I feel like the greys and blues while beautiful may just be a fad.
Are white kitchen cabinets a fad.
But like certain cuts of jeans the actual cabinet style countertop choices can date a kitchen.
If you re about to embark on a kitchen design or renovation you may be considering the all white kitchen an elegant timeless look.
I love a white kitchen.
Paint stain metal laminate and lacquere to name a few all had a specific periods in time when they were popular.
Also the material will change with the times.
Below we consider the upsides and downsides of using white cabinets that may not be immediately obvious clear some misconceptions and highlight some of the ways to get around common issues.
You ve always done white for a reason.
Instead of choosing a traditional white cabinet color opt for something more pigmented but still light and airy.
In the trend of white being out people haven t been opposed to color lately she adds.
More and more homeowners are opting out of the popular all white or wood brown cabinet styles to try out grey painted kitchen cabinets.
However maintaining a spotless kitchen can be a challenge.
If i had to choose i like the subtle grays.
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For more ideas check out our dark kitchen cabinets article.
I think white cabinets are kind of like blue jeans a classic that never goes out of style.
It s so timeless and elegant easy to transition the seasons.
Timeless depends on the style you are trying to achieve.
You might have the upper cabinets finished in painted white while the base cabinetry is a natural wood look.
This year we haven t done a single one pot racks or range hoods as focal points all the rage in 2009 10 and 11 but their popularity is waning and colorful appliances appliance manufacturers will tell you that white or arctic or ice is the new stainless but stainless is still the king it really is today s neutral.
Subway tiles particularly the glass ones in gray blue shades and pale green all work well in a white on white kitchen design bly adds.
One area where it has become common is in kitchen cabinets.
One of the upcoming trends in 2020 involves mixing different finish colors for a completely unique look.
A white color cabinet will always be in but the style of the door is what may be out.
One common reason why homeowners avoid grey is the color s association with dullness modesty and boredom.
The two tone cabinets are emphasized by the off white buffet style cabinet added to the left wall that give this kitchen a down home feel.
I also see dark cabinets changing more to a mellow palette of warm gray sage greens and so on.