White is a smart choice, but there are a few other compelling shades that may surprise you.

Here, we rounded up the paint colors Southern designers rely on for small kitchens.

Farrow & Balls Green Smoke (No.

Green kitchen with open shelving

Credit:LAUREY W. GLENN

Green kitchen with rustic accents

Credit:Laurey W. Glenn

Rashida Banks' kitchen

Credit:Keyanna Bowen

Shannon Eddings Dallas, Texas, Home Kitchen

Credit:Cody Ulrich; Styling: Matthew Gleason

Small kitchen with white cabinets and brown elements

“I like to use Charlie’s grand- mother’s silver teapots as flower vases and vessels around the house,” says Williams.Credit:Brie Williams

Gray and White Kitchen

Credit: Chris Edwards; Styling: Kendra Surface

Folly Beach South Carolina cottage kitchen renovation

Credit:Brie Williams; Styling: Kate Malpeli