Pantone released their Colour of the Year for 2026 last week, 'Cloud Dancer', which has been subject to scrutiny and disappointment - not least by the Ideal Home team. While the white shade wasn't exactly the most inspiring shade we could've hoped for to inspire the New Year, as a Kitchen Editor who stays abreast of the latest kitchen trends, it certainly has a home in our cooking spaces.
2025 has seen an array of rainbow shades grace our kitchen cabinets, from pale pink to sky blue, and lately, rich burgundy and spice-inspired hues. While some of these colours aren't going anywhere, a new kitchen trend that embraces pared-back palettes has entered the fore, which makes 'Cloud Dancer' a much more promising entry.
