benchtops serve both a functional and aesthetic purpose in the kitchen. As one of the largest surface areas in the room, they represent a great way to make a statement and add some bold flair. Instead of the muted greys, whites and creams that have dominated kitchen design in the last few years, you can opt for a benchtop material that has a little more life, fun and personality.

A great option is a manufactured stone benchtop. They're made from crushed, recycled stone that's mixed with a polymer to create a very strong and durable benchtop. The colour options for this type of benchtop are virtually limitless, and you can be as bold or as subtle as you like.

If you prefer a more classic look, then a coloured marble or granite benchtop fulfils both the need for timeless elegance and a splash of colour. You can get both of these natural stone varieties in stunning emeralds, golds, blues and reds.

2. Colourful cabinetry

Your kitchen cabinets are another fantastic and expansive canvas to use when you'd like to add more colour and vibrancy to your new kitchen. Green is expected to be a big colour trend for kitchens in the coming year, with every hue from soft, minty green through to deep, rich emeralds being used. However, you don't need to be restricted to green if you prefer other colours.

Cabinetry is a great way to add colour because it's relatively easy to change when you'd like a new look. Timber cabinetry can be painted any colour you like, and it's a simple matter of having it repainted as trends or your tastes change. If you choose a different material for the cabinetry face, such as veneer or melamine, you can simply replace the doors as required, keeping the solid carcasses of the cabinets.

Adding more colour to your kitchen is a fantastic way to inject your personality and unique taste into the room. With these ideas, you can create a new kitchen that is anything but neutral and far from dull.

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