50 White Kitchen Designs That Will Never Go Out Of Style
White kitchen designs have been popular for years because they're sure to never go out of style, as noted by House Logic. Unlike past kitchen designs — like the early 2000s Tuscan kitchen or the 1970s pea green and orange kitchen — the all-white kitchen is timeless. It's minimalist and elegant, and is guaranteed to feel stylish for years because it doesn't use fleeting trends. While there is nothing wrong with color, and all-wood kitchens are the rage right now, some people like a more straightforward design.
But having an all-white kitchen doesn't mean you are getting a cookie-cutter kitchen that millions of other people have in their homes. There are many different ways to create a white kitchen, and they all tap into different design aesthetics and tastes. It's just as easy to design a sleek white kitchen as it is to create a European farmhouse kitchen or a Scandinavian kitchen. It all hinges on what kind of tiles you use, what kind of countertops you pick, and what kind of lamps you install. The possibilities are endless, and below are some excellent examples to inspire your next kitchen remodel.
1. Marble backsplash kitchen
Backsplashes can make or break a kitchen, which is why some people like to save up so they can afford a marble backsplash. It gives a white kitchen a timeless class, especially when the marble on the wall matches the marble floor.
2. Honeycomb backsplash kitchen
If you're looking for a more playful design, consider pairing your white kitchen cabinets with a white honeycomb backsplash. The honeycomb tiles will give your kitchen a vintage flair.
3. White and gold kitchen
Give your all-white kitchen a kick of class by adding in gold accents in the form of gold handles, knobs, and trim.
4. Stainless steel details
Keep your kitchen looking white and crisp by incorporating chrome accents into the design, like a chrome faucet and chrome pendant lights.
5. White luxury kitchen
Create a white luxury kitchen by using cabinets that extend to the ceiling and top them off with super thick trim. This drags the eye upwards and makes your kitchen feel bigger and airier.
6. Modern white kitchen
The shape of your cabinets will determine what kind of kitchen you will have. Choose thin, rectangular cabinets with straight trim for a modern aesthetic, and add some texture to the space by decorating with large wooden serving boards.
7. Farmhouse white kitchen
Similarly, you can evoke a farmhouse aesthetic by choosing a scalloped window trim and a batten board island.
8. Rattan kitchen
Give your white kitchen an earthy touch by adding rattan-backed chairs to your kitchen table. This looks especially nice when paired with gold light fixtures and pine floating shelves.
9. Use bold light fixtures
Make your all-white kitchen memorable by using two large gold pendent light fixtures that hang directly above the island. They will create a statement every time you walk into the room.
10. Black and white kitchen
Create a timeless kitchen by accenting your white cabinets and countertops with black drawer pulls and pendent lights.
11. Kitchen with French doors
Give your kitchen a touch of charm by installing French doors in its entryway. Not only will it give your all-white kitchen a bit of whimsy, but you can also close the doors and hide the clutter when the space gets a little too messy.
12. Add small glass cabinets
Break up the visual bulk of a kitchen by incorporating glass front cabinets in the space. In this photo, the top cabinets all have glass doors illuminated by lights, which allows the owner to display their favorite bowls and pitchers.
13. Don't be afraid of crystal
Your kitchen will feel instantly more elegant when you swap out your chrome pendant lights in favor of crystal pendants.
14. Cut back on cabinets
If you don't need a lot of kitchen storage, then consider taking down your top cabinets to reduce the visual bulk of the room. The end result will be a Scandinavian and minimalist kitchen.
15. Modern farmhouse kitchen
You can give your white kitchen a subtle farmhouse feel by choosing your kitchen lights wisely. Hang chrome farmhouse pendants above the island, and add a whimsical wrought iron chandelier over the breakfast nook.
16. Accented minimalist white kitchen
Make your white kitchen feel a little less sterile by incorporating black and brown accents in the form of pendant lights and island stools.
17. Add some texture
Add texture to your kitchen by using thin subway tiles, creating shiplap cabinet doors, and adding a batten board pattern to your ceiling.
18. Scandinavian kitchen
If you like a lot of symmetry in your house, then create harmony in your kitchen by swapping out cabinets for deep drawers that will make the space look more cohesive.
19. White French kitchen
You will feel like you're cooking up breakfast in a Parisian kitchen each morning if you add a row of French kitchen cabinets near the ceiling. The glass fronts will make the kitchen feel airier.
20. Subway tile kitchen
There is a reason why subway tiles are so popular as a backsplash: They're timeless and create a clean aesthetic.
21. Add wooden planks
Make your kitchen memorable by adding an unexpected detail in its design. Swap out the usual tile backsplash in favor of a wooden one. It will add a touch of warmth to an all-white kitchen.
22. Chevron backsplash
Your kitchen will feel modern and up-to-date when you incorporate a white chevron backsplash. The vertical lines of the backsplash will break up the horizontal lines of the cabinets, creating more interest in the monochrome space.
23. White marble waterfall island
Your kitchen will instantly feel magazine-worthy if you upgrade your wooden island for a white marble waterfall island instead. It will make a bold visual statement.
24. White and gray granite countertops
Break up the white monochrome color scheme of your kitchen by incorporating white and gray granite countertops on both the island and counters.
25. Add unexpected lighting
If you like a funkier design aesthetic, swap out traditional kitchen island pendant lights in favor of a black track light. In this example, the contrasting black color pulls the eye upwards, making the space feel bigger.
26. White brick kitchen
People love the exposed brick in lofts, and you can bring that kind of modern texture to your own kitchen by swapping out your backsplash for a white brick wall. If you don't have exposed brick in your kitchen, you can make a faux wall using this DIY tutorial from @jenniferdecorates on TikTok.
27. Add a retro refrigerator
If you don't have a large family that requires a massive fridge, then add a charming touch to your kitchen by swapping out your stainless steel fridge for a white retro one.
28. Contrast with a black dining nook
Contrast a sleek, all-white kitchen with a black eating nook. Use a white table to continue the all-white theme, and then contrast it with black chairs. This gives some dimension to the room.
29. Remove all cabinet handles
For a truly minimalist white kitchen, consider picking out white cabinets without any handles to create a sleek and spartan space.
30. Try square tiles
The devil is in the details, and an easy way to make your kitchen feel more modern is to swap out the usual rectangle backsplash tiles in favor of square ones.
31. Try clear pendants
People love white kitchens because they're airy and bright, so keep that theme going by swapping out bulky pendant lights in favor of airy glass ones.
32. Add a wooden extension
Add some warmth to your all-white kitchen by creating a divide between the kitchen and eating nook with the help of a wooden bar. Install a wooden bar on the opposite side of your prep counter, creating an enjoyable eating area.
33. White kitchen with a vaulted ceiling
Create the illusion of an elegant vaulted ceiling by installing a batten board design on it. It will immediately upgrade the space.
34. Black and white tile floors
Give your all-white kitchen a retro touch by adding in a black and white tiled floor.
35. Add in a round table
If you have a small white kitchen without an island, use that open space by adding in a round wooden table. The circular table adds a cozy touch to the room, and will entice you to pull up a chair and eat your meal there.
36. Break the mold with a black countertop
Rather than going with a white laminate countertop or white marble counter, try for something different by installing a black laminate countertop.
37. Opt for horizontal cabinets
Shake things up in your all-white kitchen by opting for horizontal top cabinets rather than your standard vertical ones. This will make your kitchen look more modern and unique.
38. Don't be afraid of open shelving
Some people avoid open shelving because it can make the space feel cluttered. But if you have white bowls, plates, and cups, open shelving can be another great way to cinch your monochromatic white kitchen theme.
39. Modern Scandinavian kitchen
Give your modern Scandinavian style kitchen a quirky twist by installing a line of black geometric pendants and bare Edison bulbs on the ceiling.
40. Use leaning shelves
If you like open shelving in a kitchen, then consider using a leaning shelf to display your favorite serving dishes, coffee mugs, and kitchen items.
41. European farmhouse kitchen
Give your white kitchen a European farmhouse twist by installing a wrought iron chandelier in the middle.
42. Airy rattan kitchen
Add a touch of warmth to a monochrome kitchen by installing rattan pendant lights that match your wooden kitchen chairs.
43. Add concrete accents
Make your all-white kitchen feel more contemporary by covering your island with concrete. The natural element will add an industrial touch to your white minimalist space.
44. Use horizontal open shelving
Not all open shelving is created equally. This Scandinavian kitchen has a unique open shelving system since the cabinets are horizontal and some of them are closed to reduce clutter.
45. Try retro floor tiles
Add a retro touch to your kitchen by incorporating classic black and white diner tiles on the floor.
46. Get funky with the lighting
Your all-white kitchen will become more memorable with the help of funky pendant lights, like these accordion globe lights.
47. Incorporate counter cabinets
Not everyone likes counter cabinets, but if you enjoy the aesthetic, then they're a beautiful addition to an all-white kitchen. Be sure to install at least one cabinet with a glass front to reduce the visual weight of the room.
48. Use tiny cabinet knobs
Make your white kitchen even more minimalist by swapping out bulky pulls for undersized cabinet knobs.
49. Match your table to your countertops
To create true cohesion in the kitchen, match your kitchen table to your countertops.
50. Add a herringbone backsplash
Add texture to your kitchen by arranging your subway tiles into a fun herringbone backsplash design.