When we moved to Stone House Lane last year we remodeled the kitchen. HERE is the post with all the scoop on the remodel!
Our old kitchen (on Willow Creek) had black granite and a dark back splash. (Here is a peek at the Willow Creek Kitchen)
So when I was making decisions about colors in the new kitchen, I decided to do something different and go light and airy. And because my one-little-word was Simplicity in 2012, I worked hard to be clutter-free. The kitchen had a minimal vibe which for a little while was perfect for us. But in the past few months I’ve been itching to warm it up a bit and add a little personality.
The kitchen at it’s most minimal 🙂
Now the beauty of a white color palette is that you can easily add color. And if you change your mind, which I will, you can easily switch out colors! Here’s the kitchen after I added a few things…
I decided on hues of blue and sprinkled in just a touch of pink…because I tend to put something pink in every room 🙂
I love mixing vintage favorites with new finds. This teal blue vintage tray is from an antique store. I bought it for next to nothing 10 or 12 years ago. 
Do you like these cute vintage reproduction kitchen utensils? I’ve had them for awhile too…
But I just found the Caribbean Blue tray and salt & pepper shakers. I love the fun shock of color they add to the corner! Oh, and of course every kitchen needs a tiny pink pig timer.
And speaking of things every kitchen needs…how about a little pink hen! You heard me, I think every kitchen needs a little pink hen! When I took this sweet girl to the register at my local antique shop the nice lady said: “do you even know what this is?”
I smiled and told her, “I don’t know what she was, but as of today she’s my new kitchen mascot!”.
So, if you have a light color or neutral kitchen consider choosing a pop of color and repeating it throughout the space. And just for fun, sprinkle in a less obvious color here and there.
My kitchen still has a fresh-airy feel, but it’s also showing off a little personality these days!
Anybody with a white kitchen? Have you added color, if so what color did you choose and how did you incorporate it into your design?
~Sending color love today my friends~
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That’s exactly why I love my white kitchen. It’s so easy to add color and the color you picked is right down my alley. As a matter of fact I think I might have to get some of those cuisineart utensils. Love all the little added accessories you picked!
Julia, If I find those utensils I’ll let you know!!! xo
I feel lighter just looking at your kitchen! Love how the tiny touches of color change the atmosphere. Some time show us inside your cabinets–how you lined them and the inside of your pantry too.
xoxo Julie
Oh, I love white kitchens and yours is just gorgeous! Love all your little touches of color and the vignettes!
Be a sweetie,
Shelia 😉
Sheila, thank you bunches friend…I’m really trying to be a sweetie xoxo
Love this, my friend. Perfect for spring!
Elizabeth, thank you honey! xoox
I have a white kitchen too!! Well, my granite isn’t white but my cabinets and walls are. I love the neutral background! Sometimes I feel neutral (like January and right now, actually) but I add a few little pops of color now and then. I set my red cast iron dutch oven on my stove during Fall and add fallish colors with dishtowels, etc. I used greens and yellows the past couple of months but now it’s back to a clean slate. I will probably pull in some reds and blues for summer…maybe…just depends on how I feel. 😉 Love your little pops of color and personal touches. Makes it feel homey! 🙂
Gina, I love the idea of leaving the cast iron dutch oven out! And a red one is a real statement! I bet I’ll end up doing what you do and do a clean sweep every once in a while! xo
Your kitchen is lovely, but I love how the touches of colours added personality to the room.
Thank you Magali xoxo
I love the touches of color you have added, Robin. I especially like the vintage reproduction kitchen utensils. My kitchen walls are white, although my cabinets are oak. To brighten it up a bit, I have touches of cobalt blue around and also sunflower items here and there.
Eileen, I love cobalt blue and what could be happier than sunflowers! (Cobalt blue and yellow is a gorgeous combination) xo