What a difference!! I think all white is classic and can easily be updated with statement pieces and decor to suit as trends change. Great job.

Thanks Gloenne and Danielle, we think the white is always in and easily updated with statement pieces as well. However, Danielle, completely understand your comment regarding white and dirt - not always friendly towards a household of kids or animals. We find that a darker tile works best on the floor and if it's a gloss kitchen, spills and dirt are easy to wipe off. Thanks for your comments!

Hi Ysteb1, I tried to message you, however, no message button! The details are as follows: White laminate doors, Osprey Ceasarstone bench tops and white porcelain tiles for splashback. Hope that helps and thank you for your comment.

Like to add some constructive criticism, but don't want to sound like a meanie....would it be valuable?

Add some plants too as the all white can be stark, a bit of timber, black or coloured bar stools along with accessories will make a huge difference & add the personality it currently needs. Good job so far!

White kitchens aren't dead. . . They might be at the back of the style roundabout but will come back to the front sooner or later

White kitchens are always fresh, classic and timeless. Caesarstone Osprey has been around for years but is still a great colour - you can't make a bad choice with it!

Louie T - Personality is definitely needed with the kitchen - Let's call it a blank canvas for now, once the owners get in, I'm sure it will come to life.

anewarehouse.com.au & Stone Obsessions. As builders, we're with you, always timeless, always fresh. However, it is interesting to see when trends in colour come in and how clients react to 'white kitchens' during that time. It certainly is nice to have some colour included in the kitchen, but I think as with everything when it comes to your home, personal preference is key and in the end you as the owner have to live with it.

midesign0401 - Always open to constructive criticism. The white kitchen is definitely not to everyone's taste. What would you do differently?

I don't think the classic white will ever be out- but I do think adding modern twists like pops of colour, indoor plants and art- is defiantly on the rise.

Love the white on white.. we're building a mostly light kitchen, we'll have timber laminate flooring and our island will have waterfall edges as well as a glass splashback, but other than that, our cupboards will be silk white and benchtop a light stone.

I love the blank canvas of a white kitchen...add your own style with accessories...and even better change the look often without a big expense ! Could you please add the dimensions of the kitchen, thank you. It looks to be a lovely spacious area, and will be enjoyed by gatherings of family and friends :)

Love it!

Looks great, white will never date but a pity you can't get rid of that ugly black security grill on the window.

White kitchens are definitely not dead... There is something so elegant and appealing about a white kitchen - they are timeless! :)

Yes white kitchens are classic, it's just the all white concept that I personally find too clinical. In this case it may be the lighting and clear benches waiting for some items to provide the contrasting accents, stools or a stunning back splash that would bring it to life and reflect the owner's personality. It is certainly looks to be a big improvement on its replacement and much more functional. Well done.

Hi Makees,

Thank you for your kind comments. The Kitchen dimensions were approx. 5.8m x 3m plus island. It almost doubled in size and certainly an improvement.

Hi Sally (home7886), One trend we are seeing a lot of is the stone tops transferring to the splashback - it creates a seamless look and to be honest a lot less joints that can get dirty easily. Perhaps, some of the kitchen professionals or interior designers can also give you an idea of what they are installing at the moment.

have lived in an all white kitchen at my daughters place. The floor 'all white' was a nightmare, you notice any bit of dirt, grass, spills etc etc...but if you are prepared to clean it over and over like we did...go for it :)

I like the makeover. The old kitchen design is old thinking. Apply what we know now☺☺☺

i love what has been done and with some easily removable accessories it will look even more homey and a little 'show' home which i love. cant wait to do my kitchen. i will be moving plumbing which is daunting as my husband looks at the cost of things for here and now and says it will be too expensive - we haven't even priced anything yet. but this kitchen will be my colour inspo!

A great makeover. Can't go wrong with white on white. I agree, some timber accents will add some warmth and texture.

The white kitchen is still very much in, but with a splash of colour somewhere in the kitchen. Even if it is a red kettle and toaster. All white can be cold, depending on the white chosen, but love the design and use of the space!

We look the look of white kitchens! Here we have styled it with neutral furniture and pops of Azure to keep to the Hamptons theme.

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You have certainly done a fantastic makeover!

White kitchens are definitely still in as they offer so much flexibility in terms of accessories, lighting, furniture, artworks and general quirky features. There are infinite ways to bring life to a stylish white 'base' which also has the benefit of being easily modified to create a different design depending on one's envy!

@dts builders,

I'm a bit late to this discussion but I plan an all white kitchen too and one word comes to mind with your kitchen, ELEGANT

No, I'm sorry, but it doesn't work for me at all. That unrelieved expanse of shiny white is quite disorienting. You don't quite know where the light is coming from. But the colour isn't the main problem here.

Although it isn't pretty, the "before" kitchen actually has a lot going for it. The new kitchen has the benches all at the same height, which is a problem because different kitchen tasks are most comfortable at different heights. The surface that houses your sink needs to be relatively high so that when you're using the sink you don't have to bend your back. That's uncomfortable! Conversely, a cutting surface is better if it's relatively low, because that way you can control the knife better. It's a safety thing.

The new kitchen has the cooktop and the sink under wall-mounted cupboards. You're absolutely sure the extractor fan whisks all the steam and particulates out of there? Most don't, you know. And with the cupboards at that height, if you're standing close enough to cook or wash up can you see to the back of the bench? No, it's not you, it's the design. Look at the old kitchen. It has surfaces at a variety of heights, and although the sink is under a cupboard you can stir the sauce on the stove without bumping your head, I think.

I could be totally wrong about this. The featured kitchen might be a joy to work in. I do think, though, that this does not look like a kitchen designed by a cook.

I agree that it was not designed by someone who cooks. It has all the "stuff" but a user might find it lacks efficiency to do the intended "job" of the room. Color aside, the cooktop, stove, sink and refrigerator are really far apart. There is no surface near the wall oven to place hot pans and cooking trays. It's a long walk with a hot roast, heavy turkey or smoking sheet of burned cookies before you can put it down, and let it rest before putting it on a serving platter or carving. In the case of burned cookies, a long way to the sink! Wonder if the vent hood is deep enough exhaust steam and residue from the front burners.

There is a nice stretch of space for prep next to the cook top which the previous kitchen seemed to lack. I'm thinking staging for a stir-fry, or your meez, so that is a good thing. Better to be able to prep near the cook top without having to prep all the bits on an island and then move them again before you cook. You can, say, chop the onion first and be softening it in the pan as you prep the rest of the ingredients while you monitor the heat.