1. ADD TEXTURE TO YOUR CABINETS
If you're committed to the all-white look, the way to bring a more two-dimensional feel to the room is through texture. Wall paneling and Shaker-style kitchen cabinets are two great ways to bring a bit of depth and keep your all-white kitchen from looking too flat, with raised areas casting shadows.
2. WARM THE SPACE WITH WOOD
White kitchens tend to feel a little cold, so consider how you might visually warm up the space. One of the best ways to do this is through the addition of wood accents or even wooden kitchen cabinets. 'The elegance of a white kitchen design comes from its materiality and texture,' says Jacob Bek of JBA Collective.
3. OPT FOR METALLIC HARDWARE
Bring a bit of shine to your white cabinets by adding hardware. Often considered to be the jewelry of a room, the hardware is the finishing touch, but it can make such a difference, especially in an all-white kitchen that needs a bit of TLC. Current kitchen trends for hardware include polished nickel and brushed bronze to help make your kitchen look more expensive, and consider a knurled texture for that added tactile look and feel.
4. MIX MATERIALS
Another sure way to bring a bit more personality to your all-white kitchen is to bring in other interesting materials for that luxe, layered look. In the case of this kitchen, the white is offset with figured Danby marble, brushed stainless steel, and wood.
5. WARM THE SPACE BY OPTING FOR OFF-WHITE
If you're really finding your all-white kitchen a little bit too dazzling, one way to make it look better is to give it a new lick of paint and pick a more trending and calming off-white, instead of a clean, crisp white. 'A bright white like Benjamin Moore's Super White always looks great,' says Luki, 'but if you are interested in an off-white, make sure you understand the underlying colors within the white you choose.
6. ADD DEPTH WITH DARK FLOORING
Bring a little drama and depth to your all-white kitchen by going for a completely contrasting tone for the kitchen flooring. While your first thought in your white kitchen might be to go for something light like a white oak floorboard, a dark kitchen floor can feel contemporary and cool.
7. BRING GREENERY TO THE SPACE
Accent your kitchen by breaking up the all-white palette with a touch of greenery. There has been a growing trend for kitchen island centerpieces that sit at the edge of the island, acting as a focal point and almost a work of art. Try colorful bouquets, a dramatic bunch of dried flowers, or large plant - simple additions that help bring the space back to nature.
Think about the pots and vases you use to display your greenery too. 'To ensure that a white kitchen doesn't become too monotonous, I like to add interesting details like indoor plants in terracotta pots,' says Chad Murphy of SOON Architecture Studio.
8. BRING A CHEERY AESTHETIC WITH COLORFUL APPLIANCES
Sometimes, the best addition to an all-white kitchen is a simple color accent. Appliances are a great way to introduce character and personality without having to rethink your kitchen design.