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Give your kitchen a chic upgrade with these trending hues.
As one of - if not the - most important rooms in the house, the kitchen can be an overwhelming space to decorate, especially now. Today, the modern kitchen is so much more than just a place to prepare meals. It has taken on the role of being a social venue (a recent survey found that 88 per cent of people claim the role of the kitchen is now for socialising rather than cooking), an office, a classroom, a playroom, a restaurant and more. Therefore, kitchens must be simultaneously soothing, stylish, clean and comforting. But chances are your current space features just one of the characteristics. Rather than re-kit your entire kitchen, there’s one surefire way to upgrade your kitchen so that it matches its new function and that’s by introducing colour.
Colours have the unique ability to evoke many emotions at once. So whether you want to create a sense of calm or show off your personality, there’s a colour that can help you with that. From bold dramatic shades to new takes on neutrals, here are the biggest colour trends for kitchens this year.
SEEING RED
Red is the somewhat surprising shade for kitchens this season. It may seem like a daunting colour palette for a kitchen but by adding subtle touches like a red coffee machine, fruit bowl and tableware, the colour creates the perfect combination of style and comfort. Still intimidated by the shade? Try pairing it with neutral greys or creams which will allow you to experiment with the daring colour without it being overpowering.
SHOP KITCHEN REDS:
DE'LONGHI Dedica Pump Coffee Maker
€249.95
LE CREUSET Stoneware Classic Teapot 1.3L
€65.00
MOMA Wire Mesh Bowl
€65.00
KITCHENAID Artisan Mixer 175
€549.95
LE CREUSET Signature Cast Iron Shallow Casserole 30cm
€315.00
WEDGWOOD Wonderlust Jewel Bowl
€60.00
MAGIMIX Cuisine Systeme 5200 XL
Now €369.95
Was €399.95
LE CREUSET Stoneware Medium Storage Jar With Wooden Lid
€36.00
ALESSI Twergi Castor Grinder
€94.00
DE'LONGHI Icona Micalite Kettle
Now €89.95
Was €119.95
DE'LONGHI Icona Micalite 4 Slice Toaster
Now €89.95
Was €139.95
LE CREUSET Signature Cast Iron Square Grillit® 26cm
€169.00
PRETTY IN PINK
Much like the humble kitchen, the colour pink has reinvented itself in 2021. No longer a shade reserved for kids rooms, pink has become chic. Although most popular in the bedroom, the shade works well in the kitchen thanks to its lightness and versatility. What pink brings to the kitchen is revitalization, it makes it a place that lifts your spirits and invites you to cook. Not to mention the style credentials that come with it.
SHOP KITCHEN PINKS:
SMEG Kettle 1.7L
Now €159.95
Was €169.95
ALESSI Twergi Salt & Pepper Grinder
Now €96.00
Was €120.00
CHILEWICH Sunset Rectangular Placemat
€9.50
RRP €19.00
YVONNE ELLEN Yvonne Ellen Cheetah Apron
€16.00
ICHENDORF TAP Tumbler Pink
€7.00
RRP €10.00
YVONNE ELLEN Giraffe Sandwich Plate
€14.00
RRP €27.00
HAY Rainbow Mug, Light Pink
Now €7.50
Was €15.00
OTTOLENGHI Feast Coupe Plates 11cm Set of Four Pink
Now €18.40
Was €46.00
NAVIGATE Willow Tray Large Candy
€9.00
HAY Tin by Sowden, Pink
€10.00
RAAWII Small Jug
€65.00
MEPAL Take A Break Lunch Box Pink
€15.97
LET THERE BE WHITE
The colour white gets a bad rap, often rendered as boring or basic. When actually, white is an extremely powerful colour for a kitchen. Not only does it immediately evoke a sense of calm and comfort but it also offers a crisp smart look. What’s also great is that you don’t have to worry about white matching your existing colour scheme as it goes with everything. For example, a white kettle and toaster will sit as beautifully on a marble countertop as it would on slate.
SHOP KITCHEN WHITES:
MORPHY RICHARDS Verve Kettle
€59.95
MORPHY RICHARDS Verve 4 Slice Toaster
€59.95
LE CREUSET Signature Cast Iron Oval Casserole 27cm
€305.00
BRABANTIA Bo Touch Bin White
€265.00
WUSTHOF Classic IKON Cream Steak Knife Set of Four
Now €163.50
Was €327.00
BELLEEK Ripple Beverage Pot, Cream & Sugar Set
Now €40.00
Was €100.00
DE'LONGHI Icona Vintage Traditional Pump Espresso Machine
Now €229.95
Was €339.95
POMAX Porcelino White Cup and Saucer
Now €2.00
Was €5.00
DENBY Intro 12 Piece Set
€89.00
RRP €130.00
DENBY Intro 12 Piece Set
€89.00
RRP €130.00
KENWOOD Blend X Fresh Blender
€69.95
JUDGE Flan Dish 28 cm
€24.00
TRUE BLUE
Blue has long been a popular shade for kitchens but unlike before when darker navy shades took preference, this new season, it’s all about coastal blues. This tonal palette offers the same tranquillity and peace you experience at sea, only inside your home. Try adding blue-hued accents in everyday kitchenware items like mugs, bowls and plates.
SHOP KITCHEN BLUES:
URBAN NATURE CULTURE Good Morning Bowl Blue
Now €5.70
Was €19.00
KINTO Mug 110ml
€11.00
ROYAL DOULTON Olio Celadon Blue Dinner Plate 27cm
€22.00
OTTOLENGHI Feast Serving Bowl 30cm Blue
€32.00
LSA INTERNATIONAL Set of Two Dusk Champagne Flutes 250ml
Now €32.50
Was €65.00
KENWOOD Elegancy Collection Four Slice Toaster
€59.95
KENWOOD Elegancy Collection 1.7L Kettle
€59.95
JOSEPH JOSEPH Nest Plus Nine-Piece Bowl Set
€65.00
LE CREUSET Classic Pepper Mill Coastal Blue
Now €33.60
Was €42.00
LE CREUSET Stoneware Heritage Rectangular Dish 32cm
Now €52.00
Was €65.00
OCTAEVO Iris Wire Basket Small
Now €15.00
Was €30.00
KITCHENAID 4.8 L Artisan Stand Mixer
Now €599.95
Was €699.95
MIXED METALS
A popular trend in the jewellery world, mixed metals has been revitalized by smart kitchen designers bringing together gorgeous brass and copper finishes along with brighter and cooler metals like stainless steel and nickel to offer the very best of both worlds. This infusion of more than one metal in the kitchen can be done in a subtle yet striking fashion with many appliances now coming in a two-tone colourway or by simply choosing a nice nickel for your hardware and going with a cool brass for your pots, pans and accessories.
SHOP KITCHEN METALS:
RUSSELL HOBBS Luna Copper Quiet Boil Kettle
Now €59.95
Was €69.95
RUSSELL HOBBS Luna Copper Long Slot Toaster
Now €44.95
Was €59.95
KENWOOD kMix Limited Edition Stand Mixer
Now €379.95
Was €450.00
SERAX $product.object.name
€237.00
RRP €473.00
ALESSI Todo Cheese Grater
Now €57.60
Was €72.00
VINERS Opulence Five Piece Knife Block
€120.00
ALESSI Roost Egg Cups
Now €30.40
Was €38.00
ALESSI Roost Egg Cups
Now €30.40
Was €38.00
DE'LONGHI Lattissima Touch
€299.95
AARKE Carbonator III
€209.95
RUFFONI 26cm Skillet Induction
€320.00
COLE & MASON Horsham Precision Salt Mill
€23.00
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