7 Reasons Why You Should Choose Cream Kitchen Cabinets in 2024

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Considering cream kitchen cabinets for your new kitchen?

White kitchens have been the popular choice for the last century, but many have grown tired of the look of stark white cabinets.

Insert cream cabinets… they bring the warm tones we are craving while still remaining a timeless choice.

Brass finishes have also been trending for the past few years, and cream colored kitchen cabinets look amazing with warm metallics like gold.

Today we’re going to take an up-close look at my cream kitchen and I’ll give you seven reasons why you should choose them in 2024!

Let’s get started…

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1. Cream colored kitchen cabinets are warm and inviting

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What is it about warmer colors like creamy white that are just so inviting?!

This spot in my kitchen gets plenty of natural light, which looks beautiful when it hits off of our marble backsplash and wood open shelving. 

2. Cream kitchen cabinets still pop against white walls

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One of my biggest concerns with choosing cream cabinetry was how it would look against white walls. 

I was worried that it would make them look dingy with yellow undertones being next to each other! 

Thankfully that is NOT the case with the paint color I chose – Benjamin Moore Chantilly Lace – which is a pure, crisp white.

Instead, our cabinet color does stand out against the wall color has a much softer hue! 

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3. Cream kitchens look amazing with brass everything

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Cream kitchens look absolutely stunning with brass hardware

​You can call brass a popular trend if you want, but I’ve always loved gold. It’s not going anywhere for me! 

Brass doesn’t seem to work as well in kitchens with cooler tones. 

4. They also easily blend with wood and woven accents

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If you love neutral tones, then you appreciate the delicate balance between shades of wood and incorporating various textures.

Cream-colored kitchen cabinets complement woven textures beautifully, as well as different tones of wood.

I always knew my dream kitchen was going to be white kitchen cabinets with both white oak wood and brass accents sprinkled throughout. 

So when I was designing our kitchen island… it was a perfect fit to use white oak as an accent color to the cream hues! 

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5. Cream color kitchen cabinets match with pretty much any countertop choice

marble backsplash with open shelving

If you’re thinking about doing cream kitchen cabinets, you aren’t just boxed into traditional white countertops! 

Though I think they do look beautiful with light tones too, like in our kitchen. 

Here’s an example of a beautiful kitchen design where they mixed cream cabinets with dark countertops. 

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Design Source by: A Thoughtful Place

6. They’re a great backdrop for pops of color that are easily changeable

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When you create a neutral backdrop, you can then bring in pops of color if you’d like, with kitchen decor that’s easily and affordably changeable. 

This way you can freshen up as your tastes change or with each season! 

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7. A cream kitchen is neutral and therefore timeless

off white kitchen with big window over sink


There’s always been a debate about whether white kitchens are timeless or are they going out of style.

In my opinion, neutral shades, including white, will always be a classic style! 

More and more homeowners are leaning towards timeless appeal versus changing design trends that often go out of style.

Whites, ivory shades and shades of cream will always make a space feel light and airy! 

Final Words for Your Kitchen Design

​I hope I gave you enough cream kitchen ideas to get your creative juices flowing! 

They really are the perfect choice if you’re looking for a neutral color that’s a bit different than stark white. 

There are obviously different shades of cream and the amount of natural light your kitchen gets really comes into play! 

I recommend trying out paint samples/cabinet color swatches to make sure you get the perfect shade with no undertones. 

Our Kitchen Design Sources:

Cream Cabinetry Brand/Color: Wood-Mode, Brookhaven, Nordic White

Countertop Type/Color: Marble, Mystery White

Kitchen Island Brand/Color: Signature, White Oak with Irish Cream stain

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