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Mix And Match Kitchen Ideas

Using contrasting shades, styles, and textures, these mix-and-match kitchen ideas demonstrate ways to create a custom scheme in a home. These kitchen ideas make it easy to pair finishes, patterns, and colour palettes to achieve a bespoke layout. So, whether you need advice on simple updates for an existing space or tips for a tailored design, these kitchen style ideas help you master this must-have look.

1. Pick Paint-To-Order

Double up colours using our paint-to-order collection. It offers a choice of 24 curated shades - great for a characterful design.

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2. Mix With Metallics

Made specifically with mix-and-matching in mind, Clerkenwell Metallics have a trend-leading finish with dynamic, colour-changing properties.

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Blend Classic And Contemporary

Embrace classic and contemporary styles for a dynamic, timeless design. Pairing modern designs with a shaker style, like our Frome collection, creates an on-trend look that brings together the best of both worlds.

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3. Choose Paintable Cupboards

Get creative with paintable fronts, which can be personalised in any shade. Simply sand and repaint to suit changing tastes.

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4. Select Timeless Tones

Pick a shade that stands the test of time, such as blue. This hue also complements many colours and adds longevity to a scheme.

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Mixing Kitchen Door Styles

Choosing doors from completely different kitchen ranges offers more flexibility in design variety. For example, pairing j-pull handles from Clerkenwell with the character of Hockley Textures creates a bold contrast, with a unified, contemporary look.

KITCHEN DOOR STYLES

Clerkenwell Kitchens

Clerkenwell has a notoriously sleek design, with j-pull handles and simple colour schemes that offer an uncluttered, linear look.

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Hockley Kitchens

Hockley’s unique Textures collection allows eye-catching details of materials, like dark timber, to be paired with minimalist ranges.

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Glass Kitchen Doors

Our fluted glass frontals are a versatile finishing touch for any of our modern options, with a simple frame and linear detailing.

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Craft Two-Tone Colour Schemes

Colour-mix contrasting tones in a kitchen to create a striking aesthetic. Adding a pop of dark shades to pale schemes, like charcoal and dove grey, is an easy way to design a two-tone interior and make a bold impression.

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5. Add Handle-Free Cabinetry

Integrated-handle fronts have a built-in hand pull, giving them a simple look. This makes them easy to pair with other doors for a curated interior.

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6. Select Slab Style

With a one-piece build, slab doors offer a blank canvas to customise. @bobbins.at.home has teamed different tones and textures for a unique setup.

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7. Try Natural Finishes

Create contrast you can feel with textured fronts. @gemmaberlyn shows how wood effects, like walnut, pave the way for a nature-inspired interior.

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9. Stack Your Surfaces

Contrast counter materials for a layered look. It’s also a handy hack for defining different zones in a variety of layouts.

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