Easy ways to add colour to a kitchen
If your kitchen is looking a little tired and needs a refresh, take a look at how easy it is to add colour to a kitchen on a small budget and without too much hassle.
14/08/2018
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If your kitchen is a single colour with complementary accents, or perhaps you have wooden kitchen cabinets, it soon tends to feel boring and dull. We found some easy and affordable ways to add splashes of colour to a kitchen to brighten up and give this room a new look.
Artful Blinds
Window treatments can offer a dramatic change to the look and feel of a kitchen. Take your colour cues for fabric from kitchen cabinets, countertops, or an accessory.
Roman blinds and Austrian blinds are one of the easiest ways to add colour, pattern and interest to any kitchen. What's nice about these blinds is that you can make them yourself using your own choice of fabric. We have plenty of blind design ideas in our Craft and Decor sections, but if you prefer something ready-made that you can simply hang up and enjoy, we recommend a visit to your nearest Finishing Touches (inside Builders Warehouse).
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The guys at Finishing Touches offer a complete service for all types of window treatments, including Roman blinds, and all you have to do is measure up and choose your fabric.
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Painted Perfection
In an older kitchen where the kitchen cabinets are starting to look a bit shabby, and you're not actually going for a shabby look, a couple of coats of paint will definitely give your kitchen a new look. Painting kitchen cabinets has become the norm and there are all types of paint - for all types of kitchen cupboards - that are easy to apply. If you're not sure how to start, pop onto our Kitchen section where you will find, advice, ideas and projects. Then visit your local Builders Warehouse to stock up on paint products and supplies.
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And is your doors are in a sorry state; falling off the hinges or chipped beyond repair - don't despair. Nowadays it's easy enough to make your own doors for a brand new look. Find a selection of 'how to' for replacing kitchen cabinet doors in our Kitchen section.
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If you are a bit scared about painting your entire kitchen cabinets, consider creating an accent piece in a colour of your choice. This can be a kitchen island, like below, or go trendy and paint your cabinets in a two-tone finish with wall cabinets in one colour and floor cabinets in another colour.
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Painting kitchen cabinets, and even pieces of furniture in the kitchen, give you the artistic license to incorporate your own colours to create a colourful kitchen.
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Steel kitchen cabinets are given a new lease on life with some TLC and a couple of coats of sunny yellow gloss enamel paint.
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Trendy Tiles
Tile is another way to bring colour to a kitchen, but consider that this is a more permanent option than many of the other mentioned in this article. You can install colourful or patterned tiles as a splashback behind the stove or countertop hob, or bring colourful patterned tiles to the floor. Bear in mind that if you decide to sell your house later on down the line, what you like may not be to everyone's taste, so choose your tiles wisely.
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Tasteful Trim
Paint is one of the easiest methods for transforming any room, including a kitchen. In a home that has plenty of detail and trim, paint can be used to highlight these features and bring a bold punch of colour to the room.
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If your kitchen lacks any form of architectural detail, apply paint to walls, and possibly even the ceiling. Choose a colour that brings out the best in your kitchen cabinets - you don't want dark colours that will make a kitchen feel small and claustrophobic. Lighter colours will bring a fresh look to a kitchen.
Painting one or more walls in a kitchen can immediately transform the room. Take your inspiration from colours already in the room; fabrics and kitchen accessories provide the perfect colour cues for paint colours.
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Use paint in different colours to highlight a modern kitchen. Contrasting colours work well to highlight different areas in a kitchen.
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Be Bold
A colourful stove and extractor make a bold statement in this all-white kitchen. Look at appliances by Aga and Smeg for colour options.
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Large or small kitchen appliances are available in a variety of colours, as colourful kitchens continue to be a popular trend.
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Use open shelves to display an assortment of colourful accessories. Mix it up with a vibrant selection of colours, or keep it simple with one or two colours.
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You will be amazed at what a selection of bold coloured accessories can do for a kitchen.
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Fill your kitchen countertops with vibrant colours using accessories and small kitchen appliances. Suppliers such as Le Creuset and KitchenAid appreciate that some of our want eye-catching pieces in our kitchens, and you will find a varied range of items in beautiful colours.
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Colour Underfoot
A colourful rug in the kitchen doesn't require any supplies or materials and will instantly bring a dose of colour and pattern into a bland kitchen. Choose a rug that complements your existing kitchen decor scheme, and one that is easy to keep clean. The more pattern the better, as these won't show every little crumb that drops on the floor.
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An injection of bold orange is brought to this kitchen with the addition of the orange cooker range and a rug in muted burnt orange on the floor.
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