It's the colour of the moment, so there's no need to confine pink to the bedroom or bathroom. Our pink kitchen ideas prove it looks just as classy in the room you use for entertaining family and friends.
The pink palette is surprisingly varied and there are plenty of kitchen colour schemes using this shade to choose from, with options ranging from baby and blush to candy, fuschia or shocking pink.
Whichever shade in the palette you choose for your kitchen idea, pink is a colour that imbues warmth, fun and a cheerful feel. So introducing it into the heart of the home will have you in the pink all day.
1. Team with pretty brass accents
To make a blush pink shade look its best, team with an equally trending brass tone. Brushed brass cabinet handles and taps will make a kitchen scheme look premium and grown-up, so you won't need to worry about pink cupboards looking juvenile,
With shiny brushed brass handles, a pale pink layout and bright white worktops, your kitchen will look spacious and airy as well as full of colour and personality.
2. Combine pink and green
Pink and green are two colours that feel like they were made for each other. While they're both shades that have been big kitchen trends this year, we don't think they'll be going anywhere and they've quickly become classics.
If you're worried that a pink kitchen is a bit too 'out there' for your taste, then green is a great way to tone it down. Mimicking the natural world, green will make a kitchen feel like it's full of life and help to draw the outside in.
3. Introduce pink tentatively
Let's face it, however much you love pink, it's a pretty bold choice in the kitchen. So if you're worried about resale, introduce pink on a free-standing piece of furniture or appliance, like this fabulous retro fridge from John Lewis of Hungerford.
The added bonus is that you can take it with you if you move house. If you have a broken plan kitchen layout then it's a great opportunity to paint some out-of-sight cabinetry pink to see how you like it, without committing to the entire layout.
4. Spruce up your kitchen tiles
Kitchen tile ideas are one of the simplest ways to inject colour and personality into a cooking space. If you aren't ready to commit to pink kitchen cabinetry but still want a slice of the pretty shade then tiles are the ideal opportunity.
Whether you feature pink tiles on your splashback or you showcase a swathe of blush over an entire wall, you can make it your own. Replicate the look above with these pink and white star tiles from Tile Direct or go for a handcrafted Zellige tile effect with this pink subway-style from Ca Pietra.
5. Paint existing units
If you already have good quality kitchen cabinets and a full-blown renovation isn't in the pipeline then why not give your cabinets a makeover? If you're DIY-savvy you can learn how to paint kitchen cabinets yourself but calling in professionals will get the job done quickly.
Whether it's a pale shade to brighten up a room or a darker rose shade that adds dimension, it'll instantly revamp your kitchen.
6. Go for a standout island
It's no secret that we love kitchen island ideas on the Ideal Home desk. They create the perfect spot for friends and family to gather around, whether to socialise or dine, and work well to ground a kitchen area if you have a lot of empty floor space.
They're also a handy way to play around with colour. By keeping wall cabinetry in a more neutral shade and then featuring a more fun tone on the island, it will ease you in nicely.
FAQs
What goes with a pink kitchen?
Pink might initially seem like a limiting colour but it's quickly become a 'new neutral'. It goes with a surprising amount of different colours from blue and grey to green and red, so you can go with whatever shade your heart desires.
If you want to add edge to a pale and pretty tone of pink then navy and dark emerald green shades will be ideal. Feature them on wall cabinetry to ground the look or contrast pink cabinets with dark wall tiles.
Pink and red is also a trending colour combination for 2024. Rich, burgundy-based shades are in the same colour family as pink so will complement it perfectly, while adding plenty of depth and dimension. We love the idea of going for a pink and red checkerboard effect tile for walls or floors.
How are you going to use pink in your kitchen scheme?
