Burgundy kitchens are making a bold return to luxury interior design – and it’s easy to see why. Deep, wine-rich and full of personality, burgundy brings a warmth and sophistication that few colours can match. As featured in Ideal Home, this is a shade that’s moving well beyond a passing trend.
In this guide, explore the many ways to incorporate burgundy into your kitchen. From bespoke burgundy kitchen cabinets to feature walls, maroon kitchen tiles, and unexpected colour pairings, discover how this bold hue can make your bespoke kitchen feel both elegant and uniquely yours.
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The Appeal of Burgundy Kitchen Cabinets
Cabinets are one brilliant way to bring burgundy into your kitchen. The deep tone makes your cupboards the focal point of your kitchen, welcoming you as soon as you step into the room. Glossy cabinets are ideal for a sleek, modern aesthetic, whereas matte, painted burgundy cabinets can bring soft charm to luxury kitchens.
Choosing Your Finish
Matte finishes lend an understated quality that suits classic Shaker style kitchens beautifully, while a gloss finish picks up the light and gives a more contemporary, lacquered feel. If you’re drawn to the latter, consider pairing it with integrated handleless doors for a thoroughly modern maroon kitchen look.
Hardware and Pairing
Pair your rich cabinets with brass or brushed nickel hardware to introduce a touch of contrast, or let the colour shine on its own for a bolder look. Aged bronze is emerging as a particularly refined partner – its warm, burnished tones draw out the depth in burgundy without competing for attention.
Make a Burgundy Kitchen Island the Focal Point
A kitchen island offers one of the most effective ways to introduce burgundy kitchen decor ideas into your space. Situated at the heart of the room, a burgundy island draws the eye immediately and invites people to gather around it.
This approach works especially well if you prefer a dual-tone scheme: pairing burgundy on the island with softer, more muted cabinetry – pale pink, warm cream, or soft sage – creates a sophisticated layered effect without overwhelming the space.
You can also achieve the ultimate wow factor by extending the colour story upward with a matching or complementary extractor hood, creating a seamlessly considered design.
Designing Burgundy Kitchen Walls
Burgundy walls can transform your bespoke kitchen into a space that feels luxurious and warm. This colour works particularly well as a feature wall, drawing the eye to open shelving, displayed ceramics or carefully chosen artwork.
For those who prefer balance, pairing burgundy walls with light cabinetry or white marble worktops helps soften the look. It creates a space that feels richly decorated rather than heavy.
Kitchen lighting also plays a crucial role in enhancing the depth and vibrancy of burgundy walls. Strategically placed under-cabinet lighting or carefully chosen pendant lights can create beautiful highlights and shadows, showcasing the richness of the colour.
If you’re drawn to a truly immersive look, colour drenching – applying the same burgundy tone to walls, ceiling, and cabinetry – creates a dramatic, enveloping atmosphere that feels intentional and design-led.
Creative Burgundy Kitchen Decor Ideas: Tiles
Burgundy tiles bring a touch of bespoke luxury to your kitchen, whether used as a backsplash, on floors or as accent details. The beauty of tiles is their versatility. You can go bold across an entire splashback or add a subtle reference through a patterned floor border.
Choosing the Right Tile Style
Metro tiles are a popular choice, offering a clean, classic look that suits a variety of styles. For a more intricate or artistic effect, mosaic tiles can add texture and detail, while encaustic tiles make a bold statement with their vibrant patterns and colours.
Zellige-style tiles are another option gaining traction. Their handmade, slightly uneven surface catches the light beautifully and adds an almost handmade feel to a bespoke kitchen.
Finishes to Consider
Matte tiles provide understated elegance, making them ideal for traditional or rustic kitchens, whereas glossy tiles bring a contemporary touch, reflecting light beautifully. For a truly distinctive maroon kitchen aesthetic, consider burgundy marble floor tiles, where natural veining adds movement and depth.
Combining Burgundy and Pink for a Modern Kitchen Look
Burgundy and pink might seem like an unexpected pairing, but together they create a playful yet refined palette. Pink can soften the richness of burgundy and introduce a contemporary edge. Pale pink walls, for instance, can provide a subtle contrast to burgundy cabinetry, while soft furnishings or delicate accents in pink offer a charming touch of warmth.
For a truly bespoke result, handpainted kitchens can ensure perfect colour coordination, making it easy to incorporate pink into your kitchen in a way that complements burgundy’s boldness without overpowering it.
Striking the Perfect Balance: Burgundy and Grey
Grey provides a neutral backdrop that allows burgundy to shine. Lighter shades of grey can create a fresh, modern aesthetic that feels airy and spacious, while darker greys add drama and depth, especially in larger kitchens.
In terms of materials, concrete-effect worktops and grey marble surfaces pair beautifully with burgundy, creating a contemporary luxury kitchen. This balanced approach not only enhances the richness of burgundy but also adds versatility, making it suitable for a variety of design styles.
Dramatic Elegance: Burgundy and Black or Navy Kitchens
For those seeking an even bolder design statement, combining burgundy with black or deep navy creates an unforgettable look. Black accents – such as handles, appliances or worktops – provide a sleek contrast to burgundy cabinetry or walls. Dark glossy finishes amplify a modern aesthetic by reflecting light, while matte finishes offers a subtler, more understated look.
This dramatic pairing works exceptionally well in modern kitchen designs that embrace a modern, luxurious feel.
As Sally, one of our bespoke kitchen designers, explains:
“Choose elements that you love personally rather than feeling compelled to follow what’s in fashion. Your home is deeply personal and so you have to love it. A bold colour choice is safe when you choose a handpainted kitchen as you can change this easily in the years to come if your taste changes.”
Finishing Touches: Antique-Inspired Styling
The final layer of a beautiful burgundy kitchen often comes down to the finishing details. Antique-inspired fittings – brushed brass cup handles, porcelain knobs, unlacquered brass taps – elevate burgundy cabinetry into something that feels genuinely premium.
Kitchen worktops and flooring are equally important. White quartz, cream marble or fossil-effect stone all provide an elegant counterpoint to the depth of burgundy, creating a sense of contrast that feels considered.
Our handpainting service means you’re not limited to standard colours. We can match virtually any shade, from a classic deep maroon kitchen tone to a more purple-tinged damson – perfect for creating a space that’s entirely your own.
Bringing Your Burgundy Kitchen Vision to Life
Burgundy is a bold yet timeless choice for luxury kitchens, whether you prefer a sleek, modern aesthetic or a more traditional look. From burgundy kitchen cabinets paired with aged brass, to colour-drenched walls and handmade tiles, there are so many ways to make this rich shade feel entirely your own.
At Harvey Jones, our bespoke craftsmanship ensures every element of your kitchen is designed to perfection. From handpainted cabinetry in your chosen shade to carefully considered layout and storage, we’re here to help you create a kitchen that’s genuinely designed for life, built for living.
