White appliances don't have to look sterile and boring.
White appliances have a tendency to look cheap and inferior to stainless steel and other types of appliances. When combined with the right decorations and colors around the kitchen, however, those appliances suddenly look more upscale and high class. The key is to mix and match colors that work with the appliances instead of trying to cover the appliances up and hide the pieces away. Decorating ideas for a kitchen with white appliances give the kitchen a brand new look.
Go All White
An all-white room doesn't have to look bland or sterile. The trick is to mix and match different shades of white. Avoid using the same shade of white on your walls as found on the appliances. Instead opt for a white that's slightly darker than the appliances. White paint now comes in shades of green, yellow and even red. The brighter shades are simply a tone found in the paint that makes the color look warmer and more inviting. Bring in a bookshelf ,and fill it with pieces of pottery, vases and figurines that are all in of white. Add white light fixtures and a neutral colored kitchen table, which won't detract from the clean look of the all-white room.
Add Some Color
The white appliances in your kitchen become a neutral shade when paired with brighter colors. The colors work as an accent and won't overpower the room. One idea is to paint the walls white, but use a brighter shade on the ceiling, such as lime green or royal blue. The eye is immediately drawn up to the bright color, which makes the kitchen appear bigger and detracts from the appliances. Use the same color in smaller pieces around the room, including cushions on the kitchen chairs, paintings on the wall and even pots or plates used as decorations on the counters. Or paint the cabinets and walls white, but add brightly colored decorations around the room.
Go Retro
A vintage or retro inspired kitchen makes use of your white appliances, but the materials and colors used give the kitchen a more appealing look. Mix in different types of metal, including chrome and stainless steel. The silver color of the metal blends in with the white appliances and keeps them from looking too harsh. Add a chrome and Formica topped table, complete with chrome legged chairs. Aluminum canisters and an aluminum cookie jar placed on the counter work with your retro look.
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