Colour in the Kitchen - 2025 Style

Kitchens are coming in from the cold, trading their pristine, but sterile look of the past decade for a palette of mixed materials, lush colour and tactile texture.

The goal is to achieve a calming and timeless ambience, while creating a highly functional space rich in detail and visual interest.

Designs that Elevate

The kitchen below, designed by Alistair Fleming Design (UK), is a striking example of the bold statement that can be made with a blend of dark oak cabinetry, Caesarstone® Mineral Rugged Concrete™ (now available in crystalline silica-free format) and pops of bright orange in the form of shelving and breakfast bar. This design demonstrates how modern kitchen benchtops can be both practical and a key aesthetic element, blending durability with high-end style. From meal prepping to entertaining, the right countertop elevates the entire space.

Countertops Inspired by Art

The semi-industrial aesthetic of Rugged Concrete, with its tactile patina of deep to mid-tone greys
overlayed with a flush of white hazing, was actually inspired by a watercolour painting of the moon,
detailing the subtle mix of whites, greys and blacks on the lunar surface.

The aesthetics of concrete and fresh cement, with their semi-industrial referencing, are a perfect fit with this new focus on materiality in kitchen design. As can be seen in the kitchen below, designed by The Main Company (UK), a single vibrant colour across all cabinetry, teal blue, is balanced by Caesarstone® Mineral Raw Concrete™ (now available in crystalline silica-free format) for work surfaces and splashback.

Here, the kitchen countertops serve as the perfect neutral foundation, allowing the bold cabinetry to shine while maintaining a sophisticated, timeless appeal. Its mellow taupe base, overlayed with a patina of tiny mineral deposits in charcoal and chalk, pairs perfectly with the raw timber shelving and colour-rich cabinetry, bringing a mid-century flavour to the space.

Balancing Colour

And while colour in the kitchen can be bold and eye-catching, it can also be subtle and almost ethereal. In the kitchen below, designed by Roar Architects (UK), a perfect balance between two tones of blush pink cabinetry is achieved with the use of Caesarstone® Mineral Cloudburst Concrete™ for countertops and splash back.

These elegantly soft kitchen benchtops enhance the overall design, offering a tactile, low-reflective matt finish that complements the delicate colour palette. Emulating the softly translucent appearance of alabaster, it features a subtle cloudburst pattern in pure whites and warm creams and a low-reflective matt texture.

Durability Meets Design

Caesarstone® Mineral® kitchen benchtops are crafted from sustainable, natural materials and offer extremely high resistance to stains, heat and impact, while carrying a lifetime warranty.

All Caesarstone crystalline silica-free Mineral surfaces have undergone the most rigorous of independent testing, certifying the absence of crystalline silica and VOCs (Volatile Organic Compounds).

Go to www.caesarstone.com.au to see the extensive range of Caesarstone Mineral kitchen countertop surfaces.