It can be nerve wracking and frustrating to choose a colour for your kitchen because it’s a big and very final decision. You don’t want to make the wrong decision. At Torbitt’s we will listen to you and wrap our heads around your specific, personal style and highlight colour schemes available. No need to stress.

Colour Wheels

First things first, get a colour wheel. Familiarise yourself with which colours make a pretty pair, and which… do not. Colours that are opposite each other on the wheel are proven to compliment each other.

Or, give a bit of thought to analogous colours. These work particularly well as a whole scheme. You would choose your door colour and then choose the colours either side of it on the colour wheel. This trio all bleed in to each other creating a fantastic overall effect in the kitchen.

Size

When choosing the right colour scheme for your kitchen, consider the size of your kitchen. If your kitchen is small and has a limited amount of natural light coming in, steer clear of darker colours. These can make it seem smaller and dingy. On the flip side, if your kitchen has high ceilings and big windows, you can opt for darker furnishings.

Themed kitchens

We know that themed kitchens aren’t everyone’s bag. But having knowledge of what’s available can only help, right? Here at Torbitt’s we have styles in Belgravia, Jefferson, Clonmel, Kensington, Lucente, Madison, Strada, Wakefield, Tavola and

Zola. Why not do a bit of research into each one and noting down points you particularly like about them? It could aid your designing process massively.

Supporting Elements

The walls, floor and appliances you choose to include in your kitchen are just as important as the units and worktops, and can help to flatter your chosen scheme. While many people opt for a cream or white wall, sometimes a statement wall in a flattering colour can make your kitchen unique and more personal.

Flooring is a big influencing factor in determining how your colour scheme will appear. Wooden floors add warmth to the room. Meanwhile, both gloss and matt tiles are more modern, and will help to give the room a contemporary finish.

Appliances and accessories can be a fantastic way to add colour to an otherwise plain room. If you’ve chosen a primarily white kitchen, a bright red oven will be a focal point and transform the room from simply white into a more modernist, sleek design.

Creating your perfect kitchen is completely up to you. At Torbitt’s, we accommodate your needs and make suggestions throughout. Give us a call today on 028 2826 0288 or drop into the store at Pound Street, Larne.