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White kitchen sets expand the space, are easily combined with other shades of the interior and fit into different styles, from minimalism to classics. But they have disadvantages. White requires constant care, does not tolerate dirt and mess. We figure out what are good and bad white kitchens, how to make them more practical and successfully beat in the interior.
Benefits of white kitchens
They visually expand the space
White sets are suitable for small kitchens. They give the interior airiness, lightness, make the rooms brighter. This makes them look more spacious.
Fit into any interior
White color is used in interiors of different styles: Provence, Scandinavian, minimalism, neoclassic, loft. Therefore, a white kitchen set is a universal solution. Depending on the facades and fittings, it becomes strict or cozy, classic or modern.
Facilitate the selection of equipment, textiles, finishes
White goes with everything. It is easy to fit into a kitchen with blue, green or yellow accents, gray or beige walls, black or red stove. This helps to save money: inexpensive appliances and accessories on a white background look just as organic as designer ones.
Turn lunch into a pleasure
Food on a white background looks appetizing, so cooking and eating in a bright kitchen is a pleasure.
Disadvantages of white kitchens
They require care
Every drop is visible on the white facades. If wine or tomato juice is spilled on them and left for an hour or two, a stain may remain. Therefore, every time something is cooked in the white kitchen, you have to wipe the surfaces.
turn yellow
If low-quality paint was used in production, the facades will turn yellow over time from sunlight. They will have to be repainted or replaced.
bored
White color in kitchens is used often. For example, the combination of wooden facades with white glossy ones has been popular for the last 2-3 years. Kitchens with paneled and smooth facades, matte and glossy, with handles and push mechanisms are popular. Social networks and magazines are filled with photos of kitchens in white. Therefore, if you want something unusual, a white headset will seem boring and hackneyed.
How to make a white kitchen more practical
From the list of shortcomings, it can be seen that the main complaints about white kitchens arise in everyday life. The good news is that a light-colored headset can be adapted to life. Just think about it before you order the kitchen.
Practical white kitchen cabinet. The author of the project is Tatyana Vasilyeva, "Repair Masters"
Choose glossy facades
It seems that matte facades are not as easily soiled as glossy ones: fingerprints are not so visible on them. In fact, the opposite is true. Spots quickly eat into the matte finish, so you need to wipe such facades as soon as they get dirty. Glossy ones are easier to care for.
Install handles
Kitchens with push-pull mechanisms look stylish, but they have a problem: every time you press the door, fingerprints remain on it. It looks untidy. Therefore, it is better to choose handles for white kitchens - they help keep the facades clean.
Increase table width
Let it protrude 3-5 cm above the lower cabinets. So the countertop will protect the facades from dirt. An additional plus is the wide working surface.
Choose a countertop and an apron in a neutral shade
Beige and gray tones are suitable: stains and drops of water are not visible on them. But black is best avoided. In combination with white facades, you get a branded kitchen.
Hang blinds or roman blinds
To prevent the facades from turning yellow, dim the sunlight. If direct rays do not fall on the surface of the kitchen, the color will not change.
Order facades made of acrylic plastic
It is easy to care for and does not turn yellow when exposed to sunlight.
How to beat a white kitchen in the interior
Another common fear of whites is that they will create a "hospital effect".
The author of the project is Tatyana Vasilyeva, "Repair Masters"
Enter another neutral color
Beige, gray and pastel shades will dilute the whiteness of the interior, make it softer and more tender. Use them in the "apron" area, in decoration or other furniture. Chairs with upholstery in soft shades look good.
Play with contrast
Black fittings will make the furniture more stylish and expressive. Posters in dark frames, plants in bright pots, colored curtains and dishes will set the accents. If you're ready to go even further, complement the headset with contrasting technique - for example, black or red.
Add cozy details
Arrange vases with flowers and fruits in the kitchen. Arrange napkins in your favorite color on the table. Choose jars for groceries and spices with fun prints. Hang up a whiteboard and write something nice for your loved ones on it. These details will make the kitchen only yours, not like others.
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