TRADE SECRETS

■ Colour is a great way to add life to the kitchen you already have without spending a fortune. If you want to be bold, try Crayola colours like red and blue.

■ Choose where your main focal point will be. Kitchen islands are a great place to start.

■ Place your heaviest brights around your focal area. Hanging pendant lights look modern and should be a key investment.

■ Revamp old kitchen cabinets. If you can’t afford to kit out your kitchen new, then consider painting them to co- ordinate with your colour scheme. Wilko have some great furniture and cupboard paints.

■ Choose colourful bar stools – or painting them yourself is a simple way to create this look and it’s easy to change if you decide to swap your colour scheme in years to come.

■ Mismatch your bar stools to create interest. This is a great styling trick – particularly if you are looking to source them in secondhand shops.

■ Keep the walls, flooring and kitchen counters in your room neutral if you decide to go for bold focal points.

■ Reflect the tones in your accessories by installing a vibrant red splashback. This will tie your scheme together neatly and will be easy to keep clean.

■ Utilise empty wall space. Wall cabinets will not only provide extra storage solutions but will also offer an area to display cookbooks or ornaments.