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5 Reasons to Love White Casework

White isn’t the new black, but it’s pretty close. Easily accessorized, clean and space enhancing, white is a great color for many environments. If you couldn’t tell from our work, we love white—especially white casework. There are a lot of reasons for our love of this color, but here are just 5 reasons to love white casework. Check em’ out and join us on the bright side.

1) White is timeless

Colors and patterns come and go. Lime green wall paint was cute until we remembered it wasn’t. White, by contrast, never goes out of style. The clean, bright color pairs well with all other colors, allowing you to accessorize with trendy colors and patterns without committing to them for years.

2) White looks bigger

Because lighter colors are more reflective and maximize natural light, spaces feel more open. The lighter the color, the larger the room appears. In a small room, every inch of space counts, so utilizing a light white will drastically aid in increasing the size of the room. Patient rooms in hospitals, for instance, are typically very small, as architects create the maximum number of rooms possible. Including white casework in such rooms helps make the room appear larger and less crowded, making healing spaces more comfortable and therefore more conducive to healing.

3) White is contemporary and classic

A popular color of the past and is a stylish color in the present, white fits many styles. You can conjure up images of white raised panel cabinets in a colonial home in Maine, or you can look around and see expensive lofts with European white slab doors and plush white couches and carpeting. Only white can simultaneously offer an old-timey feel and an elegant, royal feel. White casework plays a convincing role in any setting. No matter the environment, white casework fits in.

4) White fits everyone’s tastes

Environments that will be used over and over again by hundreds of different people should be liked by the hundreds of different people using them. How do you get numerous people, each with varying tastes, to like your space without changing it over and over again? Use a a soft, neutral white. White is easily customized to fit individual interests, and it makes a statement without overdoing it. Whether it’s casework in a hospital or a nightstand in a hotel room, white is the perfect choice that is sure to appeal to the masses.

5) You know when white’s dirty

A lot of colors do a great job at hiding dirt and grime, but on white, dirt stands out. That probably doesn’t sound like a good thing, but it is, especially in the healthcare, hospitality and retail industries. Nobody wants to be cared for in a dirty hospital; nobody wants to sleep in a grime-filled hotel with a dusty nightstand; nobody wants to shop in a store with filth on the cabinets. White casework makes it clear when such appliances need to be cleaned, meaning cleaning staff won’t miss it. With white casework, you can better ensure a clean facility that people actually want to go to.

These are just a few reasons to love white casework. It provides countless other benefits and fits almost any environment, making it a perfect solution in a variety of situations. Have another reason to love white casework? Tell us in the comments.