24 Great White Kitchens
Find a white kitchen for every style, from Mid-Century Modern to Scandinavian, romantic, industrial and more
While trends in kitchen materials, finishes and details may change, a white kitchen is always in style. It's clean, bright, can look bigger than it is, provides a nice view from other rooms, and works with every design style. Take a look:
Contemporary: This kitchen is streamlined and modern without being cold. The natural fiber rug adds warmth, and the simple horizontal drawer pulls tie the cabinets to the appliances and backsplash. In addition ...
... it's not distracting when viewed from another room. In fact, it's a pleasing view.
Tip: Want your kitchen to appear larger? Try an open kitchen island.
Tip: Want your kitchen to appear larger? Try an open kitchen island.
Minimal: So when determining what makes a kitchen technically a "white kitchen," we're a little on the fence. Must it be all white, with only a contrasting floor and one pop of color? Must the countertops and appliances also be white? Please tell us what you think in the Comments section below.
This kitchen gets a big burst of color from built-in seating and one piece of art, but we'd still call it a white kitchen.
Likewise, the wood stools and matching tone of the waterfall counter on the island stand out against this sea of white.
Mid-century modern: A blank slate gives special furniture a chance to stand out. Here we have classic Eames shell chairs, an oval Saarinen tulip table and Caravaggio P4 pendants grabbing all of the attention.
Scandinavian modern: This European style emphasizes materials through simplicity. This white kitchen/dining space is infused with warmth from the wood floor, walls and table. Interesting shapes come from the Panton S chairs and the floor lamp.
Blonde floors and a mix of old and new give this kitchen Scandinavian flair.
This open kitchen provides a nice white background for the dining area, giving the fabulous Finnish Secto Lamps the backdrop they deserve.
Mod-ish: Between the white marble waterfall counter, white Cherner stools, white cabinets and white walls, this kitchen is about as white as it gets. The dark wood floors create continuity between the kitchen and the other areas in the space.
Sleek galley: One would hardly notice this kitchen is narrow due to the glossy white cabinets and white walls.
Transitional: Upholstered counter stools are an impermanent element that can bring in a touch of color. This can also be accomplished with fabric cushions for counter stools or chairs.
All this white gives this kitchen a contemporary feel, while the furniture, accessories and architecture are rooted in tradition, giving this room a transitional style.
Romantic: A white kitchen can also go very romantic and glamorous. The clean backdrop lets the beautiful veining of the marble get the attention it deserves.
Sophisticated country: Vintage touches add personality to this blank canvas, whether through molding, hardware, light fixtures or accessories.
Elegant: Here the base is white, but the upholstered counter stools, valence, harlequin floor and drum shade pendants up the style ante.
Eclectic: Just because your kitchen is white doesn't mean everything has to be empty.
French-inspired: Here, the Madeline chairs, large glass bottles and other accessories hint at a trip to a French flea market.
Vintage modern: This kitchen is crisp yet detailed. The schoolhouse light fixtures, French cafe chair and stools, bin pull hardware and wood details on the cabinets contribute to the style.
Industrial: Touches like the metal vent hood, pendant light and counter stools give industrial style to this large open loft's kitchen.
Farmhouse: A farmhouse table, paned glass-front cabinets, and bin pull hardware give this kitchen just the right dash of rural appeal.
Traditional: Carefully chosen vintage touches give this kitchen an updated New-England feel. The Windsor-inspired counter stools are the perfect choice for this look.
Collected: Hicks pendants, a blue table, and fun floral patterns on the banquette stand out against the white backdrop.
You can layer your own personal style on top of this white backdrop with ease. Switch out rugs, stools, chairs, pillows, glassware, small appliances (i.e. swapping out a Mary Englebright teapot to a Michael Graves one), tableclothes, place settings, or hardware for completely different look.
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High-Contrast Kitchens for Every Style