To see some beautiful design inspirations, check out the 50 white kitchen designs we rounded up from Instagram. Some are white from floor to ceiling, others are white with texture, others are white with metallic accents and some are white kitchens with pops of color. So whether you’re planning on renovating your kitchen or you’re trying to figure out some DIY projects you can do to transform yours into your dream white kitchen, we’ve got you covered. By the time you see all 50 white kitchen designs we gathered, you’ll be ready to get to work on your own. So what are you waiting on? Now’s the time to get in on this ageless trend.
50 White Kitchen Ideas
- Add rattan accents Add a touch of boho to your white kitchen with rattan chairs. They are a great way for you to keep your space looking chic and incorporate a bit of natural color into your space if you’re not a fan of bright shades. Plus, their texture creates a pop of texture.
- Play around with white and wood beams Give your kitchen a unique vibe with white beam design accents. Having them layered within your kitchen island so they look like stripes creates a one-of-a-kind piece within your space. You can also use them on your ceiling too.
- Use white subway tile There’s nothing more classic than white subway tile. So it’s no surprise it’s such a popular choice when it comes to backslashes. It’ll keep your kitchen looking timeless and isn’t hard to put up. You can even find stick and peel subway tile if you want to save some money on this project.
- Hang white pendant lights If you’re going for a neutral look in your kitchen, skip the metal lighting and go for pendant lights that are white instead. Larger domed ones will act as subtle statement pieces. When installing them, make sure you stick to an odd number of lights, like three.
- Double white islands If you have a large and spacious white kitchen, having double islands might be for you! They can replace a dining room table, give you more prep space and are super-inviting. Having two parallel to one another will bring your white kitchen to the next level.
- Hide your fridge Not a fan of how a stainless-steel fridge looks? No worries. Consider mimicking your cabinetry by adding fronts to the appliances you’d rather not see. You can make things like your fridge, microwave and dishwasher magically disappear.
- Mix and match metals You may want the white on your counters and cabinets to be matchy-matchy, but your hardware doesn’t have to be. You can mix up the metals of the pulls, knobs and faucets in your room by choosing something like a matte black for your faucet and a brass fixture for your cabinet hardware. You can even pick a completely different metal for your light fixtures if you want to, too.
- Play with textures When you’re sticking to one color in your kitchen, like white, it’s important to not be afraid to play with textures. Choosing bar stools, kitchen islands, countertops and cabinets with different types of textures and designs will help keep your same color space from being too boring. Trust us, it’ll make a huge difference.
- Go with glass cabinet doors It’s true: white kitchens are beautiful. To add even more elegance to yours, consider going with glass doors on all your cabinetry. It’ll look super chic, especially if you have matching white or clear dishes to store inside them.
- Install white shiplap on your ceiling Create a statement ceiling in your white kitchen with white shiplap. It’s unique, but not over-the-top and will make your space look like Chip and Joanna Gaines designed it. You’ll be surprised by how different it looks once it’s up.
- Put up a brick backsplash Instead of having subway tile as backsplash, do something a little different. Think about installing an exposed brick backsplash. If you do, it’ll give your kitchen instant charm and make the white cabinets in your kitchen pop.
- Decorate with a runner If you feel like your floors look a little too bare in your all-white kitchen, try incorporating a cute runner into your look for a small pop of color. It’ll add a bit of much-needed warmth to your white kitchen space.
- Install an island with open shelves There’s no denying that white islands are attractive, but so many people have them. To make yours stand apart from others, have it designed so there are open shelves on both sides that you can place baskets in. That way, you can create more organized storage in your kitchen.
- Add a white range Let your stove be your kitchen’s centerpiece. How? Install a gorgeous white range. It will bring elegance to your room that you didn’t have before, especially if it has gold hardware. You’ll feel like you’re cooking on a TV show every time you use it.
- Place ghost chairs at your island bar One option for bar chairs in a white kitchen is ghost chairs. They are clear plastic chairs that almost appear invisible. They look extra stylish when they are lined up at a kitchen island and won’t take away from your design esthetic.
- Apply mirror backsplash You can use small squared mirrors (like ones you’d see on a disco ball) as backsplash in your white kitchen. It’ll create a glamorous vibe wherever you put it. Plus, you’ll be able to see what’s going on behind you when you look at it.
- DIY colorful island drawers You can add a surprise section of color on your kitchen island if you paint its drawers. You can paint the drawers on the island’s backside if you want the kitchen to appear all-white to people looking into the room. It’ll be a fun way to change things up.
- Put up swoon-worthy beams To give your white kitchen a more rustic feel, install some wooden beams across the ceiling. Then, stain them a deep brown or paint them black. You can even find faux wood beams instead of real wood if you’re on a budget and want to save some money.
- Put out white appliances on your countertops It’s the worst when you’re dreaming of an all-white kitchen and then your toast or coffee maker clash. That’s why investing in white-colored appliances that you want to leave out on your kitchen counter is worth it. It’ll keep your space looking clean and organized.
- Install a cute kitchen divider To close off your kitchen a little, add a divider. You can find ones that have patterns on them or ones without. Either way, they’ll give you a bit of privacy so you can still hide your stack of dirty dishes from people.
- Change out your hood You may not realize it, but you can switch the style of your oven’s hood. Doing so in a white kitchen will drastically change its appearance, especially if you go with a white-colored one to match everything else. Talk about a chic décor decision.
- Add black iron hardware everywhere Who doesn’t love black and white décor? Placing black iron knobs and black pulls on your white cabinets and drawers will transform your space in a snap. They especially look great if you have a farmhouse-style kitchen.
- Incorporate white leather seating Leather in a kitchen? That’s right! White leather bar stools will make your white kitchen look like it belongs in a magazine.
- Go copper crazy Metallics, like copper, look super pretty when they’re paired with white. So instead of storing your copper pots and pans away in your cabinets, display them! It’s a functional yet beautiful way to decorate your space with things you already have.
- Design a herringbone pattern backsplash Herringbone is everywhere lately! And your white kitchen is begging you to include it somewhere. Using it as a backsplash is the perfect way for you to do so.
- Add a marble waterfall island If you love islands in kitchens, a waterfall island is calling your name. That means that the material on the island won’t just be on the top of it, it’ll be on both sides of it, which creates a cascading effect. Having one of these as your kitchen’s centerpiece will look dream-like.
- DIY your island with tile All eyes will be on your kitchen island with this design project. All you need is some stick-on tile of your choice and then you just place it on the backside of your island where your chairs go. If you’re looking for more natural shades, go with one that has a grey pattern.
- Create a full-tiled accent wall Skip painting one of your kitchen walls white and use another white material instead. Having one of your walls, like the one behind you stove, act as a white accent wall will add interest to your room. We recommend using a shiny white tile all the way up to your ceiling for a dramatic white makeover.
- Hang up floating shelves A simple way to break up one of your white walls is with floating shelves. Installing two really long ones where one is directly over the other will give you extra storage space and create some visual interest in your kitchen. Make sure you place them at least a foot apart so you’ll have enough room to stack plates and bowls on the bottom shelf.
- Add a geometric white backsplash Just because you want a white kitchen doesn’t mean it has to be boring. One way to create character is with backsplash. Choosing a white backsplash in a fun geometric shape will look great and create just the right amount of pizazz.
- Consider adding a rock wall Picture a stunning rock wall behind a kitchen that has white countertops, white cabinets and black fixtures. Sounds pretty, right? The multiple shades of white add some warmth to your space, which is why it’s a great idea for someone looking to do something a little different.
- Add a splash of color on the floor This concept is all white on the top and all color on the bottom. Tip: When choosing a colorful floor tile, look for one that has white within the pattern so it blends in better with your all-white cabinets and countertops. Otherwise, it’ll be a blunt contrast.
- Hang up a statement mirror Who says you can’t have a mirror in a kitchen? Hanging one up will give your space that added bit of elegance your space has been missing. Go for a round one that is metallic so it’ll pop.
- Decorate with palm leaves Simplicity is one word that can describe a white kitchen. To keep on trend with that, think “less is more” when you go to decorate it. Setting out a few tall vases with a giant palm leaf in each one is all you need to do to create a tranquil atmosphere design.
- Build floor to ceiling windows Who doesn’t love natural light? Having floor-to-ceiling windows on one wall of your kitchen will make your space appear even bigger than it is. Tip: Paint the window frames black if you want a more modern look – it’s another big interior design trend.
- Mix up your hardware shapes When you’re shopping for hardware to go on your cabinets, have some fun. Instead of choosing the same thing for everything, pick two different shapes, like oversized pulls and round knobs. The trick is to get them in the same shade so they coordinate even though they are completely different from one another.
- Place some plants throughout your kitchen One way to decorate your white kitchen is with plants! From potted ones to hanging ones, you can’t really go wrong. They bring some life to your room and make it homier. 38. Incorporate a colorful kitchen island Having a kitchen with all white cabinets and then a colorful island is so fun. It gives off a cheerful vibe and it’ll look awesome in any style kitchen. If you have a kitchen island already, you can DIY it yourself with any color of your choice instead of buying a new one or hiring someone.
- Install LED lights If you’re looking for a way to make your white kitchen really luxurious, lighting is what you need to focus on. Installing LED lights on the bottom of your uppers will create a beautiful highlight effect. The best part is, you can find LED light strips, which makes putting them up pretty easy.
- Put up a few rustic signs A white farmhouse kitchen isn’t complete with some cute wall signs. Look at thrift stores or craft shows for ones that say words like “grocery,” “blessed,” or “eat up.” Once you place them around your kitchen, it’ll scream shabby chic.
- Combine multiple shades of white Having a white kitchen doesn’t mean every item needs to be the extra same shade. Having off-white walls mixed with white cabinets and cream appliances keeps your room from appearing flat. You can even find a beautiful backsplash that combines several whites and then you can add bronze hardware to your cabinetry.
- Invest in a white ladder You can actually use your highest upper cabinets for more than storage if you install a white ladder in your kitchen. Find one that is on wheels that can slide along a track that you can have installed along with your cabinets. It’ll not only look pretty, but it’ll come in handy.
- DIY rustic white cabinets To get a rustic white kitchen, DIY your own. Start by applying a primer on your cabinets, then two coats of white paint once its dry. When the base paint is dry, use a sanding block to scuff up some of the edges and grooves. Next, pour 1 tablespoon of acrylic glaze into your base color paint and brush it over the cabinets, whipping it away with a rag immediately to create a streak. After it is dry, finish it off by adding a coat of nonyellowing, matte polyurethane.
- Install skylights What’s better than natural light in a kitchen? Nothing. That’s why skylights are amazing. They work especially well in small kitchens because they give the elution that the room is taller.
- Embrace natural wood countertops While white countertops are beautiful, they aren’t the only color option you have if you want to stay with neutral shades. A wood countertop is a great alternative. It adds warmth to your space and you can stain it or leave it as is.
- Go shabby chic with shiplap walls If you have high walls in your kitchen, shiplap will make them look even grander! However, instead of installing them horizontal, place them in vertical pattern. Don’t forget to paint them white afterward.
- Glam up your kitchen with crystal chandeliers Seeing how you spend a lot of time in your kitchen, adding some glam factors to it is necessary. Installing one (or more!) crystal chandeliers will bring your plain white kitchen from drab to fab. In fact, everyone will want to hangout in there with you once they’re up.
- Go with a rounded shiplap island Are you shiplap obsessed? If so, add it to your island for some texture. To make an even bigger statement in your room, go with a rounded island instead of a rectangular one.
- Decorate with fruit White kitchens are the best when it comes to decorating because everything goes with them. One cheap way to add a hint of color to yours is with fruit. Setting out some lemons or limes (real or faux) is a quick and easy way to include some brightness in your space.
- Add white tufted bar chairs Your seating matters when it comes to kitchen design. That’s why choosing white tufted bar chairs look amazing in white kitchens. They are comfy and elegant. Check out…25 Spring Decorating Ideas25 DIY Home Decor Ideas25 Apartment Decorating Ideas25 Farmhouse Decor Instagram Accounts to Follow 50 Best Decluttering Tips 15 DIY Organization Ideas
