Whether you are renovating your kitchen or just redesigning, one would assume that you would select the design for your kitchen, only after browsing numerous online websites that exhibit great looking pictures of kitchen designs. Chances are that you would have found kitchens designed with white color themes, most appealing.

White colored kitchen designs are quite popular and for good reasons. White is bright, contemporary, beautiful and ageless. Not that white does not have its downside, let’s discuss the advantages and disadvantages of having a white color themed kitchen in detail.

Advantages of a White Kitchen

White colored kitchens have a large fan following and here are the reasons in favor.

Lively – White is bright and naturally reflects light off its surface. A kitchen that uses a combination of white with other colors will look quite lively as a room. For a kitchen, that uses wall colors other than white or has less natural light, a combination of white cabinets and white countertop can greatly light up the kitchen. Using a polished white marble countertop increases the light reflection even further.

Spacious – A brightly lit room gives the perception of “larger than actual” size. Small sized kitchens are generally painted in white and also use white colored cabinets to give an impression of “seamless” large space.

Versatile – White is one color that pairs well with any other color. A combination of white walls, cabinets and countertops with other bright colored items in the kitchen certainly makes an interesting combination.

Complimentary – White goes with almost anything. It can complement almost every item in your kitchen. Should you choose to renovate certain areas in your kitchen or upgrade the hardware for your cabinet, a different faucet finish or a new appliance, white colored kitchen supports a wide range of new age styles and design ideas.

Classic – Classic white themed kitchens are like ageless beauties. White has appealed to people of all ages and style. If you look back, white has remained in trend for a very long time and its timeless appeal is here to stay for years to come.


Downsides of a White Kitchen

Since we never have a perfect case, white themed kitchens do have their downside as well. You may want to avoid going in for an all-white kitchen design if the following points are your major concern.

Keeping it Spick ‘n Span – On a pure white surface, dust and stains tend to stand out and are easily noticeable. If you have small kids in the house or cannot find enough time to clean the kitchen surfaces regularly, you might find the white themed kitchen a difficult choice to keep up with.

If you do have these issues, do not worry as we have you covered. With a few simple tweaks to your white themed plan, you can still have a great looking kitchen.

For your countertop, you may want to consider patterned white marble instead of a plain white piece. A light veined marble can easily camouflage small stains and spills until you find time to clean it over a weekend. Similarly, light-colored granite could be another option for your white themed kitchen.

For the walls and cabinets, consider using a material with glossy finish rather than material with lots of grooves and cuts. Dust and grime generally sticks and stays in such groves and cuts and require more labor and time to clean. Smudges and dirt can be quickly wiped off the smooth surfaces.

Dull White – An extremely plain vanilla white colored kitchen may give out cold and sterile vibes. For a room that is used to prepare your food, the kitchen should be a place of high energy and should be full of life. By incorporating a few tweaks, a dull kitchen can be easily transformed into a very lively place.

Consider placing small decorative potted plants either in the corner or hang them in an overhead basket. Try fixing small copper fixtures and paintings on at least one of the walls. Consider using new age styled fixtures for your cabinets and other hardware as faucets. It might be a good idea to have two tone cabinets that can look both contemporary and dynamic. Use white on top cabinets and dark colors for lower ones.

For a white colored kitchen, pay attention to the floor color and the countertop design. Using wood like floors and gold veined marble countertops can greatly enhance the appeal of the kitchen.

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