Thoughtful use of colour
For years, neutral palettes have dominated, soft whites, warm greys, natural timber veneers. Timeless, yes, but increasingly people are looking for ways to bring more personality into their homes. Colour is finding its way back in, but in a more thoughtful, personalised way.
A colourful kitchen doesn’t need to feel loud or overwhelming. When done well, it can feel calm, grounded, and entirely your own.
- A considered approach to colour
We choose colours that feel curated, tones that sit comfortably within a space, and have a timeless feel.
Our collaborations with Ro Projects and Another Country explore this idea through Painted Crown Ash Timber Veneer fronts. These kitchens use a curated palette, with colours chosen for their depth and softness rather than intensity, and designed to layer together.
The natural grain of the Crown Ash subtly shows through the paint, giving each colour a tactile quality that feels warm and lived-in.
The HUSK x Ro Projects collection is inspired by the Mallorcan coast. The 11 shades of the collection reflect Ro Projects founder Rosa Roig-Fiol’s upbringing and background as a practising artist. Her exploration of colour and abstraction through natural landscapes runs through the collection, shaping an intuitive and expressive palette designed to work as a cohesive whole.
2. Colour that works hard: FENIX & HPL laminates
For those looking for a more robust, practical solution, FENIX and HPL laminates offer an easy way to introduce colour.
FENIX has a super-matte finish that absorbs light beautifully, giving even bolder tones a softness. It’s also highly durable, resistant to fingerprints, scratches, and everyday wear, which makes it particularly well-suited to busy kitchens.
HPL is a more budget-friendly option, offering a soft-touch finish and UV resistance. Its durability and softer, often pastel palette make it ideal for kitchens that need to balance style with practicality.
We offer a curated selection of FENIX and HPL finishes that can be paired together or used to create a timeless, standalone palette.
3. Mixing finishes to soften the effect
One of the most effective ways to use colour without it feeling overpowering is to mix finishes.
Combining Timber Veneer with FENIX laminate, for example, creates contrast and balance. The warmth and texture of wood grounds the space, while a block of colour in FENIX introduces a more contemporary edge.
Mixing materials also helps colour feel softer and easier to live with over time.
Choosing colour online can feel very different to seeing it in your own space.
Ordering samples is often the best way to understand how tones, textures, and finishes respond to the light in your home and how they work alongside existing materials.
4. Working with tonal colour
Another way to introduce colour in a calm, cohesive way is to work with different tones of the same hue.
Layering lighter and darker variations of one colour creates depth without contrast feeling too strong. For example, a soft, muted grey blue paired with a deeper green teal, or a pale clay alongside a richer terracotta. This tonal approach keeps the palette feeling unified, while still adding interest and variation across the space.
It’s a subtle way to bring colour into the kitchen – layered, balanced, and easy to live with over time.
5. Colour beyond the cabinetry
It’s worth remembering that colour doesn’t have to live in the kitchen fronts at all.
Introducing textiles, prints, and objects is often a gentler way to experiment. A woven runner, a piece of artwork, or ceramics on open shelving can bring in colour without committing to it permanently.
These elements can shift over time, allowing the kitchen to evolve with you.
6. A different kind of statement: colourful worktops
Another approach we’re seeing more of is colour in the worktop.
A coloured surface can act as a focal point, adding interest without overwhelming the space. Paired with more neutral cabinetry, it creates a balanced composition – something that feels bold, but still considered.
Making it your own
Ultimately, a colourful kitchen is less about following trends and more about creating something that feels right for you.
Colour can be quiet. It can be subtle. It can sit alongside natural materials and still feel timeless.
It’s not about being brave for the sake of it, it’s about being thoughtful.
