1. Cultivate unexpected elegance with light-colored neutrals

White cabinet surfaces are often chosen to make a space feel bright and open, but these same surfaces can also leave a room feeling empty and cold. Set your home apart by incorporating color to bring back feelings of warmth and comfort.

If you still want to achieve the bright, open look of white cabinets without losing the soulfulness provided by color, consider using light-colored neutrals for your surfaces. These toned-down hues are an excellent option for anyone hoping to maximize brightness in their space while still staying true to themselves.

With numerous options of light-colored neutrals available in REHAU RAUVISIO House^SM lines, you’re sure to find one that tells your individual story. Plunge into reflection with RAUVISIO brilliant^TM high-gloss acrylic surface, offering layers of color reminiscent of landscapes with a lack or abundance of water. If you are drawn to mountainous terrain, select the snowy white of Bianco or the crisp gray of Cemento from our glacier collection to create an exalted mood that doesn’t feel icy.

Add an intriguing twist to your light-colored design with the legendary white, gray and neutral shades of RAUVISIO noir^TM. Inspired by the mystique of the cinematic film genre, our monotonic matte surface helps you lay a refined foundation that elevates wood elements, ceramic backsplashes and marble countertops. Forgo basic white and opt for the cool beige tones of RAUVISIO noir Boxcar Blonde to design a space with unexpected elegance, or choose the warm gray hues of RAUVISIO noir Trench Coat for a low-key color that is high-key captivating.

Or, you could do what one Florida couple did when remodeling their minimalist kitchen and select the soft, tranquil gray offered by RAUVISIO noir Silver Lake to achieve a clean and bright ambience.

Michael Bright of Bright Wood Works, who worked on the remodel, has used REHAU matte surfaces for several years due to their durability and “wow factor.” Regarding how his clients felt about their new kitchen cabinet color, he said, “I think they both love how the space is soothing to look at and how it functions just the way it was intended.”

3. Light a spark of sophistication with metallic surfaces

If you’re interested in spicing up your home’s surfaces but aren’t keen on saturated colors, metallic colors are a great option to create a refined space that catches the eye from all directions. Metallic surfaces go beyond the industrial look of stainless steel.

For example, RAUVISIO ferro^TM offers a range of warm and cool tones that allow an aura of sophistication to emanate from your surfaces. Inspired by the rich history of metals throughout the ages, the warm metallic hue of Aegean Anchor adds a timeless touch to interiors. Or, select from the silvery finishes of Metro Motion or Empire Skyline to bring a modern metropolitan design to new heights.

Whether warmer or cooler hues speak to you, these lustrous colors offer unique flare to a home by providing a sleek and versatile look that isn’t plain black or white. You’ll find that metal kitchen or bathroom cabinet surfaces complement a wide range of materials. Explore a mix of textures by pairing metal with wood, stone or matte materials to achieve tasteful contrast. If the look of glass inspires you, integrate RAUVISIO crystal^TM Decorative Mirror to your metallic design as a kitchen backsplash to reflect elegance. With countless metallic combinations, you can design a space perfectly tailored to your style.

When remodeling a client’s investment property in California, Interior Designer Ron Surgen set out to cultivate a high-end feel for this contemporary home. Cabinets were an essential part of the kitchen design, so he opted to mix the metal surface RAUVISIO ferro Gilded Arrow with the super-matte surface RAUVISIO noir After Dark to create a glamorous yet welcoming space.

Surgen was extremely pleased with not just the aesthetic appeal, but also the quality of the cabinet surfaces, stating, “Not only are these products of extremely high quality; they look great and are highly functional. The doors are easy to clean and scratch resistant, which is always a good selling point.”