When it comes time to renovate, kitchens and bathrooms still top the list. That’s mostly because renovated bathrooms and kitchens are a key selling feature for potential buyers.

But renovations can be costly. For the best results, they should be executed after careful planning and research on cabinetry, tile/stone and fixtures.

While cabinetry in different colors in materials such as wood and lacquer remains popular, white is still the dominant choice, so much so that a popular trend involves “white on white,” in which multiple elements in a bathroom or kitchen incorporate the color white.

When looking to renovate with white, here are some dos and don’ts.

Do

• Do choose white for dominate selections such as cabinetry.

• Do highlight or accentuate cabinetry with an attractive decorative handle or pull.

• Do look for ways to highlight the cabinetry with elements such as stone or tile.

• Do blend white in various ways in a kitchen or bathrooms, such as mirrors, fixtures or paint colors.

• Do use elements that can create a sense of contrast when paired with white.

Don’t

• Don’t ignore elements such as a tile grout color. It can play a significant role in the tile’s appearance.

• Don’t choose a high gloss cabinet selection if you are looking to avoid fingerprints.

• Don’t mix warm white with cool white, as the contrast may make the warm white appear cloudy or murky.

• Don’t mix too many shades of white in the same space.

• Don’t be afraid to mix different materials in the same kitchen or bathroom.