Even if you go with warm whites , you are going to have an awful lot of very light ( off-white ) variants -- I'm assuming a white ceiling and window surrounds , so walls and cupboard doors and even the benchtops are all a variation of white , with a brown floor .

On one hand , I'm hoping you do say a splashback in a colour . White and grey ARE NOT colours haha . The problem with the brown floor is , even if you want a more colourful splashback , what colour ? You mioght get away with a mid orange , but too bright it will bring back 70's vibes . Red , yellow , blue or green don't really go with brown , you don't want a brown splashback ( or subway tiles ) IMO , so its mid orange , or maybe charcoal / black . Charcoal black then means you'd probably have to go the same with your cooktop , oven , range hood and dishwasher to tie it all in , which is fine , but then do you want a black fridge ( I personally wouldn't ) ; a stainless fridge will look out of place ; so you are then adding more white .

Personally , I would have either gone darker on the benchtop ( to a charcoal with specks / veins etc ) , or else more colourful walls -- without seeing the overall concept , maybe a light apricot or blue would work without looking 1950's ?

Having said all that , 80% of people seem to go white on white on off-white for a kitchen ( and probably regret it ) so resale might be okay .

Hi potsy99, thanks for the feedback. My windows will be colourbond evening haze, as it matches features of my facade. I actually like a monochromatic scheme, and I am purposely avoiding colour. I haven't chosen splashback yet. The colours I am choosing for the kitchen cabinets/walls/trims/doors will be from the same family of white, just a shade lighter - I have read this is the best approach, and will be barely discernible? Have you found this did not work for you? Unfortunately, I don't think I have a choice re ceiling colour, but I could explore a different colour bench top. I am actually leaning towards white beach half for cabinets and quarter for everything else. It seems to be a muted neutral and has not be throwing any obvious undertones that I can see? (see pic but excuse the poor lighting). I haven't compared it to my carpet yet so that could throw a spanner in the works!

I think of monochromatic as being variation of black and white -- yours is a variation of white and white -- what I'd call monosnowstormwhiteout . That is why I suggested a charcoal marble inspired benchtop to create a focal point , maybe black cupboard handles or a similar small 'surprise' feature too -- the ( presumably ) black/charcoal cooktop and dishwasher will be highlighted in a good sense .

I like the colours you’ve suggested. I find neutrals restful. Do you have a sample of your cabinetry? An easy way to get a coordinated look, without whites clashing, is to have the white colour matched at the paint shop to the cabinetry. The colour match will tell you if White Beach is on the right track. I’d consider a more plainer white for the trim ie Natural White as suggested above or Berkshire White. For your splashback - could the budget stretch to the benchtop material? If not a tile colour that picks up one of the benchtop fleck colours will give you a coordinated look. Sounds lovely. Come back and post the completed pics.

Hi bigreader, thanks for the advice - I will definitely look at those colours too. I have also been thinking of seeing a colour consultant to run over some of my choices. The whites and neutrals are just so tricky with all their different undertones. The polar quartz bench top is tricky too, overall it looks warmish, but then the speks are like purple and green (to me), so might have to look at a bigger sample, or choose something else. Thanks again!

Hi CB Bee, we have used Grand Piano (quarter) on our walls in two different projects before. I would say this colour definitely has beige undertones, especially when next to white, but it's nice and warm and works well with a lot of different styles. You could do quarter instead of half so it's not quite as warm?

Project 1, grand piano quarter on the walls

Project 2, grand piano quarter on the walls

In our latest renovation we are matching 2pac cabinetry paint with the wall colour so it all blends together. But not using Grand Piano - time for a change!

Thanks Elle, it really helps to see pictures! It looks lovely with that flooring. I think my tiles aren't as warm, but my space will be open and bright. Curious about how your matching colours to the walls and kitchen, I love that look! Can I ask what colour you are going to use?

Sure, our new reno is very modern with high ceilings and lots of glass, so we have chosen Dulux lexicon quarter for everything - walls, cabinetry, ceiling. I'll find some progress pics...

Dulux lexicon quarter:

Hi Elle, these are great, thank you for sharing. I love how the top cabinets seamlessly blend into the walls. I am trying to achieve this look too. Interesting how the lexicon white looks warm in that space (first photo) but still crisp. You have done some lovely work!