A quick look at any color trend report for 2026 and you'll find that pure white kitchens are nowhere to be seen. This once go-to color is being snubbed as cold and often reads as slightly flat, leaving your cooking space feeling less than inviting. So, what's the alternative if you still want a calming white kitchen but don't want it to look stark?
You don't need to go colorful – or even leave the neutral color family. For a white kitchen that ticks all the right boxes, interior designers say Alabaster by Sherwin-Williams is the tried and tested shade they always return to.
