We didn't expect this color to have a revival in 2025 – but these 7 purple kitchens prove it's back for good

Predicted to be one of this year's most coveted colors, purple kitchen ideas are on the rise. It's the unexpected trend shaking up the way we approach color, and it's one of the most versatile palettes to experiment with.

From deep aubergine to subtle, pastel hues, it's a kitchen color idea that's more vast and varied than you might think. And we're seeing an increasing amount of kitchen ideas and designs embracing this once-outdated and borderline forgotten shade.

Not convinced? Here are some beautiful purple kitchen ideas that prove how dynamic and stylish this palette can be, with some useful advice on making purple feel on-trend in 2025.

7 purple kitchen ideas, from soft lavender to deep aubergine

The key to nailing the purple kitchen revival is choosing the right shades, applying them in the right places, and pairing them with complementary colors, materials, and finishes. And these 7 kitchens prove it can be done.

1. Pair purple and gold for a glamorous scheme

Decorating with moody color palettes has been undeniably popular over the past year – and it's a kitchen color trend that's here to stay. Rich, deep purples can be a bold, stylish choice in a kitchen, especially when paired with the right materials and finishes.

This purple kitchen by Rachel Chudley Interior Design is a striking example – combined with the mirrored backsplash and gold finishes, it feels warm, stylish, and glamorous. The mirror wall is key to ensuring the room doesn't feel too dark, bouncing light from the adjacent window.

2. Opt for a two-tone purple kitchen

Different shades of purple give off different finishes and create a different atmosphere. To nail the balance between warm and cool, light and dark, opting for a two-tone kitchen design is a stylish choice.

'Purple is a slightly more interesting take on a darker, earthy-toned kitchen and, in general, is a warm, comforting color. These shades have the receding values of blue, making a space feel larger, as well as the warming properties of red, making a space feel cozy. This makes them great for kitchens,' explains color expert Annie Sloan.

In this space, a deeper purple hue on the cabinetry has been paired with a lighter, more pastel tone on the walls. The result is a space that feels open and airy yet full of warmth and color.

3. Embrace a pink and purple pairing

Purple is a great color for pairing with other hues. While the obvious choice might be white, introducing pretty shades like pink is an unexpected way to add visual interest and create a more unique design.

In this kitchen, the base cabinets in purple contrast beautifully with the white upper units. But it's the pink kitchen island that really catches your eye. It acts as the middle ground between the darkness of the purple and the stark white hues above.

4. Keep it classic with traditional shades

Different shades of purple work in different kitchen styles. But if you're designing a traditional kitchen, deeper tones like aubergine can be a striking yet oh-so-classic choice.

This kitchen by deVOL is a perfect example of how to choose the right colors to honor your kitchen's style. A rich, aubergine island has been paired with a red-purple hue on the perimeter units. It feels timeless and personalized without taking away from the traditional details.

5. Introduce an unexpected color pairing

Purple and red is probably the last kitchen color combination you thought to try, but this kitchen proves it can really work in the right design. These unexpected pairings are a great way to decorate with purple in an on-trend way.

'Angelica AF-665 is a frothy violet-meets-gray hue that brings a subtle but impactful dose of color to a space. Here, it acts as a soothing backdrop and perfect contrast to the bold Caliente AF-290 and crisp Frostine AF-5 painted cabinets,' says Arianna Barone, color marketing manager at Benjamin Moore.

6. Hit two trends with a wood and purple design

This kitchen hits two of this year's biggest kitchen trends; wooden kitchens and purple hues. The darker tones of the wood paired with the warmth of the aubergine upper cabinets are a striking yet totally timeless choice.

'Purple is a fabulous color to add super interesting depth to a design. We love combining it with increasingly popular walnut as the two tones work wonderfully together to create a dramatic richness to a design,' says Jayne Everett, creative designer at Naked Kitchens.

7. Make a statement with a purple kitchen island

Why not make purple an unexpected statement color in your kitchen? Rather than making it the main hue in your space, add an accent on your kitchen island – this opens up the opportunity to experiment with fun color pairings and designs.

'It's a really interesting combination bringing together purple and a lighter blue into a design. Our sumptuous Bramble purple combines wonderfully with our fresh First Flight blue and walnut to add a modern twist to this shaker kitchen,' says Jayne.

What shade of purple is best for a kitchen?

Purple covers a wide selection of shades, so it can be tricky to choose just one or two for your kitchen. To narrow down the options, there are certain shades that are best suited to different aesthetics.

'Soft purples like lilacs are a great alternative to pale blues as they bring more warmth than their blue cousins. Alternatively, in smaller spaces bring drama and seduction with a deep wine-rich plum paint,' explains Annie Sloan.

'You could use either cool or warm neutrals with purple as it is made from both blue and red. Purples can also look exciting and unexpected paired with rich, deep, dark colors in contemporary spaces, or a chocolatey brown which can look traditional or modern,' she explains.

'A light, lilac heather would lend its pastel self beautifully to mid-century modern design, whereas a deep and dusky heather would suit a more traditional kitchen.'

Purple is the unexpected yet utterly versatile color making its way into trends this year, and these kitchen designs prove how stylish and timeless it can be. From rich moody hues to light, pastel shades, there are plenty of purple kitchen ideas here to inspire your own space.