Proof if any were needed that you can be confident with colour, this lovely scheme mixes a bright bubble gum pink on the lower cabinets and the top under shelving with a gorgeously textured rattan material for a whole new take on two-tone cabinetry. This upcycled kitchen was a creative makeover by Christin of Earthly Urban Interiors, who chose a cross-hatched pattern on the tile splashback to reference the weave of cupboard doors.

This sumptuous kitchen by Dabito of design studio and blog Old Brand New has us head over heels for its bold colour combination, pattern and original accessories and lighting. The warm moss green cabinetry looks beautiful with brass handles and they are offset by a stunning salmon pink wall and graphic monochrome tiling. A clean white worktop makes this small space feel bigger than it is, too!

This 1930s kitchen was once a rather unsightly shade of lime green, but with just a few cheap purchases The Otto House blogger has totally revamped it. She used white tile paint to cover up the green, before applying these lovely geometric Brasilia tile stickers from Moonwall. The band of pattern lifts this white kitchen and ties in with the blue dresser, creating a coherent and individual look without breaking the budget.

Draw the eye to the ground with vivid kitchen flooring in a warm sunny shade. This clever colour will reflect the light and create the illusion of more space, as well as creating a dreamy contrast against dark wood and pine green cabinets.

Take notes and makeover your kitchen with one of the hottest colour trends. This coral cabinetry is set against a luxurious gold splashback and peninsula, with black and white touches to create a galley kitchen that is both modern and opulent. 

Go all out and embrace one tonal palette for a colour-heavy scheme with real drama. In this bold space, dusky pink cabinetry and suede chairs are beautifully offset by vibrant coral notes across the shutters and tiling. Marble and gold accents complete the chic mid-century modern-inspired scheme.

Small details make all the difference when it comes to adding colour. Arrange bold kitchen tiles in a herringbone pattern around the border of your kitchen for a striking focal point. The best part? If you're handy, this look can be achieved with little expense.

A deep blue scheme looks especially dramatic and stylish in this small kitchen. Break up the monotony with a smart geometric feature floor and finish with a touch of warming natural wood. Glass tiles and metallic fixtures give the inky block colour luxurious depth and opulence.

If you want to inject colour into a neutral kitchen without splashing out on a refit, makeover your walls instead. Go for a vibrant tropical print and if you're feeling extra brave, choose two different patterns in the same tonal family for a quirky mismatched scheme.

For a shot of colour without resorting to bold primary shades, embrace an all-pastel scheme. Pair one or two milky hues together to add depth, and if you've got a kitchen-diner, create continuity by carrying the pastel palette across from your cabinetry to your chairs and soft furnishings.

This dreamy, raspberry ice cream shade of pink looks sensational in this beautiful kitchen paired with brilliant white and finished with brass touches. The colour has a darker undertone that stops the combination from being overly sweet.

Teal, burnt orange and mustard are all powerful colours to use in a kitchen individually, but put them together and you can create a look that is a little more multidimensional than a monochrome scheme. This beautiful kitchen design is all about the little details, such as the band of orange used to separate the teal drawers and its perfectly balanced proportions.

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