This bright farmhouse kitchen sports black vintage pull hardware on white cabinets with modern marble backsplash and counters. For a rustic look, try adding some shiplap paneling to the end caps of the cabinetry. Use black and white farmhouse countertop décor to complete your space.
30 Sophisticated Modern White Kitchen Ideas and Designs
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July 6, 2023
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Many people are leaning toward white as a foundation color for their main living spaces. It’s no wonder why, seeing how versatile and easy it can be to rotate through seasonal décor with this color, while also knowing that you won’t quickly tire of it and have to repaint a year from now. Let’s explore a few white kitchen ideas and see if it’s something you might consider for your home.
White is a great neutral backdrop because it is easy to pair with other décor, especially with bright patterns or colors. It’s also a great way to brighten and open up a small space. This is especially important if you have a small kitchen. You can create an illusion of more space by simply opting for white cabinetry and wall paint due to how much light white reflects, making the room feel more spacious. You can decide how much you want to add, but you can get just about everything in white. Use it for your counters, floors, backsplash, and countertop décor. If it start to appear too cold, warm up the space with wood accents, amber glass bottles, and even bright bouquets.
To get a few examples of what a kitchen would look like with white as its main color, take a peek at our design samples below. These decorators have successfully used white throughout their kitchens in various ways.
02 of Cozy Farmhouse Kitchen With White Cabinets and Bar Stools
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The rustic wood paneling along the kitchen island in this space adds so much warmth. Complement this look with rattan pendant lights and bold black marble countertops. To match the white cabinetry, use white wood bar stools around the island to tie the room together.
03 of White Shaker Kitchen Cabinets With Black and White Counters
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White shaker cabinets and simple black hardware coordinate nicely with the dark granite island counter in this modern farmhouse kitchen. Add some leather bar stools to the island for additional seating and add a sunflower arrangement to the counter for a pop of summer color.
04 of White Kitchen With Cottage Décor
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This all-white kitchen design is perfect for a smaller space. Using bright colors allows the natural light to reflect within the space and makes it feel more open and inviting. Add some farmhouse prep tools like cutting boards and glass canisters with vivid green indoor plants for color.
05 of Monochromatic Farmhouse Kitchen With Arabesque Backsplash
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A modern farmhouse kitchen with an arabesque backsplash wallpaper is fitted with retro black hardware and marble counters. The monochromatic look makes the space bright and inviting and makes it easy to add pops of color with bright prep tools like the cast iron Dutch ovens and wooden serving trays.
06 of White Kitchen Cabinets With Glossy Gray Tile Backsplash
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For a subtle contrast to white kitchen cabinets, you can try using a soft glossy gray tile backsplash like the one shown here. The gray colors of the tile pick up on the streaks of gray within the white marble counters and look great with the black and stainless steel appliances.
07 of Gray and White Themed Farmhouse Kitchen
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Instead of using white grout between a subway tile backsplash, try using a black one like the one shown here. It is a great way to tie a monochromatic space like this one together by pulling the white and black colors from the cabinets for a cohesive design.
08 of Open-Concept Kitchen With White Counters and Bar Seating
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Stainless steel farmhouse pendant lights are hung over a rustic wood-paneled kitchen island with white countertops. Use other natural elements throughout the space like the ashy wood floors, wooden barstools, and rustic farmhouse cutting boards, canisters, and serverware to complete this space.
09 of White Farmhouse Kitchen With Black Accents
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The black grout used to install the white subway tile backsplash in this modern farmhouse kitchen helps to tie the space together by matching the black hardware and fixtures. Use rounded counter edges to match the vintage sink and a small coffee station with a wood tray and glass canisters.
10 of White Kitchen With Ashy Toned Wood Floors and Backsplash
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Use taupe tile backsplash and granite counters to offset the bright white shaker cabinetry in a bright kitchen like this one. The ashy tones of the counters and backsplash coordinate really well with the wood floors. Add white flower arrangements and a rustic dining set to complete the space.
11 of Modern White Kitchen With Subway Tile Backsplash
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Use subway tile backsplash with black grout to match the black hardware and add contrast to the bright white cabinetry and counters in an all-white kitchen. Natural pops of color from the rustic cutting boards and potted indoor plants are perfect modern farmhouse décor pieces for this space.
12 of White Quartz Counters With Gray Veining
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A quartz countertop with white and gray veining is paired with white shaker cabinetry and unique clear pull hardware in this neutral farmhouse kitchen. The glossy white tile backsplash reflects the natural light and brightens the space beneath the range hood.
13 of Small Kitchen With White Cabinets and Backsplash
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A modern farmhouse kitchen with white cabinets and pale gray speckled counters is completed with a marble gray tile backsplash that works perfectly with the room’s white and gray theme. Add a rustic magnolia wreath to the range hood cover over the stove for a natural pop of color.
14 of White Kitchen Ideas With Warm-Toned Accents
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The warm natural brown tones of the rustic wood flooring in this cute white farmhouse kitchen go spectacularly with the wooden prep tools displayed along the white marble counters. Use a white and sandy striped runner with tassels to accent the sink station and complement the color palette.
15 of Organic Décor for a Cool White Kitchen
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White farmhouse kitchen cabinets with decorative molding are paired with ashy gray and white wood flooring and a glossy white subway tile backsplash. Use polished silver or nickel hardware to match the gray and white color scheme. A rustic black and white woven runner is also a great addition.
16 of Modern Farmhouse Kitchen With White Subway Tile Backsplash
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A modern minimalist kitchen styled with white cabinets, black hardware, and a white quartz countertop is paired with a white subway tile backsplash. Dark gray grout provides texture and definition with an engaging illusion of depth. Modern countertop accents a placed along the countertop, contrasting with the stainless steel appliances.
17 of Monochromatic Modern Kitchen Design
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The black pantry door in this farmhouse kitchen makes a bold statement and does a wonderful job of breaking up the bright white cabinetry and wall paint encasing the room. Paint the cabinets along the kitchen island the same black shade to bring the space together.
18 of Vintage Kitchen With a White Dining Set and Cabinets
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This quaint kitchen space uses white paint to refinish the cabinetry and offset the black granite counters. Include a rustic farmhouse table in a matching shade of white with an industrial chandelier placed overhead. For a pop of color, the walls are painted with a dusty teal hue.
19 of Classic White Kitchen
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The ivory granite counters of this bright white kitchen are minimally decorated with a few jars for dry ingredients, a few cutting boards leaning against the subway tile backsplash, and a small wooden stand holding oil, vinegar, and spices.
20 of Modern Farmhouse Kitchen With White Shiplap Accents
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The white shiplap paneling along the range hood cover in this kitchen gives the space a rustic look while still matching the modern white cabinetry. For a splash of warm color, add gold hardware to the cabinetry and a few wooden prep tools to display along the white counters.
21 of Open Kitchen With Crisp White Cabinets and Wood Shelves
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A large picture window and sliding doors allow a flood of natural light into this crisp white kitchen. For a minimalist look keep the gray counters free of unnecessary clutter and place coordinating decorations on the natural wood floating shelves with a white subway tile backsplash installed behind it.
22 of Modern White Kitchen Ideas With Herringbone Wood Floors
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Modern white kitchen cabinets help to brighten the space and make it feel more open. Open-faced dinnerware shelving below the upper cabinets is a great storage solution for items you want to display neatly. Add some natural wood cutting boards and a small indoor plant for color.
23 of Modern White Kitchen With Red Runner
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White shaker cabinets in this kitchen are paired with dark wood floors and modern black hardware. Use black grout in between the white subway tile backsplash to match the black and white theme. For a pop of color, use a bright red French country runner.
24 of Cool-Toned Kitchen With White Cabinets and Gray Counters
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The beautiful gray and white backsplash in this cottage kitchen goes perfectly with the white cabinetry and dark gray kitchen island. Use a marbled countertop with a similar cool-toned palette to tie the space together. The blue and white farmhouse runner is a perfect accent for the sink area.
25 of White Kitchen With Contrasting Herringbone Backsplash
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This alluring white kitchen features white cabinetry with a white marble countertop paired with a gray and white herringbone tile backsplash. Providing texture and definition, the backsplash accents this white kitchen by creating pleasant contrast. A white vent hood is mounted over the stove and is decorated with a natural green wreath. Wood accents give this pristine space a touch of warmth.
26 of Cozy Modern Farmhouse Kitchen With Gold Hardware
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The warm undertones of the wood floors, gold fixtures, wooden shelving, and dining set in this open-concept kitchen add such a cozy vibe. Keep the space neutral and bright by using white cabinetry and counters. For added lighting, you can also include black farmhouse sconces and pendant lights.
27 of Modern Kitchen With White Cabinets and Gold Accents
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The gold hardware on the crisp white cabinets in this kitchen picks up on the warm tones of the wood floors and cutting boards along the white counters. Match the cookware to the stainless steel appliances for a cohesive modern look.
28 of Geometric Scale Kitchen Backsplash With White Cabinetry
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White wall paint, cabinetry, and counters in this kitchen give it an intense bright look that is great for a modern farmhouse. Add a grapevine wreath with white cherry blossoms along the range hood cover for spring décor and small indoor succulent planters for a splash of green color.
29 of Neutral Kitchen With Stainless Hardware and Appliances
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A small kitchen is updated to a clean and modern gray and white color scheme. The glossy white tile floors and cabinets look stunning with the gray counters and stainless steel fixtures. Use a medium gray wall paint to contrast with the upper cabinetry and the white herringbone tile backsplash.
30 of Neutral Farmhouse Kitchen With Rustic Spring Décor
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The crisp lines of the shaker cabinets and black farmhouse pendant lights add a modern look to this white kitchen. Add some rustic warm-toned décor to the counters like the wooden serving tray with sandy glass vases of spring chamomile flowers.
