Create warmth in a white kitchen using cutting boards
I love my white kitchen, but at times it can seem cold and drab. Particularly on a dreary winter day.  Since we use cutting boards quite a bit in the kitchen for cutting and for serving, I typically leave them out and lean them against a cabinet in the corner. I recently got this new teak cutting board and decided it was to pretty to not have out in the center of the kitchen. I also switched out the old over sized clock for this one.
I  love the way cutting boards add additional texture and color to warm up the kitchen, particularly a white one. Since my back splash is also white  it adds some additional contrast and interest, instead of a just a white background. Besides, I like the added convenience of having them close at hand when I need them.
By the way, my back splash use to be brown stone that I painted white and it still looks amazing. You can read more about that and my tips for painting a back splash here.
Not to digress off the cutting board topic, but this was a picture of my kitchen before I painted the cabinets and back splash. Wowza, a lot different.
Create warmth in a white kitchen using cutting boards
Today you can find cutting boards in a variety of shapes, sizes and materials. This board will probably be my next purchase because I love the mix of materials with the stone and wood.  I am hoping that my valentine is reading this.  I gathered up some of my favorite boards that also come in different price points , so you can find the perfect one or one’s for your kitchen. affiliate links used
I hope this idea to create warmth in a white kitchen using cutting boards will help to inspire you in your own kitchen. Regardless of the color.
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I so agree. Although my kitchen is not white, my cutting/bread boards are always on display and ready for action. I have found some lovely options on Etsy, my favorites of which are made by a woman on the east Canadian coast. They are truly works of art. One can never have too many, and I really like the one you’ve chosen as your next purchase. Very unique!
I keep my cutting boards out. I love their beauty and the convenience of having them within reach when I need them. xo Laura
I LOVE cutting boards. I have an old one with a chalk board on its reverse side. I write a message everyday on it. Love the round ones but I don’t own one yet.
I keep my cutting boards out as well. I keep them in a cutting board rack I got at Marshalls. (Sorry, but still can barely read what I’m writing…_
Brenda
Hey Laura…..just wanted to ask how your painted cabinets are holding up? And what was your method and paint choice that you used? Such a beautiful transformation!
And I to love cutting boards! The more the merrier 🙂 I especially love some of the antique boards I have found, I don’t use the antique boards as often, but enjoy their beauty!
Thanks!
Debbie
The wood really does add a lot of warmth to the kitchen – especially this time of year. Enjoy your weekend!
Shelley
Happy Weekend Shelly.
I knew you had painted your kitchen, but I can not believe how drastic the transformation was! I so badly wanted white painted kitchen cabinets when we built our home, but they were more than our solid cherry cabinets! I so hope to be able to convince my husband to let me paint them…You have an amazing kitchen, Laura, and the cutting boards looks marvelous in there!
Hey Cindy! Happy New Year.
I love your tile as it is now and the cutting boards add a nice warmth and feeling of comfort. It’s so cool that you were able to paint the tile!
Jane
thanks Jane
I love having cutting boards out too. Yours looks fabulous. I don’t think I remember your kitchen before you painted it, but wow, what a difference.
You are so right…those cutting boards do warm up a kitchen…the perfect details of adding the warmth of wood. Beautiful Laura!!
I love cutting boards and old rolling pins. I just do not know how to display them so my kitchen counter/wall do not look clutter. My hubby told me I know longer allowed to buy anymore. 😜😜