There's a persistent narrative in interiors that just because one thing is 'in,' it means that something else is 'out.' I don't subscribe to this belief. The leading example is that as earthy-toned kitchens have grown in popularity, white and gray kitchens have gone out of fashion. As Kelly Ripa and Mark Conseuelos's home demonstrates, this couldn't be further from the truth.
The couple's kitchen color idea embraces the classic combination of white and gray. Recent photos by Douglas Friedman reveal their white cabinets, white extractor hood, and white and gray marble countertops. Silver hardware on the cabinets and black glossy floors contrast the brightness of the upper half of the room. Glass fronts on the cabinets keep it light. Though it's nothing new, the color scheme feels instantly refreshing and inviting.
With Pantone introducing 'Mocha Mousse' as their Color of the Year for 2025, and continued conversation about quiet luxury kitchens, brown, tan, and beige is saturating the market. From the popularity of these shades, it would be easy to assume that people are no longer decorating their homes in cooler tones, but white kitchens will always be popular.
Add visual interest to your countertops with a handmade, painted salt pig featuring a bold stripe for contrast.
Embrace luxury with these gorgeous Italian kitchen towels from Sferra. They look perfect in any colored kitchen (but especially a white-hued space like Ripa's).
This set of two oval baking dishes from Staub are not only high quality but will perfectly complement a white kitchen. They look perfect on every countertop (or on any dinner table).
As we see in Ripa and Consuelos's space, a white kitchen color scheme has myriad benefits that make it timeless. First, the brightness of the white cabinets and white countertops helps to make the space feel larger and more full of light. Even with minimal natural light or oddly placed lighting, this would make an excellent choice. Furthermore, the white color scheme helps to make the space feel extremely clean and uncluttered. For those who prefer a sparse cooking space, white is the best possible color choice.
The addition of black in the flooring and notes of gray in the countertops helps to add depth and keep a traditional white kitchen from looking boring. Just like white, the natural material of marble will always be in style, no matter the year or how trends evolve. I absolutely love the combination with the glass here, which is an easy way to spice up white in your own space.
This kitchen is a demonstration that though interior design trends can act as wonderful inspiration, they're not the end-all and be-all when it comes to what looks good. Often, a classic is just as good, if not better.
