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The White Kitchen Is Here To Stay

The more things change the more they stay the same. It is time to embrace the white kitchen, as it is here to stay. I remember back in the early 1990’s when white cabinets were more popular than ever. But, something happened and the majority of builders began offering primarily maple cabinets. Most were honey in color. This forced you into a warm color palette for that portion of your home. Fast forward to today and the cabinet color of choice is resoundingly white. But, why are white cabinets and kitchens so popular again? One word: information. As in, it is readily available. Whether you scour over Houzz.com or merely flip the pages of Architectural Digest each month, you will be certain to find a white kitchen in every price point across the spectrum.

The white kitchen is far more than neutral. It offers a crispness and freshness that many designers appreciate. The white kitchen works in large and small spaces alike. Darker colors will make a space appear to be smaller than it actually is. A white kitchen will turn that smaller space into a welcoming and cozy nook or enclave. Whether you are considering new construction or a remodel, white is the perfect canvas to accentuate everything from clear glass cabinet doors to a colored decorative backsplash. It also goes with any decor style. Whether you prefer traditional, contemporary or transitional styling, white is a safe choice as all three design styles lend themselves to it being the predominant color. Kitchen remodels are ranging anywhere from $20,000-60,000 today. Because of this level of investment, consumers are looking for a long term solution. The white kitchen truly offers a timelessness which no other color scheme can. After all, you are probably going to sell your home one day and marketability is always a factor when it comes to these decisions.
Today, I want to show you some well designed examples and the variety they tend to offer. White is going to be the color palette of our next kitchen, so I have enjoyed collecting some of my favorite kitchens to share with you.
Cyndy Cantley Birmingham Home and GardenWhite Kitchen with Marble and Farm Sink

Notice the lighting trend in the next two photos.

Monika Hibbs
Monika Hibbs White Kitchen with Marble
Caitlin Wilson Becki OwensHerringbone Kitchen Flooring White with Brass
Isn’t the contrast lovely? Better Homes and Gardens Better Homes and Gardens Beautiful White Kitchen with Shallow Co
 Stand out stainless vent hoods by Traditional Home
Traditional Home White Kitchen Stainless Steel Vent Hood Glass P
Traditional HomeStainless Steel Vent Hood White Kitchen Glass Front Cabinets
Reclaimed wood beams provide warmth and texture. Decorator Darryl Carter, Architectural Digest White Kitchen Reclaimed Wood Beams Stainless Vent Hood Hardwood

White with natural beauty. Castle Homes, photo by Alyssa Rosenheck
White Kitchen with Natural Elements Lots of Windows Beautiful Li

Last, a couple eye-candy shots from Rachel ParcellWhite Kitchen Gold Light Fixture Brass Faucet Marble Countertops
Gorgeous Kitchen Marble Countertops Brass Faucet
I hope you enjoyed the pictures above and found some inspiration. You can tour my kitchen here. Thank you for visiting Decor Gold Designs and please consider subscribing to my weekly email if you would like to know when I have something new to share.
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  1. erin says

    March 10, 2016 at 11:01 am

    We are in the beginning stages of a kitchen reno and would love your thoughts on lighting. We have 8ft ceilings and struggling with the right scale of pendant lights. Any suggestions? I love statement lights but don’t want them to overpower the entire space.

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    • Jennifer says

      March 11, 2016 at 10:59 pm

      Hi Erin, there are a few rules, but you might also check with your local lightening store. Some offer free in home consultations. Here are the guidelines I would use to get you started:

      For a fixture over an island, measure the width then subtract 12″. That is the absolute maximum width of a fixture (if you use just one). Keep it simple if you choose to go with one. If you use pendants, they should hang about 12-21” below an 8’ ceiling. For hanging pendants above an island or table, start with 28-32” above the island, and space them about 22-24″ apart.

      I hope this helps! I will do a blog post on this eventually so please consider subscribing if you haven’t already or check back from time to time.

      xoxo, Jennifer

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  2. Angela says

    March 10, 2016 at 2:16 pm

    Great post! I love love love a crisp beautiful white kitchen and went back and forth during my building process. I ultimately chose dark ebony cabinetry as I’m a freak about smudges and I have kids. Like the fingerprints on stainless steel – makes me crazy. I’m considering have my uppers done in white on the back side of my kitchen now.

    Angela

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    • Jennifer says

      March 11, 2016 at 10:44 pm

      Thank you so much Angela! I too went back and forth and ultimately decided to used black, light taupe and bluish gray, but I’ve considered painting my cabinets white since. I bet your uppers would be beautiful white! Good luck with your decision! xoxo

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  3. Amy says

    March 19, 2016 at 7:56 am

    Great post Jennifer! We are working on a design for our new kitchen, and white is our choice too! Thanks for sharing!! Xo

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    • Jennifer says

      March 20, 2016 at 3:50 pm

      Thank you so much Amy!!! Love your blog! You and Tana did a great job!!!

      Reply
  4. susan says

    December 14, 2016 at 7:08 pm

    Love your pictures. I am trying to figure out the make of the hood in the 5th photograph from the top. Any ideas? It is an unusual shape. Thanks!

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    • Jennifer says

      December 14, 2016 at 7:56 pm

      Hi Susan! It is such a great hood. I wish I knew, but I don’t. Sorry!

      Reply
  5. cyndy says

    March 29, 2017 at 1:30 pm

    Thank you for including us!
    Cyndy Cantley
    Birmingham, Alabama

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  6. RM says

    August 1, 2017 at 7:48 am

    We have a creamy white kitchen. Closest match is White Dove, with subway tile backsplash that blends with cabinets. Would love to change countertops out from having a busy black, taupe, gray, white, to a quartz that looks like carrara marble. It’s called Ella by Cambria. They have a glossy version and now a matte version, that looks and feels more like real marble. For a large island, do you think shiny or matte looks better in a kitchen that doesn’t get much natural light at all? It has a little bit of a grayish undertone in the background, and darker gray and taupe veins…Does this sound like it will clash with the creamy white cabinets? I wanted white cabinets, but hubby said it would be too stark..Should not have listened and gone with my gut and first love of WHITE! Do you recommend led white lights or warm incandescent in the kitchen? Maybe that would help it not look so yellow if I changed the bulbs out? I love your blog.

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