HGTV's Jenny Marrs Has A Clever Tip For Adding Contrast To An All-White Kitchen

All-white kitchens continue to remain a desired addition to any home, mainly because of the benefits they provide. On top of being aesthetically pleasing, all-white cooking spaces look cleaner overall, appear brighter and more open, and offer more flexibility when it comes to upgrades, renovations, or additions. However, while all-white everything is certainly an option, there is something to be said for adding contrast to a monochrome room, especially if it's white. Jenny Marrs notes that a great way to enhance your white kitchen is to incorporate black fixtures and hardware.

Dark-colored hardware will provide a subdued but powerful attention grabber, drawing the eye to both the light and dark neutrals that complement one another. Whether your kitchen is already an all-white oasis, or if you're renovating on a budget, using Marrs' clever tip can elevate the finished product and create a chic space that will withstand the test of time, no matter how many home trends come and go around it.

If your cooking area features predominately white fixtures — think white cabinets, countertops, appliances, and walls — then you already have the ideal setup to include black hardware. The dark additions will bring more character into the space, giving it a more lived-in and inviting touch. Sometimes, all-white kitchens can look a little too pristine, and the effect can leave family and friends feeling nervous to dirty or sully anything. Black handles and knobs also keep dirt and grime from showing too easily, so even during a particularly messy cooking session the kitchen won't seem too messy between cleans.

You can mix and match the hardware you incorporate, bringing in everything from long pulls to half circles and smaller circular pulls. In one home renovation, Marrs used the two latter options on the white cabinets featured in the kitchen, creating dimension and depth with the shapes and shade.

For drawers, stick with mid-long pulls like these 5-inch ones from Wayfair, or try half-moon drawer pulls, which have a cupped shape for better grip, like these from Amazon. You can fit cabinets with full circular pulls that work with both cylinder shapes or the half moons on the drawers. Round hardware provides softness, which can be useful in a room like the kitchen which is made up of numerous hard edges and lines.

Medium to smaller hardware will work to boost your all-white kitchen design without overpowering it, and you can even add a similar touch with the lighting. Options like the WILON Island light from Amazon or the True Fine Eliton wall fixture from Lowe's, help to pull the darker color through. Depending on your kitchen layout, wall scones or overhead lights can create a more fluid balance between the white and black pieces. Don't be afraid to experiment with sizes, shapes, and finishes like matte or polished, since every space is different and can benefit from a variety of options. Once you find what works, you will notice the area feels new and familiar at the same time, but it will remain a classic design that won't lose its allure or merit.