White is popular in interior design, often used to create a look of elegance and refinement. These 30 modern kitchen designs use a mix of materials and textures to create posh looks for the homeowners. Throwing in color on walls, in accessories, or in backsplashes has helped to provide great contrasts in a few of these designs. Others maintain their clean white look and pair with wood floors. White can make your room seem larger and in the case of kitchens, reflect light where windows are not available to provide natural lighting.
This white kitchen displays simplicity without the use of hardware. Panel door and drawerfronts are used throughout. The built-in subzero refrigerator blends in seamlessley. Open glass shelves on the back wall are used for storage and decor.
Featuring clean lines, Italian marble, and a dark stained European Oak floor. The circular drop pendant lights above the marble island add whimsy to the straightforward design. Panel doors and two simple shelves keep this look uniform.
The tile backsplash in this kitchen mimics a brick wall. The vent is stainless as well as the countertop, making the workspace easy to clean. The unstained floors lends well with the understated Scandinavian look.
This kitchen is the centerpiece of this Rome apartment. On the opposite side of the cabinets is the television fo the living area. Antique oak parquet floors add warmth and the window brings in light. The small table gives a place for eating and work.
This ultra modern white kitchen has a multi-level island and bar on painted concrete floors. The mini cabinets above the sink house glassware behind sliding doors.
This step-down kitchen sits in a multi-level duplex in the Netherlands. The house is brightened with a sunlight above the all-white kitchen which is central in this home. Geometric shapes command attention
This white kitchen shares a space with the living area and adds a pop of grey with the contemporary circle back chairs.
This Bohemian kitchen features white cabinets with simple pewter bar hardware and ceramin countertops on light wood floors. While there is only one space of cabinets, there is plenty of storage space top and bottom.
The white cabinets and backsplash in this have a gloss finish. The grey ceramic countertop breaks up the look, adding a touch of color. The white dome pendant lamp is lined in gold, adding to the sophistication of the decor. The designer has added a black dining table making a great monochromatic statement.
This kitchen is sleek with its wall of white gloss finish cabinets. Instead of using an island in the middle of the space, a white table extends off of the grey ceramic countertops providing extra space. They grey stained wood floors are also glossed over.
This grey and white kitchen utilizes marble on the island and backsplash. The flower kitchen pendant lamps provide decor and ambient lighting.
The white crown molding makes the cabinetry blend right into the wall and make the already tall cabinets appear even taller. The island is surrounded in grey and white marble which is picked up again in the backsplash. Wyndham Counter Stools are from Arteriors Home. For more kitchen barstools check out: 40 Captivating Kitchen Bar Stools For Any Type Of Decor.
This Barcelona kitchen uses the pure white as a background for the pop of color found in a color-block window and a few choice accessories. Stainless steel is used on the barstool and appliances. The space is small, but in white, seems much more spacious. For more yellow inspiration visit our Yellow Accent Kitchens .
This simple white kitchen serves as a functional space and the perfect place to display the large elephant art on the far wall. Light beachwood cabinets, gloss finished concrete floors, and marble complete the décor. Indoor herb planters add in some luscious greenery on top of the huge suspended hood.
This kitchen took an eclectic turn with a variety of chairs around an unassuming four leg table. The high sheen square tile backsplash accents the white cabinets and light wood floors. This room has ample windows filling the room with natural light. A beautiful marble clock on the dining wall is visible easily from the kitchen.
This Scandinavian designed white kitchen features white tile backsplash that mimics the look of brick, with pale grey cabinet panels with white knob drawer pulls. The butcher block countertops match the table that is paired with simple wooden benches. The retro refrigerator takes you back to simpler times.
This white ultra modern design with marble backsplash and light ash floors adds whimsicality with the 5 rock shaped drop lights.
Space abounds with this kitchen in the absence of an island. White panel cabinets with space above for display adorn the right wall. A multi-color print backsplash adds color to the look atop a marble countertop. Huge windows dressed in simple white panels allow the sun to fill the room and show off the decorative molding on the ceiling.
White tile creates a brick façade on this kitchen's backsplash. Simple free floating shelves and wine storage provide space for decorative items. The large desk style island gives more workspace and can seat four. To the left a desk completes the room giving a space for doing bills or homework.
This throwback simple white kitchen uses the wood trim to define these sharp lines on these handle free cabinets.
This kitchen consists of a simple wall of panel cabinets in white. The light wood from the floor tiles is picked up again in the upper cabinets. The colorful wallpaper as a backsplash adds a pop of color. Do check out our 50 Kitchen Backsplash Ideas post if you are looking for more kitchen backsplash inspiration.
Stark white blankets this kitchen against the black accents of the appliances, barstools, and pendant lights. The barstools are from Patricia Urquiola.
Here the cabinets seem to be fused together in cubes seen in the cabinets, island, and vent. Black dome lamps hang over the table which is an extension of the island in a contrasting dark wood.
Handless kitchen cabinets create a seamless look, especially when glossed overe as these are in Malmo White Gloss. Combined with a grey ceramic countertop and higher level marble bar, this room utilizes traditional materials with new concepts.
This upscale modern loft with painted concrete houses panel kitchen cabinets. The marble from the living area serves as a backsplash of sorts.
Taking minimalism to the maximum, this simple galley kitchen in white has pine wood floors.
This kitchen has simple armless cabinets and a massive white island and box venthood. The sliding glass doors to the right allow in natural light.
This white kitchen mixes materials to make a perfect look. White cabinets, dark wood floors, and marble combine effortlessly. Check out our 36 Marble Kitchen Ideas post if you are looking for more kitchen marble inspiration.
White dominates this futuristic kitchen with geometric angles as the spotlight of the space with spots of black. The other cool points in this room are earned for the intergrated glass-ceramic cooktop, sink, and supboards. The central island also features a removable cutting board.
A large grey pendant is used in this all white modern kitchen. Storage space is abundant, keeping this look fresh and clean with minimal clutter.