Paler shades of blue act as a great backdrop for bright, light and airy kitchens …
Blue is a very versatile colour for a kitchen. We associate it with the sky and the sea and blue can be calm and soothing. It can help to introduce a sense of serenity into a busy kitchen. See how these pastel blue kitchens create a relaxed atmosphere and keep a space feeling light and bright …
QUIRKY HANDLES
The bespoke kitchen design uses solid wood and open grain for its cabinetry with unique cherry wood handles. The general vibe? This kitchen oozes a relaxed atmosphere with its streamlined organisation and pale paint shade. www.nakedkitchens.com
GALLEY STYLE
A galley kitchen looks good in light blue. In this kitchen there are views to the garden and dining room keeping the kitchen feeling bright and open. The wooden worktops and metro tiles are clever additions to the light blue traditional cabinetry and add to the airy atmosphere. www.devolkitchens.co.uk
TWO-TONE
The island is the standout feature in this O’Connors of Drumleck kitchen. Painted in a cool blue Farrow & Ball Kittiwake finish, the blue adds a softness to this traditional style kitchen. www.oconnorsofdrumleck.ie
BLUE STRETCH
This light open-plan kitchen is both stylish and functional. The main run of cabinetry is low and is painted in a pale blue, while the large island offers a contrast with the teal shade, but the whole kitchen seems to work in harmony. The quartz countertop looks beautifully light with the pale blue colour and the timber open shelving brings a warm feeling to the space. www.herringbonekitchens.com
FAMILY STYLE
This family style kitchen is painted in Farrow and Ball’s Lulworth Blue and it suits it perfectly. The owners opted for an Arabescato marble for the worktops and a dark herringbone wooden floor which all helps to break up the blue of the cabinetry nicely. www.blockhousebuild.co.uk
VICTORIAN STYLE
Pale blue has the power to bring new life to a Victorian style kitchen – especially when paired with a gorgeous farmhouse sink and chic brown marble countertop. This bespoke design was created by Browson Design for interiors expert @lucywilliamshome. The pale blue acts as an elevated canvas for the personal touches placed along the countertop and open shelving. Design point to note: add an antique standalone island for uniqueness and extra personality. Photograph by Christopher Horwood for Browson Design. www.browsondesignandbuild.com
TRANSFORMATION STATION
The rug adds a unique shot of personality to this blue space. Before this remodel the homeowners make sure to eliminate the cabinets that had been placed on either side of the window in order to allow for more light to come in. This and the use of light blue colour, the bright, white, wide metro tiles and the white quartz countertop means that this kitchen is now a very light and welcoming space in the home. www.erinkestenbaum.com
CONNECT TO THE GARDEN
Goodbye green, hello blue! A gorgeous pastel blue kitchen opens up onto the garden beautifully. If you have the opportunity: let light in, be it through a glass-paned back door or large windows. You won’t regret it. www.neptune.com
GLOSSY FINISH
This is a glossy blue look we can get behind. The white quartz splashback in this modern kitchen ties the whole room together – as well as the Scandi-style furniture, pendant lighting and personal belongings displayed on the open shelving. www.ikea.com
COFFEE ALTAR
The current trend for curved kitchen features isn’t going anywhere. This beautiful horizontally tiled, floating-shelved, baby blue cabinet coffee space is exactly the type of epic design your at-home coffee station deserves. www.erinsanderdesign.com
COFFEE STATION
Speaking of coffee, when incorporating a coffee station, you’ll need a nifty appliance to enjoy a café au lait or a perfectly executed espresso at home. The Siemens EQ700 automatic espresso machine allows you to travel the globe through coffee without having to leave the house. Be sure to have a peak at Siemens built-in coffee machines also; www.siemens-home.bsh-group.com.
