Any colour you choose for your open-plan kitchen must work in harmony with the colour scheme in the rest of your living space.
Not only do you need to consider the colours on the walls, but also on the doors of units (kitchen and living room) and on the worktop, for example.
It doesn’t matter whether you prefer a contemporary, bright or designer colour scheme, the idea is to stick to two or three colours from the same palette.
A combination of neutral colours such as beige, pearl white or light grey will give your kitchen-lounge a contemporary feel. If you want to clearly define a space, trying using a deeper tone such as taupe, for example.
Vibrant, bright colours should be used more economically. Just use small splashes of colour here and there across the living room and fitted kitchen. You could also choose units in a neutral colour but add brightly-coloured items (like a bright orange toaster, a canary yellow pendant light) and a colourful wall panel or backsplash.
Finally, for a sleek designer look, choose black, white or grey, which all go very well with stainless steel.