Autumn invites a kaleidoscope of deep, warm, cosy and inviting colours for kitchens. The colour palette we’re loving for the new season includes deep aubergine, burgundy, dark green, daring navy, paired with rustic finishes and brass accents …
The days are already getting darker earlier, so a cosy kitchen feels like the right way to transition into the new season. See our kitchen inspiration below and consider a new paint job as we get ready to embrace the colder, cosy months …
DARING NAVY
The deep blue shade of the cabinetry in this kitchen marries perfectly with the antique brass and burr walnut island – plus the modern herringbone flooring. An elegant touch is the marble countertop and splashback, just to top off this gorgeous autumnal concept. Alluring, inviting and just so elegant, let this combination of features inspire your next kitchen refresh or redesign. www.porterandjones.com
TWO-TONE WITH NAVY
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. This kitchen is just asking to be adorned with natural foliage, branches, and elements of nature to complete that autumnal feeling inside. www.oconnorsofdrumleck.ie
DARK GREEN
Rich, deep, dark greens are on the rise this autumn and we can certainly see why. This earthy, natural shade combined with the sleek marble brings the whole space together. The colour, when used on the cabinets and continued up along the walls, also cleverly makes the space feel a bit taller, especially in this small galley kitchen. Charming and intimate, this smaller kitchen is a perfect space for a deep, dark green kitchen. www.devolkitchens.co.uk
NATURAL GREEN
A hunter green works beautifully with natural woods and other warm tones. It completes a cosy, farmhouse look, creating a feeling of warmth for autumn. www.neptune.com
AUBERGINE
The combination of the green walls and aubergine cabinetry make a happy pair in this kitchen. The two colours, along with the stone floors and exposed brick wall, make you feel grounded in the space, no matter what size the room is. www.littlegreene.eu
BURGUNDY
Using other rosy shades with a darker burgundy colour creates a warm, layered look. Incorporating a deeper shade into your splashback helps to create depth in the room, as seen in this layered DeVol kitchen. The warm oak worktop table, which acts as an island, ties it all together. www.devolkitchens.co.uk
RUSTIC FINISHES
If bold colours aren’t for you, bring warmth in with added texture and natural elements. The textured wooden cabinet surfaces (laid in Kansas Oak) create a very warm and inviting feeling in this kitchen. The landscape window placed over the sink opens the kitchen to the garden, which in turn welcomes the changing of the seasons in. Very Nora Jones. This kitchen certainly has a rustic charm and is warmly lit by the three pendant lights hanging over the island. It all comes together for a gorgeous autumnal evening of cooking and socialising indoors. www.kubeinteriors.com
WOOD PANELLED
The island, wall units and separate tall units in this kitchen are all enhanced by the exquisite wood panelling. The delicate texture of the wood emulates the outdoors and makes for a very serene space indeed. You could easily pair this with a deep shade of burgundy for a really rich look. This one is going on our autumnal inspiration list. www.mcnallyliving.ie
A HAPPY MIX
This cottage-style kitchen boasts a gorgeous mix of autumnal colours and textures.
Earthy colours of Burnt Sienna along the back cabinetry and Burnham Red on the island, with Farrow & Ball’s Fake Tan shade on the tongue and groove panelling radiate through the kitchen. The natural wood and subtle terracotta chequerboard floor make the room feel grounded and the kitchen has been accentuated with antique brass taps by Perrin & Rowe, brass accents and charming personal additions which make it very inviting and the perfect family space to cosy up this autumn. www.neptune.com
SMART APPLIANCES
If you are considering a new hob to seamlessly blend in with your freshly painted kitchen, Siemens IQ700 Induction hob with integrated ventilation system is the perfect choice. It is designed to make your life easy. This model will adjust to your cookware, it is designed for ultra-easy cleaning, you won’t have to worry about smells as the ventilation system will provide automatic freshness for your kitchen and like most Siemens appliances, you can connect your hob to the Home Connect app, meaning you can ensure that the hob is off, from another room, or get it ready to pre-heat before you start to cook.
The ventilation part in the middle of the hob, known as inductionAir, means there is a triple overflow protection system that helps prevents liquids or other spills from entering the hob. If anything does spill into the unit, you can simply pop the dishwasher-safe grease filters into your dishwasher for easy cleaning. www.siemens-home.bsh-group.com
