The Trend for Colorful Lighting Gives This Classic White Kitchen an Edge

California designer Cailey Damron was tasked with transforming this new build in Glendora, California. "The homeowners brought me onto the project to add a luxurious and chic designer's touch to this builder-grade home through the use of new lighting, custom cabinetry and high-quality natural materials," says Cailey.

"We incorporated in-cabinet lighting to the upper cabinets to add a bit of ambient light to the space. The color-changing option for lights was actually my client's idea. He had seen similar purple-colored lighting throughout his travels and thought it would be a unique addition and a fun, little mood-boosting party trick that his guests would enjoy."

"Good design is all about balance," says California designer Cailey Damron of Corio Design House, and homeowners should look at the total package when planning a kitchen renovation. "If a home has characteristics that are charming and authentic to the home, I suggest keeping those and updating around them. Add a chic modern twist on a renovation with new recessed lighting and unique light fixtures that make a statement. If you're not a fan of color, you can incorporate warmth through the use of metals or by adding natural wood to the space."

Though the trends are not on view in this particular kitchen, Cailey says, "I have been seeing a lot of neutral-toned zellige backsplash and natural wood cabinetry in demand right now."