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When it comes to Shaker Kitchens, the right colour scheme can transform a simple space into the heart of your home. Fiercely known for their timeless design and clean lines, shaker kitchens give us a blank, versatile canvas that harmonises with a variety of hues and tones.

Are you more drawn to bold, modern contrasts or soft, soothing palettes? Well, the opportunities to create a captivating centrepiece are endless. Let's explore the different shaker kitchen colour ideas that don't just complement the shaker kitchen itself, but also elevates the space to new levels of sophistication and warmth.

What is a Modern Traditional Kitchen?

A modern traditional kitchen blends the typical characteristics and essence of both modern kitchens and traditional kitchens.

Traditional kitchens typically showcase a classic shaker silhouette with periodic features that have a timeless appeal and versatile nature. They heavily feature natural elements; including marble and wooden features, as well as decorative details throughout the space.

However, modern kitchens can often display a more minimalist look with smooth, slab doors for a sleek look. Contemporary designs are perfect for hosting more trend-driven characteristics across colour, storage solutions and materials.

A modern, traditional kitchen allows a homeowner or kitchen designer to embrace the best of both styles to create a personalised, unique space. This could be a stylish, contemporary kitchen that brings the warmth and charm of a classic design. Or a traditional aesthetic kitchen that embraces the modern practicality of day-to-day life when it comes to storage and layout. The design possibilities are endless.

The Features of a Modern Traditional Kitchen

Below are just a few examples of what your Modern Traditional Kitchen could include:

           

The Use of Natural Materials

Natural materials such as wooden or stone worktops are commonly featured within traditional kitchen design. However, with the increasing choice of colour and pattern in stone materials, modern kitchens equally opt for that aesthetic.  

Take this traditional style kitchen, using our Crathorne kitchen range. The worktop used is a ceramic stone material and the finish chosen, Arabescator Corchia, offers highly decorative vein detailing in a bold colour palette that brings a modern twist to this traditional space.


           

Hidden Away Appliances and Storage

When you choose a traditional kitchen style, modern appliances can sometimes diverge from the classic aesthetic intended. An alternative option, and popular amongst modern traditional kitchens, is by choosing integrated appliances to hide away fridge freezers and washing machines, and other small appliances. Opt for built-in appliances, or built-in pantries to achieve this effect! 

Take this Hunton kitchen, featuring a butler’s pantry, perfect for housing smaller, modern appliances such as an air fryer or coffee machine. 

           

Get Creative with Colour

Choosing the right colour for your kitchen design is so important as it can completely transform your space. Bolder colours such as Copse Green or Pimento can give your classic design a more contemporary feel, equally, a heritage colour such as Hartforth Blue or Malbec can submerge a modern design into a rich, classic aesthetic. 

As an example, here we have our classic door range Mornington Beaded captured in a perfect example of a modern traditional kitchen. This range is a traditionally decorative shaker door range, capturing a timeless look with period features. However, by being painted in a bold, statement Graphite shade, this kitchen has been given a sleek, contemporary revival for modern day homes. 

Find Your Ideal Kitchen With Second Nature

Discover our full Paint-to-Order Colour Palette, with the choice of 35 different shades to choose from for your modern traditional kitchen. 

Feeling inspired? Why not book a design appointment with one of our retailers, or request a brochure for more information.