5 Benefits Of A White Kitchen Design
When it comes to designing a new kitchen, the colour scheme and finish selections you choose will play a critical role in dictating the overall style and mood.
And without a doubt, there's something undeniably timeless and captivating in a white kitchen, making white on white one of the most popular choices for kitchen renovations, and for good reason. A white kitchen is extremely versatile, has timeless appeal and creates that clean and spacious look in your home. But there are other benefits to a white kitchen design you may not have considered… Here’s what you need to know.
Zephyr and Stone • Contemporary Coastal Kitchen with white panelled cabinetry and white kitchen handles
White Kitchens Are Bright + Airy
One of the biggest advantages of opting for a white kitchen scheme is its ability to enhance the brightness and feeling of airiness in your home and space. White naturally reflects light, making your kitchen feel larger and more open, even if the square footage area is limited. This is particularly beneficial in small kitchens or homes, or where there is minimal natural light.
By using white as the dominant colour, you can create a welcoming and calming environment in your kitchen, that feels fresh and invigorating.
Winter Architecture • White kitchen cabinets reflect light so a space appears visually bigger
2. White Kitchens Are Clean + Timeless
White is associated with a classic, clean and fresh aesthetic, making it an ideal choice for the kitchen — a space where cleanliness is paramount. Not only do they appear clean, but white materials generally show up less fingerprints and marks, plus are less likely to show fading compared to dark colours, making them a #winwin for any high-use area of the home.
White kitchens have a timeless quality to them that never goes out of style, no matter what interior design trends are popular at any given time. Therefore, a white kitchen design will remain current and can easily adapt to changing trends and personal styles, ensuring the longevity of your kitchen design for years to come.
Luigi Rosselli Architects and Alwill Interiors • White kitchen cabinetry for a timeless interior design
3. White Cabinets Are Versatile
It’s quite clear that one of the greatest features of a modern white kitchen is its ability to serve as a neutral canvas — and that’s because white finishes effortlessly complement almost any other accent colour or interior design style you’re going for.
No matter if you decide to keep your kitchen looking sleek with concealed storage, or use your benchtops and kitchen shelves as a styling opportunity, a white kitchen serves as the perfect backdrop to showcase your personal style and creativity. Then, if you want to refresh your kitchen down the track, it’s relatively easy to change the colour of handles, lighting, furniture and decor accessories to totally reinvent the space. #whitemakessense
Zephyr and Stone • Hamptons Kitchen with white materials is versatile for introducing a range of colours
4. White Finishes For Resale Value
We’ve bought and sold many properties in our time, so we know a thing or two about what buyers will pay the big bucks for! And when it comes to resale value, a white kitchen is a very safe bet — generally appealing to the majority of potential buyers.
Its neutral look appeals to a broad range of preferences, which increases the marketability of your home and can equate to more bidders on auction day! Should you ever decide to sell your property, a white kitchen could be a valuable asset in attracting potential buyers, and will ensure the longevity of your design if selling occurs years from now.
Tom Mark Henry • White kitchens appeal to more home buyers
5. White Finishes Make For Easier Selections
Colour and design, not your forte? A white kitchen comes with fewer cabinetry, countertop, and flooring design decisions to make — or get wrong for that matter — making material selection a little less overwhelming. The right white will pair seamlessly with most materials including natural stone and reconstituted stone, timber and wood tones, tiles, metallic finishes and everything in between, allowing you to mix and match elements with more confidence.
Zephyr and Stone • Classic Coastal Kitchen with white cabinets, timber flooring and bar stools
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