The reason why white kitchens are so popular is the reason: The narrow range facilitates the unification of cabinets, counters, fittings and floors in a uniform style. The calming color fits all styles, from classic kitchens to modern kitchens. But a pure white kitchen does not have to be boring. Use these ideas from the designer kitchen to enhance your cooking space.

Designer Meg Braff has expanded this Long Island kitchen with a sea of white upgrades: white cabinets (painted white by Fine Paints of Europe), a double-white series of BlueStar thick Danby marble countertops on the island octagonal. Benjamin Moore’s Aquatic Ceiling (Picture Perfect), a blue-patterned wall paneling and the associated Roman shade from the Braff textile collection visually expand the room to attract attention.