Painted kitchens are more than a design trend they are a timeless expression of character, craftsmanship, and individuality.
Luxury Painted Kitchens
Painted kitchens are more than a design trend they are a timeless expression of character, craftsmanship, and individuality. At Sarah Jane Kitchens, we specialise in creating bespoke painted kitchens finished with meticulous attention to detail, offering unlimited colour possibilities to elevate your home.
Whether you’re renovating a Cotswold cottage, a Cheltenham townhouse, or a modern property, painted kitchens bring warmth, individuality, and lasting beauty to the heart of your home.
This guide explores the benefits of painted kitchens, the most inspiring colour groups, styling ideas, local Gloucestershire design influences, and how our expert team brings each project to life.
Why Choose a Painted Kitchen?
Custom Colours – Your kitchen can be soft, bold, modern or classic with our custom kitchen paint colours, tailored uniquely to you.
Perfect for Any Style – Whether it’s a shaker painted kitchen or a sleek modern scheme, paint enhances craftsmanship.
Highlights Craftsmanship – Paint draws attention to fine cabinetry details.
Durable & Hardwearing – We use long-lasting primers and finishing coats.
Eco-Friendly Choice – A sustainable, repairable alternative to factory-finished doors.
Colour Inspiration for Painted Kitchens
A painted kitchen can shift mood and character dramatically depending on the palette, from soft neutrals that create a calm, bright spaces, to nature inspired Greens that feel fresh and grounding, to Blues that range from breezy coastal tones to rich navies with real presence.
Greens, Natural, Calming & Characterful
Green kitchens feel organic, warm and deeply soothing.
• Sage Green, is a classic pastel Green that evokes a sense of stillness and simplicity.
• Reed Green is a soft green that captures the freshness of spring and brings a clean, energised feel.
• Deep Forest is a near-Black Green, offering intensity, drama, and elegance.
Explore Our Wider Palette of Green Kitchen Shades
Whites & Creams, Bright, Timeless & Versatile
These uplifting neutrals open up a room and pair beautifully with natural materials.
• Shell is a delicate, naturally warm cream with gentle, calming undertones.
• Chalk is a gentle off white that offers a beautifully soft neutrality without the starkness of pure white.
• Ivory is a rich, warm, traditional cream tone that instantly makes a kitchen feel welcoming and timeless
Explore Our Wider Palette of White & Cream Kitchen Shades
Blues, Elegant, Confident & Enduring
Blue kitchens carry sophistication and charm.
• Pantry Blue is a rich, traditional Blue that evokes a sense of familiarity and warmth.
• Airforce is a bold, confident Blue with slight petrol undertones, offering a luxurious alternative to navy.
• Slate Blue is a beautifully balanced Blue Grey shade that evokes a sense of calm and serenity.
Explore Our Wider Palette of Blue Kitchen Shades
Beige, Warm, Timeless, Beautiful
Beige has become a design favourite for warm minimalism.
• Taupe Grey offers a smokier, modern take on beige.
• Porcelain is a crisp, pale neutral that lightens beige schemes and enhances natural light.
• Mussel is a soft, creamy neutral that pairs beautifully with wood accents or darker contrast tones like Lava.
Explore Our Wider Palette of Beige Kitchen Shades
Reds & Pinks, Kitchens with Confidence
Perfect for homeowners who want a kitchen with soul.
• Antique Red is a rich, deep red with brown undertones that bring sophistication and timeless appeal.
• Vintage Pink is a warm, muted blush with a nostalgic softness.
• Dry Rose is a beautifully subtle pink with earthy, terracotta influenced undertones.
Explore Our Wider Palette of Red & Pink Kitchen Shades
Greys & Blacks: Sleek, Modern & Luxurious
The ultimate palette for contemporary elegance.
• Dust Grey is an excellent all-rounder. It provides just enough depth without overwhelming the room and adapts beautifully to both traditional shaker and modern slab designs.
• Graphite offers a sleek charcoal hue with a slightly warmer base than black.
• Monument Grey is a grounded, earthy shade with a hint of warmth.
Explore Our Wider Palette of Grey And Black Kitchen Shades
Styling Ideas for Painted Kitchens
1. Two-Tone Colour Schemes
Soft tones for main cabinets + rich colours for the island.
2. Painted Islands as a Focal Point
Create a bold anchor in your space.
3. Shaker Kitchen Colour Pairings
Sage, cream, navy, and charcoal work beautifully.
4. Modern Painted Kitchen Design
Think smooth fronts, muted neutrals, and matte finishes.
5. Complementing Natural Materials
Deep Greens & Oak, Navy & Marble, White & Brass, Beige & Limestone, Black & Walnut
6. Enhancing Colours with Lighting
Warm LEDs soften richer colours and enhance depth.
Our Painted Process
Our process includes:
This creates a tactile, artisanal finish that sets our kitchens apart.Climate Controlled StorageBefore production starts, doors and drawer fronts are kept in a climate controlled warehouse to maintain optimum humidity and temperature, this helps prevent warping or finish issues once painted.
Precision Sanding After your order is placed, the doors go through multiple stages of sanding. This starts with robotic sanding for consistency and is followed by hand finishing by skilled technicians ensuring an ultra smooth surface ready for primer.
Priming in Spray BoothsThe sanded doors are loaded into state of the art robotic spray booths and receive a consistent, controlled primer coat. This primer helps the topcoat adhere correctly and boosts long term durability. The primer coated doors are then dried in heated chambers.
Hand Sanded Between Coats After priming, each door is lightly hand sanded again. This further smooths the surface and improves the adhesion for the topcoat paint, which helps the final finish look flawless and last longer.
Topcoat Application The fully prepared doors are returned to the spray booths and coated with your chosen richly pigmented paint colour from our extensive palette. For more intricate shapes (like Harborne), expert sprayers finish some areas by hand for perfect coverage. These finishes are designed to be both attractive and practical wipe clean for everyday kitchen use.
Quality Assurance & Curing Once painting is complete, each door undergoes a final quality check. The doors then cure for several hours before packaging ensuring the coating reaches full hardness and durability before leaving the factory.
Real Painted Kitchens Designed for Real Living
Crafted with care and finished with meticulous attention to detail, our painted kitchens are made to be lived in, not just looked at. Every door is prepared, primed, and painted with a durable finish that stands up to daily use while showcasing rich, characterful colour. The result is a kitchen that feels warm, authentic, and beautifully personal, designed to grow with your home and your life.
Ready to Design Your Luxury Painted Kitchen?
Whether you’re drawn to timeless neutrals or bold modern tones, our bespoke painted kitchens and hand-painted kitchen cabinets are crafted with exceptional detail and personalised to your home.
At Sarah Jane Kitchens, we offer:
• Custom kitchen paint colours
• Colour Matching Service
• Shaker and modern painted kitchen design
• Traditional kitchen ideas
• Premium craftsmanship across Gloucestershire
Your dream painted kitchen begins with a conversation.
Visit Us Today
You’re welcome to drop in during the week or a Saturday. We offer a relaxed environment and honest advice no pressure, just great kitchens and expert support.
Address: 1 Regent St, Stonehouse, GL10 2AA
Phone: 01483 828866
Email: [email protected]
Appointments: Book Appointment
