How to Design a Kitchen With White Cabinets
White kitchen cabinets are a classic look that serves as a neutral canvas for any color palette or design style. If you are looking to change the look of your kitchen without a complete rehab project, look into painting the ones you have. Professional painting is best for a smooth finish with no paint runs, but you can do it with time and planning. Keep the rest of the kitchen neutral or highlight specific areas such as the counters or backsplash. Another design trick is to balance the white or any light color you choose with darker colors so that a room feels warmer and less cavernous. Does this Spark an idea?
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Choose a countertop and flooring. For a bright kitchen that is large and open, select counter and flooring that is also light in color. To ground the cabinets choose a dark floor such as hardwood for an earthy feel. To make the cabinets pop, select a dark counter top. What color you choose for these options will dictate the feeling of your kitchen.
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Install hardware, kitchen pulls and knobs that will draw attention to the cabinets. A nickel pull or knob is simple and clean, while a black ornate handle has a traditional look. If you are into whimsy or novelty, select brightly colored knobs, pulls that are miniature silverware or crystal balls.
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Paint so that the white cabinets will pop off the wall. This can happen with a bright color like yellow or orange, or a dark rich color, like brown. If you wish for the kitchen to be as airy as possible, color a pastel or neutral color.
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Highlight the backsplash with color and texture. Tiled backsplashes are most popular as they are easy to wipe down after a full day of cooking. If you prefer to change the color and feel of your kitchen often, the backsplash can be painted and decorated with artwork or plates.
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Don't forget the lighting. No kitchen is complete without lighting. Add under-cabinet lighting, accent lighting above the cabinets and good overall lighting that will allow for cooking and eating, such as spot lighting in the ceiling.
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Add accessories. The accessories of any kitchen is where the personality and flair enter the room. Add splashes of color with a blender or mix in fire engine red. Add fruit to the counter in bowls or baskets and hang artwork.
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