As a celebrity style editor, I encounter many white kitchens in my day-to-day work. Recently, I found myself feeling slightly tired at the thought of seeing another space in this familiar hue. However, a look at Brooke Shields' cabinets reminded me that neutral kitchens are timeless staples for a reason.
Neutrals are highly versatile, airy, and can be incorporated into a range of design styles. This stands true for white and cream-painted cabinets, which are anything but boring, after all.
The actress's space features a soft, cream-colored paint on her cabinetry, which pairs beautifully with a light blue paint job on her walls. It's giving us some fantastic white kitchen ideas, and keeping the classic aesthetic alive in my mind.
While the blue paint adds a gentle pop of color, the remainder of the space retains a light and minimalistic feeling, proving that white cabinets are the ultimate foundation for any kitchen.
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According to experts, there are some key strategies to make neutral kitchens looks as visually pleasing and inviting as possible. First? Choose apropriate kitchen lighting.
'Timeless neutrals are susceptible to change, depending on the light available,' says Tom Howley, design director at the eponymous kitchen company. 'We consider where natural light is coming from and how task lighting will create varying shades. Use lighting to your advantage and choose a combination of colours that look fresh in the day but warm and inviting at night.'
If you have white, glass-front cabinets, consider implementing LED strip lighting for a glowy (and accessible) look.
Additionally, Brooke is on to something by pairing her white cabinets with a blue accent wall, as this adds dimension to a neutral kitchen.
'The key with a neutral kitchen is to pair cabinetry with contrasting walls and textural elements,' Tom explains. 'This will give the design an edge and create appealing visual interest. If your cabinetry is crisp white or cream, you could opt for a contrasting walnut finish for the racks and shelving within. Choose a smoky wood finish for the internal shelving for a stylish edge.'
Whether you're working with a modern rustic or a Shaker kitchen, white cabinets are a failsafe, versatile color choice for your space.
