7 Reasons to Choose White Kitchen Units
Wondering what colour to choose for your kitchen cabinets? Here’s why white’s alright...
It can be tricky to work out which shade of kitchen cabinets to choose – dark and light both have their merits. But if you’re considering units in a bright white shade, here are some advantages that might help you make up your mind.
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More in this series: 7 Reasons to Choose Dark Kitchen Units
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Keep it classic
If you’re looking for a cabinet colour that’s unlikely to go out of style, white is a good option. While other hues might be more trend-led, white is a neutral that’s simple and timeless.
A white, Shaker-style kitchen like this one is an enduring classic – perfect for those who don’t want to update their units on a regular basis.
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If you’re looking for a cabinet colour that’s unlikely to go out of style, white is a good option. While other hues might be more trend-led, white is a neutral that’s simple and timeless.
A white, Shaker-style kitchen like this one is an enduring classic – perfect for those who don’t want to update their units on a regular basis.
Browse through a range of beautiful kitchen lights, many with free shipping, in the Houzz Shop
Tone with dark colours
Got your heart set on a dark worktop? It’s a practical choice for food prep, but it can be tricky to find a cabinet colour to go with it. To keep a balance of light and dark, contrast a deep-coloured worksurface with gleaming white units.
Here, the jet black has been offset with bright white cabinets, which help to maintain a fresh feel despite the deeper tones on the floor and worktops.
Got your heart set on a dark worktop? It’s a practical choice for food prep, but it can be tricky to find a cabinet colour to go with it. To keep a balance of light and dark, contrast a deep-coloured worksurface with gleaming white units.
Here, the jet black has been offset with bright white cabinets, which help to maintain a fresh feel despite the deeper tones on the floor and worktops.
Freshen up
The beauty of a white palette is the clean, airy feel it can bring to a room. So if you want to lift your space, bright white cabinets are the way to go.
Here, the traditional Shaker design is cosy and inviting, but the white colour scheme feels light and fresh.
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The beauty of a white palette is the clean, airy feel it can bring to a room. So if you want to lift your space, bright white cabinets are the way to go.
Here, the traditional Shaker design is cosy and inviting, but the white colour scheme feels light and fresh.
Looking to paint some existing cabinets? Find painters and decorators in your area
Be bold elsewhere
Patterned tiles on kitchen floors and walls can look stunning, but it’s important to think carefully about what you team them with. Bold colour in the rest of the room could make the tiles look too busy, so a neutral shade might be your best option.
The white units in this kitchen show off the intricate pattern on the floor without competing with it. And if the owner wants to add more pattern and colour, the pale units will prevent the space from looking too cluttered.
Patterned tiles on kitchen floors and walls can look stunning, but it’s important to think carefully about what you team them with. Bold colour in the rest of the room could make the tiles look too busy, so a neutral shade might be your best option.
The white units in this kitchen show off the intricate pattern on the floor without competing with it. And if the owner wants to add more pattern and colour, the pale units will prevent the space from looking too cluttered.
Create some space
White is an ideal option in a small kitchen, as it will open it up and make it feel larger.
Of course, that doesn’t mean white is the only choice for a small room – in fact, a darker hue can make for a snug, inviting feel. But in a very tight spot, like this compact scheme, the white units help to create the illusion of space.
The flat-fronted design adds to the effect, creating a minimal, streamlined look that appears to widen the narrow room.
White is an ideal option in a small kitchen, as it will open it up and make it feel larger.
Of course, that doesn’t mean white is the only choice for a small room – in fact, a darker hue can make for a snug, inviting feel. But in a very tight spot, like this compact scheme, the white units help to create the illusion of space.
The flat-fronted design adds to the effect, creating a minimal, streamlined look that appears to widen the narrow room.
Appeal to buyers
Where white cabinets get a gold star is in their ability to appeal to all onlookers. Whatever your style or colour preference, chances are you won’t be visually put off by a white kitchen – which comes in handy when you’re selling your property.
If there’s the possibility of moving house in the future, consider choosing a neutral kitchen colour that won’t date or put off buyers.
Tell us…
Are you keen on white kitchen cabinets, or do you prefer a darker hue? Share your thoughts in the Comments section.
Where white cabinets get a gold star is in their ability to appeal to all onlookers. Whatever your style or colour preference, chances are you won’t be visually put off by a white kitchen – which comes in handy when you’re selling your property.
If there’s the possibility of moving house in the future, consider choosing a neutral kitchen colour that won’t date or put off buyers.
Tell us…
Are you keen on white kitchen cabinets, or do you prefer a darker hue? Share your thoughts in the Comments section.
You can use white cabinets as a backdrop to set off other elements that reflect your taste. In this kitchen, for example, the plain white units could go with most design styles.
The owners have chosen crisp white Shaker-style units as a backdrop to delicate coloured glass pendants and a bold blue island. If they change their preference in the future, the units should still sit comfortably with their new choice.