#Kitchen colour schemes

Milbourne in-frame in Damson and Alabaster, from £11,000, Second Nature

Choose the perfect kitchen colour scheme with these ideas for updating your space.

Rich, deep colours give a kitchen depth of character. A bold hue can be used as a highlight colour to make individual elements stand, or as a dramatic background. The Shaker-style Milbourne in-frame range features over-painted foil that creates the impression of a painted timber door and comes in a choice of 24 colours (above). A Second Nature kitchen  costs from £11,000.

Team several neutral shades to add visual impact and create areas of interest. Colour combining in this way can be a useful way to signify different functional zones in a large, open-plan space. This design includes the new Cashmere and Porcelain colours for a relaxed, informal look, with Aubergine Matt pigeonhole shelving. A Metris kitchen costs from £20,000.

Keep a timeless, clean and crisp look with an all white scheme. This look is great for enhancing a sense of space in a smaller or awkwardly shaped room. The Linear collection is a range of handmade furniture that can be painted in any colour you choose. Shown in cool Dulux Chiffon White, its concealed hinges create a sleek, contemporary look. A Harvey Jones kitchen costs from £18,000.

If a single-colour scheme is too pared-back for you, add interest by picking out key features in a white or neutral room by incorporating a contrasting accent colour. This kitchen has gloss white doors with Bardolino Grey and Red feature panels. A House by John Lewis kitchen costs from £7,500.

Reno kitchen, from £7,500, Masterclass Kitchens

Go for an on-trend look by using tones of grey. Choose a pale shade with cool blue tones to make the space feel larger, or opt for a darker hue with warm tones to create impact. This Reno design in light grey includes curved base units and an s-shaped tall larder for a unique finish. A Masterclass kitchen costs from £7,500.

Grundtal trolley, £100, Grundtal wall shelf, £14, Luftig extractor hood, £100, Realistik Oven, £250, Bernhard chair, £100, Docksta table, £130, all Ikea

Brighten your space by adding a shade of pink, powder blue or buttery yellow. Just because the kitchen is one of the most hardworking rooms in your home doesn t mean it has to be decorated in serious colours. Accessories and a half-height painted wall in pale pink give the silver grey finished units a pretty feel.

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