Elton John’s Cheerful Yet Elegant Yellow Cabinets Show How Designers Are Reimagining Traditional Kitchens With Bold, Non-Neutral Shades

While classic cabinets endure, this vibrant color brings warmth and lightness to any space – and pairs spectacularly with contrasting shades

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While classic, neutral cabinets will always remain a quintessential decorating choice, there's something endlessly admirable about those who branch out to more experimental shades. Take Elton John's light yellow-green cabinets, for example.

In his Windsor home, Elton has drenched his cabinetry in a soft lemony shade (with green undertones), which brings a fresh, fun twist to his country-style space. While some kitchen cabinet color trends can risk feeling audacious, Elton's yellow-green tone remains on the right side of stylish.

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'Yellow shades can bring joy and tranquillity into any kitchen and rejuvenate tired cooking and dining spaces,' comments Josie Medved, the design manager at Laura Ashley Fitted Kitchens and Symphony Group Plc.

She notes how there are many shades to choose from, 'from a sunny hue to a more muted, caramel colour,' and of course, a greener twist, as seen in Elton's kitchen.

'Bringing warmth and lightness to a space with limited natural light, yellow is uplifting and inspiring, perfect for brightening up cooking, mealtimes, and the dreaded cleaning up afterwards,' Josie comments.

'It works well as a cabinetry or kitchen island color and looks spectacular paired with contrasting colours such as an intense and moody black or nature-inspired green shade.'



Megan Slack
Head of Celebrity Style News

Megan is the Head of Celebrity Style News at Homes & Gardens, where she leads the celebrity/ news team. She has a history in interior design, travel, and news journalism, having lived and worked in New York, Paris, and, currently, London. Megan has bylines in Livingetc, The Telegraph, and IRK Magazine, and has interviewed the likes of Drew Barrymore, Ayesha Curry, Michelle Keegan, and Tan France, among others. She lives in a London apartment with her antique typewriter and an eclectic espresso cup collection, and dreams of a Kelly Wearstler-designed home.

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