From mixing materials to infusing colors placed within the heart of the home, designers are looking to make kitchens more lively and personable. Thanks to choices in appliances and color palettes, the all-white kitchen aesthetic gave rise to more opportunities to display personality and uniqueness. All-white kitchens became a dominant design choice in the 20th century, offering a crisp and clean aesthetic that became an industry standard for those searching for a fresh look. Even when dark brown cabinets made appearances in the 1990s and retro kitchen style began to fill social feeds, the sleek white color scheme persisted — until recently.
Now, greens and blues are infusing comfort into kitchens, and homeowners are looking for creamy finishes that deliver more warmth than sterile promise. Research trends indicate that natural details and personalized details have been taking over kitchen areas as families look to build spaces that are both inviting and easy to clean. In addition to colors, organic elements also contribute to adding warmth to a space, especially with white oak cabinetry and natural wood-made cabinets, beams, flooring, or countertops.
Inviting more warmth into the kitchen
If you’re afraid of committing a kitchen design mistake and don’t want to stray too far from the timelessness of a white kitchen space, there is a way to marry natural details with your preferences. In addition to outfitting drawers with brass and copper details, wooden accent pieces and rattan and stone can also warm up areas, and white oak can add visual appeal to cabinets.
For those looking for quick, budget-friendly options to welcome warmth to white kitchens without investing a significant sum, the strategic placings of lamps, art, cookbooks, and cutting boards can bring that same element into a room — while quick backsplashes made by color blocking paint can spruce up a kitchen without any significant investment.
Kitchen backsplashes don’t necessarily need to match your vivid Le Creuset cast iron pans, but warmer, earthy hues can add visual appeal to cabinets and trim. A variety of green shades and hues are a top choice of many designers, in addition to blues and browns. Such color schemes bring life to white kitchens and won’t require a complete overhaul of the space.
