Hello and welcome to the Décor Outline photo gallery of kitchen designs with white cabinets. Below you will find a summary of the benefits, main options, and some design ideas we handpicked for you along with beautiful photos. Enjoy!
What are the benefits of having white kitchen cabinets?
- Brightens up the room – white reflects natural and artificial light well, making the kitchen look brighter and bigger
- Blank canvas – allows you to play with wall colors and a wide variety of furniture, or add accents that you may want to change seasonally
- Timeless beauty – classic white cabinets and other white shades work for many kitchen styles
What are the main options for white cabinets in the kitchen?
- Shades: white, off-white, ivory, linen, eggshell, alabaster
- Cabinet Finish: painted, glazed, whitewashed
- Hardware Finish: painted, satin gold, chrome, polished nickel, stainless steel, satin nickel
- Panel: flat, raised, shaker (traditional, modern), glass (clear, frosted), beadboard, arched, lattice
- Features: interior lighting, under-cabinet lights, crown molding, built-in plate rack, built-in open shelves
What follows are beautiful photos of kitchens with white cabinets, along with design ideas we thought may be of interest to you. Enjoy and happy home decorating!
1. Crown Molding
Points of Interest ● white multi-paneled integrated refrigerator door ● banquette with mixed pillows ● picture window with striped sheer roller shades and window valance ● curved white quartz island countertop ● 3 brass dome pendant lights
2. Under-Cabinet Lights
Points of Interest ● white upper cabinets with glazed crown molding and under-cabinet lighting ● glacier white granite countertops and backsplash ● French cafe counter chairs ● wood floor inlay following island shape
3. Satin Gold Handles
Points of Interest ● white shaker cabinets with satin gold knobs and handles ● white stove alcove with marble niche ● black-framed glass door with transom ● cube pendant lights with polished brass frame ● decorative ceiling trim
4. Open Shelving
Points of Interest ● off-white kitchen cabinets with built-in open shelves ● rectangular transom windows ● penny tile backsplash ● solid wood dining table with clear glass chairs ● bronze Sputnik chandelier
5. Transom Cabinets
Points of Interest ● white upper cabinets with transom cabinets ● Carrara marble topped eat-in island ● light gray glass subway tile backsplash ● two chrome and frosted glass ball pendant lights over island
6. Muntins
Points of Interest ● white muntin cabinets above sink ● 3 framed butterfly art on white wall ● two zinc dome pendant lights ● large windows with pool view ● two-island kitchen with white sloped ceiling and dark hardwood floors
7. Beadboard Panels
Points of Interest ● white cabinetry with beadboard panels ● large polished black porcelain tile countertop with wall-mounted farmhouse sink ● carved decorative tiles on island base ● tri-fold glass doors to patio
8. Three-Tiered Cabinetry
Points of Interest ● stacked white storage cabinets with middle muntin cabinets ● two-tiered island with black quartz countertops ● subway tile backsplash with light gray accents calling back medallion design ● three glass pendant lights ● glass sliding doors to balcony
9. Shaker Cabinets
Points of Interest ● white shaker cabinets with chrome handles ● white quartz countertops with white and gray glass quartz mosaic backsplash ● clear acrylic bar stools with chrome base ● sloped skylights ● rustic hardwood floor
10. Illuminated Cabinets
Points of Interest ● illuminated white muntin cabinets with polished nickel knobs ● gray marble island countertop with overhang ● two tufted wingback counter chairs ● exposed ducting calling back the dark hardwood floors
11. Glass Transoms
Points of Interest ● white glass transom cabinets with interior lights ● Calacatta marble backsplash with silver pot filler ● brown marble island countertop with pull-down spray faucet ● antique copper range hood with chrome rod and hooks
12. Off-White
Points of Interest ● off-white kitchen cabinets with raised panels ● curved granite island countertop with cutouts ● matching natural stone backsplash and range hood surround ● spider back counter chairs ● granite tile floors with wood inlay
13. Gothic Mullions
Points of Interest ● white glass cabinets with gothic pointed arch mullions ● extended marble countertop with apothecary fruit jars ● picture window with greenery view ● stainless steel apron-front sink ● engineered dark wood flooring
14. Box Open Shelves
Points of Interest ● glass faced white upper cabinets with box open shelves above ● mini bar with glass shelves ● two-tiered island with marble and dark butcher block countertops ● stainless steel hanging pot rack over island
15. Wine Cooler
Points of Interest ● integrated refrigerator enclosure between white cabinets ● wine cooler in base cabinets ● matching Calacatta marble island countertop and backsplashes ● sloped ceiling with two white dome pendant lights
16. Frosted Glass Panels
Points of Interest ● white upper cabinets with frosted glass panels and satin gold handles ● white porcelain tile backsplash in stack bond pattern ● adjustable height bar stools with curved back and black vinyl seat ● two black open shelves
17. Brown Glaze
Points of Interest ● ivory kitchen cabinets with brown glaze ● penny tile mosaic stove backsplash with oil-rubbed bronze pot filler ● kitchen island base matching the lath back counter chairs ● white archways
18. Lattice Panel
Points of Interest ● lattice panel on white under-sink cabinet ● white counter chair with lattice back ● two-tiered granite-topped curved island ● carved wood range hood ● 3 double-hung windows with sea view ● coffered beadboard ceiling
19. Recessed Panels
Points of Interest ● white recessed paneled upper cabinets ● gray running bond granite tile backsplash ● white granite island countertop with beadboard base ● two vintage metal bar stools ● two antique bronze cymbal shade pendant lights
20. Satin Nickel Cup Pulls
Points of Interest ● linen white kitchen cabinets with satin nickel cup pulls ● black marble island countertop with undermount stainless steel sink ● brushed aluminum spin swivel bar stools ● large clerestory windows with muntins
21. Modern Shaker Cabinets
Points of Interest ● eggshell white modern shaker cabinets with flat paneled drawers ● arched alcove with whitewashed brick wall ● large firewood niche above open fireplace ● oversized charcoal gray dome pendant light
22. White Knobs
Points of Interest ● recessed display cabinet with French doors ● large whitewashed island drawers ● soapstone countertop with sidesplash ● wire fruit basket on distressed cheese board ● woven basket in box shelf
23. Glass Shelves
Points of Interest ● toe kick valance on white cabinets ● white marble countertops with butcher blocks ● frosted glass dome pendant lights ● contrasting white planked ceiling and dark hardwood floors
24. Alabaster
Points of Interest ● alabaster upper cabinets with built-in plate rack and open shelf ● soapstone topped two-tiered island with towel bar ● soapstone topped shelf above double drainboard sink ● oil-rubbed bronze bar stools
25. Arched Panels
Points of Interest ● white upper cabinets with arched raised panels ● marble topped island table with underneath open shelving ● travertine checkered backsplash with diamond inlay ● recessed ceiling with industrial pendant lights
26. Slim Cabinets
Points of Interest ● tall slim two-tiered white cabinets with framed art ● L-shaped white quartz countertop with farmhouse sink ● open box shelves on tan wall ● clear glass globe pendant light ● oversized vintage wall clock
27. Ivory
Points of Interest ● ceiling-mounted ivory upper cabinets ● cream porcelain tile backsplash with medallion ● beige granite island countertop with round undermount sink ● pale sage green island base cabinets