Kitchen pictured: Glenferrie at Mawson Lakes

kitchen colour tips


Colour can have a powerful effect on mood and the way we experience space.



  1. Light, cool, neutral colours can make small rooms appear larger and will keep northerly / westerly facing kitchens cooler.
  2. Warm colours will suit darker, cooler, south & east facing rooms.
  3. Warm, dark colours can make a high ceiling feel more intimate.
  4. Cool, light colours can make a low ceiling feel much further away.
  5. Bright colours on a small chip will have greater impact in larger size.
  6. Consider your colour choice in the light of your location.

Different lights can cause different colour reactions. Tips by Formica®, images courtesy of Laminex® and Hickinbotham. For laminex® Details phone 132 136.