Timeless navy is currently trending in kitchens and yet we don’t see it going out of style anytime soon. Why is it so popular? Navy has a calming influence and helps to ground a room, while providing a strong backdrop for additional design features. If you are planning a remodel or considering a new shade for your existing kitchen – see how these experts have made navy kitchens work…
TRY TWO-TONE
A two-tone palette can totally revamp a kitchen. Expert tip: use the darker shade down low and the lighter colour up top. The rich navy island adds serious charm to this kitchen and the bright white cabinetry overhead keeps the room feeling bright. O’Connors’ striking stone countertop with butcher block addition adds a very smart look to this space. www.oconnorsofdrumleck.ie
NIGHT AND DAY
This beautiful dark navy cabinetry is made all the more bold with the contrast of the white natural marble worktops with a waterfall edge from Millers Brothers Studio. The full height cabinetry of the extra tall ceilings makes a big impact in this bright space. www.noeldempsey.com
BRIGHT WHITE
This grand navy kitchen is complimented beautifully by these statement-making hexagonal, polka-dotted floor tiles. The white bright flooring and splashback bring the kitchen together to create a bright, modern space. www.rhatiganandhick.ie
VEINED COUNTERTOP
This navy cabinetry has been accompanied beautifully by a veined marble island countertop, along with drawers and cupboards with a stained oak finish. The veined countertop breaks up the white and navy nicely.
In this kitchen, there is a bespoke utility space and pantry area, which also boasts the navy colour tone and leaves the kitchen feeling spacious and functional. The LED shelf lighting creates a cool glow against the navy. www.colinmaher.ie
RICH FLOORING
Ever wondered what a navy kitchen would look like with a rich, red oak herringbone floor? This classic-style kitchen feels rich, cosy and gorgeous with the paring of dark on dark, reflecting the client’s personal style. www.herringbonekitchens.com
CLASSIC MINIMALISM
This family kitchen embraces classic minimalism, with its dark navy cabinetry, white marble worktops and glass-fronted cabinetry. The skylight and the glass doors let ample natural light in for a bright and welcoming space, with a smart look overall. www.nakedkitchens.com
SUPER SMART
This kitchen in Skerries, Dublin was designed with the client’s personal preferences in mind. With a young family, the clients wanted the kitchen to be functional but with contemporary and luxurious design features. The navy marries very well with the fluted oak cabinetry. See more on this Skerries home here. www.thinkcontemporary.com
GOLD TRIMMINGS
A Perrin & Row burnished brass tap, brass accents and sconces turn into beautiful, minimalist decorative features against the dark navy cabinetry in this kitchen. www.bespace.ie
POP OF COLOUR
Choosing dark blue or navy doesn’t mean you have to disregard other colours in your kitchen. Add a bright splash of colour via an appliance, artwork or a decorative feature, like in this basement kitchen. The orange stove brings lightness to the room. Also, forget brass accents, how about a brass countertop? The brass adds warmth and sophistication to the space, and it complements the blue and orange nicely. The reeded cabinetry ties in beautifully with the reeded glass – creating a sense of harmony within the room. www.maincompany.co.uk
ANTIQUE RICHES
A timeless colour means you can incorporate timeless additions when it comes to furniture. Rich dark oaks or walnuts and wood materials will further embolden the space. This kitchen boasts a rich veneered walnut island, antique mirror doors and ridged brass hardware to accentuate the space. www.armacmartin.co.uk
SMART APPLIANCES
What about including a smart appliance that can be hidden behind navy cabinets? Siemens have a 45cm dishwasher that can be easily be integrated into your existing kitchen. The IQ300 fully-integrated dishwasher 45 cm varioHinge, has optimal integration in your kitchen, an autoOpen dry and other additional features. Notably, you can connect to your dishwasher through the Home Connect app to control your smart dishwasher, no matter where you are. Now that is useful. www.siemens-home.bsh-group.com
