'The renaissance of this color is not surprising' – 11 pink kitchens that are timeless and soothing

Blush, bold, rose, or cerise, the color pink is taking the kitchen design world by storm and a pinked-hued characterful kitchen style will certainly not fade away. 

The color pink has many associations, in Japan the cherry blossom signals the arrival of spring, it is considered a color of celebration, rebirth, and hope and a tone that promotes natural beauty. In the west, pink is indicative of love and romance, femininity, and fertility, but there is far more to this beautiful color. 

Pink is found in rose quartz, topaz, and tourmaline gemstones, it is used to decorate and embellish jewelry, and bouquets of flowers often reveal a myriad of pink tones from the world of floristry. The varied tones of this most beautiful kitchen color scheme are vast and brilliant and, designers believe, work with just about anything at all, making this one of the most versatile colors to use in your kitchen. 

The renaissance of this color is not surprising. We explore the playful world of pink kitchen ideas and talk to expert interior and kitchen designers about the multiple ways of using this naturally accommodating hue. 

BY HANNAH NEWTON