What Color is Replacing White in the Kitchen? 5 Sophisticated Shades Designers Say to Try Instead

Elegant and calming, these are the new neutrals design experts love

Text by Raluca Racasan

here is a timeless appeal to using white in the kitchen that to some extent will always be there. There is no denying it's a safe choice — it's classic, and will never really go out of style. But where it can fail us is in its expression of character. While elegant and pure, it can lack warmth, so you might want to consider what colors are replacing white in the kitchen in 2025; colors that inject more personality and joy into the heart of your home.

"Shades of white in the kitchen will always reign true because of the emotional purity and sense of cleanliness they produce," explains interior designer Beth McMillan. "White is very timeless, but the eye wearies of seeing that repeatedly, and begins to crave something more. I see this especially when the seasons begin to turn cold in the winter months. One naturally craves warmth, coziness, depth, and a more festive, richer atmosphere."

If I've convinced you to consider other kitchen color ideas — be that on your walls, cabinets, or tiles — here are five warm and sophisticated shades that designers say will replace white in the kitchen in 2025.

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