Complete Guide On Setting Up Your Modern White Kitchen
By Kathleen Sharp
We all know someone who is obsessed with having an all white kitchen, don't we? If you are reading this, let’s admit that you are a little convinced of its timeless decor as well. Trends have been suggesting its demise, but its classic look and white’s ability to blend in with every color gives it unlimited staying power.
A white kitchen can also look warm, welcoming and wonderfully elegant. If you think you can't afford a white kitchen or your kitchen is too small to give it the upgrade, then you have come to the right place. We will help you set up your dream white kitchen from cabinets, countertops, ceiling to flooring and much more.
Read away at your guide for the right materials to your modern white kitchen:
1. Countertops
Choosing the right kitchen countertop is crucial to your kitchen’s look and that is the purchase you will be looking at and using for years. A completely white kitchen countertop is difficult to maintain without constant cleaning. If you are up for the challenge, go for the happy look it adds. Before you decide on the counter top, we would suggest looking into the comparison between granite vs corian solid surface. The choice you make will affect the durability, cost, maintenance of the material, and appearance of your overall kitchen.
2. Backsplash
This is one area, if treated with its due importance, that can inject some serious personality into your kitchen. But choosing the right size, shape and color can be extremely tricky, especially if you’re pairing a bold look with white color. With hundreds of options to choose from, you are bound to get confused, but if only we had a guide to choose from. Luckily we do! Like me, If you ever wondered how to choose the right backsplash read this complete guide which helps you choose the right color, style, and size.
Just a small tip: For a modern look go with mirrored backsplash. This shiny surface will reflect colors, lights, and alot of texture throughout your kitchen. It's an ideal choice for brightening up small spaces.
3. Cabinets
There are countless choices for cabinets, from wood to stainless steel to particleboards, pinterest is full of cabinet inspirations. One of the ways to add life to your all white kitchen is to use glass fronted cabinets, this is ideal for small kitchens to give it the illusion of space. The transparency of the glass would add more depth to your kitchen among all the solid colors. The colorful dishes peeping through the glass cabinets will give your kitchen the feeling of home and love.4. Faucets
The poor faucets in our kitchens are usually treated as an afterthought, even though they are the most used. If you want to make a lasting impression and a style statement, let your faucets shine! Whether it's an interesting silvery metal or a premium black tapware, some designers are known to design their entire kitchens around their show stopper faucets. Some of them suggest to match your faucets with your hardware finishes, while other say to have fun with it and introduce pops of sparkle
5. Lights
One of the major benefits of an all white kitchen is to free rain of injecting style with accessories. Be it the lighting, faucets, or even the cabinet door knobs, it's entirely your personal choice. Lighting can completely brighten up the space, such as with a classic pendant, flush mounts, or show stopping chandeliers.
6. Windows
There is a common tendency among people to reserve window treatments for bedrooms, guestrooms, or living rooms. A beautiful roman shade on your kitchen window adds some softness to it when surrounded by so many hard materials. Even using a plain or minimalistic pattern will do, you don't have to go too bold, as there are countless beautiful fabrics. Especially if it doesn't reflect your personality, in a white kitchen less is more.
Redoing your kitchen is not at all a hectic job but it can be one! Especially when you don’t plan out things. While a white kitchen is common, it definitely doesn’t mean that styling it is any less important. With just a splash of colors, accents or accessories, you can make or break the whole look!
Now that you know how to get that classy white kitchen, what are you waiting for?
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