For starters, though, keep in mind that not all white kitchens are the same.

Additionally, it’s important to establish a sense of your preferred design aesthetic before beginning the shopping process.

Below, designers elaborate on five hardware colors that would look wonderful in a white kitchen.

white kitchen cabinets

Design:Evelyn Pierce/ Photo:Stylish Productions

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Black

Don’t underestimate the power of black hardware.

“Black hardware also blends seamlessly with other metal finishes, like stainless appliances or brass plumbing.”

Best of all, black will shine no matter your design aesthetic.

brass hardware on white cabinets

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Seth Ballard ofBallard + Mensua Architecturealso appreciates deeper tones.

Design:Bruce Fox/ Image:Kendall McCaugherty

Unlacquered Brass

Bring on thebrass!

Note that you will see some variation in the material as time goes on.

white cabinets with black hardware

Design:Bruce Fox/ Image:Kendall McCaugherty

Polished Nickel

More of a silver person?

“It’s classic and never goes out of style,” notes Andi Morse ofMorse Design.

“I don’t feel it’s a trending finish.

honey colored bronze hardware

Design:Susan Sutter Interiors/ Photo:Mary Pat Collins

It lasts the test of time.”

Honey Bronze

Love an antique-style feel?

This may be the pick for you.

Opt for a colorfulhardware style.