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2026 Colour Trends for Luxury Kitchens
A recent Homes & Gardens article looked at the upcoming 2026 colour trends, suggesting a shift towards richer, warmer, more expressive palettes in the home. These emerging shades are already appearing in homes across the country, with confident reds, sunlit yellows, grounded greens and layered naturals bringing personality and depth to interiors, especially kitchens, which are increasingly treated as atmospheric, lifestyle-led spaces.
At Harvey Jones, our designers work with colour every day. Because our kitchens are painted by hand, clients can explore these trends with confidence, knowing they can evolve their palette easily in the years ahead. Below, we look at the key colour directions for 2026 and how they translate into real Harvey Jones design.
Warm Reds & Earthy Clays
"The huge trend for reds and pinks is really bold but it's safe to do this on a hand painted kitchen as you can change this easily in the years to come." Sally, Edinburgh Designer.
Homes & Gardens identifies deeper reds, clays and warm, earthy tones as bold but grounding shades for 2026. They bring a sense of richness and atmosphere to a kitchen, particularly when used on islands or standalone dressers.
Optimistic, Uplifting Yellows
Soft, sunlit yellows are gaining momentum as homeowners look to bring warmth and optimism into everyday spaces. These shades work beautifully in utility rooms, pantries and breakfast areas, creating bright focal points without overwhelming the room.
Nature-Inspired Greens & Soft Neutrals
Sage, olive, moss and chalky neutrals remain at the core of luxury kitchen design. These nature-led tones feel calm, grounding and enduring, the kind of palette clients can live with for decades.
"Neutral colour palettes will stand the test of time… as our cabinets can be painted and the handles changed in the future, your kitchen should never feel dated."
Sophisticated Dark Tones
Dark navy, charcoal blue and near-black greens are now seen as modern classics rather than dramatic outliers. When paired thoughtfully with lighter worktops or metallic accents, they create depth and luxury without overwhelming the room.
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