Beyond Stainless: Adding Colour to the Modern Kitchen.

Stainless steel will always be the backbone of a professional kitchen — hygienic, hard-wearing and timeless. But more operators are moving beyond silver, introducing splashes of colour that bring warmth and personality to their workspace.

Many back-of-house units still come in plain white laminate — practical, but clinical when visible to customers. Now, darker tones, brushed finishes and coloured accents are giving professional kitchens a design-led edge without losing that clean, serious look.

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A Touch of Colour

A dash of colour can lift a kitchen from purely functional to deliberately designed.
Where stainless steel has long been the professional standard — clean, practical, reliable — colour adds personality. It can make a service counter more inviting, a prep space feel contemporary, or an open kitchen part of the performance.

From subtle tones to statement shades, colour now sits comfortably alongside brushed metal and glass.

• Matte-black refrigeration — Blizzard’s new BMF/C range brings a refined, architectural look that softens reflections and hides fingerprints. Sleek and understated, it feels more like furniture than equipment.

• Retro-red pizza ovens — King Edward’s classic enamel finishes combine vibrancy with performance, adding instant character to fast-paced kitchens where presentation matters as much as flavour.

• High-speed ovens — Lincat’s Cibo range takes colour seriously, offering 13-amp models in elegant champagne, rich merlot and cool teal. It’s a practical way to bring design flair into a high-output environment.

• Gaggia coffee machines — That bold red finish captures pure Italian café culture — confident, inviting and instantly recognisable.

• Sammic meat slicers — Gloss-crimson housings give these hard-working machines a touch of heritage craftsmanship, echoing traditional butcheries and delis.

• Roband spindle mixers — Smooth pastel tones soften the look of any bar or dessert counter, adding just the right amount of retro charm.

Curious but cautious? Start small.
Try a Graded blue-glass fridge, a matte-black chiller, or a wenge-finish buffet display to add warmth and contrast. Small touches like these can transform the mood of a space — proof that professional kitchens don’t have to be all silver and shine.

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The New Look of Professionalism

With powder-coated and enamel finishes now as durable as steel, design and performance can finally share the same space. The latest ranges from brands such as Blizzard, Lincat and Gaggia prove that functionality no longer means uniformity.

For cafés, restaurants and grab-and-go outlets, colour signals care, confidence and individuality — hallmarks of a kitchen that takes both style and service seriously.

If you’re planning a refit or simply want a refresh, call 01379 641223 to discuss options. Sometimes, a little colour is all it takes to make the space your own.

(Main image: TurboChef Fire Ventless Artisan Pizza Oven)