Skip to content

Top Navigation

Southern Living Southern Living
  • Food and Recipes
  • Culture and Lifestyle
  • Style
  • Holidays & Occasions
  • Home
  • Gardening Ideas
  • News
  • Video

Profile Menu

Your Account

Account

  • Join Now
  • Email Preferences
  • Newsletters
  • Manage Your Subscription this link opens in a new tab
  • Logout

More

  • Give a Gift Subscription this link opens in a new tab
  • Southern Living Books this link opens in a new tab
Login
Subscribe
Pin FB

Explore Southern Living

Southern Living Southern Living
  • Explore

    Explore

    • The Best New Haircuts to Try in 2022

      The Best New Haircuts to Try in 2022

      Here are the haircuts you'll be seeing everywhere this year. Read More
    • How To Season A Cast-Iron Skillet

      How To Season A Cast-Iron Skillet

      Learn how to season this Southern kitchen staple in five easy steps. Read More
    • 50 Thoughtful Messages for a Meaningful Thank You Note

      50 Thoughtful Messages for a Meaningful Thank You Note

      Not sure what to write in a thank you card? Here's how to show your gratitude with a handwritten note. Read More
  • Food and Recipes

    Food and Recipes

    See All Food and Recipes
    4 Easy Ways to Tell if an Egg Has Gone Bad

    4 Easy Ways to Tell if an Egg Has Gone Bad

    It’s not all in the senses, but they sure can help.
    • Recipes
    • Quick and Easy Dinner
    • Kitchen Assistant
    • Casserole
    • Holiday and Occasion Food
    • Slow Cooker Recipes
    • Desserts
    • Healthy and Light
    • Side Dishes
    • Party Food and Drink
    • Appetizers
    • Meat
    • Breakfast
    • BBQ
    • Drinks
    • What's Cooking
  • Culture and Lifestyle

    Culture and Lifestyle

    See All Culture and Lifestyle
    70 Cute and Funny Nicknames For Your Best Friends

    70 Cute and Funny Nicknames For Your Best Friends

    Let your besties know how much they mean to you with these unique nicknames.
    • Quotes and Sayings
    • Biscuits and Jam Podcast
    • Travel
    • Pets
    • Healthy Living
    • Coastal Living
  • Style

    Style

    See All Style
    The Coziest Winter Nail Colors for January 2022

    The Coziest Winter Nail Colors for January 2022

    The beginning of a new year often has us all feeling like starting off fresh by taking on better habits, getting rid of old ones, and—most commonly—changing up our look. While others are hitting the squats and going into the salon for a pixie cut, why not start slow and steady with a cozy winter manicure in a color that feels new to you? It takes only a little courage to step outside your usual OPI Lincoln Park After Dark or Essie Bordeaux, which is all you need to kick 2022 off on a fanciful foot.  From new wintry takes on classic dark nail colors to unique pops of color that'll have you feeling the opposite of boring, these are the best nail colors to try this January and tick off all the way into spring. 
    • Beauty
    • Hair
    • Fashion
    • Short Hairstyles
    • Nails
    • Medium Hairstyles
    • Skincare
    • Long Hairstyles
  • Holidays & Occasions

    Holidays & Occasions

    See All Holidays & Occasions
    • Thanksgiving
    • Gifts
    • Christmas
    • Mother's Day
    • Hanukkah
    • New Year's
    • Easter
    • Mardi Gras
    • 4th of July
    • Weddings
  • Home

    Home

    See All Home
    16 Kitchen Design Trends Southern Designers Predict Will Be Everywhere in 2022

    16 Kitchen Design Trends Southern Designers Predict Will Be Everywhere in 2022

    There's no denying how the pandemic fundamentally changed the world—including how we live (and work) inside our homes. An overall trend toward celebrating the history and originality of our homes is displacing ultramodern aesthetics and sharp lines as we all look to create cozier, colorful, more personalized spaces that better suit our lifestyles. We're turning away from big-box stores and toward vintage items—first, out of necessity due to supply-chain issues, and now, for design reasons—to add charm and character to every room in the house, including the kitchen. Here, interior designers from around the South share their predictions for what's trending in kitchen design for 2022 and beyond.
    • Home Decor Ideas
    • Idea Houses
    • Kitchen Design
    • Before & After Photos
    • Bathroom Design
    • Curb Appeal
    • Bedroom Design
    • DIY Home Decor
    • Color Palettes & Paint
    • House Plans & Builders
    • Inspired Communities
  • Gardening Ideas

    Gardening Ideas

    See All Gardening Ideas
    If You Keep Finding Ladybugs in Your House, Here's What You Need to Know

    If You Keep Finding Ladybugs in Your House, Here's What You Need to Know

    Plus a few strategies for keeping them out-of-doors
    • Container Gardening
    • Gardening Flowers
    • Fruit, Vegetable & Herb Gardens
    • Garden Pests
    • Plant Guides A-Z
    • Indoor Plants
    • Fall Plants
    • Landscaping Ideas
    • The Grumpy Gardener
  • News

    News

    See All News
    • Celebrities
    • Local News
  • Video

Profile Menu

Subscribe this link opens in a new tab
Your Account

Account

  • Join Now
  • Email Preferences
  • Newsletters
  • Manage Your Subscription this link opens in a new tab
  • Logout

More

  • Give a Gift Subscription this link opens in a new tab
  • Southern Living Books this link opens in a new tab
Login
Sweepstakes

Follow Us

  1. Southern Living
  2. Home
  3. Home Decor Ideas
  4. Calm & Current Natural Kitchen

Calm & Current Natural Kitchen

By Kate Abney
Skip gallery slides
FB
Generic Southern Living Image
Two shades of white combine to wrap this kitchen in a soothing vibe. Find out Alabama kitchen designer Cyndy Cantley's best tips for mastering the all-white look. 
Start Slideshow

1 of 7

FB
Tweet Pinterest Email Send Text Message Print

Layer Color

Layer Color
Credit: Photo: Laurey W. Glenn

"The good, the bad, the hilarious—everything happens at our kitchen tables," says Alabama kitchen designer Cyndy Cantley. After more than two decades studying the heart of the home inside out, Cyndy approaches kitchen design with a certain familiarity. "Probably 95% of the kitchens we're asked to design are white. It's so classic, doesn't date itself, and always looks pretty," she explains. For the kitchen of artist Rebecca Fulmer and her family, the white surroundings impart an almost museum-like stage for living a colorful life. Here are Cyndy's best tips for mastering the all-white look.

Love it? Get it!
Interior designer: Marcia Unger, Marcia Unger Interiors, Inc.; 205/870-1380. Contractor: The Berman Group, Inc.; 205/967-4542.

1 of 7

Advertisement
Advertisement

2 of 7

FB
Tweet Pinterest Email Send Text Message Print

Go Natural

Go Natural
Credit: Photo: Laurey W. Glenn

Consider covering both the island and perimeter countertops with your favorite white stone. It's an approach that's both current and calming. Allow its unique character—such as gray or golden veins—to guide your paint selections. "From there, you're guaranteed to find your perfect white," says Cyndy.

Don't Worry about Wear and Tear
If you're afraid of staining pristine white countertops, "relax," says Cyndy. "Get a sample of marble, have it sealed, and then take it home and torture it," she suggests. Consider slipcovers, and also look to durable fabrics such as leather or indoor/outdoor cotton duck to easily handle a kitchen's high traffic and daily wear.

Love it? Get It!
Wall, ceiling, and trim paint: Winter White (2140-70); benjaminmoore.com. Pot racks: by Darren Hardman Studios; darrenhardmanstudios.com.

2 of 7

3 of 7

FB
Tweet Pinterest Email Send Text Message Print

Keep It Cohesive

Cohesive Neutral Kitchen
Credit: Photo: Laurey W. Glenn

In a monochromatic kitchen, continuity is key. Here, a custom stucco hood was made to mimic the lines of the nearby fireplace. Like the cabinetry, it extends all the way to the ceiling for a streamlined look. White window mullions enhance the airy effect.

Love it? Get it!
Countertops:
Alabama white marble, through tritonstone.com. Barstools: Henriksdal; ikea.com.

3 of 7

Advertisement

4 of 7

FB
Tweet Pinterest Email Send Text Message Print

The Island

The Island
Credit: Photo: Laurey W. Glenn

Cyndy topped a weathered pine table with marble to give the space a strong kitchen island center point that both visually grounds the all-white room and easily stands up to Rebecca's four sons.

4 of 7

5 of 7

FB
Tweet Pinterest Email Send Text Message Print

The Pantry

The Pantry
Credit: Photo: Laurey W. Glenn

Open shelving is an excellent feature for showing off all your prettiest china and serving pieces. In this case, a chicken wire screen helps soften the graphic effect of the built-in display.

Love it? Get it!
Cabinet paint:
Gray Owl (2137-60); benjaminmoore.com. Cabinet hardware: Roswell Knob (CK254) in White Bronze Light; rockymountainhardware.com.

5 of 7

6 of 7

FB
Tweet Pinterest Email Send Text Message Print

The Sink

Creamy White Apron-Front Sink
Credit: Photo: Laurey W. Glenn

An apron-front sink with a creamy white finish is always a solid selection. "We fabricated farmhouse sinks long before you could buy them outright," Cyndy says. "These days, the Rohl and Waterworks companies are making my favorites."

Love it? Get it!
Dishwasher: askousa.com. Sink: by Kalista available through kennycompany.com. Faucet: Steam Valve Original Wall Mounted Bridge mixer; jaclo.com.

6 of 7

Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement

7 of 7

FB
Tweet Pinterest Email Send Text Message Print

The Bar Area

Textured Square Tile Bar Area
Credit: Photo: Laurey W. Glenn

Subway tile may be the reigning go-to, but here, textured square tiles switch things up. The darker grout and larger spacing between the individual tiles help impart a vintage vibe to the room.

Love it? Get it!
Bar faucet: 4101 De Dion Single Lever Mixer (4101) by Herbeau; available through kennycompany.com. Bar sink: waterworks.com.

7 of 7

Replay gallery

Share the Gallery

Pinterest Facebook

Up Next

By Kate Abney

    Share the Gallery

    Pinterest Facebook
    Trending Videos
    Advertisement
    Skip slide summaries

    Everything in This Slideshow

    Advertisement

    View All

    1 of 7 Layer Color
    2 of 7 Go Natural
    3 of 7 Keep It Cohesive
    4 of 7 The Island
    5 of 7 The Pantry
    6 of 7 The Sink
    7 of 7 The Bar Area

    Share & More

    Tweet Pinterest Email Send Text Message Print
    Southern Living

    Magazines & More

    Learn More

    • About Us
    • Subscribe this link opens in a new tab
    • Books from Southern Living
    • Contact Us
    • Advertise
    • Content Licensing this link opens in a new tab
    • Accolades this link opens in a new tab

    Connect

    Follow Us
    Subscribe to Our Newsletter
    MeredithSouthern Living is part of the Meredith Home Group. © Copyright 2022 Meredith Corporation. Southern Living is a registered trademark of Meredith Corporationthis link opens in a new tab All Rights Reserved. Southern Living may receive compensation for some links to products and services on this website. Offers may be subject to change without notice. Privacy Policythis link opens in a new tab Terms of Servicethis link opens in a new tab Ad Choicesthis link opens in a new tab California Do Not Sellthis link opens a modal window Web Accessibilitythis link opens in a new tab
    © Copyright Southern Living. All rights reserved. Printed from https://www.southernliving.com

    Sign in

    View image

    Calm & Current Natural Kitchen
    this link is to an external site that may or may not meet accessibility guidelines.