13 Most Popular Kitchen Colours For 2025

“From deeper forest and olive shades to the more subtle tones of eucalyptus and sage, the versatility of the green hue is, in part, what makes it the go-to palette in today’s modern kitchen,” says Jen Nash, Senior Design Lead at Magnet.

“Combining associations with nature and an evocativeness of balance, growth, renewal and harmony, green is a refreshing colour that allows the hardest working room in the home to feel both invigorated and calm in equal measure.”

Pictured: Country Living Whitstable Kitchen at Homebase

A more forgiving shade than all black, blues do well with light woods and creamy countertops. They can take both warm and cold accents, so you could do brass or silver hardware – or indeed a mix of both.

“Softer than royal blue and more vivid than a pastel shade, mid blue strikes the perfect balance and feels both rejuvenating and comforting,” says Lena Gierasinska, Head of Product & Displays at Barker and Stonehouse.

Pictured: Bespoke kitchen at Plain English

A well executed black kitchen is clean and fuss-free, and invites a number of options for complementary colour combinations and feature metalwork.

Bold and moody in expression, if a little tricky to get right, black kitchens are most impactful when you have floods of natural light to brighten darker cabinetry.

Grey is one of the more sophisticated shades for a kitchen, suitable for traditional ones with matt charcoal cabinetry and warm wooden surfaces, or more modern and industrial styles with clean lines and slick metalwork. And it forms a brilliant base for an abundance of colour, from pale blue to rich burgundy.

Pictured: Haddon Kitchen at Burbidge Kitchen Makers

A pristine white kitchen can look as if it has been lifted from the pages of a glossy magazine. Light and airy, this infinitely versatile shade invites a simple design scheme full of clean lines and sleek cabinetry, whilst a warmer off-white can be complimented with rustic natural woods and a warm terracotta floor. Liven up plain white walls with a glossy finish or glazed tiles.

Do away with any visions of sickly pastels or over-the-top Regency styles. Rich and chalky pinks can be warm and earthy and reminiscent of the Mediterranean. Choose subtle dusk shades for a room that looks permanently bathed in sunlight.

Pictured: Walls painted in Gelato by Kate Watson Smyth x Graphenstone

Regal forest greens are reminiscent of stately country homes, and offer just enough colour without the commitment of bolder brights. Look to nature for your colour palette – stone greys, terracottas and earthy browns will all work. This shade was made for brass accents.

Pictured: Bespoke Shaker Kitchen at deVOL

Classic cream was not as highly sought-after as one might expect, despite being the picture of versatility. A more forgiving shade than pure white, cream has warmer undertones that invite rich metallics (the hanging copper pots and hardware here are a wonderful choice,) along with red or yellow woods.

“Neutrals can achieve the perfect balance of light and space in the kitchen,” says Tom. “The key with a neutral kitchen is to pair cabinetry with contrasting walls and textural elements. This will give the design an edge and create appealing visual interest.”

Pictured: Bespoke Shaker Kitchen at deVOL

A joyful choice making it into the top 10 – up two places from last year. A soft and sunny yolky yellow brightens up a room and provides a deceptively versatile base for highlights of primary blue, a rich aubergine, sky blue, and even burnt orange.

“Coming home to a yellow kitchen can very quickly put a smile on your face,” says Jen. “Whilst it may be a colour usually associated with the summer months, it can transform a property and uplift a home even in the darker months of winter.”

Pictured: Marlborough Terracotta Tiles at Ca’Pietra

Light grey may conjure images of sleek and contemporary kitchens, but it works equally well applied to traditional spaces and shaker cabinetry. Don’t try to mix warm in with cool in this instance – brass would not make a comfortable partner here – but a pewter, nickel or gunmetal would be perfect.

Pictured: Country Living Whitstable Kitchen at Homebase

“Green kitchens are having something of a moment right now,” says Tom. “As a colour we associate primarily with nature, this grounding shade has an incredible way of reconnecting us with our surroundings, creating moments of calm and positivity.”

Pictured: Bespoke kitchen by Tom Howley

Red is a great choice to uplift darker rooms without much natural light. Combining red cabinetry or even red walls with raw materials, like natural woods and stone, offsets any risk of your reds appearing too bright or garish.

Pictured: Kitchen by Plain English