The topic du jour: 11 White Kitchen Ideas to Add Cozy Factor, is an important one for fans of a white color palette, white kitchen cabinets, white backsplash, and a white color scheme. If you are designing a kitchen from scratch or renovating, make sure you follow my Pinterest Kitchens Board!
![Serena & Lily cozy white kitchen with Balboa counter stools in natural. #serenaandlily #whitekitchen #modernfarmhouse #counterstools #kitchendesign](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/serena-lily-balboa-counter-stool-natural-white-kitchen.jpg)
11 White Kitchen Ideas to Add Cozy Factor
I shared how a sweet little industrial cart or work table or mobile island can add function AND cozy right here, and I cannot imagine my own kitchen functioning without ours!
![Hello Lovely's European country kitchen with white cabinets, white oak hardwoods, and industrial steel cart. #europeancountry #kitchendesign](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/hello-lovely-kitchen-steel-cart-work-table.jpg)
In addition to adding much needed work space, it provided character, age, and a surface that can be decorated for the season.
![Serene white Shaker kitchen with fireclay farm sink and vintage work cart. Viatera Minuet quartz on counters. #hellolovelystudio #kitchendesign #serenedecor #viatera #minuet #farmsink #reinhard](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/00021-european-country-french-hello-lovely-studio-white-kitchen-farm-sink-work-cart.jpg)
Too much brand new can feel artificial. A vintage piece or an antique is often just what is needed. Sometimes a subway tile backsplash can help since it is a very traditional material used in other eras and can add age.
![Hello Lovely's white European country modern French kitchen with Minuet Viatera quartz counters, farm sink, industrial cart, and marble subway backsplash.](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/hello-lovely-studio-white-kitchen-oak-floor-marble-subway-backsplash-industrial-cart-stool-1.jpg)
So many times it is those small design details and additions that help a slightly cool space filled with new to emote a more comfortable, interesting, and inviting vibe.
![Traditional and elegant white farmhouse kitchen with grey and brass accents - The Fox Group. #kitchendesign #modernfarmhouse #traditionalstyle #classickitchens #thefoxgroup #beadboard #greykitchens](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/white-grey-modern-farmhouse-kitchen-the-fox-group-salazar-photo.jpg)
Today we’ll explore decorating ideas for adding warmth to white kitchens by reviewing lovely examples that inspire.
![Get the look - add cozy factor to a white kitchen. #hellolovelystudio #whitekitchens #kitchendesign #designinspiration #kitchendecor #kitchendecoratingideas](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/get-the-look-add-cozy-factor-to-white-kitchen-hello-lovely-studio-banner.jpg)
White Kitchen Design Idea No. 1: Two-tone Cabinetry & Contrast
Even when there is low-contrast…for example, in this kitchen by Lisa Furey where she painted the island a light grey (BM Pashmina) and the cabinets a bright white (BM White OC-151), it’s a soothing shift for the eye and less formal.
![Kitchen. Board and batten coastal cottage in Palmetto Bluff with modern farmhouse interior design by Lisa Furey.](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/coastal-cottage-kitchen-lisa-furey-light-grey-island.jpg)
![Modern farmhouse white kitchen with beautiful wood ceiling detail and breathtaking architectural design - The Fox Group. #modernfarmhouse #thefoxgroup #kitchendesign #woodceiling #traditionalkitchens #twotonekitchen #zinchood #whitekitchens](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/the-fox-group-white-modern-farmhouse-coastal-kitchen-scott-davis-photo.jpg)
![Barbara Barry quote.](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/000001-barbara-barry-quote-hello-lovely-studio-black-and-white.jpg)
White Kitchen Idea No. 2: Natural Wood
There’s just nothing like the combination of a beautiful, natural, character-enhanced wood and a simple white kitchen. This breathtaking kitchen design below is a lesson in just how much warmth wood pocket doors and a knotty hardwood floor can bring.
![Breathtaking classic country kitchen with farm sink, wood tone pocket doors, steel windows, and putty cabinets - Rachel Halvorson. #countrykitchens #pocketdoors #kitchenarchitecture](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/beautiful-country-kitchen-putty-cabinets-pocket-doors-farm-sink-steel-window-rachel-halvorson.jpg)
Here is another example of how natural wood flooring can balance an all-white pristine kitchen with brass hardware. (Obviously it hasn’t been styled with decor – just imagine what plants, pots, and pretty things could live here!)
![Timeless design, sophisticated decor, and exceptional architecture in this space by The Fox Group.](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/modern-farmhouse-kitchen-the-fox-group.jpg)
Perhaps my favorite kitchen of all time – reiterating the point about what warm beauty natural, rustic wood can bring and also proving beautiful kitchens need not be grand in scale.
![Magnificent European inspired kitchen design by Solis Betancourt & Sherrill in Washington D. C. (Rock Creek). #kitchendesign #luxurykitchen #travertine #tuscanstyle #rusticdecor](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/solis-betancourt-sherrill-rock-creek-washington-dc-kitchen.jpg)
![Dorothy Draper quote.](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/000001-dorothy-draper-quote-hello-lovely-studio-black-and-white.jpg)
![Rustic English Country Kitchen Get the Look - Hello Lovely Studio. #englishcountry #kitchendesign #countrykitchens #getthelook #frenchcountry #vintagestyle #interiordesign](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/rustic-english-country-kitchen-get-the-look-lookbook-hello-lovely-studio-banner.jpg)
White Kitchen Design Idea No. 3: Add a Bold Pattern or Geometric
![Green kitchen with French country style by Amy Chalmers (MaisonDecor) featured in Nora Murphy's Country House Book! #frenchcountrykitchen #greenkitchen](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/amy-chalmers-maisondecor-French-country-kitchen-work-table-nora-murphy-country-house.jpg)
In the kitchen below, the herringbone brick pattern brings movement and keeps the range hood from being lost or cold.
![French country farmhouse kitchen with rustic lanterns, farm table, wing chairs, reclaimed Chicago brick, and Sherwin Williams Alabaster white paint on walls. Brit Jones Design. See more Gorgeous European Country Interior Design Inspiration on Hello Lovely. #europeancountry #frenchfarmhouse #interiordesign](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Rustic-French-farmhouse-kitchen-breakfast-dining-wingback-chairs-lanterns.jpg)
![Kelly Hoppen quote about design.](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/000001-kelly-hoppen-quote-hello-lovely-studio-black-and-white.jpg)
Natural stone imparts pattern as well as does the veining in quartz. Busier veining in countertop materials like the quartz in my own kitchen is often less formal and less modern. Does that make it cozier?
![My simple white Shaker kitchen with white oak floors, marble subway backsplash, Viatera quartz "Minuet" counters, and a window seat. #hellolovelystudio #whiteshakerkitchen #kitchendesign #kitchendecor #classickitchen #viateraquartz #minuet](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/hello-lovely-studio-kitchen-ruffle-bowl-viatera-quartz-minuet.jpg)
White Kitchen Design Idea No. 4: Add Color to Island
Here’s an idea you may be toying with to add personality and dimension to a kitchen since it would not be difficult to experiment with the change.
![This new French country kitchen only looks old! The Enchanted Home.](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/enchanted-home-white-french-country-kitchen-belljar-pendants-island-stone-floor.jpg)
Painting or staining the entire island/peninsula/breakfast bar or part of it a warmer hue is an option which may be just the right choice in a white kitchen lacking depth.
![Come be inspired by 11 White Kitchen Design Ideas Adding Warmth! #kitchendesign #whitekitchen #kitchenideas #interiordesignideas #whitekitcheninspiration](https://i.pinimg.com/564x/7a/a3/2b/7aa32b83cb690bcc8b1ef5a421b2f7ed.jpg)
![Andree Putman quote about design.](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/000001-andree-putman-quote-hello-lovely-studio-black-and-white.jpg)
![Luxurious Old World green kitchen with large island and pot rack - designed by Shannon Bowers for Milieu Showhouse 2020. #oldworldstyle #shannonbowers #europeancountry #kitchendesign #potrack](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/3736-del-monte-houston-green-kitchen-mirador-milieu-showhouse-kitchen-shannon-bowers.jpg)
![Come be inspired by 11 White Kitchen Design Ideas Adding Warmth! #kitchendesign #whitekitchen #kitchenideas #interiordesignideas #whitekitcheninspiration](https://i.pinimg.com/564x/3a/0f/a3/3a0fa3408063435669b429fb1d644b61.jpg)
White Kitchen Idea No. 5: Flooring With Movement or Interest
In my neck of the woods, it seems every homeowner was adding white square ceramic tile to their kitchen floor in the 90s.
![Magnificent timeless design in a white kitchen by The Fox Group. Brass library lights, white oak flooring in herringbone pattern, and quartzite countertops. Come be inspired by more Timeless Interior Design Ideas. #thefoxgroup #kitchendesign #modernfarmhouse #herringbone #classicdesign #timeless](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/benjamin-moore-simply-white-luxurious-white-traditional-kitchen-herringbone-wood-floor-thefoxgroup.jpg)
While that color and pattern can often look smart for a backsplash, it’s not ideal for adding interest to a kitchen floor. I mean. Unless you’re keen on daily cleaning of unforgiving, cold white square tiles.
![Kelly Wearstler quote about rawness and refinement.](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/000001-kelly-wearstler-quote-hello-lovely-studio-black-and-white.jpg)
Warm wood, painted encaustic tiles, and rugged stone add character and warmth.
Sometimes, just taking a more casual attitude about mixing tones and colors in the kitchen (avoiding strict matchy-matchy factor) can result in a warmer outcome.
![Simple open shelving and beautiful neutral colours, kitchen bliss #deVOLKitchens. Come be inspired by 11 White Kitchen Design Ideas Adding Warmth! #kitchendesign #whitekitchen #kitchenideas #interiordesignideas #whitekitcheninspiration](https://i.pinimg.com/564x/30/d0/50/30d05023723a17fd9e3de75f8e88c13c.jpg)
White Kitchen Design Idea No. 6: Warm it With Rustic Wood
Whether it’s shiplap on the walls, beadboard on a backsplash, or wood planks on a ceiling, adding warmth with such texture is a smart way to turn up the casual and cozy factor while dialing down the “precious.”
![Rustic wood beams and antique street lights from Barcelona in Pale and serene French interiors in a luxurious Houston home built with authentic European materials and bespoke finishes. #timelessdesign #interiordesign #frenchcountry #europeancountry #antiques #oldworldstyle #modernfrench #frenchkitchen](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/722-friar-tuck-lane-houston-french-country-kitchen-breakfast-bar-antique-mantel.jpg)
![The home should be the treasure chest of living. Quote by Le Corbusier.](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/000001-le-corbusier-quote-hello-lovely-studio-black-and-white.jpg)
![Luxurious and refined yet rustic kitchen in Country French Old World style in a newly built custom cottage home in Utah - Decor de Provence. #countryfrench #interiordesign #oldworldstyle #europeancountry](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/decor-de-provence-desiree-ashworth-french-country-kitchen-003.jpg)
![Light green accents in a rustic French farmhouse kitchen by Desiree Ashworth Design. #frenchkitchen #frenchfarmhouse #openshelves #subwaytile](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/french-country-kitchen-green-subway-tile-rustic-wood-ceiling-open-shelves-desireeashworth-decor-de-provence.png)
White Kitchen Design No. 7: Classic or Vintage Style Cabinets
When new kitchen cabinets feel old, they impart a romantic nostalgia that is hard to beat in a white kitchen.
![da Vinci quote. Simplicity is the ultimate form of sophistication.](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/000001-leonardo-da-vinci-quote-hello-lovely-studio-black-and-white.jpg)
![10 Amazing English Country Kitchens by deVOL. deVOL kitchen's South Wing Kitchen. You can't go wrong with Trinity Blue cupboards, especially when they're paired with smooth pale worktops, walls and floors - what a beautifully simple and peaceful combination. Notice these cupboards are fitted away from the walls too, this created the bespoke and freestanding feel to the room that the customers really wanted but it was all done using standard sized cupboards from our Shaker range. #deVOLKitchens](https://i.pinimg.com/736x/43/fd/87/43fd879379795a678ddb60f142e9298b.jpg)
![No. 3. This deVOL kitchen project (Cotswold Barn) was designed by wonderful interior designer @susie_atkinson. Flooring: polishd concrete. 10 Amazing English Country Kitchens by deVOL.](https://i.pinimg.com/736x/ec/de/e9/ecdee94c5271d04df64f240aeec59c7d.jpg)
![The Scullery is one of the three rooms that make up the downstairs of the Millhouse showrooms at Cotes Mill, itâs a very simply furnished room and of all the spots to see this Classic English range, itâs the most humble. You see the piece of furniture, solid hardwood, handmade and hand-painted, itâs not a modular kitchen cupboard that needs another one next to it, itâs a whole cupboard all-encompassing. 10 Amazing English Country Kitchens by deVOL. #deVOLKitchens](https://i.pinimg.com/736x/37/cf/2c/37cf2c1318ce88b240b95a9683a1a16c.jpg)
![Simply sophisticated kitchen ideas for decor and design - Hello Lovely Studio. #kitchendesign #interiordesign #decoratingideas #luxuriouskitchen #sophisticateddecor #classicdecor](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/simply-sophisticated-kitchen-ideas-design-decor-hello-lovely-studio-banner.jpg)
White Kitchen Idea No. 8: Counter & Bar Stools
If the white kitchen design involves a breakfast bar or island, turn up the warm factor with bar stools to add color, texture, and form.
![Come be inspired by 11 White Kitchen Design Ideas Adding Warmth! #kitchendesign #whitekitchen #kitchenideas #interiordesignideas #whitekitcheninspiration](https://i.pinimg.com/564x/89/22/a5/8922a54a0c44b19f1b83914cb2ece6a6.jpg)
![Mies van der Rohe. Less is more. #design #quote](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/000001-less-is-more-quote-hello-lovely-studio-black-and-white.jpg)
![White kitchen with serene, timeless, European inspired decor by Hello Lovely Studio. Come be inspired by 11 White Kitchen Design Ideas Adding Warmth! #kitchendesign #whitekitchen #kitchenideas #interiordesignideas #whitekitcheninspiration](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/modern-farmhouse-kitchen-hello-lovely-studio-00030.jpg)
![Nothing ages more quickly than newness. Quote by Marcel Wanders. #design #quote](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/000001-marcel-wanders-quote-hello-lovely-studio-black-and-white.jpg)
![Timeless kitchen architecture and design by Atlanta-based Jeffrey Dungan who mixes rustic with elegant in luxury home design. #architecture #luxuryhome #jeffreydungan #timelessdesign #kitchendesign](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/jeffrey-dungan-timeless-interior-design-atlanta-homes-and-lifestyles.jpg)
![White French kitchen with Lacanche range, island and rustic wood farmhouse stools - The French Nest Co Interior Design. #whitekitchen #kitchendesign #frenchkitchens #lacanche #frenchcountry #interiordesign #modernfrench](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/french-nest-interior-design-co-white-kitchen-lacanche.jpg)
![Simple yet sophisticated white modern farmhouse kitchen with wood topped island and rattan stools - Park and Oak. #kitchendesign #classickitchen #whitekitchen #coastalkitchen #whiteoak #modernfarmhouse](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/park-and-oak-elmhurst-kitchen-white-shaker-cabinets-knotty-rustic-hardwoods-1.jpg)
White Kitchen Idea No. 9: Banquettes
They are cozy and a place to cozy on down with pillows or upholstered cushions for added warmth.
![Timeless kitchen design and architecture (look at that nook!) by Atlanta-based Jeffrey Dungan who mixes rustic with elegant in luxury home design. #architecture #luxuryhome #jeffreydungan #timelessdesign #sophisticateddesign](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/jeffrey-dungan-timeless-interior-design-011.jpg)
White Kitchen Design Idea No. 10: Farm Sink
These country sinks add character with their nod to the past and create informality.
While the kitchen above has pale, not white cabinets, I’m including it since the idea of bringing a warm hued farm sink (metallic or stone) can spell warmth.
![French country kitchen with seaglass greens and open shelving - Decor de Provence.](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/desiree-ashworth-french-country-chateau-033.jpg)
![Inspiring quote about design from William Morris. Have nothing in your houses that you do not know to be useful or believe to be beautiful. #design #quote #williammorris](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/000001-william-morris-quote-hello-lovely-studio-black-and-white.jpg)
![Patina Farm kitchen by Giannetti Home and Brooke Giannetti - OKL. #patinafarm #frenchfarmhouse #farmhousekitchen #whiteoakcabinets #farmsink #lanternpendant #brookegiannetti](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/patina-farm-kitchen-farm-sink-brooke-giannetti-okl-1.jpg)
White Kitchen Design Idea No. 11: Unexpected Accessories
I love seeing vintage treasures, sculpture, art and framed painted portraits brought into a white kitchen to add personality because when it feels personal and even quirky, it feels warmer.
![Farm sink, subway tile backsplash, and open shelving in a modern farmhouse kitchen by Leanne Ford. #restoredbythefords #leanneford #modernfarmhousekitchen #farmsink #modernrustic #interiordesign](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/leanne-ford-warm-minimalism-modern-farmhouse-kitchen-3-alexandra-ribar.jpg)
Have an opinion about ways to add interest to white kitchens? Do add to the discussion!
Peace to you right where you are.
-michele
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I still enjoy viewing kitchens even though I did mine in 2010. I choice to go with creamy white cabinets, run the hardwood throughout , and paint my island a contrasting color, which at the time I feared might be a passing trend. Here we are in 2018 and still seeing a contrasting island everywhere. I also ran my countertops right up to the three windows that look out on my gardens. With no bottom trim, the gardens feel as though they are part of my kitchen. I must admit, I am in love with my kitchen.
Have a wonderful Sunday, Michele!
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And you describe it so perfectly that I’m in love with it too! Thank you for adding lovely here, friend. Happy Sunday. 🙂
Thank you so much for your inspiration thru not only photos but words as well.
I look forward to you daily in that it gives me time to stop and think.
Many thank you’s!!
May you find peace and comfort as you give to others.
Anne
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I’m so honored to be a part of your day, and so happy it’s a time of stillness and contemplation for you. Thank you for the peace and comfort – you are so kind, Anne. 🙂
So many beauties here Michele! I think the Mindy Gayor kitchen is speaking to me the loudest though. It seems to have just the right balance of quiet and energy. Have a great day!
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That kitchen IS A standout! Enjoy the day and summer lovely, friend. xox
love these ideas! Kitchen design is one of the most important activities. Here I got some great ideas for designing my new kitchen. Thanks for sharing the great article.
I love all these kitchen photos. We are building a home and I am at a loss for color combinations between cabinets and islands. At first I thought I wanted stained cabinets and a mustard island. But it just started to look so blah for me. Would you be able to post some photos of nice contrasting cabinets and islands in your blog. I do love the farmhouse look, but not sure I want an all-white kitchen. Thank you. Love following your blog.
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Great post idea! Maybe it is just because I paint everything as a DIYer, but don’t forget painting an accent color on the island is the easiest thing to change out if you tire of it or are tweaking it to get it just right. So making the right decision about cabinets (stain or paint) is the kicker! 🙂
Could you please share the size of the island?
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Hi. Which island are you referring to? There are many in this post.
Great! I am planning and thinking what designs should I do in my kitchen for past few days, then I see this site now this is a good sign huh! Thank you for sharing your ideas and designs, I will try it.
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Thanks so much for reading! It IS a good sign! 🙂
Layer Shades of White. Avoid a sterile look by mixing whites.
Use a Statement-Making Material. A well-designed white kitchen will depend on the finish materials used in the space.
Bring On Texture.
Add Accent Colors.
Take Advantage of Natural Light.
Provide Softness.
Top the Island.
Bring Texture to the Backsplash.
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Beautiful ideas – thank you for sharing them.
It’s really a cool and helpful piece of information blog.
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Thanks for reading.
Great blog!
Thank you for this useful content
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