Colors

• If you've chosen other bold accent colors for your kitchen, such as red or orange, bright white kitchen cabinets give the space a bright and welcoming feel. Subdued decorating colors, such as tan and beige or pastel shades, look best against off-white.
  
  

Size

• The size of your kitchen cabinets can help to determine how "white" they should be. If you have a small kitchen with limited cabinet space and want to give the area some "warmth," whites with a yellow undertone are best. In a larger kitchen, white cabinets with blue or green undertones give the room a refreshing and slightly intimate feel.
  
  

Considerations

• If your kitchen is connected to the living room or dining room, it's a good idea to choose a shade of white that matches the adjoining room. For example, if your living room is decorated with variations of pink and brown, a white with a pink or rose undertone makes a beautiful accent.