Guest Blogger: 10 Inspiring All-White Kitchens

Guest Blog #167, Entry #643, September 4, 2011

Nothing looks quite as fresh as an all-white kitchen. More than any other color, white interiors makes a room feel bright, open and clean. Though the color palette is select, an all-white kitchen does not feel boring. In fact, what it lacks in color it must make up for in style. The raw materials used, the architecture, and the smallest details get noticed in the absence of color. To keep an all-white kitchen from looking too bare, add bold accessories to personalize the space. The good news is that as the ultimate neutral, white makes accessorizing easy. Easily customizable to fit every home and style, white kitchens are timeless, classic designs. Check out the inspiring all-white kitchens featured here.

1. This is a great example of how white kitchens make small details really pop. The light fixture is beautifully designed and set against white ceilings and white cabinets, which allows the intricacies of the design to shine through.
2. White washed floors, tile, and cabinets give this small kitchen an airy look. The use of black granite countertop adds sophistication depth to the space.
3. Using accessories to add bold color in an all-white kitchen is the perfect way to personalize the space. In this kitchen, orange was carried through the room in chair cushions, flowers, and picture frames. The chair cushions are especially beautiful and give the kitchen a festive feeling with the striking print.
4. White subway tiles are timeless in the kitchen. Combined with open shelving and white marble countertops this kitchen’s style will span the decades. A kitchen like this is so versatile because you can bring color into the room by displaying bright dishes, books, or trinkets on the open shelves.
5. Deep brown hardwood floors and chairs bring so much warmth into this cool white kitchen. The architectural features of the island stand out against the dark floors and chairs. The far wall, is painted a neutral gray which emphasizes the details of the white cabinets and molding.
6. Stainless steel appliances and fixtures give this white kitchen a contemporary twist, while the rattan bar stools make it feel warm and inviting. Green plants and glasses combined with the warm brown of the floor give this kitchen an earthy ambiance.
7. Rich, chocolate brown hardwood provides a stark contrast for truly white cabinets. The marble backsplash lends texture to this airy space. The addition of the glass-front cabinets makes the space feel larger. For added color, line the back of the cabinets with printed wallpaper.
8. The beauty of this white kitchen is all in the details. The stools and table legs are stainless steel, though the kitchen doesn’t feel industrial at all. The neutral carpet, the beaded pendant lights and the woodsy wallpaper along the counter pull warmth and comfort into the space.
9. The blue and white checkered backsplash is the highlight of this all-white kitchen. The decorative plates along the top of the cabinets keep the eye moving upwards, making the ceilings seem higher than they are.
10. Whimsical and formal additions in this all white kitchen keep things interesting. Keeping the palette neutral keeps this eclectic kitchen from looking too busy.

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