19 Small Modern White Kitchen Designs
No matter what era, design movement, or style, white has never gone out of style. The versatility and beauty of white has been proven to be timeless & very easy to update and match with any other color. White is usually desired for its ability to make space look lighter and brighter, because of its ability to reflect light. In the contemporary setting, this is especially ideal for smaller spaces, as it gives the illusion of a bigger space.
Another reason is that white looks “clean”, making it look easy on the eyes, and looks great when paired with other colors, patterns, and textures. The only usual drawback when using white is that dirt is easily visible on its surface, so you need to ensure proper maintenance. It also tends to look cold or boring, especially when there is no variety of shades and textures of white used.
As the kitchen is usually a “permanent” fixture in a home, it is used often, but is rarely replaced or remodeled – the kitchen must be versatile and can withstand the test of time in terms of both quality and style. This makes the use of white for the space ideal. It is a no-frills, no-miss and safe color to choose, that would still guarantee a gorgeous design. Modern kitchens especially love using white for the kitchen, and below are some great examples of modern white kitchen designs:
A medley of modern natural materials gives this all-white space a little more warmth and personality. The modular cabinets have a white car-paint finish paired with stainless steel countertops, creating a very cool, sleepy, and shiny base. A large block of solid wood ledge was used on the bar counter table to add a warmer feel to the space.
Modern kitchen cabinets are generally made using manmade materials such as plastic, metal, glass or laminate. Many modern cabinets feature slab style doors with little ornamentation. Flat sleek surfaces are utilized with an emphasis on a clean look.
White is ideal for small spaces, such as this one. This narrow modern galley kitchen looks spacier than it actually is, as it uses an all-white color scheme and reflective finishes.
Play around with light and color combinations and discover the many dimensions and looks you can create with white cabinets. This space uses blue LED light to illuminate the undersides of the countertop, giving it a very unique glow. Dark gray cabinets were also used in combination with white to give it more depth.
This small white modern space offers a narrow peninsula for extra counter space with appliances that are hidden behind cabinetry. Countertops are constructed in a light gray solid surface material and contrasted against a dark gray tile backsplash. Light wood flooring runs throughout the design in to the dining area cereating a cohesive and stylish design.
Another example of a galley kitchen using white high-gloss finish modular cabinets. The sleek finish looks even more eampless with the use of the continuous grab bars. The use of brown quartz countertop and brown marble helps add warmth and texture to the small space.
This compact kitchen is a good example of how we can maximize small spaces in kitchen designs. Because of the limited floor area, the L-shaped kitchen counter (albeit curved in this example) also acts as the dining area. Reflective finishes were favored to help make the space look bigger. This is all combined with gray flooring and a dark wenge countertop to give it more contrast.
Adding a bright pop of color to any surface, combined with white cabinets, will instantly create a focal point. This example shows a bright red-orange wall, making it look like a bright frame around the mirror.
In modern designs, white and stainless steel finishes are staples, representing the modern look very well. This design adds a little twist to the classic combination, but adds a black bar counter to add a bit of contrast to the space.
White shouldn’t always be used exclusively or mostly on the cabinets to maximize its benefits. This design is a great example of such, as the cabinets are mostly Teak wood laminated, while all the countertops and overhead cabinets are in white. The balance between the natural tones and the modern white finish creates a warm yet sleek look.
This is the reverse of the previous example, as this tiny kitchen uses wood laminates on the overhead cabinets instead. The dark oak color adds a subtle warmth to the very compact design.
Adding some texture here and there can add more dimension to your all-white kitchen. This example uses black textured homogenous tiles on both the floors and the backsplash and a faux stone accent wall on the side to give more depth to the all-white design.
A gorgeous and creative way to add color to your all-white kitchen is through large windows. In this design, the backsplash wall was converted into a picture window with the view of the pool area, bringing in the bright colors of the pool indoors.
This small design demonstrates the versatility of white. Violet is a gorgeous color often associated with royalty/regality, but it can be tricky to use as it does not look good with all colors. However, because white was used for the cabinets, it seamlessly blends in without overpowering other elements of the design.
The blue-green back-painted glass used on the backsplash definitely gives a more fun and playful vibe to this sleek all-white modular kitchen cabinetry.
Red violet is another difficult color to work with, but the pure white palette used on the modular cabinets helps tone down the boldness of the walls. To give the cabinet laminates a softer look, a more matte finish was also used.
Achromatic color schemes are easy to work with and timeless. They are a very popular and practical choice for spaces like the kitchen. This example uses off-white/creamy modular base cabinets paired with black solid-surface counters and overhead cabinets.
Placed right in the middle of the small space, this compact kitchen uses white-laminated cabinets to give the illusion of a bigger space. You will also see a few pops of reds used on accessories and furniture pieces, as well as a dark granite slab to add a bit of contrast to the surfaces.
A great example of Nordic-inspired design, this kitchen seamlessly combines the sleek look of modern design with the warmth of natural finishes, creating a simple yet elegant look. The modular cabinets are laminated in white and topped with a black solid-surface countertop. It has a nice warm maple wood backdrop that helps soften the hard edges of the modern silhouette. Visit this page to see more small kitchens with white cabinets.
