White Modern Kitchen Ideas for the Home

Ryan M. Grambart
Founder & CEO - CopperSmith
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Ryan M. Grambart

So, now that you understand the basic principles of white kitchen and cabinet design, it’s time to look at some concepts. This section lists some of our favorite white modern kitchen ideas. Check them out below:-

White Marble With Neutral Wood Cabinetry

You can see in this example that the owner has taken our advice to heart. The kitchen is predominantly white but features various textures and neutrals to bring it to life and give it character.

The standout feature is the white marble on the island, backsplash, and wall above the sink. This addition gives the interior a premium vibe. 

The designer has also cleverly paired the marble counters with high-quality wood cabinetry with windows. Spotlights and pendant lights illuminate the space and help to give the room a glow that makes you just want to get cooking. 

Notice the black hob, hood, and pot filler match the handles on the wall cabinets and drawers. These accents bring the entire room together and make it feel complete. 

wood cabinets with backsplash

Rustic Tile Backsplash With Pearl Cabinetry

This kitchen is another masterclass on how to leverage white in interior design. Notice how the designer chooses a slightly off-white shade for the cabinets (in this case, pearl) and uses that to complement the quartz island. The cabinets look timeless and complement the stainless steel appliances, giving the entire space an air of quality and durability. 

Other elements help to complete the room. For instance, the cotton-colored high chairs in the foreground add more texture, while the neutral floor adds context. The rustic tile backsplash adds much-needed character and prevents the room from feeling overwhelmingly white. There is also a CopperSmith SX4 brass range hood, which matches the flooring and window frames. 

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Cream-Themed Kitchen With Grey Accents

This cream-themed kitchen with gray accents is another design to consider. It feels colder and moodier than the concepts listed thus far but still retains its charm. 

The design works because of the varying types of white used. The owner combines an off-white murky ceiling with cream cabinets and classic Carrara marble countertops. The CopperSmith AT1 stainless range hood with bronze straps complements the faucet just the opposite, while the subway-style tile backsplash breaks up the room even more. 

The cleverest part of the ensemble is the diamond-patterned picture-frame-style backsplash just behind the hob. This element is a focal point of the room but doesn’t break the theme. 

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Ivory Offset Tiles With Black Countertops

This kitchen is a godsend for those who love the inherent moodiness of black. The kitchen boldly includes matching darker elements to complete the room. 

Starting from the top, the designer gets everything right. The window, ceiling spotlights, and under-cabinet lighting illuminate the room from multiple angles, helping it feel bright and cozy. The white cabinets have a traditional aesthetic with beautiful crown molding, complementing the rest of the room. Some cabinets have glass frontages, letting the owner display their glassware. The ivory color scheme comes through, giving the room substance and heft. Finally, the black countertops offer a surprising contrast. Black is an excellent countertop color choice because it is less prone to showing stains and scratches. 

black countertops with white cabinets

All-White With Stainless Steel Appliances

This kitchen is an excellent example of how stainless steel appliances and white-themed designs complement each other. Stainless steel elements seem to blend into the room naturally without much effort, while the white makes it feel homely and welcoming. 

The black countertop with a backsplash is another clever idea. Black is a very dark white, so it always complements modern white kitchens. 

Notice how the designer equips the white cabinets with brass handles to complement the brass range hood. It’s a deliberate design choice – and one that works. 

Modern White Kitchen With Island

This kitchen is another clever example of making a room predominantly white without appearing dull. It features various white elements that all come together in a delightful ensemble. 

For instance, the plain white ceiling and cabinetry set the tone for the room. The bright paint feels lively and energetic, making you want to prepare breakfast. 

The designer then adds texture and glass, as discussed in our tips above. Glass windows in the wall cabinets display the owners' beautiful crockery, while the marble countertop adds depth. There is also a herringbone-tiled backsplash behind the range as a focal point, along with the stainless hood. Black flooring complements the dark drawer handles beautifully, showing you don’t have to stick with bright colors in white kitchens, especially for highlights. 

modern white kitchen with island

Cream Cabinets With Moody, Rustic Copper Range Hood

This kitchen is an excellent example of how to include modern cream cabinets. The basic layout is standard: a small window, a white ceiling, and spotlights. However, the genius is in pairing the traditional scene with the rustic copper centerpiece. Cream and copper work well together, complementing the murky, ocean-colored backsplash tiling. The theme is still white overall, but it doesn’t feel clinical. 

Porcelain-White Cabinetry With Shiny, Subway-Style Backsplash Tiling

This kitchen is another example of how to match various white textures to create an all-white kitchen. This scene shows contrasting white paint, bright white cabinetry, and half-offset white subway tiles for the backsplash. The off-white marble countertop complements the black handles and knobs on the cabinet drawers and cupboards. 

The smartest aspect of this theme is how the designer uses it to frame the cooking space by connecting the functionality of a ducted range hood and the color scheme. The stainless steel range and copper extractor appear more luxurious because the white tiles act as a backdrop. Consequently, the cooking area feels functional and robust, capable of handling whatever you throw at it. 

White-Themed Kitchen With Copper And Brickwork Accents

Another attractive white kitchen idea is this design featuring copper accents and brickwork. The designer starts with a white ceiling, cabinets, and countertop but then adds coppery elements, such as the range hood and backsplash. The herringbone-style brickwork-effect tiling acts as a beautiful focal point and makes the room feel more homely. The under-cabinet lighting also brings out the oranges and browns in the tiles, contrasting with the creamy-white theme. 

This kitchen is a telling example of how white helps you emphasize a particular color. While it can feel cool alone, it is much warmer when combined with warmer fittings and fixtures. 

Grand White Kitchen With Off-White Lighting And Wood Flooring

This grand white kitchen with intelligent lighting is another option you might want to consider. Here, the designer begins with cream-colored paint and builds from there. Contrasting white and off-white elements, such as the tiled backsplash, stainless steel range hood, cabinets, and marble countertop, prevent the room from feeling monolithic. At the same time, the warm lighting reflecting off the paint helps to give the kitchen a cozy feel in the evening.

Just below the range hood is a large tile depicting an image. It offers another texture variation to help bring the kitchen together. 

Smart White Kitchen With High-End Appliances

This kitchen is another example of how you can use a white theme to emphasize the quality of your appliances. The massive stainless steel range and oversized copper hood appear more prominent next to the pure white base cabinets and windowed wall storage options. 

The backsplash tiles in this example are a brilliant emulsion-like white that gives the room that “just renovated feel.” It also highlights stains, making it easier to see them and wipe them away during cooking. 

Again, designers aren’t afraid to combine natural materials, such as wood and metal, with white kitchen designs. The island storage beautifully complements the exposed wood beams running along the ceiling. 

Solid White Range Hood With Illuminated Cabinets And Gold Flourishes

This solid white range hood looks different from the norm and adds an extra dimension, complementing the white theme. Its shiny reflective surface goes well with the grain on the marble countertops and the half-offset subway-tile backsplash. 

Notice how the gold accents make the room feel complete. The range hood apron, pot filler, and drawer handles match each other, creating a delightful, cost, and enticing cooking area. 

Frosty Cooking Space With Stainless Steel Range Hood

If you’re looking to include stainless steel elements in your theme, this kitchen is an excellent example of how to do it aesthetically. The cool, almost frosty-white color scheme helps the stainless steel make visual sense, contextualizing it beautifully. 

Textures are also done well here. The cabinets look smooth and clean, while the stainless steel is matte. The background diamond-pattern tiles are glossy and add a criss-cross texture, reflecting the shiny range hob plates below. 

White Cabinets With Real Brickwork And Electric Hob

Lastly, we have these stunning pearl-white kitchen cabinets contrasting with a real-brick statement wall. Again, the purpose of the white is to make the brickwork and black range hood stand out. Despite the coolness of the white cabinets, the kitchen feels inviting, encouraging you to start preparing your next meal. 

Laying tiles and mixing textures in this way is surprisingly simple. Once you invest in it, you have a kitchen that will look great for many years and won’t require renovating five or six years down the line. 

Now You’re Ready To Get Started With Your White Kitchen And Cabinets

Now you’ve seen these kitchen concepts featuring modern white kitchen cabinets, you are ready to design your own. You can see how all these white modern kitchen ideas use similar principles to achieve their attractive aesthetics. It’s just a question of absorbing what you’ve learnt and then applying it in your home. 

If you’re unsure how modern white kitchens and cabinets will look in your home, you can try CopperSmith’s 3-D Configurator. It lets you play around with various designs until you find something you like. You can also fill out a form and get a quote for any item in stock. 

 

August 10, 2023