1. INTRODUCE CHEERY RED POPS
Red accents are having a moment. In the world of fashion, the red accent is the color pop of the season, and this color trend translates across to interiors too. However, it's worth noting that red is a color to be careful with and we're wary of red paint in the kitchen. Instead, consider introducing the color in a smaller dose. A cast iron Le Creuset saucepan in cerise like this one from Amazon might just be all you need to transform the space, maybe a bold pendant in red, or a stainless steel oven with subtle red knobs. Red is a color that has strong connotations. It's bold and positive, so always a great addition to your white kitchen.
2. BRING WARMTH WITH GOLD AND BRASS TONES
If you want to warm up the space, gold and brassy metallics are just the ticket to bring that luxe look to your all-white kitchen. Chrome and stainless steel have long been common in the kitchen, but you might want to rethink your hardware if your white kitchen is making you feel a bit cold. It's surprising what a small amount of metallic can do.
3. COMBINE WHITE WITH WOOD MATERIAL
OK, so it's not technically a color, but wooden material and white is definitely a timeless and winning combination that works so well. 'The best accent color for a white kitchen is not really a color- it's wood,' says Karina Marshall of San Francisco-based Blaine Architects + Marshall Interiors. 'Whether it's entire walls, small trims, or even cutting boards and accessories, wood is the perfect way to warm up a stark white kitchen.'
4. PAIR THE WHITE WITH COOL COLORS
Cool tones that introduce a feeling of nature are always a reliable way to add a bit of interest to a white kitchen. 'For an accent color in a white kitchen we like colors based in nature,' says Vrinda Khanna of Khanna Schultz Architecture and Design in Brooklyn. 'We have used deep greens and slate blue tones.'
5. KEEP THINGS MONOTONE WITH BLACK
For a classic combination, explore black and white kitchen ideas. 'Black is also one of the best accent colors for a white kitchen,' says Karina. It's a combination that won't go out of fashion, transcending trends. In this example, the black and white theme has been introduced through the accessories. Black bar stools and matt black hardware are subtle additions that contrast against the gleaming white kitchen island.