'Shades of white and neutral tones like beige and cream, when used on walls as paint colors or wallpapers, countertops, and cabinetry, create a sense of space,' says Chenise Bhimull, an interior designer at ZFC Real Estate.
White is your best friend in a small kitchen. It reflects light, enhancing the sense of space and making the walls recede. When you include white on cabinetry, countertops, walls, and the ceiling, you create a seamless space without edges or boundaries.
1. Go with Light Colors. White kitchens are very trendy right now, but they offer more benefits than just being beautiful. Light colors are more reflective than dark colors and they will make your kitchen appear bigger as well as more open and airy.
Coordinating bright whites and creamy tones isn't for everyone, but it can be beautifully done. If you love the look of a white kitchen but want to add warmth, keep reading to see our favorite examples of white and cream tones coordinated in the kitchen.
Wondering whether you can wear white and cream together? The answer is a resounding "yes." This neutral color palette can be combined in endless ways to achieve a look that is at once understated and statement-making. Consider pairing a pristine white base with an off-white layer or vice-versa.
The cream and warm colors of the past are making a comeback in the kitchens of today. If you had a hard time letting go of your cream-colored kitchen because your friends told you it was outdated, you can finally go back to it. Cream colors create a comfortable mood in the kitchen.
Arguably, the most timeless kitchen cabinet color is white. Bright white cabinets suit a variety of beautiful kitchens, including modern, contemporary, and farmhouse styles. Brilliant whites work to give kitchens a light and airy feel, and off-white options, like the White Dove shade, provides warmth.
Install a backsplash with strong horizontal lines, like shiplap or subway tile laid in a bond pattern. Those horizontal lines make the kitchen feel wider than it really is. Add open shelving to repeat and emphasize those lines and create a cohesive illusion of a larger space.
Most real estate agents will tell sellers that neutral colors will appeal to the widest audience. While white is a very popular color for kitchen cabinets, other neutrals like gray, black, and beige are also good. Stained wood cabinets have an appeal, especially if they are of high quality.
Too much white can mean that a space feels clinical and cold, rather than clean and crisp.
Stark White
Naturally, white is an obvious choice for making a room feel bigger. It's no secret that light colors make a room look larger, especially if the space is bathed in natural light. Eggshell or satin finishes will help reflect the light, creating the appearance of even more space.
Most interior designers will usually recommend white warm tones or light gray paint colors for the kitchen walls. However, it's also possible to use a bold color or to go with a color palette of neutral colors. Swiss Coffee on kitchen walls with white cabinets painted Creamy White.
If you have a small kitchen, white and neutral paint colors can be a lifesaver. White paint reflects light, makes walls recede, and increases the sense of space.
Colours such as creams and beiges can make a kitchen look elegant and expensive. If your kitchen is modern, you can use dark colours, such as blacks and greys, which can make it look lavish and extravagant. White reflects light and makes the space look bigger, so complement white with some wood and metallic highlights.
Two-tone cabinets are a great way to create the illusion of space in a small kitchen. If you put white cabinets above and darker cabinets below, the eye is immediately drawn up to the brighter shade, giving the appearance that your kitchen is more spacious than it actually is.
White. Few paint colors stand the test of time quite like white. "Honestly, the only color in my opinion that will never go out of style—in the sense that you can never really pinpoint when it was done—is white cabinets," says Shaolin Low, principal and founder of Studio Shaolin.
Blackband recommends sticking with white or, if you don't like white, a neutral color, such as tan, beige or ivory. Go with a subtle pattern and low veining for a longer-lasting look.
Beige and wood-tones are also rather timeless, you just have to be careful with the shade. If you go too light your cabinets could look like they're from the 1970s, if you go too dark, they could take on a 1990s aesthetic. The best and most fashionable middle-ground between beige and wood-tones, is mocha.
All-White Kitchens
For the past decade, we've been seeing white walls, white tile, and Carrera marble. People are tired of these muted palettes, and designers are bringing in color— which we love.” Most designers also agree that white-on-white kitchens will look dated in 2023. So what color will be the new white?
Want your cream kitchen to have a glamorous feel to it? Throw in some marble! Whether that be in a backsplash, your kitchen worktop, or just a couple of accessories. The grey tones of the marble will freshen up the warm tones, giving the space a lift and creating a cleaner, more contemporary look.
While they may have been more popular in the past, they are still a versatile and timeless choice for kitchen design. Cream kitchen cabinets can be incorporated into a variety of design styles, from traditional to modern, and they can be paired with a range of other colors and materials.