Orange kitchens: Cosy and daring

Orange is a stimulating colour that brings an interesting vitamin tinge. It was all the rage in the 60s and 70s, and after being left in the wilderness for a few decades, now its back as a vibrant option to brighten up your kitchen. If you fancy an orange kitchen for yourself, make a note of these tips so you know what to expect.

Keep up that optimism!

First of all, we would recommend choosing one of the colour’s brighter tones. Softer or pastel shades are fine in a bedroom or living room, but in a kitchen stronger shades work better like pumpkin, carrot, mandarin orange, or even some daring and stylish terracotta shades.

Combine colours like the experts

An orange kitchen will never be just one colour. So be sure to apply the 60-30-10 rule. This is used to combine colours in any area of a home, and the kitchen is no exception.

The numbers represent the appropriate colour proportions: the dominant colour needs to be used in 60% of the space, the secondary colour should be used for 30%, and finally, the remaining 10% for the third colour, to add some accentuated details.

How orange do you want to go in your kitchen?

Decide how orange you really want to go in your kitchen, from a scale of intense red to striking yellow. The boldest choice would be to use orange for 60% of the space, which is usually reserved for more neutral colours. This 60% could include the kitchen cabinets, worktops, or flooring.

If you are going to use orange for 30% of your kitchen, by painting just one wall you will add depth and colour to the space. Remember, you can also add orange to your kitchen with appliances like a fridge, your kitchen sink, or pieces of furniture to create a small office area.

Finally, if you would prefer to just add a touch of orange, do so by using some decorative accessories like a lamp or an orange splashback.

Be sure you want an orange kitchen

Kitchens, by the very nature of their use, are a great space to try out daring and risky decor designs, they are an idea factory. However, deciding to create a new or renovated orange kitchen can be expensive, and there is not much room for error - it needs to be right first time. With this in mind, it is a good idea to ask a studio to create a 3D version of how your kitchen will look before starting the project.

That way, you will not go all in without first having seen the results, meaning that the success of the project will be all but guaranteed. You will also quickly be able to see if you want a more neutral layout with bright and bold orange tones alongside more paler colour choices, or if you want a more vibrant combination by mixing orange with blue (its opposite colour on the colour wheel) or green, creating a striking space full of contrasts.

Orange kitchens are back on trend because of the multiple benefits they offer, they are warm, cosy, and relaxing spaces to share with others. If you opt for this stylish shade, you’ll have a happy kitchen full of positive vibes.

See other kitchens:

Red kitchens

Blue kitchens

Yellow kitchens

Green kitchens

Grey kitchens

Black and white kitchens