Trend Focus: Colourful Kitchen Ideas

By Ana Zuravliova

Trend Specialist at Blinds Direct

Fri 4 Mar 2022

Kitchens are spaces where we spend much of our down time. From cooking tasty meals or having a cuppa, to helping our little ones complete their homework; kitchens are often the beating hearts of our homes. These spaces therefore should be fun, energetic and exciting. Curious to know how to enjoy a colourful kitchen? Read on for ideas!

Injecting colour to your kitchens with soft furnishings

When it comes to interior design, there are many ways to refresh a space without having to start from scratch. Avoiding the hassle of paint or wallpaper, the addition of new soft furnishings is a simple, yet effective way to transform your décor. Instead of having to sit around waiting for the paint to dry or have the worry of getting the wallpaper lined up perfectly, simply fitting a new window dressing or lamp shade that compliments your kitchen colour scheme will help you get the job done.

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Sticking to block colours

Sticking with block colours is a wonderful way to instantly reinvent the space. Many kitchens tend to feature a subtle palette as this helps to make the space feel larger and open. In many ways, this can act as a soft canvas for adding colour, whether you pick your warming tones or cooling alternatives, colour can help you make your kitchen your own.

Roller Blinds are a great option to consider when sticking to a block colour, as they feature sleek straight edges, lending themselves nicely to a single, bold colour. With a large selection of colourways, from pinks and purples, to yellows and greens, through to shades of blue and teal, there are some great options for your kitchen on the website!

Expressing ourselves with multicolour

You don’t have to limit yourself to block colour, however. Adding colourful patterns into your kitchen is a great way to express yourself, and there is no better way to do it than through the use of patterned roller blinds. Multiple colours, collaborating in a quality window furnishing, grants us the opportunity to play around with the styling in the kitchen in one space.

There is a wide range of patterns to consider, from stripes, to floral prints and bold patterns, we can express our unique style with ease.

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The best colour ideas for kitchens

Colours play a vital role in our lives. They can improve our moods and have an influence on our performance. With kitchens being a social space in our homes, ensuring we have a burst of colour is vital for our mental and physical well-being.

Red

Red tones are used to energise the space and is particularly beneficial for people who are active. Having pops of red throughout the kitchen is ideal for a kickstart in the morning. Living in the UK, where half the year is spent waking up and it being dark outside, having splashes of red in our kitchens can really jump start us for the day ahead.

Green

Green shades are used to help calm us down and reconnect us to nature. It is a fabulous colour to sooth our minds and decrease feelings of anxiety. Translate this through to our kitchens and we will have a calming, well illuminated – by natural light – space for socialising.

Yellow and orange

Yellow and orange tones are ideal for getting the creative juices flowing. They are bright happy colours that link to emotions such as excitement and optimism. Injecting yellows and oranges into our kitchens can set us up with a positive outlook on life.

Blue

Blue tones are often used to implement a calming sense into interiors. It has been proven to stimulate the mental process and increase work productivity. In a house with school children adding blue into the kitchen will benefit them when working on their homework.

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Moisture resistant blinds for the kitchen

We sometimes shy away from soft furnishings in a kitchen due to the presence of steam, moisture, and the occasional splatter from a saucepan. However, with moisture resistant and easy wipe blinds, you can enjoy all the benefits of improved style and light control, without the worry of your blinds being easily marked or damaged.

PVC Roller blinds are a great addition to prevent damage being done to your blinds. The blinds have been treated to ensure that no water stains will last, they prevent the build up of mildew, and have an easy clean aspect. Providing us with a healthier, clean environment to live in. With a selection of colours and patterns, our PVC roller blinds are the perfect solution for injecting colour into kitchens, adding a playful touch to the décor.

Injecting colour into kitchens can be a fun experiment. Using soft furnishings gives us full control of which colours we want, improved style and better light control. With soft furnishings being a hassle-free way of changing the décor, we can experiment as much as we want. Blinds Direct offer a wide array of colours and patterns to choose from, allowing ourselves to express our unique styles and quirks – order up to eight free samples to find the perfect tones for your colourful kitchen.