When you’re splashing our on a new designer kitchen, it makes sense to make the space stylish and bespoke. Design accents are one of the main ways to add a unique touch to bespoke kitchens. Best of all, they’re simple to create too. So whether you want to update your current kitchen or start planning a brand new designer kitchen, we’ve listed everything you need to know about accent kitchens.
When we talk about adding an accent to your kitchen, the first thing that usually comes to mind is colour. For many, a colour accent is perhaps the obvious and easiest choice. It’s a great way to add a touch of personality to your kitchen space and makes the space feel a whole lot livelier. A pop of colour is a welcome addition in all-white kitchens too, which can look too clinical without that touch of colour.
It’s easy to add colour accent to your kitchen space. If you’re feeling daring, why not go bold with a brightly coloured wall or splashback? The result can look fantastic – as demonstrated in this customer kitchen
If you’re feeling a little more reserved, add a touch of colour with bright furnishings and accessories. You could opt for red bar stools, canary yellow light shades or bright blue small appliances. The choice is yours.
If you’re keen to stick to a neutral colour scheme or one-colour kitchen, why not add an accident with furniture? If you want to go bold, opt for one statement piece of furniture that really stands out. An old, oak dining table in a traditional kitchen adds a real statement feel to your dining space – for more inspiration, take a look at this customer kitchen. Alternatively, a glass and chrome dining table would look great in a more contemporary kitchen space.
If you’d rather stick to something subtle, why not add some decorative touches to your existing furniture? For example, you could replace old handles and doorknobs with modern ones or decorative ones.
When you begin planning your designer kitchen, lighting isn’t usually one of the first things to come to mind. However, good lighting and more specifically, accent lighting, can have a huge impact on the look and feel of your kitchen.
Accent lighting creates depth and dimension in a kitchen space, leaving you with a more sophisticated look. While there are many ways you can play with lighting, some of the most popular include spotlights to highlight key areas of your kitchen and fixtures placed inside of glass-fronted cabinets to illuminate china and glassware. In this Kitchen Design Centre kitchen, we installed a trendy LED wall – adding a creative lighting accent.
To start planning your stylish kitchen, visit your nearest showroom and be inspired by our latest designs. As always, our interior design experts will be on hand to answer any of your questions and walk you through the finer details of our showroom designs.
Still not decided on what style of kitchen would best suit your home? To find out more about the most popular styles of kitchen, take a look at our top designer kitchen styles. From the traditional kitchen to more contemporary designs, we’ve got all the best styles covered!
Which of these techniques would you use to add an accent to your kitchen space? We’d love to know! Tell us in the comments below or tweet us @ModernKitchens
AS SEEN ON GEORGE CLARKE’S BEAUTIFUL BUILDS: FROM DATED LAYOUT TO DREAM ENTERTAINING SPACE
When Katherine and Andrew purchased their property, they always knew a full renovation would follow.
With both the outdated kitchen and untouched garden requiring significant transformation, the project soon became part of Channel 4’s George Clarke’s Beautiful Builds – it was an opportunity they felt perfectly aligned with their vision for the property.
While searching for a local kitchen specialist, Kitchen Design Centre immediately stood out thanks to its long-standing reputation, glowing customer reviews and welcoming showroom experience.
The brief focused on creating a sleek, contemporary kitchen that would feel open, social and highly functional, while complementing the wider architectural renovation of the home.
The finished design delivers a beautifully balanced space that combines clean lines with luxurious detailing.
One of the standout features is the striking worktop design. The waterfall edge peninsula creates a bold focal point within the room, while the continuation of the material across the side panels introduces a seamless, premium aesthetic.
Functionality was equally important throughout the design process, with carefully considered storage solutions and high-quality appliances helping to simplify everyday living. Among Katherine and Andrew’s favourite additions is the Neff oven, praised for both its versatility and pyrolytic self-cleaning function.
The completed result is a sophisticated contemporary space that completely transforms how the home looks, feels, and functions, perfectly reflecting Katherine and Andrew’s original vision from the moment they moved in.
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SUMMER JUST GOT EVEN BETTER FOR YOUR DREAM KITCHEN!
You don’t have to keep waiting for your dream kitchen. With flexible finance options on kitchens over £20,000, it’s ready when you are. Spread the cost of your kitchen plans and move forward in a way that works for you this summer.
With our exclusive Quooker offer, when you purchase any Quooker Tap and Tank system with a kitchen over £20,000, you’ll receive a FREE Quooker CUBE worth £1,250, plus free installation worth up to £384, and 4 free CO₂ cylinders worth £70. It’s everything you need to enjoy chilled, filtered, sparkling and boiling water straight from your tap.
And when you step into our showrooms, there are even more opportunities waiting for you, including exclusive savings on selected ex-display kitchens and up to 50% off selected stock appliances. Don’t miss this rare chance to secure something special, with design and value combined.
That said, like all great things, these summer offers are only available for a limited time — once they’re gone, they’re gone!
The kitchen isn’t just a place to cook — it’s the heart of the home.
At our Kitchen Design Centre, we believe your kitchen should be the centrepiece of your house, where style meets functionality and every moment matters. From morning coffees to family dinners and everything in between, your kitchen is where life happens.
That’s why we design spaces that bring people together — beautiful, practical, and tailored to you. Whether you’re dreaming of a sleek modern look or a warm, classic feel, we’re here to help you create a kitchen that truly feels like home.
Visit us today and start designing the heart of your home.
Kitchen Design Centre is proud to feature on George Clarke’s Beautiful Builds which features Katherine and Andrew’s Manchester build this Thursday 11 June , 8pm, CH4
We can’t wait to watch it!
Who doesn’t love a peek into someone else’s kitchen?
Visit our showrooms to explore our stunning display kitchens in person. Pop in for a browse—we’ll have the kettle on, or you can try out our instant hot taps!
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