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32 White Kitchens with Wood Accents for a Dreamy Kitchen

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Zakhar Ivanisov
Published: October 27, 2021
Updated: December 1, 2023

white kitchens with wood accents

Wood and white — sounds like a match made in heaven, right? A white kitchen with wood accents is a classic combination that’ll never go out of style. Between the warm hues together and the energy they bring to a space – this charming combo is a crowd-pleaser for many reasons.  With timeless appeal and elegant charm, upgrading your kitchen to this style is a great choice, both functionally and trend-wise.

Whether you’re a farmhouse lover or prefer modern spaces, a white kitchen with flattering wooden touches will appeal to your aesthetic senses. We’ve gathered the best white kitchens with wood accents that’ll inspire your next kitchen redesign.

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Show-stopping Wooden Hood

White Kitchens with Wood Accents

Photo: ahoneyofafarmhouse

This honey wood-stained hood hogs all the attention in this homey and charming kitchen. While white is a staple hue in most cooking spaces, a warm wooden hood like this adds extra warmth and coziness with its natural presence.

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Rustic Romantic Onrush

White Kitchens with Wood Accents

Photo: ahoneyofafarmhouse

Here, wood accents and florals go hand-in-hand to create a rustic romantic retreat. With the white shiplap and bright natural light streaming from the window, all these elements work perfectly to add space and character to this farmhouse kitchen.

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DIY Barn Doors and Boards

White Kitchens with Wood Accents

Photo: adventuresindecorating1

Evoking freshness and spring vibes, this kitchen has more of a living room aura thanks to the cozy sitting area and warm textures. The symmetrical barn door and boards look like a guarded entrance, adding extra warmth to this kitchen.

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Subtle Hints of Wood

White Kitchens with Wood Accents

Photo: adventuresindecorating1

If you like a clean white kitchen, but still want to add a few touches of wood, this kitchen serves as the perfect inspiration. There are subtle hints of wood from shelves, hood panel, and bar stool seats, adding a rustic touch to this bright kitchen.

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A Sprinkle of Gold

White Kitchens with Wood Accents

Photo: theryanhaus_

This kitchen is a perfect blend of modern and earthy elements, featuring sleek white cabinetry that is elegantly complemented by a black stove and gold hardware. The kitchen’s dreamlike quality is further enhanced by strategically placed wood accents, such as a cutting board and wooden shelves. These earthy tones, combined with subtle hints of gold, elevate the kitchen’s overall design.

Interior designer Camila Lyons offers her perspective on such designs, stating, “In a white kitchen, gold and wood accents are curated with care. It’s important to opt for wood in deliberate, functional spots to complement, rather than clash with, sleek white cabinetry. Wood-adorned floating shelves, for instance, strike the perfect balance.” This thoughtful approach to incorporating wood elements ensures a harmonious blend with the white backdrop, creating a visually appealing and functional kitchen space.

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Strive for Balance

White Kitchens with Wood Accents

Photo: designsbykaran

Balancing the brightness of white with the earthiness of woody accents, this modern farmhouse kitchen creates a striking look. The dark wood stain cabinet finds its match on the island drawers and the open shelves to enhance visual interest, while pops of greenery on the countertop and island add life to this kitchen.

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Match Backsplash with Island

White Kitchens with Wood Accents

Photo: austincreekfarmhouse

Add color and textures to your wood and white kitchen by painting your island in the same hue as the backsplash. Besides making a neutral palette look fresh, the added colors will lift the chic appeal of the space.

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Play with Contrasts

White Kitchens with Wood Accents

Photo: bloom_jennybrooks

Equal parts chic and charming, this white kitchen gets its beauty from the dark stained hood, window frames, bar stools, and floor in contrasting wood tones. The imposing presence of white coupled with the incoming light from the window expands the space visually and makes the kitchen appear roomy.  

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Patterned Backsplash Kitchen

White Kitchens with Wood Accents

Photo: blessed_ranch

White kitchen with wood accents from the cutting board and hood makes this kitchen look quaint and inviting. The addition of a printed backsplash adds coziness while introducing more textures and color.

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Might of the Wood

White Kitchens with Wood Accents

Photo: burlaprosesrevivals

The presence of wooden accents—from the walls to the hood to the countertops—makes this kitchen feel cozy and lived-in while still feeling fresh, thanks to the white cabinets and dishes and glossy backsplash. Drawing the eye to various textures and stains, the woody elements infuse warmth and personality in this rustic space.

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Warm Wood Kitchen Hood

White Kitchens with Wood Accents

Photo: to_mimishousewego

Using a dark wood-toned hood between white cabinets is a simple way to introduce warm, wooden accents into your kitchen. Clean and cozy, a dark wood stain will add color and contrast to the cabinets without hogging all the attention.

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Touch of Green with Planters

White Kitchens with Wood Accents

Photo: finding__lovely

A stylish way to breathe life into your wood and white kitchen is with a crafty sprinkle of plants. Be it a garland, a wreath, or a vase with twigs—deck the shelves and window panes with some greenery to add a pop of color.

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Neutral with a Pop of Colors

White Kitchens with Wood Accents

Photo: homesweetlakehouse

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Wood Ceiling with the White Interiors

White Kitchens with Wood Accents

Photo: houseandhens

Full of character and warmth, this wooden ceiling lifts the mood in this white open concept, cathedral-ceiling kitchen. The bold layering of the ceiling against the wood floor looks glorious in this sunlit space.

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Power of Contrasts

White Kitchens with Wood Accents

Photo: lifeamongthecedars

This kitchen is proof of how cleverly layering woods and whites can make your kitchen look spacious and stylish. With a dark-stained hood, shelves, and flooring, the infusion of contrasting textures adds raw power to this space.

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Wooden Beams and Shiplap Walls

White Kitchens with Wood Accents

Photo: mistymorning_

This cooking space proves why wood and white kitchens never go out of style. The wooden beams and trims contrast the white shiplap and enhance the room’s natural flow. Pop of color from the wreath and planters add to the cozy countryside feel.

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Dreamy Farmhouse Kitchen

White Kitchens with Wood Accents

Photo: galvanized_chic_boutique

The dreamy details from the shiplap walls, white brick backsplash, and industrial wooden shelves add a rustic edge to this farmhouse kitchen. The wooden accents pop while also emphasizing the white cabinetry. 

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Bring in the Bold

White Kitchens with Wood Accents

Photo: our_sweet_haven

Styling your modern wood and white kitchen with edgy accents, such as sleek fixtures or a veiny marble countertop and backsplash, can instantly add drama and glamour. Kick the styling a notch further by keeping all of the wooden accents in one corner.

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Wood Accents from Pegboard

White Kitchens with Wood Accents

Photo: our1917farmhouse

This farmhouse kitchen with breezy foliage and brass taps adds its woody accents from a clever pegboard mug holder and wood flooring. The shiplap walls and vintage accessories further enhance the rustic aesthetics of this chic and charming kitchen.

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Wooden Shelves and Cutting Boards

White Kitchens with Wood Accents

Photo: ourfigtreecottage

Punctuate your bright white kitchen with wooden shelves and cutting boards to introduce the beauty of wood accents. This will not only keep your kitchen organized but ensure the color scheme looks cohesive and pleasing to the eyes. Add a foliage wreath for a bright pop of color!

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Light Wood Bar Stools

White Kitchens with Wood Accents

Photo: eachdayisacelebrationinc

Lightly stained barstools and a farmhouse table are layered against white cabinets and glossy pendant lights for a striking look. Incorporating both modern and traditional pieces, this kitchen blends woods and white accents for a warm, vintage appeal.

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Light and Bright

White Kitchens with Wood Accents

Photo: hendersonhome_

This view exemplifies the rustic charm of wood and white with open wooden shelves and subway tile backsplash. Classic and timeless, the space looks homey and inviting with a few touches of fall magic on the shelves.

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Spruce Up with Colors

White Kitchens with Wood Accents

Photo: moxieandmint

Playing with more saturated wooden accents, this kitchen has an earthy charm to it. A pop of color from the greenery and textures from fixtures keep things visually interesting without feeling cramped.

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Style with Sophistication

White Kitchens with Wood Accents

Photo: rainandpineblog

Refined and cozy, this kitchen gets its lovely woody tones from barstools that look exquisite against the lighter hardwood floor and open shelves. Incoming natural light from the windows makes the room feel spacious and brightens up the white cabinetry and island.

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Brick Backsplash with Wooden Hood

White Kitchens with Wood Accents

Photo: farmhouse4010

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Ceiling Beam Beauty

White Kitchens with Wood Accents

Photo: the_refinedfarmhouse

The light fixtures hanging from the wooden ceiling impart brilliance to this stunning space while the oak wood flooring and island chairs add a sophisticated touch of glam. Throw a wreath on the pantry door for some subtle festive cheer!

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Style Your Shelves

White Kitchens with Wood Accents

Photo: texasforeverfarmhouse

Open shelves are an excellent option to display and switch up your decorations while embracing woodsy charm. These shelves are yet eye-catching, with foliage accents and white pottery that pop against the light wood.

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Farm Charm with Woods

White Kitchens with Wood Accents

Photo: remingtonranchfarmhouse

Soaking in the glaze of woody accents, this rustic rich kitchen wows with its textures and warm tones. The stylish layering of the wooden hood and island bar stools breaks up the flow of white from cabinetry and subway tiles, creating a dramatic effect.

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Woody Sink Cabinets Kitchen

White Kitchens with Wood Accents

Photo: the_whole_9_yards_design

Think beyond the hood and shelves to include wood accents in your kitchen. Try wooden cabinets under the sink to set the area apart and give it a furniture-like appeal. You can extend the wood accents by adding open shelves in the same color of the stain.

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Infuse Bright Colors

White Kitchens with Wood Accents

Photo: cottagefarmhouse

This spectacular cooking space shows how a bit of bright color can bring out the beauty of wood and white. Shining in dark blue, a dark blue range hood and wooden accents draw the eye to the cooking space without overwhelming the kitchen. 

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Glam Touch of Blue

White Kitchens with Wood Accents

Photo: jane_athome

Here’s another brilliant wood and white kitchen that looks elevated with the presence of a blue island. The cool pop of green glassware and royal blue island coupled with warm textures from the wooden chairs, blinds, and fixtures look perfectly balanced and cohesive. This kitchen is proof that you can add a contemporary touch to classic style with just a bit of color.

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Layer with Elan

White Kitchens with Wood Accents

Photo: the.heathered.farmhouse

The key to making a cohesive wood and white kitchen is to ensure each element has its place. You can achieve that by layering wooden accents through different furniture. Wall shelves, bar carts, countertops, or flooring are excellent options to pair with your white kitchen.

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Zakhar Ivanisov

Meet Zakhar Ivanisov, a Seattle-based entrepreneur and design enthusiast at the helm of Soul & Lane. With a heart full of passion, Zakhar blends his business acumen and a keen eye for aesthetics to create spaces that are as inviting as they are stylish. His venture into the world of home decor and organization reflects a unique fusion of entrepreneurial spirit and a genuine love for transforming living spaces.

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