This inky blue is a great choice for larger kitchens and will go down well with anyone with a penchant for contemporary interiors.

It has been developed to withstand all that life can throw at a kitchen including water, stains and grease. It’s a rich hue that lies somewhere between navy and royal blue, so contemporary room settings will feel more sophisticated in an instant. It’s easy to breathe new life into your kitchen units and cupboards with our hardwearing kitchen cupboard paint.Our lazy range is self-priming, self-sealing and self-levelling to minimise preparation and aftercare, while our Al Fresco range is perfect for the great outdoors.

For a contemporary design, dark blue and grey kitchens contrast with cream woodwork for a beautiful, balanced look. The highly pigmented formula is easy to apply by brush or roller for lasting coverage that goes a long way, even on varnished or painted surfaces. We’ve gathered a few of our favourite ways of combining colour in the kitchen, plus your step-by-step guide to painting cabinetry to perfection. Described as a premium chalky blend and 'a pure treat for cupboard doors', Rust-Oleum's Kitchen Cupboard Paint is an ultra-flat matt paint with a soft to touch, yet hard-wearing finish – it can handle regular wipe-downs of splashes and splatters.

Choose navy blue kitchen cabinets for a modern and dark, or light blue kitchen cabinets for a calming feel.