From sky blue to blush pink, pastels in the kitchen present a fresh and stylish look for modern living - and not only that, but these soft hues also bring a calming effect to the heart of the home.
Whether you opt for a statement pastel-painted island for a two-tone kitchen look or you’re committing to colourful cabinets to lead your design, we’re sharing 10 luxury pastel kitchens to inspire your pursuit of the perfect sherbet shade.
Why choose a pastel kitchen?
Returning over thirteen thousand results on Instagram for the tag #pastelkitchen, embracing a pastel palette in the kitchen is more than an affinity for a certain colour, it’s a decision led by our desire to create a joyful experience in the room many of us spend the most time in.
There’s more to the pastel kitchen look too, this mood-boosting set of colours also works effortlessly with a number of aesthetics. From herb-inspired greens in timeless spaces to sorbet tones of lilac and lemon for a contemporary feel, it seems there’s a pastel for everyone to enjoy in the kitchen.
Kasia Piorko, Founder of Kate Feather Designs, notes, “Pastel-coloured kitchens evoke a sense of calm and tranquillity in what is usually the busiest and most utilized room in the house. You could opt for complementary pastel shades to create a layering of different tones or add various materials to add texture and depth - be it a white marble worktop or brass handles.”
Pastel pink kitchens
Calming and feminine, rose hues and barely-there blush pinks can appear as serene as they can playful. To get the look, team a pastel pink kitchen with a mix of lighter woods like oak or rattan for a natural feel and elevate with accents of glowing gold hardware to embrace a modern luxe design.
Features our Queslett collections in our aged brass finish. Project by Middleton Bespoke.
Blue pastel kitchens
Uplifting and fresh, sky blues and ocean hues in the kitchen are sure to add an instant release of dopamine. To get the look, style a pastel blue kitchen with crisp white walls and marble or quartz surfaces and opt for wooden and brass elements to give these cooler tones a warm and inviting finish.
Features our Cotswold collection in our aged brass finish. Project by Richard Burke Design.
Features our Cotswold collection in our aged brass finish. Project by Hayton & Higgins.
Green pastel kitchens
A favoured pastel choice, from muted pistachio to mint green, this particular pastel will help to give the impression of more space. To get the look, pair a pastel green kitchen with pale woods or greys to showcase a sophisticated look or let the beauty of wood channel an earthy mood.
Features our Bakes collection in our aged brass finish. Project by The Interior Wanderer.
Features our Lincoln collection in our aged brass finish. Project by Tulip Wood Interiors.
Yellow pastel kitchen
If you're looking to introduce colour into your home this season, be inspired by this daffodil hue throughout the home of Maribeth Jones, Design Director of Country Living.
A lesson in the art of colour application, this kitchen has a cheerful yellow hue that uplifts the home with endless warmth. By painting the woodwork and joinery in the same shade, the colour envelopes the room with definition and contrast introduced through the patterned wallpaper and tiled flooring.
