KITCHENS 101:

PLAIN WHITE OR BRIGHT AND BOLD?

“I love bright and white—there’s such a nice cleanness to it. But I’ve also done a superdeep-blue kitchen, too. Just go with your instincts.”

Our Panel Of Experts

Farrin Cary

Farrin Cary Design

Michelle Gerson

Michelle Gerson Interiors

David Rogal

David Rogal Interiors

Victoria Stokes

Third Way Atelier

“At the moment, I’m in love with walnut cabinetry and painted kitchen cabinets. For clients who want white cabinets, I would suggest a fabulous stone countertop with lots of veining for some added interest.”

“A white kitchen should incorporate wood or another texture on the island or lower cabinets.”

“Kitchen colors should take cues from the architecture of the house, or sometimes even the stain on the floor.”

WHAT ARE SMART WAYS TO INCORPORATE STORAGE?

“Drawers that have inserts, with a section dedicated to lids for pots and pans. Otherwise, they pile up and become such a mess. And pull-out pantries so that you can see what you have in stock and avoid buying things you don’t need.” —Michelle

Gerson

“Drawers, cabinets, and shelves are all handy, but design them thoughtfully to fit overscale items like lobster pots and large cans of olive oil.” —Farrin Cary

“Drawers within drawers provide amazing extra storage—much more so than traditional undercounter cabinets.”

—Victoria Stokes

“Full-height cabinets and pull-outs.” —David Rogal

“Butler drawers fitted for electricity—so all your appliances aren’t taking up so much counter space.” —Farrin Cary