Top Colour Trends for Solid Wood Kitchens in 2016
We may only be weeks into the New Year, but the world’s interior designers and experts in paint and colour have already predicted the trends that will influence the designs of solid wood kitchens throughout 2016.
Last year’s trends largely revolved around soft and warm pastels that were ideally suited to combine with our solid wood kitchen components. Whilst these pastel shades are still very popular, 2016’s palette takes on some more vivid hues that emphasise luxury and peaceful optimism.
Pantone is often the first to reveal their selection of inspirational colours for the New Year, and this year was no exception. For the first time ever, they have also chosen two colours that combine beautifully as their ‘colours of the year’: Rose Quartz and Serenity.
According to Pantone, “Rose Quartz and Serenity demonstrate an inherent balance between a warmer embracing rose tone and the cooler tranquil blue, reflecting connection and wellness as well as a soothing sense of order and peace.”
Whether you are considering painting cabinet door and drawer frontals yourself, or would like to order pre-painted frontals from Solid Wood Kitchen Cabinets in 2016, here are some colour schemes to consider that look stunning when paired with our oak kitchen cupboards and wooden worktops.
Neutrals with jewel tones
Joa’s White / Rectory Red
A warm neutral colour such as Joa’s White from Farrow & Ball works well with natural furnishings like our oak kitchen cabinets, and is an ideal colour for oak kitchen doors. The addition of an accent ‘jewel’ tone such as Rectory Red gives kitchens a much-needed splash of colour.
This arrangement works with a range of solid wood worktops, but is especially well suited to oak, iroko and walnut worktops in a classic kitchen setting.
Lilacs and purples
Calluna / Pitch Blue
Purples and lilacs were once the choice for children’s bedrooms, but when used correctly can bring a level of sophistication and warmth to any room. Darker purples make a great feature wall, but should be reserved for spaces with plenty of light, as they may otherwise absorb too much of a room’s natural brightness.
Despite its name, Farrow & Ball’s Pitch Blue is heavy in purple pigment, and combines beautifully with a soft lilac such as Calluna. These shades work well alongside bright white hues and pastel greys, to create a crisp yet calming vibe in a kitchen of either modern or traditional design.
Consider light surfaces such as ash or maple worktops to accentuate the mindful tranquillity brought about by this calming combination.
Warm, earthy hues
India Yellow / Red Earth
Warm tones that radiate an organic feel are perfect for merging with natural materials like solid wood. Farrow & Ball’s India Yellow and Red Earth are an ideal pairing, particularly when utilised alongside unglazed ceramics, indoor plants and naturally-dyed fabrics, producing a ‘hot’ theme with plenty of Latin flair.
If there is sufficient natural light, consider Red Earth kitchen cabinet frontals, India Yellow walls and a dark worktop such as black American walnut or black oak for a truly earth-inspired design.
If you have yet to choose your kitchen’s new colour scheme, we highly recommend that you take advantage of our sample service. We offer samples of our oak cabinets, the entire range of wooden worktops and miniature cabinet doors painted in any Farrow & Ball colour – providing a perfect opportunity to ‘try before you buy’!
If you would like to get a better idea of how your chosen colour scheme might work in a kitchen, then check out our new Kitchen Style Tool. We recently implemented this new feature on our website to allow customers to combine their favourite pick of Farrow & Ball’s finest colours with a selection of our most popular worktops, handles and a range of flooring to create the kitchen of their dreams.
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