A mood board settles four choices, from cabinets to handles
Our guide to making a kitchen mood board turns saved photos into four choices and a one-page brief, with a free template to download.
Cabinet colour changes a kitchen more than any other finish
We tried 12 colours on the cabinets of the same kitchen, from warm white and sage to navy and black. Compare them side by side in our guide to kitchen cabinet colours, then match one to your floor, worktop and light.
Fix the layout before you compare finishes
A nice colour can hide a layout that does not work. Settle the plan first with our guide to choosing a kitchen layout, then compare one finish at a time.
Quick questions
- Do I need to know the name of my style?
No. A material, a colour pair or a detail tells a designer more than a style name, and you can like parts of several styles.
- Should I choose the style before the layout?
No. Save photos you like early, but fix the layout first. Finishes are easier to compare when the room and the layout stay the same.