When it comes to kitchen remodeling, trends are constantly changing. No matter what kitchen design fad surfaces, there’s always one staple that never fails to remain a popular choice: the white kitchen. Not only will this classic remodeling choice increase the value of your home, it’s certain to stand the test of time.
Clean & Fresh
Award-winning home remodeling guru Mick de Giulio describes white as “clean and fresh.” If there are any words you want your kitchen to be described as, it’s certainly those two. White has long symbolized cleanliness as evidenced by its ubiquity in many hospitals. This makes it an ideal color choice for kitchens where cleanliness is also a top priority.
White Sells
The Home Appliance Manufacturers Association has tracked appliance sales based on a number of metrics over the years. In almost all cases, white appliances outsold different color models. The same is true for kitchen cabinets and countertops. All these point to the fact that white simply sells. It makes sense to invest in a new kitchen awash in a color that is, without a doubt, marketable.
The Ultimate Neutral
Many home remodeling contractors and designers prefer the use of neutral tones because of their ability to blend with almost any other hue. White, of course, is one of the top neutral colors. This means any future plans to add, redecorate or remodel are made easier because you already have a general motif that fits in with anything. This is one of the reasons why white kitchens will always be a good choice.
What to Keep in Mind With White
Even with all its advantages, there is a limit to white’s abilities. Be careful not to overdo your design and cover everything in bright white. An all-white kitchen can be very monotonous. Some minimalist designs do call for a full white kitchen but these rarely work in the context of the average American home. White is popular because it provides you with a clean slate to add your own character, but it does so because it has no character of its own so make sure that you exercise restraint in its use.
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