Now that were coming to the end of 2023, we wanted to share some colour trends which are dominating this year’s kitchen cabinets across Stroud, Gloucestershire and the Cotswolds, this may help inspire you if you’re considering some kitchen or furniture updates within your home. Whether you prefer classic or modern, bold or subdued, there’s an on trend cabinet colour choice that will suit your personal style.
Green Kitchens
As a tonal group, greens have been our bestselling family of 2023, with Cardamom, Willow, Heritage Green & Deep Forest all sitting neck in neck in our latest paint performance review. Its clear households want to create a seamless connection with nature, blurring the lines between outdoors and in by selecting varying shades of greens to use throughout their homes. From earthy, subtle tones to deliciously dark and dramatic shades, both will breathe life into any space. Heritage Green, an elegant dark green shade with earthy undertones features. Used in this Aldana kitchen for both the main bank of cabinetry and the kitchen island, the shade creates a captivating look that strikingly contrasts with the white walls and lightly veined marble worktop and splashback. A luxurious larder houses the families’ small appliances to keep clutter to a minimum in this modern setting. The organic yet opulent shade adds character and depth to open plan living area whilst the narrow shaker style contrasts with the textures of the oak table, the exposed brickwork in the dining area and tiled flooring. Further richness is added with LED cabinetry lighting, wooden accessories, and integrated leather seating throughout.
Aldana, Heritage Green
Blue Kitchens
Blues have been on trend for the past few years, varying in shade, initially brighter blues were more popular however darker, moodier hues are now climbing the ranks like Indigo and Slate Blue. A deep, intense blue inspired by Midnight Skies, Slate Blue transforms rooms into inviting spaces, creating a luxurious atmosphere. This eye-catching dark hue is chic yet understated due to its rich blue and grey undertones. Accompanied by Light Grey in the project below, the cool tones are perfectly paired for a classic yet modern setting. This Ellsemere kitchen has a myriad of must have features including a worktop overhang for additional seating, chunky columns and pantry cupboard to the side of the range cooker, perfect for easy access to oils and seasonings. Contrasting warmth and style is added to the space with herringobone flooring and accents such as the pendant lighting, splashback, square knobs as well as the comfy stools floating shelves. The room is kept bright and airy with a carefully planned lighting scheme that includes ample LED cabinet strip lighting, suspended pendant lights over the large kitchen island, skylight and ceiling spotlights throughout.
Ellesmere, Slate Blue & Light Grey
Beige Kitchens
Move over pale, cool greys, there’s a new kitchen cabinetry neutral in town – Beige! A classic tonal group, our selection of warm, greyish browns varies in depth and undertones, however Shell is currently our number one best-selling colour across our ranges. A neutral tone which holds warmth in abundance, Shell is a colour that exhibits a fusion of bronze, caramel and peach like undertones which exquisitely work to create a calming and subtle living environment. The hue is inspired and guided by the sights and sounds of the ocean, encapsulating the calming wholesomeness of the seaside by merging the outdoors with the indoors. Used within this design below, the shade lets the linear details of Arringtons faux inframe design shine through. Kitchen features such as the shakercornice, plain frame glass doors, contrasting island and quartz splashback all have their moment to shine with the softer, refined hue. The contemporary space is finished off perfectly with brushed nickel handles and the cabinetry’s beige tones are mirrored throughout the design including the pendant lights, furnishing and oak flooring for subtle contrast, resulting in a serene kitchen that’ll calm any cooking disaster. Shell is a timeless choice that can be accessorised with a plethora of different hues, meaning you can add colourful injections through your accessories and switch these out with ease.
Arrington, Shell & Slate Blue
Green, Blue and Beige hues are at the top of the leader board for 2023’s top kitchen cabinetry colours and although trends can come and go, there is some solace in knowing what others are opting for when investing in a new space.
