36 Modern White Kitchens to Copy

If you spend a lot of time in your cooking space with family or friends then you know it is not only a place to whip up meals—it's also a spot where you create memories. And that makes your kitchen the heart and soul of your home. So when it comes to remodeling, you want to get it right.

That is why we wholeheartedly endorse a white or mostly white color scheme. Unlike bolder hues, the neutral shade will not fall victim to fickle decorating trends. To inspire you to create a white kitchen that will get your ticker thumping, behold our 36 favorite examples.

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Unique Tile Backsplash

Brophy Interiors

Interior designer, Laura Brophy of Brophy Interiors dressed up this white kitchen with a stunning backsplash. Subway tile always makes an impression, but this version with alternating gold tiles and slivers of blue, adds a chic, unique feel. The seafoam green color on the cabinets evokes the sea while giving the cooking space a beachy vibe. The brass accents, including the cabinet hardware and kitchen faucet, make a big stylish splash.

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Vintage-Inspired Modern White Kitchen

D Burns Interiors

The vintage-inspired, modern white kitchen in this charming space designed by D Burns Interiors has an updated look using a combination of new and salvaged building materials. The flat front cabinets with open glass panes feel old-school, while the solid black backsplash and midcentury metallic stools feel more modern.

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Glam White Kitchen

Ashley Montgomery Design

If you crave some glamour in your kitchen, prepare to fall in love with this cooking space by Ashley Montgomery Design. The open concept floating shelves make the kitchen feel spacious, but it's the marble-topped island and gold faucets that add a glamorous touch to the white color scheme.

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Two-Tones Kitchen Cabinets

Ashley Montgomery Design

Two-toned cabinetry adds dimension to this white cooking space by Ashley Montgomery Design. The matte upper cabinets are designer white, and the subtle subway tile backsplash beautifully reflects light throughout the space. The brass cabinet hardware complements the deep blue lower cabinets remarkably well.

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Sleek and Sophisticated

Brophy Interiors

This kitchen, designed by Brophy Interiors, embraces white in almost every aspect of the room. The cabinetry, the marble island, the tile backsplash, even the walls and ceiling all boast the hue. With contrasting black hardware and glass globe pendant lighting, the space proves a white kitchen doesn't have to be boring.

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Simple Updates Make a Big Impact

Brophy Interiors

Brophy Interiors proves that simple changes can make a significant impact in a kitchen. The white chairs and expansive island certainly capture attention, but the geometric lighting pendants really shift the kitchen to a modern style. The finished result is a kitchen that feels brand-new.

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Modern Take on the Traditional White Kitchen

Brophy Interiors

Here is a modern take on the traditional white kitchen by Brophy Interiors. The marble look countertops and backsplash add a chic edge. The gold statement lighting makes the space feel more contemporary. The wood cabinets, floating shelves, and greenery give the fresh, white space visual warmth.

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Retro Kitchen That Feels Fresh and Modern

Burchard Design Co.

Interior designer Burchard Design Co. knows how to blend retro with modern styles in this kitchen. The pops of green contrast well with the white walls, counters, and fridge. The square white tile backsplash and gold accents don't overpower the retro fridge and vintage chandelier—everything looks right at home.

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White Brick Wall Instead of Subway Tile

Ashley Montgomery Design

A white, brick wall sets the tone in this chic, Scandinavian-inspired kitchen by Ashley Montgomery Design. Lower cabinets in a rich green add visual interest. The additional displays of wooden cutting boards and a piece of art leaning against the wall add a lovely charm. And the lighting? Mini candelabras surrounded by glass globes are truly eye-catching.

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Combine White With Bold Colors

Brophy Interiors

White couples beautifully with every shade of the rainbow. Deep blue upper cabinets add zing to this tiny white kitchen by Brophy Interiors. Combined with the marble accents, the space feels elegant and daring without feeling overwhelming.

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Sophisticated White Kitchen

Ashley Montgomery Design

Here is a sophisticated white kitchen by Ashley Montgomery Design. The gray island pops against the traditional white cabinetry. The subway tile backsplash is a luxurious touch.

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White Kitchen Bursting With Color

Erin Williamson Design

Colorful accents punch up this white kitchen by Erin Williamson Design. The backsplash contains pale blue and sandy brown colors and makes a striking statement against the surrounding white cabinetry. The navy blue island also draws your attention with its white counter and shiny brass faucet.

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Artistic Subway Tile

Ashley Montgomery Design

The subway tile backsplash in this kitchen by Ashley Montgomery Design had thin dark grout that embraces the textural aspect of the design. The added art piece and plant on the counter give an artistic feel to the space.

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Scandinavian-Inspired Modern Kitchen

Brophy Interiors

The interior design group, Brophy Interiors, created this Scandinavian-inspired, modern kitchen. Pattern tile covers the entire wall over the sink. White globe lighting illuminates the island. The gray marble island and textured rug make the space feel relaxing.

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Modern White Kitchen With Natural Materials

Brophy Interiors

This kitchen by Brophy Interiors has a coastal vibe with its sleek white cabinets and pale blue range hood. The rattan lighting and leather stools add a natural element, keeping the kitchen from feeling sterile.

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White Eat In Kitchen

Burchard Design Co.

This gorgeous kitchen from Burchard Design Co. uses crisp white to cover the walls and upper cabinets while opting for a dark blue for the lower half. In the center, a white table with four white bucket chairs blends perfectly with the room.

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White Kitchen With Plant Life

COTTAGE + SEA

This all-white kitchen from COTTAGE + SEA makes a narrow space feel much larger. The SMEG fridge adds some retro flair, while the various plants add a pop of color to the neutral color scheme.

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White Kitchen With White Appliances

D Burns Interiors

While plenty of white kitchens may include silver appliances, that isn't the case in the renovation by D Burns Interiors. The fridge, stove, and dishwasher all share the same white color as the cabinets and countertops, making for a seamless transition across the room.

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Small White Kitchen With Wallpaper

Erin Williamson Design

This small kitchen by Erin Williamson Design uses white walls and ceiling to create the illusion of something larger. The pattern wallpaper accent wall draws your eye upwards while also adding interest. The black fridge, stove, and counters add plenty of contrast.

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White Chic Kitchen With Mint Accents

Michelle Berwick Design

This kitchen by Michelle Berwick Design has several gorgeous aspects that create a chic atmosphere; the gold light pendants, the sleek cabinetry, the gold hardware, and the stunning backsplash, just to name a few. Yet the mint color for the lower cabinets only enhances the rest of these features—it doesn't contrast strongly with the white but adds just the right amount of color.

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White Kitchen With Mixed Materials

Cathie Hong

This striking kitchen from Cathie Hong is an absolute dream. The white vertical tile backsplash, upper cabinets, and shiny countertops feel decidedly modern. The warm wood on the island and floating shelves create a nice contrast. Add the silver fridge and black faucet, and you get a slightly industrial yet elegant feel.

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White Kitchen With Gold Accents

Cathie Hong

White and gold make an ideal team, especially in this space by Cathie Hong. The crisp white feels fresh and invigorating and is complemented well by the gold hardware and geometric light fixtures.

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White Kitchen With Matte Gray Cabinets

Cathie Hong

This gorgeous space by Cathie Hong keeps things neutral with lower gray matte cabinets amongst a mostly white color scheme. Floating wood shelves add textural interest, and the globe pendant statement lighting keeps the space feeling more modern than rustic.

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Spacious Modern White Kitchen

Cathie Hong

This spacious kitchen by Cathie Hong is bathed in white from head to toe. The cabinets, island, counter, ceiling, and even the floor all share the same white tone, giving the impression of a remarkably large area. The navy blue tile backsplash adds a small dose of color that helps to ground the space.

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White Kitchen With Pattern Tile Floor

Charlie Interior Design

White with navy blue is always a great color combination. This kitchen by Charlie Interior Design is a stunning example—the patterned blue and white tile floor adds plenty of interest to the mostly white space. The floor also ties together the blue island to the rest of the kitchen.

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White Kitchen With Marble Island

Charlie Interior Design

Another gorgeous kitchen from Charlie Interior Design showcases how well white can work in this space, especially in the form of elegant marble. The large island is surrounded by a marble finish, adding a bit of elegance to a modern farmhouse-style space.

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White Kitchen With White Leather Seating

Design: Emily Henderson / /Photo: Tessa Neustadt

This chic kitchen by Emily Henderson pulls out all the stops for a modern feel: globe pendant lights, artwork on the wall, and gold hardware, just to name a few. While some kitchen seating at the bar or island tends to lean towards brown or tan neutrals, the leather chairs placed at the bar are also white, continuing the use of white throughout the space.

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Modern Boho Kitchen

Esther Schmidt

This kitchen by Esther Schmidt shows how to introduce modern boho elements into your space. The white cabinetry and counters make the room feel crisp and modernized, nu the inclusion of plant life, a neutral vintage rug, and rattan overhead lighting make this kitchen feel boho-chic in the best way.

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All White Everything

House of Chais

A lovely modern kitchen designed by House of Chais understands the appeal of subtlety. The white upper cabinets, reflective backsplash, and white appliances all effortlessly blend together.

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Modern White Kitchen With Wood Accents

House of Chais

Another kitchen by House of Chais shows how well wood and white work together. The wood palette island contrasts perfectly against the backdrop of white cabinetry and tile backsplash. The muted blue lower cabinets add to the calming color scheme.

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White Modern Kitchen With Arched Architecture

House of Chais

Modern styles often incorporate geometric shapes into the space, and this kitchen from House of Chais is no exception. While the walls, subway tile backsplash, counter, and cabinets all share the same white hue, the carved-in arch allows for visual intrigue that keeps the space from feeling flat.

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Modern White Kitchen With Statement Island

House of Harvee

House of Harvee certainly knows how to make a statement in this modern white kitchen. The matte finish on the cabinets and walls feels seamless and calming to look at. The island, on the other hand, makes a strong impression with its light pink tile. The white backdrop of the kitchen allows it to truly stand out.

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Modern White Kitchen With Beach Vibes

Jessica Nelson Design

This white modern kitchen by Jessica Nelson Design has a coastal feel with its wood-backed stools, white and wood color scheme, and cone-shaped lighting. The fern plant as a centerpiece adds a little color.

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White Kitchen With White Appliances Built In

Kendall Wilkinson Design

In this modern kitchen by Kendall Wilkinson Design, the white appliances allow for a seamless transition that looks sleek and sophisticated. The fridge is built into the wall, and blends in smoothly with the cabinets—you may not even notice if you're not paying attention.

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Modern White Kitchen With Midcentury Vibes

Kendall Wilkinson Design

Another kitchen designed by Kendall Wilkinson Design embraces midcentury pieces in the modern white space. The circular table and mod dining chairs feel right at home in the midst of the marble backsplash, white cabinets, and silver hardware.

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Modern White Kitchen With Arched Entryways

LeClair Decor

LeClair Decor keeps things simple yet chic in this kitchen. The white walls, counter, and seating. contrasted with the navy blue island, feels understated yet elegant. The arched entryways add a contemporary addition to the rest of the features.