Perfect Harmony: 43 White Cabinets with White Countertops Ideas

Diane Hammer
Updated on: August 12, 2024

White kitchen cabinets with white countertops set a tone for your culinary space. The design is meant to create a unique, contemporary style that appears graceful with other kitchen elements. The look can be achieved by painting the cabinets white and selecting white countertops; the options are endless here. Marble, quartz, granite, etc. are considered trendsetting options.

For a fact, white color embraces a soothing feel, and any layout featuring white as the primary design element automatically transforms the ambiance into an airy open and bright space. So you don’t have to worry about the small kitchen setup. This combination will work perfectly fine.

When thinking about white, we associate it with cleanliness, versatility, and the ability to reflect light and create a space we all dream of. Who doesn’t like a spacious, trending, and inviting kitchen place where you can cook all day without getting freaked out? A white kitchen with an aesthetic appeal is all you need for a perfect cooking day.

Additionally, white cabinets and countertops provide a neutral base for the kitchen. No matter what shape, size, and dimensions are, you can complement any structure and contrast your kitchen accessories with this combination. However, a touch of vibrant colors in the appliances or kitchen hoods will look stylish.

In short, this article will cover forty-three design ideas that will help you decide which color and material combination for the cabinets and countertops will look perfect and cater to the needs of your kitchen precisely.

What Are the Common Shades of White That Can Be Picked Up for Kitchen Cabinets?

Every shade of white, be it cool, warm, creamy, or stark has its charm and creates unique vibes in the kitchen. There is a whole range of white shades that have captured the hearts of house owners and have become a popular choice for every sized kitchen.

Now, that includes bright white, warm tones, and vintage aged white that has a slight gray tint added to it which enhances the beauty of white. The buttery creamy shade is trending these days for its luxurious and timeless appeal. All these shades can stand alone and can be mixed up for that cool kitchen design. The details of the kitchen such as hardware choice, appliances, and the decor incorporated determine which color will give the visual effect of your choice.

However, not all whites are the same, and choosing the right white color from Sherwin-Williams for your cabinets can make a big difference in the mood and effect of your kitchen. Here are some famous white colors you can look into.

Extra White SW 7006

This is a plain color with no visible undertones. It is an all-stark white hue that goes with modern and stylish kitchens. The smooth and glossy feel is ready to rock your kitchen interior. For a perfect match, you can accessorize the space with vintage and metallic accents such as those in the appliances, range knobs, kitchen trays, and other cooking utensils.

Pure White SW 7005

If you are not a cream fan, you can consider choosing pure white color for the cabinets. This is a bright white shade and can complement the printed artistic floor tiles or marble floors quite well.

Alabaster SW 7008

However, for those who love a creamy color texture for the kitchen cabinets, try using an alabaster color by Sherwin Williams. Its soft feel can blend both traditional and modern styles. Not completely creamy, the warmth in the hue balances the look with different kitchen materials for the countertop and other textures elsewhere.

Snowbound SW 7004

This color is a bit different from the other shades and has a distinct gray undertone which makes it a cool white color. This color is deemed ideal for small kitchens where the presence of snowbound binds the minimalist element together and the finishes of wood, especially in kitchen hoods or chimneys, and metallic elements in the kitchen hardware and equipment in real enhance the overall appearance.

What Are the Trusted Materials for White Countertops?

White Quartz Countertop

A white quartz countertop is a durable option for high-traffic kitchens. The properties that make them suitable are great resistance to stains and scratches, and their ability to withstand high temperatures, making them an excellent option for kitchen counters, especially near stovetops. Quartz countertops are available in different patterns and designs and the market is full of varying styles to choose from.

Carrara quartz

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It nearly resembles the Carrara marble, characterizing a white backdrop with soft gray veins. However, compared to marble counters, it requires less maintenance and care, giving you a sleek and classic look as that of marble.

Calacatta quartz

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This resembles a Carrara quartz with the exception that it has a stark white color with wide-ranging gray veins for a luxurious aesthetic. Similar to Carrara quartz, Calacatta quartz resembles Calacatta marble. It is a durable option for busy kitchen backsplash and counters.

White Marble Countertop

White marble is identified by a bright white color that has a distinctive veining. It is regarded as an elegant material for kitchen counters keeping in view the delicate veining it endorses. The beauty of marble cannot be beaten by any other stone. It goes unparalleled. As stated above, it requires a good amount of maintenance so that it lasts long and resists scratches and stains around the backsplash and stove areas.

Carrara marble

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Carrara is known to originate in Italy and has become popular ever since. The white and grayish-blue veining has made Carrara marble a highly recognized material for kitchen counters, bathroom floors, and backsplashes, and for creating high-quality sculptures.

Calacatta marble

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With a prominent white shade and intense dark veining, Calacatta marble makes its
distinction from Carrara. However, since Carrara and Calacatta originate from the same region, Italy, people sometimes find it hard to differentiate the two. For experts though, it is an easy task.

White Granite Countertop

Quartz has some qualities similar to mica. Both stones have a shiny, smooth surface with a veining aesthetic. Its crisp white hue adds elegance and modernity to your kitchens and bathrooms alike. The nonporous surface of this stone makes it an excellent choice for maintaining the walls and floors for decades without getting worn out. Colorless feldspar makes the major component of white granite stone.

Colonial white granite

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This one is a precious stone featuring a white textured background with dark dotted patterns of gray and burgundy flecks. This particular pattern makes it unique and fascinating material for use in rooms, kitchens, and even fireplace surrounds. Outside the home, colonial granite can be employed in making pavements.

River white granite

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River granite stone is all about the gray, black and burgundy veins, and spots. It has a creamy white texture in the background that adds a smooth finish. River granite is a versatile option for homeowners looking for some spice in their kitchen design. It can easily be installed, creating a calm atmosphere in the space.

White Quartzite Countertop

White quartzite has its roots in many Asian and European countries. However, it differs in colors, patterns, and veining forms in different parts of the world. This natural stone is praised because of its marble-like appearance, unlike other quartz materials. The delicate veining with white background, and a slight shimmer that comes from the interlocked quartz crystals, describe the texture of this stone.

Taj mahal quartzite

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Inspired by the luxurious, rich feel of the Taj Mahal, the stone takes its name from the famous mausoleum in India. It has streaky veins of gold and gray on the smooth white surface. The best thing is that this stone gives you an elegant feel of marble with low maintenance.

White Macaubas Quartzite

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This is a pure white natural stone made from quartz and sandstone with distinguishable gray linear veins. It is a hard material that offers great resistance against abrasion and works wonderfully in kitchens. Bathroom backsplashes, floors, and vanity tops, all can be made beautiful with this stone.

Seven Design Elements That Can Be Contrasted with a White Kitchen

Accent wall

As an accent wall, we can paint the wall and hang our favorite pictures and family photo frames. Colorful artwork can also be made part of the accent wall for extra beauty. Nowadays, the trend of hanging vintage plates is getting in, and those cultural plates look exotic in the culinary space. The colors like emeralds, mustard, navy, and teal add a real spark to a white kitchen.

Colorful backsplash

A colorful backsplash is an interesting feature of the kitchen. It instantly catches the attention of the visitors. The top options could be Moroccan tiles, subway tiles in warm colors, or a framed funky design within a unicolor backsplash. Vibrant wallpapers in natural print or kitchen-related wallpapers.

Kitchen Appliances

Choosing the right appliances for a white kitchen is essential to create a uniform look. The machines should pop up against the white hue and should give a striking feel to the space. A retro-style fridge, bright-colored oven, decorative dishes, and colored microwaves could serve the purpose.

Open shelving

Floating shelves in the kitchen save up space and also adds a design to the kitchen. You can arrange your decor items, fancy glasses, and plant pots on these shelves to add color to the walls. Plant pots can be placed for a green touch.

Rugs and mats

Traditional and modern mats can be placed on the kitchen floors in front of the cooking range or around the counter space. Traditional jute rugs are a good option for white kitchens. Colorful mats for the sink area add comfort while you wash your dishes. Also, they absorb water dripping from the counter to avoid slippery floors.

Light fixtures

Light adds drama to the room. For a warm, cozy ambiance, light plays a vital role. Under cabinet lights and pendant lights above the counter look classy. Yellow ceiling lights are another practical option for lighting up the space. Install your favorite metal light fixture with an enamel coating for that elegant feel.

Flowers and plants

It doesn’t matter whether it is a kitchen, bathroom, or living space, flowers, and plants look good in any corner of the house. For the kitchen though, small potted plants appear delicate and fresh. Random flower arrangements like African violets, sunflowers, and orchids look natural and survive indoors.

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Coastal Bathroom View

This bathroom brings a smile to our faces. The mint green decorative mirror with a pop of purple in the towel bar and butterfly wallpaper brings coastal vibes to the space. A white granite vanity top with white cabinets and silver hardware is designed for an exquisite glance.

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Refreshing Your Bathroom Space

For that natural feel, a ledger stone backsplash is installed behind the white bathroom vanity with off white marble countertops and white streamlined cabinets. Two large-sized frameless mirrors on the stonewall balance out the wall texture. Illuminate your dreamy bathroom look with hanging yellow lights.

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Extensive White Kitchen with Hardwood Floor

Are you looking for ways to transform your old kitchen? This all-white kitchen features white subway tile backsplash, Calacatta white quartz countertop with visible gray veins, and a mix of white and wooden cabinetry that looks like a dreamy kitchen goal.

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Beachy Vibes

Take a tour around the Clerestory kitchen and witness the beauty of the kitchen features. These white box cabinets with custom add-ons and the white quartz counter are no sacrifice in our opinion when compared to white custom cabinets. The attached dining area with tons of natural light defines the additional space.

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White Wet Bar Design

For the at-home mixologist, wet bars are a great addition. A wet bar inclusive of a wine cooler, a white countertop for preparing drinks on the go, a hand-painted floral patterned cement tiles backsplash, and golden hardware is a complete addition to the kitchen corner.

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Arched Doorway Kitchen Architecture

An arched doorway never gets old. This kitchen is designed in a traditional style with a domed entrance, white cabinets, and a walnut kitchen island. Hydrangea flower vase accessories the white bench top. The interlocking chain supports the globe pendant with four candle-style clusters.

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Perfect Kitchen Goals

Capturing our hearts with timeless Cambria quartz countertops- it looks divine and rich in texture. Inverness gold gives this kitchen a wow factor. White cabinets with brushed brass cabinet pull, traditional range hood, and the blue square ceramic tile backsplash are all eye candy.5) Unparalleled kitchen beauty

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Unparalleled kitchen beauty

We are presenting traditional kitchen aesthetics with white quartz backsplash and countertop, white cabinetry, a dine-in kitchen island with chalky chairs, and seat backs styled in a criss-cross pattern. Antique hanging light fixtures are positioned at equal distances above the vanity top.

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Fine Details in the Kitchen

The white Cambria quartz countertop, white painted cabinetry, wooden-framed picture window, white running bond subway backsplash, and chain-hung candelabra pendant in black keep the kitchen cheery and bright. Picture a sunny day outside and fuse the kitchen space with nature.

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Colorful Addition

A wonderful touch in any kitchen design is the addition of colorful flowers. Pink, orange, green, and beige flowers speak of the love for colors in this east-end kitchen space. Popping in contrast to the bright colors is the white quartz countertop and backsplash with an intermix of gray and gold veining.

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Make the First Impression

Impress your guests with a bathroom design never seen before. We are just blown away by the details of this bathroom including the painted countertops that mimic white quartz and lend a rich feel to the vanity. A full-size mirror is displayed on a shiplap backsplash wall with the lit lighting vanity trio.

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The Kitchen Views

Satisfy your design cravings with eternal classic Calacatta quartz countertops featuring thick gray veins. Natural Calacatta marble linear mosaic backsplash is the beauty overloaded. White shaker cabinets and the classic solar shades in white push the design further, making the white kitchen appear modern and classy.

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Keep it Light

The texture of the white picket backsplash, the white upper cabinets, the natural light, and the dreamy gray, all work to create inspiring visual interest and depth in this Avon Hill Kitchen. The Hardwood floor and the wood seat bar stools are inspired by wooden accents in the kitchen design.

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Break the Whites

A white kitchen needs a little splash of color. For this purpose, we have incorporated black and gold accents that stand out beautifully against white. Exposed rustic ceiling beams add wood accent charm. And the square-shaped dining table with a white quartz surface and carved legs looks heavy.

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Neutral Doesn’t Have to Be Boring

We love the touch of elegance in this kitchen that the Kenzzi Paloma Kitchen Tiles add. With a beautiful geometric pattern, these tiles are sure to make a statement on your kitchen backsplash wall. And when paired with black grout, they create a bold and clean contrast.

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Kitchen Update

A sleek kitchen design with a sparkling clean white quartz countertop, white handleless cabinets for a streamlined view, an induction cooktop for efficient cooking, and easy maintenance are all the essential features of this modern kitchen inspiration. Yellow ceiling lights are combined with underlighting cabinets for the right glow.

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A Little Frost Looks Good in the Kitchen

Presenting inverness frost Cambria quartz kitchen counter and backsplash. The surface leverages a unique and innovative feature-debossing, which is a new, distinct quality. The imprinting veins add texture to the backsplash. Unlike other traditional white countertops, Inverness Frost pairs beautifully with everything in the kitchen.

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Tile Obsession

These hand-painted clay tiles from Portugal are just put up in a long island kitchen. We love the oak kitchen pantry and the white cabinets with nichrome hardware. It all mingles to give a clean aesthetic that looks attractive. Floating shelves match the hardwood floor.

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Make Your Mornings Happy

This kitchen design keeps the same color as the cabinets, a built-in pantry, and a coat of new finish paint, making a statement in the kitchen space. The blue kitchen island with a white countertop and the cobalt arabesque backsplash adds a little twist to the white scheme.

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Natural Lighting in the Kitchen

Season your kitchen space with love and install these amazing features for an enhanced vision of the space. Look at the perfect detailing of white countertops and cabinets, wood floating shelves, stainless steel kitchen appliances, and the neat white subway tiles in a herringbone pattern.

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Enjoy Your Kitchen Time

The kitchen design features a wood, blue and white combination that looks extraordinary for a contemporary kitchen. The light and dark gray Linear marble Mosaic backsplash looks stunning here. Pink roses and glass materials accessorize the white quartz countertop with gray streaks.

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Some Entertainment in the Kitchen

Organic white quartz countertops, greige cabinets, black hardware, built-in stainless steel

appliances, and charcoal slate backsplash panels exude elegance in minimum style. Walnut hardwood flooring is an excellent choice for white kitchens. A lit shaded pendant light illuminates the kitchen island and white countertops.

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Modern Farmhouse Kitchen

This white kitchen is designed to perfection. White cabinets and quartz countertops with a Belfast sink and faux wood beams integrate seamlessly for a white kitchen. The black and white jute rug looks good for washing the dishes without water pouring onto the floor.

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No Backsplash Tiles

The greige cabinets topped up with a white bench top and an electric stove top are illuminated by the underlighting cabinets. Don’t miss out on the white flower arrangements on the dining table. It looks fancy there. Backsplash is a painted one with no tiles.

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Combining White with Blue

The neutral color looks great with the punch of blue square tile backsplash creating a warmer mood. The gorgeous waterfall quartz countertops, white shaker cabinetry, floating oak shelving, and a touch of gold hardware leave this custom kitchen nothing less than elegant.

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Luxury All the Way

White blizzard quartz adds a perfect touch of sparkling drama to the kitchen space. Multi-glass rack units around the white kitchen hood showcase the exotic crockery. Textured small marble mosaic square tiles cover the backsplash wall. Two globe pendants and one black light fixture top off the island.

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White and Yellow Laundry Room

Enjoy your laundry time in this specially designed laundry with yellow medallion wallpaper covering the built-in washer and dryer. The laundry room boasts a white hex tiled floor and orange glazed backsplash alongside inset white cabinetry with white knobs-all paired with a white quartz countertop.

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Pretty and Bright Kitchen Corner

The material is the classic Calacatta Maxima quartz used for the white countertop, and the apron front in stone is a yes, please. Backsplash is the Thassos white marble tiles popping against the black gooseneck faucet. White cabinetry with black hardware is always a safe contrast.

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Open Mid-Century Kitchen Vibe

We love the warmth of the walnut with the addition of sparks of color throughout. We are thrilled to have designed the backsplash with the amazing little colorful diamond tiles. Skylight brings natural sunshine into space. Fruits and lemon grace the white counter.

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Morning Sunshine

The cabinet design is unique and the style is noteworthy. Look at the color mix in cabinetry-wood, navy blue, and white. We can’t stop thinking about the cabinet stain. It looks great offsetting the traditional cabinetry. The white subway backsplash and the oak-stained shiplap hood look gorgeous together.

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What a Contrast in this Kitchen

Love how crisp and airy this kitchen looks. Candlestick style pendant, jet black light sconces, white cabinets with white work surface, and the dining nook featuring black painted bar chairs arranged around the wooden kitchen island offer an excellent contrast in a neutral kitchen.

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Love Clean Countertops

Enjoy the views outside this kitchen through the window. The white quartz countertop with gray cabinets looks simple and elegant. A black three-chain chandelier with candle sticks is contrasted with the white kitchen. With a clean countertop, we get a clean and peaceful mind.

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A Neutral Home is a Love

This kitchen design has left us swooning over the stunning details. The pure white quartz countertop, cutting board collection, and milky white cabinetry look fair enough. It’s a perfect blend of functionality and aesthetics in the kitchen space. White woven bar stools with brass frames and similar pendants look amazing.

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Make Your Dream Kitchen a Reality

Contrast your dotted details in the arabesque backsplash tile with white cabinetry and gold hardware. The texture completely transforms the arabesque tile. Light wood flooring is done in a Chevron pattern for a geometric design. A black kitchen island stands in the middle of the kitchen.

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Nicely Planned U-Shaped Kitchen

For a positive approach, we have designed a U-shaped layout, exhibiting white cabinetry, a quartz worktop, and a double bowl butler’s sink that looks good for a farmhouse kitchen. The food mixer, coffee machine, electric kettle, and other kitchen essentials rest on the counter, showing a busy kitchen routine.

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Iconic Kitchen Display

Add a statement Calacatta white countertop kitchen island, and glass-fronted cabinets for a luxurious kitchen design. Gas lift bar stools in yellow seem perfect for a brighter space. For a zigzag floor pattern, the designer used a hardwood floor in chevron style to satisfy your taste.

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A Comforting White Kitchen

Voilà – a winning new look for this classic white kitchen! The design is seamless and easy on the eye. Painting the perimeter cabinets white and pairing them with dark gray is a magical thing. A large statement fixture and pretty stools create a fresh new-feeling kitchen.

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An Unreal Kitchen Transformation

Replacing tile floors with hardwood is always a good option for modern kitchens. This design shows an incredible feature, including the arched window. The white subway backsplash with white marble countertops has done a great job. Hale navy island with white countertop is a real change here.

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Introducing Wooden Architecture in a White Kitchen

Incorporating the existing ceiling beams was a great compliment to the material finishes in this white kitchen. White painted shaker cabinets, pure white quartz countertop, and the white oak kitchen island is truly one of a kind. The appliances are nicely tucked in to provide a seamless view.

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A Well-Constructed Kitchen

An angled kitchen becomes your favorite spot when it is designed beautifully, inclusive of all the essentials in just the right way. The concrete color porcelain floor and the black island add a dark contrast to the white inset cabinetry and white quartz kitchen counter.

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Intentional Design for a Family Kitchen

This kitchen remodeling is done to ensure that all the elements like the white quartz counters, white cabinets with brass hardware, navy blue island, and satellite lamps all work together nicely to erect a space where the family can hang out for a while.

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Welcome to the Kitchen Heaven

This stunning space showcases the timeless beauty of white cabinets-brass handles, trendy gray fluted kitchen island, and peach pendants, creating a bright and airy atmosphere that will leave you in awe. Get ready to cook up your culinary masterpieces in style!

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Show Some Love for Your Kitchen

It’s absolutely beautiful and painted white! Your eye just flows so effortlessly all around the kitchen. The painted hood brings the whole kitchen together. White cabinets and chalky quartz desktop work fine. It is indeed a bright, serene kitchen to follow.

FAQs

Do White-Painted Cabinets and White Countertops Make a Kitchen Appear Big?

Yes, the white color itself is reflective and when incorporated in a small setting, it instantly lifts the space. It makes it look bigger and bright. Clean white countertops without any clutter create a seamless view of the kitchen and give an illusion of more space, whether or not. So it is always advisable to use white colors, especially in small kitchens.

How to Achieve a Rustic Look for a White Kitchen?

The answer to this is pretty straightforward. For a rustic finish, all you need to do is install some wooden accents in the kitchen. A hardwood floor with a herringbone or chevron pattern is a practical option. It looks both modish and rustic. Also, you may consider placing some wooden stools near the island. There are different shapes, opt for any.

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Diane Hammer

Diane Hammer is the Digital Marketing Manager at tileday.com, a premier platform for tiles, renovation, and home decor solutions. Digital marketing is Diane’s passion. With her finger on the pulse of industry trends, she will propel tileday to new heights.