PLAIN ENGLISH COLOUR COLLECTIONS

One of the hallmarks of a Plain English project is the subtle hand-painted brush strokes visible across all our joinery. We offer 50 exclusive kitchen paint colours, grouped into five distinct Colour Collections, each crafted to suit a wide range of interiors. Though a project can be painted in any custom or off-the-shelf paint, these collections offer a curated starting point.

Our bespoke kitchen paint colours are available exclusively to Plain English clients and are designed to complement our handmade cabinetry and joinery.

PAINTED KITCHENS AND JOINERY IS A SUSTAINABLE OPTION, AS WITH CARE AND REPAINTING, THE JOINERY WILL LAST A LIFETIME. WITH GREAT EASE, A NEW COLOUR CAN REINVIGORATE A WHOLE ROOM.

Colour Collection No.1

A classic Georgian-inspired kitchen with blue cabinetry, wooden countertops, and elegant brass handles, featuring jars of fruit and a hanging pendant light.

Colour Collection No.2

Colour Collection No.3

Colour Collection No.4

Dark coloured walls and custom windowed doors.

Colour Collection No.5

Explore Our Five Bespoke Kitchen Paint Colour Collections

Colour Collection No.1

Our original collection of 12 colours for cupboards — inspired by the below-stairs world of great English country houses.

Colour Collection No.2

Evokes linoleum hallways, wallpapered breakfast rooms, and nurseries in an imagined historic home.

Colour Collection No.3

Created with Rita Konig and Kate Shaw, this palette celebrates daily rituals — making tea, burning toast, sewing cloth, and the vivid colours of Irish landscapes and sweetened peel.

Colour Collection No.4

A practical and grounded range, drawing on the hardworking hues found in the vast kitchens of Britain’s grand estates.

Colour Collection No.5

Curated by Sue Skeen and Katie Fontana, this collection draws from 18th-century British parks and verdure tapestries — eight gentle, curious shades inspired by mossy tracks, gloss-painted passageways, and the soft greens of a bygone countryside.

The Power of Colour in a Handmade Kitchen

Choosing the right kitchen paint colours is an essential part of designing a space that feels personal, functional, and enduring. Our palettes are designed to complement not just cabinets, but entire rooms—from kitchen walls to utility rooms, breakfast nooks, and beyond.

Whether you’re looking for bold painted kitchen cabinets or subtle, muted tones, our colour collections offer a refined range of options. They reflect the timeless appeal of Plain English—tailored, thoughtful, and beautifully British.