All-white kitchens are becoming very popular for their simple, crisp, clean, modern look. Creating a welcoming design in this style might seem easy, but in reality, it’s quite difficult. There is a fine line between having it turn out dull & boring and properly executing this design concept. You can use white virtually everywhere in your kitchen, from the ceiling to the floor and everything in between, like the countertops, cabinetry and appliances. However, in order for it not to seem sterile and uninviting, you need to add elements that make it inviting and warm. This includes picking your materials, textures, and lighting very carefully. Our team here at Andre Kitchen & Bath is here to help give you some handy ideas when designing the perfect all-white kitchen.
Different Textured Materials
Visual appeal and character can be achieved by using varying textured materials. For example, have a mixture of matte and shiny materials throughout the kitchen, or alternate between rough and smooth materials.
Update Hardware
This might seem like a small and unnoticeable change, but it can actually have a huge impact on the overall look of your all-white kitchen. This can include things like drawer pulls, cabinet knobs, faucets, and light switches. It will elevate and significantly improve the appearance overall. It will be quite noticeable and add a very nice finish to your kitchen.
Utilize Natural Light
It is a silly mistake to not take full advantage of natural light. There are a multitude of ways in which you can use it to your advantage, especially in an all-white kitchen. You can install a skylight or a window on your backsplash in order to let tons of beautiful bright light illuminate the room all day. Not to mention how it will reflect off of the white and brighten other rooms close by.
Incorporate Monochromatic White Shades
When you only use one single shade of white for the entire kitchen, this creates a dull and flat look. In order to create more depth, dimension, and interest, use 3-4 different shades of white throughout the whole kitchen. The key to this is using them in different areas in the room.
Island Focal Point
To create some contrast and add depth, use a different material or colour for your island counter in order to differentiate it from your other countertops and make it stand out. Doing this breaks up the monotony of all the white and creates a lovely focal point. Eyes will naturally fall upon this point in the room.
Accent Colours
Bold colours can really add a nice touch to an all-white kitchen design. It’s important to remember not to add too many contrasting colours. Aim to have a maximum of 3. Use your rugs, backsplash, seating, or countertops for some added colour. If you want to keep the colour white, utilize light to incorporate colour in order to achieve a nice vibe.
Statement Materials
There are so many ways you can achieve amazing designs with this. You can choose to have a backsplash with intriguing texture, or have a unique countertop finish. Instantly creating a statement in the room is the objective when using statement materials. But you have to err on the side of caution for any materials that have a lot of movement. This can be things like only having marble countertops and using other materials on your other surfaces, not more marble.
Let Our Team Help You Today!
All-white kitchens can be tricky to get right. Let our team here at Andre Kitchen and Bath can help you obtain a beautiful all-white kitchen. Contact our team today at (416)-562-1068 for our Richmond Hill Kitchen Renovation services.
