Yellow kitchen ideas for a sunshine-drenched space
Posted on 2nd August 2025
Fancy bringing a slice of sunshine to your interiors? Get inspired by these bright and beautiful yellow kitchens…
Yellow is undoubtably the colour of the moment. It not only took over the fashion world by storm, but also the interiors industry, inspiring Dulux’s uplifting Colour of the Year 2025, called True Joy, and KitchenAid’s creamy and utterly delicious Butter shade.
What’s more, this positive shade is particularly on the rise in kitchen design. “There’s something inherently joyful and uplifting about the colour; even on the dullest, greyest days, a yellow kitchen brings a sense of sunshine indoors,” says interior designer Uns Hobbs, founder of the eponymous studio, who’s also noticed this rise in popularity.
“It’s a colour that lifts the mood and energises the space. That said, choosing the right shade is key. You want something that brings warmth and light without feeling harsh or overwhelming,” she advises.
Yellow kitchen by Uns Hobbs Interiors. Photography: Boz Gagovski.
Thanks to its versatility, it suits a range of kitchen styles (such as classic Shaker or sleek and handleless), and you’ve got plenty of tones to play with, from butter yellow to muted mustard. “The versatility of these gentle shades means that they can pair really well with a variety of other colours, working harmoniously with them to create effortless design schemes whilst injecting a touch of joy and serenity into any room,” says Anna Hill, brand director and colour consultant at Fenwick & Tilbrook. For example, yellow works beautifully with soft pinks and greens, and even blues and dark, rich reds.
Artichoke’s bespoke guest yellow kitchen in a South Coast Victorian country house, painted in Farrow & Ball’s Sudbury Yellow. Photography: Chris Horwood.
So, if you’re tempted to let the sun in (literally), I’ve rounded up some gorgeous yellow kitchen ideas bound to brighten up both your mood and space…
Inspiration gallery
Achieve a chic farmhouse look with classic cabinetry, pops of butter yellow and nature-inspired green, and dainty floral wallpaper. COAT x House Nine Neutral collection; Next Tuesday paint (window), and Rocky (island), priced from £52 for 2.5 litres each.Put a modern twist on the classic Shaker kitchen look by opting for a slimmer profile such as the Skinny Shaker cabinetry, from £10,000, Olive & Barr.Yellow and green are a harmonious colour combination, as seen in this Chelsea apartment by Rebecca Hughes Interiors.Add a dash of dopamine to your kitchen by painting your cabinets in a bright yellow hue. Cupboards in Gorse, from £28 for 1 litre of Pure Matt emulsion, Fenwick & Tilbrook.Play with primary shades for a contemporary touch. Project by Cato Creative featuring colourful Himacs worktops from LX Hausys. Photography: Chris Snook.Yellow pairs beautifully with blush pinks and similar pastels. Kitchen by Plain English with Regency Grey Tectonic Oak flooring, £268.08 per sq m, Chaunceys Timber Flooring. Interior design by SGS Design Ltd. Photography: Anna Yanovski.This charming yellow kitchen by Herringbone House oozes a homely, Mediterranean feel. From £35,000.Dare to go bold? Why not embrace colour-drenching for a showstopping look – from the cabinets and worktops, to the ceiling. Oakley Place project by Russian For Fish.Introduce a pop of yellow to your kitchen by painting the island in your favourite tone. Kitchen by Husk, with Fenix fronts in Giallo Kashmir and Castoro Ottawa with a ply edge. Cabinets, Ikea. Photography: Charlie O’BeirnThese bold cabinets stand out against the crisp white worksurfaces. Kitchen by MILK Furniture. Architecture by BAT Studio.Love a moodier look? Go for a darker yellow shade, such as mustard. Pelham kitchen by Naked Kitchens.
