Modern white kitchen with wood cabinet knobs, dark countertop, black sink, and stainless steel gas range.

15 Fresh and Modern White Kitchen Cabinet Ideas

Modern white kitchen with wooden cabinet knobs, dark countertops, a black sink, and stainless steel gas range.

No matter what trends come and go, classic white cabinets in the kitchen will always be in style. Whether it’s high gloss white cabinets or white cabinets with gold knob detailing, the possibilities are endless. Here are some white kitchen cabinet ideas you can look over for future inspiration.

1. Add some texture

Modern kitchen with white cabinets, pale wood-grain upper cabinets, open shelving, and a leaning ladder.

Architect Julie Salles Schaffer gave her Connecticut home an updated look when she renovated the kitchen area. The whitewashed cabinets were specifically designed to emulate driftwood.

2. Try cool tones for an industrial-lite vibe

Modern white kitchen with a long island, black built-in oven, and exposed wood ceiling beams

The Scandinavian beach house’s kitchen has gray-white cabinets that give off an industrial appearance that fit in perfectly with the kitchen's otherwise boho-chic decor pieces.

3. Keep it glossy

Modern white kitchen with flat-front cabinets, marble-look counters, and a built-in oven.

This stark white kitchen in Valencia, Spain has high-gloss cabinets that help elevate the minimalist kitchen.

4. Add some wood for warmth

Modern white kitchen with a long island, open wood shelving, and large garden-facing windows.

This home that was built atop of home constructed in World War I is completely reimagined by Daniel Rabin and Annie Ritz of local architecture and design firm And And And Studio. Details like fluted white cabinetry in the kitchen give this LA home a posh look.

5. Integrate drawer pulls for a sleek look

Modern white kitchen with wooden cabinet knobs, a dark counter, black faucet, and stainless-steel gas range.

Architectural firm VonDalwig Architecture helped give new life to the Brooklyn home of a young family. In the kitchen subtle touches like matte white cabinets with oak wood integrated pulls gave the space a modern and sleek upgrade.

6. Mix materials for visual interest

Modern white kitchen with a large island, dark wood cabinets, and floor-to-ceiling windows.

Dark oak wood and white mixed cabinets in this Melbourne home give off a sophisticated and futuristic atmosphere.

7. Add some architectural details

Modern white kitchen cabinets above a curved blue-edged counter with plants and fruit

Making the most out of its space, this Parisian tiny home has white alcove cabinets that hide a dining table, stools, and a mini fridge.

8. Add some trim

Modern white kitchen with exposed brick ceiling, wooden dining table, and mustard-yellow pendant light.

This Barcelona home's white kitchen cabinets are lined with light wood trimming, which helps to add extra texture to the already bright and cheerful space.

9. Try a hint of brass

Modern white kitchen with marble counters, brass fixtures, and a vase of flowering branches on an open shelf.

The gold pulls on the kitchen cabinets of this Berlin apartment give off a luxe appearance and blend in seamlessly with the ceramic tile backsplash.

10. Add an unexpected pop of color

White kitchen cabinets with a red-orange glass-front niche displaying a stand mixer and books.

 The orange plexiglass in the storage cubby in the middle of the white cabinetry in this kitchen makes for a creative and artsy touch.

11. Add some whimsy with oversized drawer pulls

Bright white-cabinet kitchen with a woven pendant, round tile backsplash, and colorful stools.

Wooden pulls on the white cabinets in this Palm Beach residence are probably one of the few things understated in this bright home.

12. Frosted glass is a nice alternative to open shelving

Modern kitchen with white cabinets, a navy island, marble backsplash, and stainless steel appliances.

This San Francisco house features a kitchen with white and frosted clear cabinets, which gives a sense of modernity to the historic Victorian home.

13. White cabinets are a fresh backdrop for custom art

White kitchen with mural-front cabinets, marble backsplash, gold faucet, and black gas cooktop.

The cabinets in this Ontario home might be white but they’re far from boring. The cabinets feature black and white mural of camels with gold pulls.

14. White and wood makes a space feel airy

Modern kitchen with white cabinets, warm wood panels, blue-green tile backsplash, and a black-railed mezzanine.

This Australian home received a mid-century modern update from Nest Architects. In the Kitchen white wardrobe cabinets with a light wood bottom, help make the space feel more open.

15. Mix up the layout

Modern white kitchen with glass-front cabinets, open wood shelving, and an island sink.

A mix of different cabinet layouts is shown in this Toronto kitchen. From white cabinets with a clear front to dark wood open shelving.

 

Originally published in Dwell
Text by Jada Jackson

 

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