White Kitchens

Make a bright statement by pairing crisp white paint with ebony and stainless steel. The result is a modern, but classic, kitchen.

See-through counters keep the space light and airy, as do the open shelving and frosted glass cabinet doors, which open with simple finger holes. The countertops are a dark charcoal natural stone called pietra cardoza, which requires a bit of TLC. The custom cabinetry was constructed of composite chipboard, which paints well and can be affordable.

Maximize your living space by giving every room—even the kitchen—a place where the family can hang out. In this kitchen, the homeowner chose a simple cottage white finish to keep the room bright and airy. They also built an extra-wide center island to accommodate everything from food prep and cooking, to homework and lounging, including a spot for the TV. Now the kitchen is the true hub of the home.

Create an eat-in kitchen by pulling in a small table. Make that table bar-height and enjoy additional prep surface as well. We also like the sleek, black counter tops, which complement the white cabinets and hide blemishes and stains. Stainless steel appliances along with chrome hardware and chairs keep the space modern.

Keeping your kitchen to one main tone really lets your appliances shine. Here, beige cabinets, countertops and walls are the perfect backdrop to the black and silver shades of the kitchen tools and appliances.

Whitewashed walls, cabinets and doors give this kitchen a vintage feel; paired with scores of fresh blooms, and it gives "country kitchen" a whole new modern definition.

Instead of paying big bucks for new cabinetry and appliances, we gave this kitchen a budget transformation with vinyl flooring and a few coats of brilliant white paint. See our $1,200 kitchen makeover for more details.

A bold window hanging adds depth and color to this otherwise monochromatic kitchen; the result is an updated twist on a retro-style kitchen.

Bright white tiles are the perfect, low-maintenance backdrop to this impressive range; functional and classic, they won't take away from your dazzling kitchen skills, either.

Black fixtures and accents stand out against exposed brick walls in this homey kitchen.

The white cabinets in this clean kitchen do double-duty: they store glasses and dishware while also providing overhead space to display collectables.

Under-cabinet lighting makes chopping, measuring and assembling that much easier, and easy-to-clean subway tiles provide the perfect backsplash in this chef-friendly kitchen.

Hanging artwork behind your stovetop range can be problematic, unless you heed the example of this brilliant kitchen, and hang tiled art that matches your backsplash.

An off-white retro-style oven stands out in this crisp white kitchen.

Pair warm-toned multi-colored tiles with off-white cabinets in a vintage style for a look that's uniquely old-world modern.

High ceilings, tall windows and recycled wood flooring and cabinetry give this open kitchen a romantic, well-cared-for look and feel.

A minimalist's dream, this kitchen keeps the clutter out of sight and instead derives its beauty from the stark simplicity of white.

Warm-toned white finds its home among yellow kitchen accents and wood flooring.

Shades of purple, green and gray stand out against a backdrop of bright white in this modern kitchen.

An island range means more countertop space, which means more opportunity to tailor your kitchen to your needs and preferences.