How to paint your kitchen cupboards & where to buy the best kitchen cupboard paint

We bet you thought you couldn't paint over melamine, but you were wrong. This will cover in just a single coat, lifting your space considerably.

If you desperately want to lift the vibe in a dark and dingy kitchen area but white's just a little stark for your tastes, go for ivory instead.

Don't be scared of this deep slate grey; it's actually a very versatile shade that would work equally well in a country-style interior as in a cool modern abode. For the former, a warm woodgrain worktop will make a lovely complement and, for the latter, choose a fresh white granite to elevate it into something more special.

We also like this warmer, paler grey, too, for Scandi fans and those after something that'll brighten up a dingy space.

This is a bit unusual and we like how the pink undertones add some warmth to a hue that can tend to feel a bit cold on occasion. (We bet you've got a friend who's become thoroughly enamoured with the grey interiors trend, but whose space feels a little stark as a result!) This shade solves that problem.

This is such a cute shade – it strikes just the right balance between sorbet brights and muted pastels to feel interesting without being overwhelming. Pair with white cabinets up top (or lemon ones, if you're brave enough) for a retro feel that's still perfectly modern.

Want that classic country cottage feel? Then it's got to be sage green in your kitchen. If you're looking to spruce up your space on a budget, Wilko has a range of cupboard paints in a variety of tones at just £10 for a 750ml tin. Bargain!

Forest green was a very popular kitchen colour last year and we can see why. This shade is perfect to pair with gold or brass accents.

Feeling brave? Go bright. It'd be impossible to feel miserable in a kitchen painted this joyous hue.

Alternatively, this more muted version will give the same cheery feel without being so in-your-face (not that there's anything wrong with that, of course).

This ochre shade is more muted than the sunnier hues above. It'll give your kitchen a comforting glow that would work well if you're after that mid century/seventies feel that's been trendy over the past few years.

Super delicate, super feminine, if you've fallen in love with the pastel kitchens all over your socials recently, we think opting for a shade like this pretty pale rose pink is less likely to date than other tones. Gold hardware is a natural fit, but we like how the millennial pink walls here adds a bit of edge to this ultra-girly scheme.

Pay no attention to reports of the end of millennial pink, we still love it here at HB. In stark contrast to the candy floss shade above, this is a really pink pink. Rich and warm, expect plenty of 'ooohs' from guests when they pop round for tea.

Setting Plaster is one of our favourite F&B shades; thanks to its ability to warm up rooms with even the lowest natural light levels before. With a strong yellow base, this salmon hue will work really well with the minimalist stoneware vibes you'll find on the shelves at the likes of H&M Home recently, when you're ready for styling.

If you like pink but are wary of ending up living in Barbie's Dream House, order a swatch of this.