When it comes to decorating, choosing your kitchen colour combinations is one of the biggest decisions you make. Colours are powerful, and can make the difference between a room you simply cook and eat in and a room where you love spending time. And if you want to make your kitchen feel bigger, brighter and more welcoming, the right colours...

January can be a bit of a slog - once the Christmas decorations have come down and the festive leftovers have been finished, focusing on New Year's resolutions isn't much fun. But if you've decided that now's the time to give your kitchen a face-lift, then here are some of the coming year's kitchen trends to inspire you. Purple reigns...