Is pink your favourite colour, and have you been looking for ways to use it in your kitchen? You’re at the right place! We bring you pink kitchen design inspiration, and answer all your questions about what works well with pink, and what doesn’t. From paint colours to accessory ideas, get ready to make your dream kitchen a reality!
Read on to find the inspiration you need to start cooking up a storm in your pink kitchen.
The Psychology of Pink
Pink is a colour that speaks of optimism, hope and love. It’s charming and gentle, soft and soothing, and altogether a lovely colour. While shades of pink have always been associated with femininity, in today’s gender-neutral world, ‘pink is for girls’ no longer cuts it!
Interior decorators love pink, simply because it pairs so beautifully well with almost any other colour in the spectrum. Besides which, there’s a whole gamut of pink hues to pick from—right from the whisper pink of a baby’s cheek, to the startling intensity of fuchsia—and everything in between! Pink goes well with grey, white, green and blue, and in fact there’s almost no shade that it doesn’t combine well with.
Whether you’re using pink in your bedroom, living room, or kitchen, you can be sure that it will add a unique touch to the aesthetics of your home. A bathroom done up in pink is nurturing and calming and helps you to destress after a hard day’s work. And if you’re using it in your kids’ room, they’re sure to love it, too, as it’s a colour that always feels like a warm hug!
Here, we talk about the dos and don’ts of pink kitchen design. Are pink kitchens trending this year? How can you style a pink kitchen so that it pops? Read on to find out!
Must-Follow Ideas for Pink Kitchen Design
Pink is a fascinating colour, and one that has many complex nuances. Here’s how you can find the perfect shade of pink and use it to create a statement kitchen.
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Pick the Shade That Suits Your Personality!
Each shade of pink gives off a different vibe, and before you settle for any one you should explore its various facets. For example, barely-there pastel pinks are calming, and can even be thought of as a neutral colour. Powder pink is delicate and innocent, and lends itself to great colour pairings with colours that are deeper, like Prussian blue and smoky grey. While at the other end of the colour saturation chart, magenta or fuchsia evoke sultry and strong vibes that can be a stand-out focal colour in any space.
Which pink are you? Pick the shade that speaks to your personality, and is uniquely you. In this kitchen, baby pink cabinet shutters go well with blonde wood frames and handles, offering up an old-world aesthetic that’s as charming as it is gracious.
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Pair Pink with Other Neutrals
If the idea of an all-pink kitchen seems overwhelming, why not try pairing it with other neutrals? Pink and white or pink and grey are stunning combinations that will stand the test of time. If you opt for softer shades of pink, the overall vibe will continue to be gentle; while pairing dark shades will make for a bigger impact.
This kitchen makes a subtle splash with an ethereal pairing of ice-cream pink and dove grey, truly a match made in heaven. We love the way the gently patterned walls and floors blend in with the colour palette, accentuating the dreamy romantic vibe.
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Colour-Coordinate the Walls
When you’re looking to make a bigger impact, you should look at colour-matching the walls as well. Add depths of warmth and cohesion by using your choice of colour on every possible surface, as a colour-wrap or in accessories and accents.
This home owner has taken the pink vibe very seriously, opting to go all the way with cabinets, walls and even shelves draped in silken pink! The display area in this kitchen uses wall panelling that matches the panels in the cabinetry, and creates layer upon layer of — you said it! —pink.
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Pink and White Never Fail to Please!
Pink and white is a duo that never fails to work. And if you absolutely love pink but aren’t quite sure how it will look on the cabinets, why not opt to paint the walls pink! This kitchen uses a delicate shade of pink that borders on peach on the walls, matching them with all-white shelves and cabinets and country-style wooden brackets, knobs and countertops. And the best thing is — anytime you tire of the shade, all you have to do is give your walls a fresh do-over!
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Backsplash Chic
Still think that pink is girly? Think again! This medley of tiles, in colours that run from brown and green to pink, are as bold and masculine as it gets. And at the same time, we can’t ask for a backsplash that’s prettier than this!
A triad of colours in the backsplash allows you to experiment with the colours in the rest of the kitchen as well. Try this backsplash with cabinets faced in pink, green or brown, and they will all work well. And you can pick accessories in any of the three colours—a retro fridge in olive green, perhaps, and cheerful pink and white checked curtains at the windows would tie up the look together very nicely.
Wrapping Up
As you’ve seen here, there’s so much fun that you can have with pink kitchens. You can choose to go bold and funky, or soulful and dreamy—the colour pink will never let you down!
We’re sure we’ve given you plenty of pink kitchen inspiration! Your kitchen is the heart of your home, and with these lovely ideas you’ll have yourself a space that you’re sure to love for years to come.
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FAQs
1. Is pink a good colour for your kitchen?
Yes of course, pink is a great colour for your kitchen! It is definitely off the beaten track; and while it’s not as popular as white, black or grey, it’s a colour that will make heads turn. Pink kitchen designs will suit any style, from classic to contemporary, and can be combined with almost any other colour and theme.
2. How do you style a pink kitchen design?
You can add pink to your kitchen in the cabinetry, backsplash or walls; or a mish mash of them all!
You can even think of adding pops of pink to your kitchen using carefully curated accessories. Pink lamps, crockery and mugs, or pink upholstered chairs for the breakfast counter can help elevate the aesthetics of your kitchen.
Here are some ways to style a pink kitchen design:
- Paint an accent wall pink or wallpaper it in a print that uses pink as a focal colour.
- Experiment with shades of pink in the backsplash, lampshades, and curtains at the windows.
- Pink cabinet shutters teamed with white or grey make for a stunning colour palette.
- If your kitchen is white all over, make the island stand out by using pink.
- Artwork on the walls can have shades of pink, which could perhaps match the rug and curtains.
- Try elements made of pink glass, such as vases, patterned lamp shades, or glass tiles on the walls.
- Pastel pink goes well with silver and stainless steel, while darker shades look stunning against bronze or copper. Pick faucets and handles that suit your particular shade of pink.
The sky is the limit to your creativity, and there are hundreds of ways you can work with pink kitchen design ideas in your home. Just make sure that you add your own stamp of personality and create a look that’s unique to you!
3. What wall colours will go with a pink kitchen design?
One of the loveliest things about pink is its versatility. It is known to lend itself perfectly to diverse colour combinations. Pink and white looks great, as also pink and grey, blue or green.
You can vary the saturation of pink and opt for deeper shades, while toning down the intensity of the paired colour so that there is a contrast. For example, soft pink and charcoal grey, or magenta pink and light green, make for colour pairs that contrast beautifully well together.
Whatever the shade of pink you choose, you can be sure that you will find pleasing complementary colours to make your pink kitchen design the talk of the town!
4. Are pink kitchen designs in trend now?
Pink kitchen designs have been on the top of Insta charts since 2020, and this trend is showing no signs of slowing down. During the pandemic, pink became a very popular colour as it offered hope, with the promise of new beginnings. People were tired of clinical white, and pastel pinks seemed to be a lovely, refreshing alternative.
Fast forward to today, and all shades of pink continue to dominate the popularity charts. Pink kitchen designs are becoming increasingly popular, and if you are considering a kitchen makeover then this is a hot and happening trend to follow.
