A range cooker is one of the most visible and permanent fixtures in a kitchen. Your cooker’s colour and finish will be with you for years — so it’s worth taking time to get it right.
Range cookers now come in a much wider palette than the traditional stainless steel or white. From deep matt black to ivory, sage green, red burgundy and pearl white — there’s a colour to suit almost every kitchen style.
Stainless Steel
Best for: Modern kitchens, industrial-style kitchens, kitchens with stainless steel appliances.
Neutral, timeless and coordinates with almost any kitchen. Works especially well when you have other stainless steel in the room.
Available in stainless steel: Maxima · Professional · Curva · Dolcevita
Black Matt
Best for: Contemporary kitchens, dark-toned kitchens, kitchens with black hardware.
The most popular colour choice in the premium range cooker segment. Photographs beautifully, ages gracefully. Unlike gloss black, matt doesn’t show fingerprints in the same way — it’s actually easier to maintain than stainless steel. Works brilliantly as a contrast in a lighter kitchen.
The trim you pair with Black Matt makes a significant difference:
- Brass — warm, luxurious, very popular; works with warm-toned kitchens
- Bronze — slightly darker and more understated than brass
- Chrome — cooler, contemporary; suits minimalist kitchens
Available in Black Matt: Dolcevita · Rainbow · Venezia
Ivory White
Best for: Country kitchens, Shaker-style, period properties, cream-painted cabinets.
Warmer and softer than pure white — slightly creamy in tone, much more forgiving in natural light. Suits traditional kitchen styles particularly well and feels completely at home rather than clinical.
Available in Ivory White: Dolcevita · Professional · Venezia
Pearl White
Best for: Clean, bright kitchens, modern all-white kitchens, Scandi-influenced design.
Brighter and cooler than Ivory White — closer to a clean white with a slightly lustrous finish. Suits kitchens where white is a deliberate design statement: airy open-plan spaces, minimalist designs with handleless units.
Available in Pearl White: Professional · Venezia
Red Burgundy
Best for: Bold statement kitchens, kitchens with warm accent colours.
A deep, rich red — closer to wine or berry than a primary red. Bold without being garish. Works best as the intended focal point — complemented by neutral surroundings rather than competing with other colour. Pairs naturally with brass or bronze trim.
Available in Red Burgundy: Dolcevita · Professional · Venezia
Understanding Trim Options
For Dolcevita and other collections, you also choose the trim finish covering door handles, control knob bezels and exterior detailing.
Brass — warm, golden, currently the most popular. Ages beautifully. Works with warm-toned kitchens.
Bronze — darker and more muted than brass. Suits earthy, rich kitchens.
Chrome — cool, bright silver. Works in minimalist kitchens. Pairs well with stainless steel.
Match or complement your dominant kitchen metal tone — taps, handles, light fittings. As a rule, avoid mixing cold and warm metals in the same space.
Practical Considerations
Colour in different lights: Try to view any colour in your kitchen’s actual lighting. Natural north-facing light and warm tungsten bulbs read colour very differently.
Resale value: Neutral colours (stainless, black matt, ivory white) are safer if you’re thinking about resale. Bold colours are personal; future buyers may not share your taste.
Matching over time: Kitchens evolve. A neutral cooker gives you the most flexibility to change cabinets, worktops and tiles without the cooker looking out of place.
Quick Colour Guide
| Kitchen Style | Recommended Colour | Trim |
|---|---|---|
| Modern / contemporary | Black Matt or Stainless Steel | Chrome or Brass |
| Traditional / country | Ivory White or Red Burgundy | Brass or Bronze |
| Minimalist / Scandi | Pearl White or Stainless Steel | Chrome |
| Bold / statement | Rainbow collection | Brass or Bronze |
| Open-plan / large kitchen | Black Matt or bold colour | Brass |
| Period property | Ivory White or Red Burgundy | Brass |
Browse by Colour
- Dolcevita range cookers — widest colour and trim selection, 60–150cm
- Rainbow range cookers — bold individual colours, 60–90cm
- Venezia range cookers — Black Matt, Ivory White, Pearl White, Red Fire, Stainless Steel
- Professional range cookers — stainless steel with colour options
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