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White Kitchens Are Not Out

January 20, 2022
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Last Updated on March 21, 2023

Yup, I said what I said, and it’s not just because my kitchen is white. White kitchens will never go out of style; they’re just not trending hard like the beige and green cabinets. So if you’re about to jump into a kitchen remodel and you’re wondering if you should really purchase those white kitchen cabinets, I got ya! Here are 7 white kitchen ideas that bring in the home decor trends of 2023.

White kitchens are not out, here's why

Table of Contents

  • 7 White Kitchen Ideas
    • 1. Kitchen Countertops
    • 2. Wood Elements
    • 3. Unique Hardware – Pulls and Knobs
    • 4. Reeded Glass In Cabinets
    • 5. Get Creative With Kitchen Tile
    • 6. Add Statement Lighting In The Kitchen
    • 7. Paint Your Kitchen Walls
  • White Kitchens Will Always Be Timeless
  • Discover More Modern Home Decorating Ideas

7 White Kitchen Ideas

1. Kitchen Countertops

If you’re looking at new countertops and have existing white cabinets, look at quartz (which I’m partial to) in a color or mix it up with a butcher block. I stepped out of my comfort zone with Clairidge quartz from Cambria. The browns and golden veining really warmed up my space the kitchen island is now the statement piece in my all-white kitchen.

White Kitchens Are Not Out Here are 7 Ideas to Warm Them Up - Bold kitchen island design made a of quartz from Cambria warms this all white kitchen

RELATED: Sharing a behind the scenes look at how we built the floating stone shelf. Take a peek!

2. Wood Elements

Wood, wood, and more wood – it was everywhere at High Point Market. To add this trend to my kitchen, I’m thinking about adding fluted wood to a wall in the kitchen. Wood brings warmth to your space and the fluted look also adds a sculptural element. Another way to add in wood is with ceiling beams. Even if they’re faux wood beams, the wood will warm up your room and add an architectural element. If you want to dip a toe in the water, try layering antique cutting boards against the backsplash. The more patina and texture it will add. This is the wall I’d like to add fluting to.

White kitchens are not out, here's why

3. Unique Hardware – Pulls and Knobs

One thing I’m constantly asked is, “Where did you find the brass pulls?” Buster + Punch was the only hardware company that had a backplate long enough to fully cover the existing holes in my cabinets. After an exhaustive search, we realized that unless we wanted to replace or refinish the existing cabinets, we had no choice but to purchase these. Yes cost a pretty penny, and I had to pull from my flooring budget to get them, but they really added the old razzle-dazzle to my all-white kitchen. I have zero regrets.

White Kitchens Are Not Out Here are 7 Ideas to Warm Them Up
Close-up Of Buster & Punch Hardware

4. Reeded Glass In Cabinets

Reeded glass in the cabinet doors is one thing still left on the punch list for our kitchen makeover. We have 3 existing doors with rippled glass that I don’t love, but I do like that you can see through to the contents inside. The reeding adds a modern element to the cabinetry and breaks up the white in the kitchen. This is also a way to add color to your kitchen without commitment. Add glasses a pop of color or wooden bowls for warmth. If you really want to get bold, wallpaper or paint the inside of your cabinets. It’s a fun surprise for guests, much like my wallpapered closet.

White Kitchens Are Not Out Here are 7 Ideas to Warm Them Up - Luxe brass hardware warms these white kitchen cabinets
Buster & Punch Brass Hardware on White Kitchen Cabinets

My backlighting is turned off in the photo above, but add some LED light strips to show it off – especially if you create a fun design element.

5. Get Creative With Kitchen Tile

Tile is a great way to bring color and texture into white kitchens. You don’t have to use the tile on the entire backsplash either – use a bold graphic tile over a focal point like the oven. If you already have a backsplash, think outside the box and add tile to a wall. Zellige tiles are flattened and shaped by hand, and they come in a multitude of colors. Using tiles like this will not only add color to white kitchens but also texture.

6. Add Statement Lighting In The Kitchen

If you have a white kitchen that you’d like to update but don’t want to spend thousands of dollars on, look at swapping out your lighting. Lighting is the jewelry of any room, and a couple of new fixtures can jazz up a space. In my home decor trends for 2022 post, I shared that cane furniture was trending hard at High Point Market. These cane pendants (below) would be gorgeous in any white kitchen.

Elevate your white kitchen with new statement lighting
HUdson Valley Lighting Showroom

7. Paint Your Kitchen Walls

Don’t ever underestimate the power of paint. Whether you’re painting the walls or the cabinets, paint is a very simple and affordable way to add color to your kitchen. Originally, I wanted beige/mushroom colored cabinetry, but new cabinets were not in the budget. To stay on budget, I chose to keep my existing cabinets, but now I’m looking to add a beige color paint. This way, my white kitchen cabinets will still pop.

White Kitchens Will Always Be Timeless

Don’t let anyone tell you white kitchens are out because they’re never going out of style. They’re classic and timeless — add too expensive to change once you’re sick of the trend. Instead, think of alternative ways to update your space. Let me know in the comments if you have other ideas on how you updated your white kitchen.

Kyla Herbes House of Hipsters home decor influencer living in Chicago, IL

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Kyla Herbes is an interior designer and home decor content creator based in Chicago, IL. She shares daily doses of home decor, corners of her home, interior styling tips, and will inspire you to do it yourself. House Of Hipsters has been featured in Architectural Digest, Apartment Therapy, House Beautiful, HGTV, The Huffington Post, Refinery29, Rue Magazine, and Style Me Pretty Living. Kyla has also made appearances on BravoTV and WGN TV and was named a Better Homes and Gardens Style Maker 3 years in a row.

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    Holly Clarke
    April 6, 2022

    I just purchased white cabinets… and seeing this article made me relieved. I don’t have the best eye, so I am always looking for help. I have a medium shade of wood floor. Any suggestions for countertop?

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      Holly Clarke
      April 13, 2022

      Oh Holly, my apologies for not replying right away. I chose Ironsbridge from Cambria (quartz) for the countertops and backsplash because I really wanted my island to stand out. Ironsbridge doesn’t have as much movement, but I also put Brittanicca Warm (also by Cambria) on the wet bar. It has more movement and is a complete showstopper! Highly recommend checking both out. You can see the wet bar by scrolling down on this post on the kitchen makeover reveal.

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    Hazel Avery
    June 10, 2022

    Wow, I LOVE the blog post! White has always been the color of choice for my dream kitchen. This is just so good to read. I am wanting to get a brand new cabinet painting done in my kitchen soon. White it is! Thanks for the inspiration!

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    Dei
    September 28, 2022

    I’m seriously considering painting my wooden kitchen cabinets white, just wondering if I should. Are wooden cabinets also classic? If so, what do you recommend for really nice (original build 1983) wooden cabinets. We’ve already changed the hardware, just want something to liven up the space.

    Thank you!

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    Melissa
    September 30, 2022

    What’s best for kitchen cabinets? High reflective white by Sherwin Williams or a soft white like white dove by Benjamin Moore?

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    Deb Salinger
    October 3, 2022

    We are just finishing our new place. I have a white kitchen, stainless appliances and a navy island. The counter is white with a blue wave and the backsplash is navy glass medium subway tile. I need handles for the cubboard but I don’t know if I should get gold (which is nice) or stainless handles. Please help.

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    Alexis P.
    December 31, 2022

    What about white appliances? I am getting a lot of pushback for wanting to steer away from stainless steel.

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      Kyla Herbes
      Alexis P.
      January 3, 2023

      I personally love the look of a white appliance when done right. Companies like Big Chill, True Residential, SMEG, and Cafe come in white (and other colors) and they’re gorgeous!

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