If you’re opting for a Shaker kitchen, there will be a number of things you will need to consider. From the style of the Shaker kitchen doors, to the colour choice, the decisions you make can have a big impact on the overall style and result. As such, choosing the right colour for your space is one of the most important factors to bear in mind. But what is the most popular colour for Shaker kitchens? And which colours would be best suited to your space?
It’s easy to see why white has remained one of the most popular colour options for Shaker kitchens. The timeless design, alongside the simple colour can help any kitchen space feel bright, and spacious. As a result, this makes white Shaker kitchens particularly helpful for smaller kitchen spaces, as the colour can reflect light, helping your kitchen feel larger and more airy.
White is also a great neutral backdrop for your kitchen. With white Shaker cabinets and doors, you can introduce a splash of colour or a touch of contrast in other areas of the kitchen, without making the result feel too busy. For example, white Shaker kitchen doors can pair well with black or grey worktops in a contemporary kitchen, or timber or stone worktops in a country style kitchen.
In recent years, grey has become a very popular choice for kitchens of all styles and designs, including Shaker kitchens. As a colour that has an expansive range of shades, from deep charcoal to lighter tones, you can choose the option that best suits your interior design. In general, this colour adds a little more depth than white, while also being a good neutral choice.
For a calm and understated modern kitchen, light grey tones can be a great idea. For a more dramatic or sophisticated look, darker shades can be great for adding areas of contrast.
One of the most surprising kitchen colour schemes that is becoming more popular with homeowners and property developers alike is green. This is especially true for Shaker style kitchens, particularly in those that have a strong connection to the outside space, ie. kitchens with bifold doors. Softer greens are particularly popular for an understated and welcoming appearance, while forest greens and olive shades are also becoming increasingly popular for a richer appearance.
For country style and farmhouse kitchens, pairing green shaker doors with natural wood or stone features can be a stylish and charming style choice.
Another popular colour option is blue. Blue also offers a range of shades to match the style you are aiming to create, from pale blues that feel relaxing and light, to darker tones that add character and personality. One popular option we have seen is to use darker blue shaker doors for the kitchen island storage area, which creates a lovely contrast when neutral colours are used in the other areas of the kitchen.
Shaker kitchens are renowned for their timeless charm, which means that they don’t usually feel dated or old. Neutral colour schemes offer the same benefits, as white, cream, pale grey or beige kitchens are unlikely to go out of style in the future, and were also popular in the past. This means neutral colour schemes often go hand in hand with Shaker kitchens.
For a Shaker kitchen that really stands out, you should take into account a range of factors before settling on your colour scheme. These include:
Some of the most popular colour choices for Shaker kitchens include white, grey, green and blue, as well as neutral colour tones.
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