Am I the only one that hates white kitchens?

[Anonymous]

I don't hate them, but I think they're very bland. I do not want anything like marble in my kitchen so I'm glad they weren't as ubiquitous when we were house hunting.

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Anonymous wrote:I view people with white kitchens that are newly done as people who have a need to fit in. They are so safe and over done at this point.

I just finished remodeling my kitchen. White cabinets white appliances.
Love it.
One thing I hate about houses is if they are dark. I need light

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Anonymous wrote:There is nothing to hate about white kitchens, just like there is little to hate about the stainless appliances.

White is most forgiving color and the most classic color in history of kitchenology, just as the stainless appliances
that love or hate but they match every decor unlike any other color and so they are to stay.

It is not very forgiving with grape juice.

Really depends on the cabinet. I'm the poster with high-gloss white slab doors, and everything wipes off it like it’s Teflon. I love it.

Remember white cabinets have been around for at least ten years. My sister re-did her cabinets back then, and they are really starting to look their age. There are stains around the door handles, and the paint just kind of looks scuffed. It was enough for me to decide no white when we re-do ours next year.

Yes, I don’t think I would do white paint. Mine are white factory finish high-gloss. We’ve had them for 10 years and they still look new. I don’t think any paint will last that long.

You only think they look clean.

And to the lady with high gloss vinyl cabinets, you do not belong in a conversation about wood cabinets. Go find your tribe in “home furnishings that don’t biodegrade.”

Man, who hurt you?

A) I’m totally impressed that you can tell from where you’re sitting that my cabinets aren’t clean.
B) Thermofoil is not vinyl, sport.

[Anonymous]

I think everyone has some kind of a pet peeve. I do not like kitchen islands or marble or stainless steel appliances. Tile on a kitchen floor is too cold and hard. Open floorplan kitchen is not for me

[Anonymous]

I like our white kitchen because I really like sun filled rooms and a white kitchen helps create that effect. I supplement the whiteness with colorful accent things so it’s not all monotone.

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Anonymous wrote:What is wrong with wood cabinets where you can actually see the wood? Like nature intended.

There is nothing wrong with wood cabinets but they are a) difficult to pull off en mass in a small space b) expensive and c) less forgiving if of poorer material or craftsmanship.

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Anonymous wrote:There is nothing to hate about white kitchens, just like there is little to hate about the stainless appliances.

White is most forgiving color and the most classic color in history of kitchenology, just as the stainless appliances
that love or hate but they match every decor unlike any other color and so they are to stay.

It is not very forgiving with grape juice.

Really depends on the cabinet. I'm the poster with high-gloss white slab doors, and everything wipes off it like it’s Teflon. I love it.

Remember white cabinets have been around for at least ten years. My sister re-did her cabinets back then, and they are really starting to look their age. There are stains around the door handles, and the paint just kind of looks scuffed. It was enough for me to decide no white when we re-do ours next year.

Yes, I don’t think I would do white paint. Mine are white factory finish high-gloss. We’ve had them for 10 years and they still look new. I don’t think any paint will last that long.

You only think they look clean.

And to the lady with high gloss vinyl cabinets, you do not belong in a conversation about wood cabinets. Go find your tribe in “home furnishings that don’t biodegrade.”

Man, who hurt you?

A) I’m totally impressed that you can tell from where you’re sitting that my cabinets aren’t clean.
B) Thermofoil is not vinyl, sport.

Dp, but thermofoil is indeed vinyl, typically placed on top of particleboard.

[Anonymous]

I don't hate them, but I just find them cold and sterile. I want my kitchen to feel warm and inviting. I like light wood much better than white.

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Anonymous wrote:People have been painting wood since the beginning of time.

Is someone putting a gun to your head and forcing you to live in a house with a white kitchen? No. So get over it.

Sigh...poor people who could not afford quality furniture would paint their cheap basic stuff to liven it up. It was not wrong, but it did not signal quality.

I think the reason wealthy people do white kitchens now is that the faux craftsman look has come into fashion. Like they are trying to hide their wealth in a 6000 sq ft McCraftsman. The white cabinets look salt of the earth. Fine if that is what you want to pretend, but fine wood cabinets don’t need paint and will always signal quality.

Wealthy people have always had white kitchens. I know. Trust me, I know.

Other colors, sure. Wood, sure. But white kitchens have been very common among wealthy families since, oh, forever.

To have white kitchens and bathrooms was a hallmark of sanitary and cleanliness, which is part of the reason they are so enduring.

[Anonymous]

I think that white kitchens (or similar light neutral colors - grey, cream, etc.) often make a lot of sense with an open floorplan, especially when you have hardwood extending from the living area through the kitchen. Light neutral cabinets work with almost all flooring, and usually doesn't clash with furniture in adjacent rooms. It's just easier to decorate.

I really love light wood cabinets, but it's tricky to coordinate wood cabinets + wood flooring. It can be done, but definitely takes some skill. And then if you factor in wood-toned living room and/or dining room furniture in adjacent areas, it's even more to think about.

Similar problem with more bolder cabinet colors - navy, green,or similar - within an open floor plan. I don't want to make a 20-30 commitment to that exact color scheme throughout my entire first floor. I'd be more willing to go bold in a separate kitchen.

[Anonymous]

I'm renovating right now and going to have a mostly white kitchen So clearly i do not hate it, but I understand what others mean about it sometimes being boring, bland etc. But I think some of it depends on the house in terms of what is right. I love kitchens with beautiful deep painted cabinets, but my house particularly the kitchen is quite small and the white is going to really help brighten it and give it a more open feeling. I really think it's right for my space, even though in a different space I would love a little more pizazz. We're making sure to integrate wood in lots of other ways to bring warmth, warm lighting and other things to keep it from being cold. So, it's all in the eye of the beholder I suppose and what works best in a space.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:People have been painting wood since the beginning of time.

Is someone putting a gun to your head and forcing you to live in a house with a white kitchen? No. So get over it.

Sigh...poor people who could not afford quality furniture would paint their cheap basic stuff to liven it up. It was not wrong, but it did not signal quality.

I think the reason wealthy people do white kitchens now is that the faux craftsman look has come into fashion. Like they are trying to hide their wealth in a 6000 sq ft McCraftsman. The white cabinets look salt of the earth. Fine if that is what you want to pretend, but fine wood cabinets don’t need paint and will always signal quality.

Wealthy people have always had white kitchens. I know. Trust me, I know.

Other colors, sure. Wood, sure. But white kitchens have been very common among wealthy families since, oh, forever.

To have white kitchens and bathrooms was a hallmark of sanitary and cleanliness, which is part of the reason they are so enduring.

Oh please. Every cheap land landlord in the US puts in white cabinets for their cheap rentals.

[Anonymous]

Love white cabinets. I think personality is in your window shades and accessories on the counter. I have taupe cabinets and my house is very colorful. We just painted our basement bar cabinets blue.

I think wood cabinets are mostly out because people are doing wood floors in kitchen. Wood floor with wood cabinets is oppressive. Or the woods clash.

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Anonymous wrote:People have been painting wood since the beginning of time.

Is someone putting a gun to your head and forcing you to live in a house with a white kitchen? No. So get over it.

Sigh...poor people who could not afford quality furniture would paint their cheap basic stuff to liven it up. It was not wrong, but it did not signal quality.

I think the reason wealthy people do white kitchens now is that the faux craftsman look has come into fashion. Like they are trying to hide their wealth in a 6000 sq ft McCraftsman. The white cabinets look salt of the earth. Fine if that is what you want to pretend, but fine wood cabinets don’t need paint and will always signal quality.

Wealthy people have always had white kitchens. I know. Trust me, I know.

Other colors, sure. Wood, sure. But white kitchens have been very common among wealthy families since, oh, forever.

To have white kitchens and bathrooms was a hallmark of sanitary and cleanliness, which is part of the reason they are so enduring.

Oh please. Every cheap land landlord in the US puts in white cabinets for their cheap rentals.

PP is quite correct that white kitchens (and bathrooms) became popular during the rise of interest in sanitation, particularly after the pandemic flu of 1918. Witness:


I kind of love that swing-out stool!

There are definitely white cabinets in cheap rentals, but more often I think it's cathedral raised panel oak... wood can be cheap or luxurious. Same can be said of white cabinets.

[Anonymous]

"Hate" is too strong a term for you to use in this context.