Stylish Navy Kitchen Ideas for 2025

Favoured for its enigmatic feel, navy elegantly balances an of-the-moment aesthetic with everlasting appeal, making it a coveted choice for kitchens.

Whether you’re looking to have a simple cabinet refresh, or you’re undertaking a full home renovation, be inspired to embrace this classic blue shade with our edit of the most luxurious navy kitchens.

Why choose a navy kitchen?

We understand that committing to a kitchen colour requires thought, after all, this space is one of the most frequented in the home, and choosing a colour that you not only love but also has longevity is important.

Design by Rachael Somerville Interiors | Photography by Handover Agency | Features our Cotswold collection in our aged brass (BEL) finish.

As one of the most sought-after kitchen colours for 21st-century living, navy has established itself for numerous reasons. Firstly, the beauty of blue is that it provides a calming influence, think of the feeling you get when you look up at the sky or out to the ocean, and in a busy home setting like the kitchen, navy naturally adds a subtle tranquillity.

Design by Dagan Design & Construction | Features our Queslett and Withenshaw collections, both in our polished brass unlacquered (PBUL) finish.

Navy is favoured by interior designers the world over for many reasons, including:

This deep shade of blue is a true classic, presenting a sophistication to your kitchen interior that won’t date.
As a high-traffic space, navy promises more practicality in the kitchen, as the darker hue minimises the appearance of marks.
Navy creates an effortless base for a variety of aesthetics. From farmhouse interiors to industrial-inspired designs, the colour offers a rare diversity.

Design by Heidi Piron Design and Cabinetry | Photography by Ellen McDermott | Features our Washwood collection in our aged brass (BEL) finish.

Choosing the perfect navy blue for your kitchen

Once you have your heart set on a navy kitchen, the next step is sourcing the perfect navy blue to achieve your desired look.

Design by The Wood Works | Features our Cotswold and Kingsheath collections, both in our hand burnished brass (HBB) finish.

This modern kitchen by The Wood Works features painted cabinets in Railings by Farrow & Ball. A navy blue on the darker end of the spectrum, this iconic colour is timeless and works well with lavish materials like marble and brass.

Design by McCroskey Interiors | Photography by Nate Sheets Photography | Features our Queslett collection in our aged brass (BEL) finish.

Bring a fresh outlook to navy in the kitchen, à la this design by McCroskey Interiors, and opt for an inky shade paired with decadent materials like walnut and brass to add a feeling of warmth.

Two-tone navy kitchen ideas

If you're gravitating towards a navy kitchen and find yourself wondering what colour goes with navy blue kitchen cabinets, look no further than the two-tone kitchen trend. From a sleek navy and white kitchen to the allure of a navy and gold kitchen, navy blue lends itself beautifully to a two-tone scheme.

It’s a common misconception that a two-tone interior scheme is when two colours are paired together, however, the beauty of this aesthetic is that it can also mean pairing a colour with a different material for a high-contrast look.

When it comes to creating your dream navy kitchen, Rich McGarry, Design Director of The Wood Works shares, ‘Try to pick up accents in other areas of the room. If you have a beige hue in your flooring for example, you can tie this back to the kitchen design by having a secondary colour like navy. A secondary colour on the island is also a strong look as it can almost seem like a free-standing piece of furniture in its own right.’

Discover some of our favourite two-tone navy kitchen colour schemes:

Navy and white kitchens

Design by Woodale Designs | Features our Sparkbrook collection in our hand burnished brass (HBB) finish.

A softer alternative to black and white, draw inspiration for a luxurious two-tone kitchen from Woodale Designs. Decadent navy and crisp white create a timeless look that suits both townhouses and countryside properties.

Navy and gold kitchens

Design by Studio Four Interiors | Features our Leebank collection in our polished brass unlacquered (PBUL) finish.

This contemporary navy and grey kitchen by Studio Four Interiors⁠ has a cosmopolitan city feel. Painted cabinets in Polo Blue by Benjamin Moore are teamed with moody marble and flawless stainless steel to achieve a standout navy and grey kitchen. Styled with golden details adds a luxurious finish to the open-plan space and brings a touch of warmth to the design.⁠

Navy and wood kitchens

Design by HW Interiors | Features our MIX collection in our polished brass unlacquered (PBUL) finish.

Reinvent a navy kitchen by choosing mixed materials like HW Interiors.⁠ ⁠A contrasting light wood brings a modern and radiant look to offset the classic blue colour.

Navy kitchen cabinets

Be inspired to go for navy kitchen cabinets with this sleek and sophisticated design by Michael Farrell. The perfect setting to entertain, navy joinery provides the perfect frame for the unique mixed-material island.

Design by Michael Farrell | Features our Sparkbrook collection in our satin antique satin lacquered (SAS) finish.

Create a distinctive statement in the kitchen as demonstrated here by Laura Butler-Madden, by opting for a navy floor-to-ceiling display cabinet with glass, channelling a modern feel. Display cabinets are an excellent way to achieve contrast in your design by choosing a different colour or material to dress the interior.

Design by Laura Butler-Madden | Features our Cotswold and Withenshaw collections, both in our aged brass (BEL) finish.

Navy beyond the kitchen

The placement of colour throughout the home is shaped by light, angles and tone. If your kitchen favours a neutral palette, introducing navy to an adjoining laundry room or pantry is a beautiful way to frame the outlook of a space, whilst naturally creating fluidity with design accents from the kitchen.

Design by Cooper Pacific Kitchens | Features our Merrick collection in our satin antique satin lacquered (SAS) finish.

This striking navy blue boot room come utitlity room , designed by Studio McGee, beautifully contrasts a lighter floor and is finished with luminous golden hardware to present a polished feel.

Design by Studio McGee | Features our Cotswold and Queslett collections, both in our polished brass unlacquered (PBUL) finish.

Navy kitchens 2025

A colour staple in the kitchen for designers like Heidi Piron, Laura Butler-Madden and Studio McGee, whether you opt for a nod to navy with a feature island or transform your space with navy cabinets, this is a colour that proves its enduring charm time and time again.