A Case for White Cabinets

White cabinetry paired with darker countertops help add both contrast and a sense of luxury. Scott Morris/Provided photo/TNS

By Cathy Hobbs From Tribune News Service

Cabinets come in all shapes, sizes, and colors, too! Selecting the right material and color may be one the most important decisions to make when designing the overall look and feel of your kitchen.

When considering renovating or creating a new kitchen, what is the best cabinet color? These days, more than ever, the answer is white. Not considered bland, boring, or low end, white remains a popular and desired choice for homeowners looking to create a timeless and elegant look that will also create a neutral palette.

What are some advantages of selecting white as a cabinet choice? Here are some top reasons:

• If you ever decide to sell your property, white cabinets will have universal appeal.

White cabinets paired with stainless steel appliances creates an appealing and neutral complement. Provided photo/TNS

• White cabinets can be dressed up or dressed down. For example, they can work just as well in a farm-style house as a mansion.
• White cabinets can also work well with nearly any hardware style.

White cabinets paired with a white marble backsplash and countertop help make this open kitchen feel bright and airy. Provided photo/TNS

• White cabinetry is versatile and won’t clash with existing flooring, furniture, or finishes in areas such as countertops.

White cabinets paired with walnut wood help add an interesting sense of contrast. Provided photo/TNS

• White cabinetry is considered timeless and elegant, as opposed to trendy or personalized.

White cabinets with frost glass inserts help provide storage as well as privacy. Provided photo/TNS

Here are some tips to get you started.

• Hire a professional to properly measure and install your cabinetry.
• Obtain samples and display them in your kitchen before making a purchasing decision.
• Invest in good-quality cabinetry made of solid hardwood. Cabinets should last for decades.
• Carefully choose hardware. Selection can drastically impact the look and feel of a cabinet.
• Invest in elements that may improve functionality like interior drawer inserts or cabinet dividers.

Cathy Hobbs, based in New York City, is an Emmy Award-winning television host and a nationally known interior design home staging expert and short-term rental/vacation home designer with offices in New York City and The Hudson Valley. Contact her at [email protected] or visit her website at cathyhobbs.com. Copyright 2023 Tribune Content Agency, LLC.

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