1. GO CHIC IN MONOCHROME
This elegant cream and marble kitchen is a classic example of how to weave in a monochrome palette that doesn't have to feel overpowering. Here cream is used as the primary shade with black hardware, taps, and a striking marble backsplash which adds depth and a touch of drama.
2. ELEVATE THE BASICS WITH RIBBED TEXTURE
If you want a neutral kitchen as a backdrop to your interiors but are worried it could feel flat or too ordinary - add texture in the form of ribbed detailing in the cabinetry. This creamy wood kitchen is encased in a contemporary and curved line of cabinets featuring slatted surfaces giving the whole space an architectural look.
3. A NEUTRAL BASE FOR AN ECLECTIC KITCHEN
This eclectic farmhouse kitchen in by Plain English is a wonderfully layered mix of cream tones that look striking in this long run of galley kitchen cabinets. Combining a farmhouse aesthetic with contemporary design, the latte-hued cabinets have modern silhouettes and minimal paneling styles but incorporate traditional storytelling with aged shell handles and frothy neutral paneled walls with white wall surround and ceilings.
4. COMBINE CREAM CABINETS WITH WOOD
This Scandinavian kitchen idea incorporates sleek cream cabinets and natural wood grain into the elements of a modern kitchen through raw wood handles and semi-clad cabinets. The grey walls give all those softer hues a slight edge and prove that cooler tones can work in a cream kitchen without clashing. Just be sure you check the undertones of the grey and cream you go for – for example, a blue-toned grey and a yellow-toned cream should be avoided.
5. LAYER UP THE LOOK WITH WALLPAPER
A cream palette doesn't have to mean a minimal decorating scheme – we love this kitchen featuring a lightly checked neutral kitchen wallpaper by Swedish brand Borastapeterwhich adds a lovely layer of depth and homeliness to the space.
6. USE CREAMY STONES FOR A MEDITERRANEAN LOOK
An off-white stone kitchen pairs well with a cool Meditteranean aesthetic featuring creamy walls, pale wood drawers, and a weighty kitchen island that looks hewn out of rustic greek stone.
'Our Faro White stone represents the white of the Mediterranean and its sun-drenched walls which symbolize simplicity and serenity,' says Laura Davie, Marketing Manager for quartz surface brand Cosentino UK.'A powdered white that gives calm and tranquility to spaces, this color embraces a silky, smooth texture. It pairs well with natural fibers, aged woods, and metals with a matte finish.'
7. GO SMART AND SLEEK WITH HANDLE FREE CABINETS
We love the look of handle-free cabinets in a kitchen and the refined look that a biscuit-hued finish gives to a contemporary space. This smart kitchen by Team 7 incorporates horizontally opening cabinets. The adjoining wall features handmade cream tiles and more sleek cream shelves. The combination of the cream palette and hand-less cabinets makes small rooms appear much larger.
8. WEAVE VINTAGE PIECES INTO A CREAM KITCHEN
This bohemian kitchen by the seaside offers up a creamy off-white backdrop that's built upon by natural wooden materials, brighter whites, and taupes. The deeper hued contrasts stay within a warm range of coppers and the occasional hit of maroon in the form of vintage textiles and antiques.
9. ADD GLINTS OF BRASS DETAIL FOR WARMTH
Brass details are a perfect match for creamy kitchens bringing out the warmth and adding slight contrasts to green tones in the hue giving the cream more dimension. This tall and light-filled kitchen by Martin Moore features light, dreamy chalky neutrals, paired with striking marble-effect quartz.
10. PAIR LIGHT WOODS AND CREAM
This light and lovely vintage-inspired cream kitchen from Neptune incorporates a pale wood farmhouse table, and blonde wood floors paired with elegant cream cabinets. All the wooden accessories like chopping boards and are also chosen in a light wood palette. White enamel lights hand overhead finishing off the delicate look.