Reinventing Your Kitchen, White Kitchens to Lighten Up Your Home This Summer

With the days getting longer and the sun beaming brighter, many of us are looking at what we can do to brighten up our homes. What could be a better idea than refreshing and redesigning the most important and often the largest room in every household – a kitchen?

White kitchens are still a hit among homeowners as well as interior designers and architects because of the following benefits. It provides a blank canvas that is free from clutter on which you can add your personality in to and create a bright and versatile setting for the summer days. 

Let’s find out more about why white kitchens are perfect for the summer and how you can design a functional and eye-catching white kitchen.

Why white kitchens are so popular?

White kitchens are timeless, and they give a feeling of cleanness, openness and calmness that is rather appreciated during the hot summer. You only have to look at our Kensington Porcelain fitted kitchen range in Porcelain to see for yourself.

A white kitchen bounces light and makes the room look bigger and brighter and creates a clean and fresh environment. This type of kitchen is ideal for those who want to be able to mark their own mark with the introduction of colourful appliances and accessories or just for those that like a sleek finish. It can also give a large or small kitchen the added appearance of height and open feel that is often desired.

White is very much neutral and can be used in almost any circumstance. It complements any accent colour or material, which means you can change your kitchen’s décor frequently or whenever you prefer.

The process of creating your perfect white kitchen

 It important to note that when working with white, the idea is not to have a monotonous white kitchen. Here are some tips to help you create a white kitchen that’s full of character and ready for summer:

Practical Considerations

Of course, white kitchens are stunning and there is no doubt about that, but we must not forget about functionality as well.

Here are a few points to keep in mind:

Choose the Right White: It should therefore be noted that not all whites are the same. Some are warm toned, and others are cool toned. Select a colour that will blend well with the kind of natural light in the kitchen and the specific accents you want to use.

Opt for Easy-to-Clean Surfaces: Perhaps, white colour is associated with dirt more than with other colours, so it is better to select materials that do not get dirty easily or are easy to clean. For instance, granite worktops are functional and stunning at the same time.

Consider Your Lifestyle: If you have young children or pets, there might be a need to choose some of the darker tones or patterns for those specific areas of the house where children or pets are likely to spill their food or accidentally scratch the furniture, so such patterns would better hide such stains.

Lighting Matters: Proper lighting is always important in a kitchen but it is even more important to have right lighting in a white kitchen. It is necessary to install both, working lighting for the working triangle and decorative lighting that will warm up the rooms in the evenings.

Play with Textures:  Add character to your white kitchen. Use different textures to make your white kitchen more interesting. For splashback, textured tiles are great, a combination of matte and gloss for the cabinetry or even worktops that have a textured surface will work well.

Add Warmth with Wood: White kitchen with wooden elements look natural and warm, that is why it is preferred by many people. Consider using wood in the flooring, bar stools or as a centre piece island.

 Embrace Natural Light: Use as few curtains, blinds and shades to let in as much natural light as possible. If the privacy of a room is an issue, you could opt for frosted glass or sheer thin curtains that allow the light to still come in.

Incorporate Greenery: Growing of plants and herbs not only decorates your white kitchen with a splash of colours but also enliven your kitchen. Think of having a herb garden on the windowsill or a large plant in the corner of the kitchen.

Use Accent Colours: Although white should be the main colour, you may wish to consider adding some accent colours. It is best to go for light colours such as pastel for summer and sharp contrasting colours in small proportions.

Summer-Ready Touches

To really embrace the summer spirit in your white kitchen, consider these final touches:

Open Shelving: You can lay out the brightly coloured fruits in a bowl during summer or your favourite-coloured dinner set dishes on shelves to add more tones.

Fresh Flowers: A vase of summer flowers can cheer you up if placed in the kitchen.

Light Fabrics: If you do want to add shading, sheer curtains or Roman blinds in washed out fabric like linen would be ideal.

Bring the Outdoors In: If you have a kitchen that leads to an outdoor area then the addition of patio doors such as French doors or the bi-fold doors may not only expand your living area but is also ideal for summer parties.

An effectively designed and well accessorised white kitchen is not only a pleasure to cook in and be in all year round but is particularly beautiful when the summer months are here. From a minor overhaul to a complete overhaul of the kitchen, incorporating the elegance of a white kitchen into your home could be just the answer to usher in the season of summer.

We at Avanti have an expert team of designers who can talk you through the various ranges we have available. We offer a FREE no obligation quotation and are happy to come to your home or meet you in one of our showrooms conveniently located across the West Midlands.

Contact us today on 080044 66 55 to find out more or click here to book an appointment.