Black And White Farmhouse Decorating Ideas

Annie Schlechter

There's a reason white kitchens are so popular: The restricted palette makes it easier to unify cabinets, countertops, lighting, hardware and flooring into a cohesive look. Plus, the neutral color works for all styles, from classic cook spaces to modern kitchens—and, of course, small kitchens.

But an all-white kitchen doesn't have to be boring. There are so many ways to enliven these rooms with kitchen decor ideas, from natural textures like marble counters and wood beams, to dynamic backsplash ideas and flooring choices, like interlocking wood tiles. Subtle accents in soothing shades, such as sage green tiles or off-black cabinetry, are other smart ways to give a white kitchen depth and dimension.

White kitchens are also make beautiful backdrops for embracing one of the top kitchen design trends for 2021: infusing the heart of your home with personal collections like cookbooks, artwork, and vintage pottery. Furthermore, white kitchens are perfect for taking advantage of this year's top appliance trends in that it can be easier to update a white kitchen than a colorful kitchen.

If you're planning a white kitchen, these beautiful ideas, all dreamed up by top designers, are sure to spice up your cook space with sophisticated and timeless style.

turner pak kitchen atlanta

Mali Azima

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Bistro Beauty

In the kitchen of this Atlanta, Georgia home designed by Melanie Turner, a chic series of tiled arcs puts a spin on the traditional barrel-vaulted ceiling and echoes the curves of the arched window and barrel-back barstools. Encaustic cement tiles, Mosaic House.

a thin plated steel prep counter extends off the sink to face the den

William Abranowicz

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the kitchen's chic checkerboard backsplash is fashioned out of glazed terra cotta tile

Annie Schlechter

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a parade of interesting textures warms the kitchen like quilted leather stools and glazed moroccan tilework

Douglas Friedman

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richard hallberg kitchen nashville

Max Kim-Bee

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angie hranowsky kitchen austin

Julia Lynn

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an off white kitchen with blue and white backsplash and rug and window treatment

Amy Neunsinger

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ceiling height wall tiles in alternating dimensions and reclaimed brick flooring and oak countertops anchor the kitchen in beautiful rusticity

DOUGLAS FRIEDMAN

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mahogany countertops, abaco pine beams, and vintage wicker pendant shades ground the kitchen in organic island simplicity

Brie Williams

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a white kitchen with a large island with a pot rack hanging over it

Francesco Lagnese

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alex papachristidis hamptons kitchen

William Abranowicz

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celerie kemble naples florida kitchen

Douglas Friedman

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peter dunham kitchen california

David Tsay

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Textural Touches

The kitchen in this Newport, California home designed by Peter Dunham is more nuanced than it might appear at first glance, thanks to different textures that evoke a variety of style references. For example, while the brass trimmed-hood leans a little industrial, the rush-backed counter stools (from Hollywood at Home) and the sage-hued clay tiles (from Mission Tile West) air more on the refined rustic end of the spectrum.

marco bay italy kitchen

HELENIO BARBETTA

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Rustic Simplicity

In the kitchen of the Portofino, Italy home of landscape architect Marco Bay, open shelving displays a mix of heirloom and Ligurian wares. The sconces are from the Paris flea market. Brick flooring paves the way to the adjoining terrace, with views of the sea.

caroline gidiere kitchen alabama

BRIAN WOODCOCK

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Accented With Black

In her Mountain Brook, Alabama home, designer Caroline Gidiere painted her cabinetry an inky shade (Off-Black by Farrow & Ball) to give the kitchen, which is connected to a den, a little definition and make the large space feel cozier. A stainless steel countertop ensures a kinship between the island and the appliances, hood, and satin nickel hardware.

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Lesley Unruh

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Old World Elegance

The kitchen in this Connecticut house designed by Shazalynn Cavin-Winfrey is luxe in every sense of the word, from the marble walls and Lacanche range to the oil portraits, brass details, and mohair-upholsted counter stools (by Holly Hunt for Bradlee USA). The double islands make entertaining a breeze: one is outfitted with an ice machine, sink, and beverage drawer, making it easy to stand in as a bar.

gil schafer vermont kitchen

Ngoc Minh Ngo

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Classic Country

A vintage pine wine-tasting table pairs with Pennsylvania Windsor birdcage chairs in the kitchen of this Vermont home designed by architect Gil Schafer. Festive, fragrant cedar garlands highlight deep green window frames and muntins. Edison-style pendants, Scofield Lighting. Refrigerator, Sub-Zero.

andrew howard kitchen south carolina

Helen Norman

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amy morris atlanta kitchen

Simon Upton

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Black and White Beauty

Shades of ebony and creamy white are warmed by rich woods and unlacquered brass in this Atlanta kitchen designed by Amy Morris and architect D. Stanley Dixon. Brass lighting and a subtle stripe on the breakfast table chairs add depth to the neutral space.

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Simon Upton

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Scullery Charm

Wire-brushed French oak cabinetry, oiled soapstone counters, and suspended shelving with brass detailing bring charming utility to this Atlanta home's scullery, designed by Amy Morris and D. Stanley Dixon. Custom marble-top worktable, BD Jeffries.

philip mitchell kitchen nova scotia

Annie Schlechter

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Nautical And Nice

The kitchen designed for Philip Mitchell's Nova Scotia home is a study in character-building contrasts: A rustic hemlock island is paired with lively lilac counter stools; banquette seating is crafted of tufted leather and resilient acrylic fabric (both by Ralph Lauren); and an ikat pendant shade (custom, The Urban Electric Co.) is a brilliant foil for the overhead lighting (bulkhead cage lights, Cape Cod Lanterns).

miles redd kitchen bahamas

Melanie Acevedo

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Artful And Sleek

In the kitchen of this Bahamas retreat, designer Miles Redd shifted storage to a small anteroom and used the space that would have held upper cabinetry to decorate the walls with 1970s Italian photographs from 1stdibs. "Hanging art here makes the kitchen feel like an extension of the living room," says Redd.

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M.K. Sadler

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Monumentally Modern

At this Alys Beach house designed by Khoury & Vogt, ancient Roman architecture served as a contemporary muse. In the kitchen, natural materials lend warmth to the simple forms and massive scale: a custom concrete dining table accompanies a white oak and marble island and oak cabinetry. Chairs, R Hughes.

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Annie Schlechter

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Uplifting Blue Accents

Designer Meg Braff expanded this Long Island kitchen with a sea of monochromatic updates: white cabinetry (painted White by Fine Paints of Europe), a white double range from BlueStar, and thick Danby marble countertops on the octagonal island. The aqua ceiling (Picture Perfect by Benjamin Moore) plus a blue-patterned wallcovering and matching roman shade from Braff's textile collection visually expand the space by drawing the eye up. The sink fixtures and hardware are by Waterworks and the pendant light is by Vaughan.

white kitchen ypsilantis palm beach veranda

Brian Woodcock

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Streamlined Simplicity

For a clean look with a European sensibility in this modern white Palm Beach kitchen, designer Vasi Ypsilantis eschewed a vent hood over the Dacor range for a powerful external blower and skipped upper cabinetry to make the small space seem larger. The sinks are by Kohler and the countertops are by Cambria.

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Alexandre Bailhache

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palm beach mansion kitchen

Francesco Lagnese

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white kitchen phoebe howard palm beach veranda

J. SAVAGE GIBSON

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2020 kips bay palm beach show house bolander kitchen veranda

Thomas Loof

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Dine-In Design

In their West Palm Beach home, designer Lars Bolander and Nadine Kalachnikoff, a former caterer, created an eat-in kitchen furnished with a 19th-century oak English refectory table and bamboo chairs. Belgian soapstone counters and reclaimed plank flooring from Austria lend an old-world vibe to this modern white kitchen. The range is Viking.

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