Choose paint and wallpaper designed for use in kitchens
Keep units neutral and introduce colour on walls
Light colours brighten a kitchen that lacks natural daylight
Once you have decided on the flooring, cabinets and worktops you need to choose
wall coverings – usually tiles and paint, sometimes wallpaper.
Splashbacks will usually be comprised of tiles unless you have gone down the
stainless steel, glass or Corian route. Similarly, tiles are the usual choice
behind hobs and worktops. The choice is phenomenal in terms of colour and you
will also have plenty of options regarding size and texture. Remember to use – or
to specify, if you’re in the fortunate position of having someone to
do the work for you – grout that is resistant to heat, dirt and water.
Paint is the cheapest and fastest way to transform your kitchen, with wallpaper
more expensive but offering greater opportunity to express your individuality.
Always be sure to choose paint and wallpaper that are designed for kitchen
use as they will be more resistant to humidity as well as easier to clean.
As a general rule it makes sense to keep permanent fixtures like cabinets
a fairly neutral tone and introduce contrasting colours on the walls. You can
always refresh the room with a lick of paint – it is easier and cheaper
to change the wall colour than the units!
If your kitchen lacks natural daylight keep wall colours light and add those
vital splashes of colour with accessories instead.
