25 White Kitchens That Look Like Design Heaven
There's a reason white kitchens are such a classic. They're bright, clean, and don't require a lot of stressful color decisions when decorating (because literally, everything is white). And if you're worried white kitchens might be boring, these examples will convince you otherwise. We're spotlighting twenty insanely cool white kitchens to inspire any upcoming renovations and/or Pinterest boards that need a fresh update. Whatever your interior design style, you'll find a chic white kitchen to dream about below.
Ryan Turf, the president of furniture-and-decor brand CB2, and his wife Jessica of Turf Design, chose to anchor their family kitchen with white staples. The marble counters, subway tile backsplash, and white cabinetry are classic timeless. "We live in the kitchen," says Jessica. "We use the barstools to do homework, or have breakfast in the morning before the kids go to school.
Not convinced white can be interesting? This hip, eclectic space designed by Emil Dervish is the no makeup-makeup look of kitchens. The simple wooden countertops and blond wood herringbone floors lighten and ground the more over-the-top features, like the brass statement hood and black cabinets.
While white dominates this kitchen designed by Robson Rak, the warm wood surfaces and matte green stools inject the perfect balance of warmth and color.
When interior designer and HGTV star Leanne Ford fell in love with Calacatta Borghini (which she dubs "the most expensive marble in the world"), she decided to splurge on just enough to do a waterfall edge. For the rest of the kitchen counters, she switched to honed Arabescato, a more affordable version. To ensure an all white kitchen, she painted the barstools white.
In this deVol kitchen, the bronze pendants light bring a youthful energy. They pair nicely with the kitchen bar stools tucked under the island while also contrasting with the cream trim and glossy white subway tiles.
In this kitchen designed by Corey Jenkins, the wood tones, brown marble swirls, and beige bar stools warm up the crisp white staples while the metallic accents add some glam. Jenkins says the granite "was a bit of a sell. I told the clients to look at it as art. Of course, now it's their favorite thing."
If you have exposed shelves in your kitchen display white plating, pottery, and serveware to drive home the all-white aesthetic even further, as seen in this space designed by Leanne Ford Interiors.
When Raji Radhakrishnan was commissioned to decorate this kitchen in a Piet Boon-designed home, he didn't want to detract from the beautiful architectural details. To preserve as much as possible, he opted for a a minimal trio Serge Moille pendants and simple backless stools from West Elm.
A bright all-white kitchen can be a bit blinding and stark—especially a small one. Painting your cabinets a subtle neutral will maintain than the light and open feel of a white color scheme while bringing in dimension and personality.
Make your white subway tiles pop with an unexpected grout color. In this kitchen by Simo Design, the subtle pistachio grout emphasizes the unique tile layout and complements the painted accent wall.
The exposed brick walls add an undone, laid-back feel to this kitchen. Instead of covering them up or refinishing them, let your original architectural details stand out.
Hang planters over the kitchen island to liven up an all-white space. In this deVol kitchen, there's also a framed piece of art featuring plants to accentuate the theme further.
In this kitchen designed by Robson Rak, the neutral color scheme is far from boring thanks to the texture-rich materials. From the marble countertops to the white paneled walls, stone tile floors, matter black pendant and wood grain island, there's plenty to please the eye.
Against an all-white backdrop, the red accent pieces in this Leanne Ford-designed kitchen appear to floating in mid air.
White interiors lend themselves to sweet decor. Take note from this deVol kitchen and install pale pink curtains and a dainty chandelier. Oh, and of course, say yes to tasteful bows.
Pale oak floors have a scrubbed look, and plank cabinetry with painted hinges and black latches give a kitchen old-time charm. To top the counters and island, choose a butcher block for warmth and informality, like designer Tammy Connor did here.
If you're set on this traditional shade (some rooms just need it!), don't miss the subtleties of alabaster, cream, and everything in between.
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Not only is this island big enough for family dinners, but the Calacatta marble countertops measure a solid 2 inches thick. The extra heft gives this kitchen a more modern feel.
All white is classic, but it can get blah, fast. Warm it up and add contrast without breaking out of the light color scheme with a cream and earth-toned rug. Leanne Ford also displayed earthy decor on the floating shelves to bring out the rug.
If you've got an insanely small kitchen, go with all white for a lighter and brighter space. Tiled walls, brass hardware, and a milk-glass chandelier make it feel less monochromatic.
Keep cabinets and walls all white and get dimension from your floor. Choose a pattern in a neutral color if you don't want it to attract too much attention.
Crafted from walnut, imbuia, and anigre, the nearly 11-foot-long island in this kitchen by Richard Anuszkiewicz was inspired by English antiques. Elegance to the max.
Turkish terrazzo tiles to create a graphic floor, which perfectly accents the white subway tile.
This oval island has open shelves at each end for easy access to a collection of ironstone. Hidden appliances, including a paneled fridge and dishwasher, feel cozier than the usual stainless steel.
Accent an all-white kitchen with brass. It feels antique-y, but definitely not dated. Amber Interiors simply added a brass teapot here.
25 White Kitchens That Look Like Design Heaven
There's a reason white kitchens are such a classic. They're bright, clean, and don't require a lot of stressful color decisions when decorating (because literally, everything is white). And if you're worried white kitchens might be boring, these examples will convince you otherwise. We're spotlighting twenty insanely cool white kitchens to inspire any upcoming renovations and/or Pinterest boards that need a fresh update. Whatever your interior design style, you'll find a chic white kitchen to dream about below.
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