What Paint To Use For Small Kitchens And White Cabinets?

Small kitchens with white cabinets can help your space look bigger and brighter, enhancing the entire atmosphere of your room. For any interior style and kitchen size, white cabinets will provide a clean, fresh, and aesthetically appealing look that would suit most people’s tastes and style preferences. Why choose a white color palette for the kitchen? Some might say it is too plain, too ordinary, or too common a color for kitchen design, but there are many valid reasons behind its popularity.

For one, it’s a “foolproof” color, meaning it will look good on any interior style, with any other colors and textures, and will never go out of style. Aside from its universal appeal, white tends to help give a light, airy feel and create an illusion of a bigger space. For smaller kitchens, white paint on your cabinets is ideal as it visually expands the size of any room.

Best Small Kitchen White Cabinet Paint Colors

Some might find it easy to decide to go for all-white kitchen cabinets until they realize that white paint has many varieties and undertones. Just like any other color, white paint can come in cool tones or warm tones, and depending on the look you want, you must choose the appropriate shade of white. With the improvement of color-mixing technology and the variety of brands and finishes available on the market, it is not surprising to be a bit overwhelmed.

Here, we have listed some of the most common white paint shades under two of the most popular paint brands. Hopefully, this list can help you narrow down your decision and select the perfect color for your dream white kitchen cabinets.

• Benjamin Moore
  1. Designer’s White – this bright white has a subtle cool tone, which will definitely give that modern and refreshing feel to any surface.
  2. China White – as the name suggests, this color was inspired by China-wares. It has a warm/taupe undertone, giving it a clean yet subtle vintage look.
  3. Simply White – this white has a very subtle warm yellow undertone, giving you both the clean, modern look as well a slightly homey vintage feel. This will work on both modern and classic kitchen designs.
  4. Super White – a flat white color with a neutral undertone that delivers a crisp and clean white color.
  5. Mascarpone – this white has a light yellow undertone, making it look slightly tinted rather than being a flat white color. The bright yellow undertone gives it a youthful appeal, yet it is still able to match more classic looks.
  6. Chantilly Lace – a cool-toned white with a minty undertone, which gives a refreshing feel on any surface. It gives a light, airy feel, as well as a youthful vibe without being too overwhelming.
  7. White Dove – a favorite choice of white wall paint color. This color is neutral-toned but has a beige & gray undertone, making it look like a very, very light gray color that can match any style or go well on any surface.

• Sherwin Williams
  1. Pure White – similar to Benjamin Moor’s Super White, this is a neutral white color perfect for any style of interiors.
  2. Big Chill – a creamy white color with a yellow/taupe undertone to give your cabinets or walls a warm look
  3. Pearly White – this color has a very, very subtle yellow undertone, which you won’t notice until you place it beside a more neutral or cooler white. This is perfect if you want a clean color but find pure white too flat for your taste.
  4. Antique White – another yellow-toned white with a slightly stronger yellow undertone. This is great for vintage looks.
  5. Paper White – a cool-toned color which, as the name suggests, is similar to the color of white paper.

These colors work well on small kitchens with cabinets, as well as the walls or ceiling, and the perfect white will depend on the look you’re trying to achieve. Do not be afraid to pair your whites with other, bolder colors, as whites will always look good with anything. With a large surface such as kitchen cabinetry, you can freely experiment with different colors, textures, and patterns to achieve your dream kitchen design. For more ideas check out our article about all-white color scheme country-style kitchens.

This modern kitchen utilizes two different types of cabinetry for its storage needs. While the kitchen would normally appear quite small on its own the addition of a small breakfast bar island really enhances the appearance of the layout. The island features a two-tiered design with a small meal prep area and a lower level for eat-in dining.

This contemporary design uses modular cabinets laminated in glossy bone, combined with some red accents. This design definitely gives that clean, minimalist vibe, as even its drawers and awning cabinets use white pulls for a cleaner look. The glossy finish of the laminates also adds to their modern minimalist appeal, while the red helps add a bold accent to make the interiors look more lively.

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