Cover This exuberantly-designed kitchen is located in the home of Hannah Cecil Gurney, director of British wallpaper company De Gournay

Make the culinary space the focal point of your home—take decor cues from these colourful kitchens that pack a punch with bright hues and lively textures

It’s often said that the kitchen is the heart of the home. If you’re looking to make a bold statement within the space, turn towards playful wallcoverings and colourful kitchen cabinets. Adding a pop of colour can help energise your cooking and dining space and capture larger-than-life personalities.

Move over, neutrals. Create your dream kitchen by taking inspiration from these stylish culinary spaces, below.

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1. A sage green kitchen

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Above The kitchen is painted in a single green hue to create a contemporary space that pops (Photography: Gilles Trillard)

Designed by French interior designer Dorothée Simon, the colour scheme of this open-plan kitchen is inspired by the intricate glasswork of the bow window within the Parisian apartment. The cabinetry, as well as the entryway located in the kitchen, are all clad in a striking sage green hue.

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Above A study nook within the kitchen area features the Atollo lamp from Oluce and a brass stool from Broste Copenhagen (Photography: Gilles Trillard)
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Above The kitchen features brass elements such as a spherical hanging light from Tom Dixon, which floats above a dining area featuring a Saarinen circular table and chairs from Eames (Photography: Gilles Trillard)

The designer also used green marble for the kitchen backsplash and countertops as well as the linear shelves in order to add visual interest to the monochromatic look. Brass elements, such as sink fittings and light fixtures from British designer Tom Dixon, pull the space together.

“I enjoy combining materials in all of my projects,” says Simon. “The brass finishes alongside the green brought a depth of tone to the apartment and a proper dynamism.”

Read more: Home Tour: A Hotel-Inspired Apartment in Paris With Stylish Green Rooms

2. An elegant kitchen with a vintage look

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Photo 1 of 2 The striking blue wallpaper features animal and floral motifs
Photo 2 of 2 The appliances feature a vintage-inspired touch

This striking turquoise kitchen is the heart of the home for Edgardo Osorio, the co-founder and creative director of Italian luxury shoe label Aquazzura. The kitchen concept was produced as part of the dazzling collaboration between Italian kitchen brand Officine Gullo and Aquazzura, where hand-painted wallpaper with floral motifs from the Aquazzura Casa collection is paired with the Officine Gullo kitchen appliances in a stylish turquoise hue.

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3. A kitchen that embraces wallpaper

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Above The purple cabinetry adds to the retro look of the kitchen

The kitchen in the London home of Hannah Cecil Gurney, director of British wallpaper company De Gournay, is very eye-catching. This kitchen boasts a custom mauve and green version of De Gournay’s San Soucis wallpaper to complement the striking cabinetry in a rich beetroot shade.

“I knew I wanted my kitchen to be a rich and strong jewel tone but I had seen so many blue and green kitchens; I realised I had never seen a beetroot-coloured kitchen before, so I made it my goal to have one,” says Gurney. “I love warm shades. I think they are inviting colours for a home—cosy and comforting.

Read more: Home Tour: This Family's Apartment Dazzles With Its Colourful Use Of Wallpaper

4. A kitchen that combines blue cabinetry and natural materials

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Above Blue cabinetry and the rugged texture of the backsplash make the kitchen pop

For a four-bedroom apartment in Singapore, local design studio The Scientist designed a ​​spacious kitchen area that allows the homeowners to entertain effortlessly. The design team selected a cobalt blue hue for the cabinetry, accompanied by rustic timber textures and speckled grey stone surfaces.

The ceiling lights, drop-in washbasin, switch plates and cabinet door handles are painted in black, which adds a grounding element within the space.

“The kitchen is the heart of a home. A designer must understand that a kitchen has various work areas that need to be integrated throughout the entire project,” says principal designer Alvin Ling, on the project.

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5. A glamorous kitchen with colours, textures and patterns

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The teal blue Gubi dining chairs echo the hue found on the kitchen cabinetry
Above The teal blue Gubi dining chairs echo the hue found on the kitchen cabinetry (Photography: Jasper Yu/Jyu studio)
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The glamorous backlit onyx island is the centrepiece of the kitchen, which is also fitted with ovens from V-Zug
Above The glamorous backlit onyx island is the centrepiece of the kitchen, which is also fitted with ovens from V-Zug (Photography: Jasper Yu/Jyu studio)

For a colourful abode in the Principal Garden condominium, local design firm Prestige Global Designs created a striking open-kitchen concept. The energetic space features a lively medley of furnishings, with Gubi bar stools upholstered in a bright coral fabric and V-Zug appliances adding a modern touch. The teal kitchen cabinetry echoes the same hue found on the chairs in the dining area, while an island counter with a backlit onyx panel amps up the drama within the space.

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6. A modern kitchen with bold colour and wallpaper

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Icons Miami wallpaper from Cole & Son line the walls of the kitchen, where a vintage glass lamp hang above the Saarinen "Tulip" table and chairs from Knoll, creating a cosy breakfast nook
Above Icons Miami wallpaper from Cole & Son line the walls of the kitchen, where a vintage glass lamp hang above the Saarinen "Tulip" table and chairs from Knoll, creating a cosy breakfast nook (Photography: Francisco De Almeida Dias)

To create an impactful visual statement in the kitchen area of this abode in Portugal, Lisbon-based interior designer and architect Cristina Jorge de Carvalho deftly used a combination of graphic elements.

The kitchen cabinetry is saturated with a pistachio green shade, and paired with the tropical-themed monochromatic Icons Miami wallpaper from Cole & Son. The checkered flooring in the kitchen and the dining bench upholstered in dark green leather contributed to its dramatic look.

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7. A chic kitchen with pastel colours and custom cabinetry

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A custom-made glass cabinet in the kitchen showcases the family’s glassware (Photography: Aneta Tryczynska)
Above A custom-made glass cabinet in the kitchen showcases the family’s glassware (Photography: Aneta Tryczynska)
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Glamorous pieces in the kitchen include the backlit stone island and metallic pieces such as the Tom Dixon Copper pendant lights and the Master chairs by Philippe Starck with Eugeni Quitlet for Kartell (Photography: Aneta Tryczynska)
Above Glamorous pieces in the kitchen include the backlit stone island and metallic pieces such as the Tom Dixon Copper pendant lights and the Master chairs by Philippe Starck with Eugeni Quitlet for Kartell (Photography: Aneta Tryczynska)

In this vibrant home in Poland, designers Joanna and Piotr Juszczak of Polish studio Urbe designed a stunning kitchen filled with summer colours. The stylish space features the Kartell Masters chairs by Philippe Starck, which pairs harmoniously with the Tom Dixon Copper pendant lights and the Shanghai vase by Mario Bellini for Kartell.

The backlit pink stone island lends glamour to the kitchen, but the undeniable focal point of the space is the custom-made pastel blue glass cabinet that showcases the family’s collection of glassware. The mirrored ceiling within the kitchen injects a lofty feeling within the space.

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