Bespoke Design: A Guide To Blue Kitchens

Blue kitchens of all shades and colours are hugely popular due to its varies different tones, which can be mixed and matched with other colours and textures, and we love designing them here at Herringbone.

Blue kitchens are timeless and fun as they can be decorated, accessorised and adapted to fit different styles, personalities and individual preferences. Here we wanted to share a few tips on how to make blue kitchens stand out. 

Tone: selecting the right tone and shade for your space is important to get right to achieve your end design goal. Lighter and pastel blues are perfect for helping bring the outdoor inside, connecting the sky with that of your kitchen is a lovely design element that can not only bring calm but also transform the way the space looks and feels – this is perfect for kitchen extensions for example.

Darker blues are also perfect for making a statement, whether that’s the whole kitchen or allowing the island or cabinets to stand out. We also like dark blues in smaller spaces as it creates an intimate environment that you can’t resist wanting to spend time in. The Herringbone Paints range has many different tones to choose from. 

Lighter surfaces: lighter worktops or floating shelves with lovely, veined detail and warm light wooden shelves are lovely complements to blue kitchens. Not only do the lighter details stand out but they also help bring “the blue” to life. Marble is stunning and durable, however, less expensive materials such as porcelain or Quartz are also great options that will stand the test of time. 

Play with Textures: We love bringing texture into the kitchen space. The different tones of blue, are perfect for adding texture to. Think about warm wooden colours or earthy and natural materials that help bring “the blue” to life and again bring the outdoor, inside. The same goes for lighter/fun coloured tile choices that not only add personality to the space but also help bring in more character to the kitchen. 

Make it two-toned: There are many ways of making a two tone kitchen work, however, some of the best ways of achieving a modern yet classic space is to consider the following when using a blue colour tone. A contrast colour for the island works really well so for example go with lighter cabinets and a dark island to achieve this look, naturally this can be done the other way around also. These are straightforward and easy ways to implement two-tone design into your kitchen whilst making an impact.