1. MIX AND MATCH STYLES IN A WHITE KITCHEN
The beauty of white and what makes it such an easy and effortless choice for a color scheme is its versatility. White suits any style. It can be the perfect backdrop for any color, any pattern, any material plus you can find a white shade that's going to work in a room of any aspect, any shape, and any size.
2. BALANCE A WHITE KITCHEN WITH DARKER TONES
Admittedly, and we think you are going to hear us mention this a lot, an all-white scheme does risk looking a little stark. But there are so many simple ways to prevent that clinical vibe, one being to introduce a few darker tones to ground the room.
3. CREATE A TONAL EFFECT WITH LAYERS OF DIFFERENT WHITES
And if you don't want to part with your all-white scheme, another way to make a white kitchen more interesting is to layer up different shades of white. Now for anyone who has ever Googled, the best white paint before will know, there are literally endless versions of white. This may be frustrating when you are looking for just one particular shade but is a huge benefit when you want to bring together layers of different white to create a lovely tonal effect with a ton of interest.
4. FOR A CLASSIC LOOK PAIR WHITE CABINETRY WITH WOODEN ACCENTS
Wood goes so well with a white kitchen, it's a classic combination that can work with so many styles, bringing an instant warmth to the cooler shades.
5. BRING IN MARBLE SLABS FOR NATURAL PATTERN
Marble kitchens remain one of the most luxurious, most covetable of kitchen designs. With the natural shapes, textures, and even color it can bring to a space it's the perfect material to introduce to an all-white kitchen, whether that be in the form of a backsplash, counter top or island. Again, it's all about adding texture and balancing the lack of color with plenty of different tactile finishes and materials.
6. BREAK UP THE MONOCHROME WITH DECORATIVE SHELVING
Row on row of white cabinetry can get a bit monotonous, so break up that block with some open kitchen shelving. Or if you can afford to lose the storage space, ditch the wall cabinets altogether and replace them with shelves. This will provide the perfect space to bring in a ton of character and personality, not to mention that all-important texture. Layer framed prints, stack your best crockery and line up your favourite cookbooks to create a display that's the perfect balance of form and function.
7. HAVE FUN WITH PLAYFUL DETAILS
Going simple with your color scheme means you can go as bold as you like elsewhere in your kitchen, and there's no easier way to add a splash of fun color than with kitchen lighting. Opt for a fixture that's really going to pack a punch and become the focal point of your room. And it doesn't have to be all about color either, a statement chandelier, a trio of striking pendants or a pair of elegant antique sconces will add just as much interest.
8. KEEP THE COLOR SCHEME SIMPLE AND LET THE TEXTURES BE THE FOCUS
This beautiful wooden kitchen is filled with inspiration, but the main thing we notice with this space is that no surface is the same. The floors are polished concrete, the walls are a subway tile, the work surfaces are marble slab and the cabinets are wood. So while the overall look of this kitchen is simple and neutral, its tactile nature makes it so much more.
9. LIVEN UP A WHITE KITCHEN WITH TERRAZZO
A kitchen backsplash is prime real estate for adding color to an all-white kitchen. It's a relatively small space, easy to switch up without having to totally remodel, and can have a huge impact on the look of your space. A bold patterned tile is an obvious option, but just look at this fabulous terrazzo design – a huge interior design trend that looks like it's here to stay.
10. LIFT AN ALL WHITE SCHEME WITH A HINT OF WARMTH
This all-white kitchen by deVOL is the perfect example of how 'adding a pop of color' in the form of a kitchen island can be a far more subtle and chic addition than it sounds. Introducing a deep mustard yellow island might sound bold, but actually, rather than 'pop' against the soft white cabinetry it just adds a sunny inviting warmth to the whole space, it doesn't look too striking or overwhelming.