There’s just something charmingly timeless, tranquil, and classic about blue and white kitchens, and we’re celebrating 40 pretty blue and white kitchen ideas today with these inspiring designs for you to consider. Find photos as well as paint color names to pin for future reference.
![Amazing grey blue pained Shaker cabinets in a NY townhouse kitchen with open shelves, subway tile, brass hardware, and black Lacanche range. Ali Cayne of Haven Kitchen. #graykitchen #greyblue #kitchendesign #openshelves #lacanche #subwaytile #graycabinets #brasshardware](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/001-sherwin-williams-sw-gibraltar-6257-shaker-kitchen-cabinets-gold-hardware-ali-cayne-1.jpg)
Blue and White Kitchen Decor Inspiration {40 Ideas}
I have a little experience with blue and white decor at home, but you have to venture back into our home history. In our first home in Elmhurst, Illinois, we gutted a tiny 1920’s kitchen and created a navy blue and white kitchen we found charming and beyond cozy.
Many years later we bought a second home and chose a tranquil blue grey for the painted cabinets along with plenty of creamy white.
![As real life renovators, we made over our ugly Arizona kitchen with no demo or dust with smart upgrades and swaps. Light grey cabinets, Viatera quartz counters (Soprano), and calacatta marble hex accent wall - Hello Lovely studio.](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/003-hello-lovely-studio-arizona-fixer-upper-kitchen-11.jpg)
Even when you decide on a blue kitchen, there are so many possibilities with the range of color options!
![The kitchen is a favorite place to host casual lunches and dinners. "The mahogany-topped island can easily fit 12 stools," Come see 36 Best Beautiful Blue and White Kitchens to Love! #blueandwhite #bluekitchen #kitchendesign #kitchendecor #decorinspiration #beautifulkitchen](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/004-54c48a63c85ef_-_as-blue-wooden-kitchen-island-blue-cabinets-cropped-1111-xl.jpg)
Blue Paint Colors to pin and save!
![Great cabinet color. I saw on Dear Genevieve. Benjamin Moore chelsea gray HC-168](https://i.pinimg.com/564x/9c/e1/ef/9ce1ef7dff6d369e865ad888458292b1.jpg)
A sound track to accompany the blue kitchen photo gallery? Why not?
Here’s one of my favorite Roy Orbison songs mentioning the color of the day and easing my mind back to a simpler time…if you don’t have time to listen to her whole performance, definitely don’t miss the gorgeous vocal moment at 4:00!
But I also love this bluesy blue song which I listened to on repeat in my angsty teen years…
Beautiful Blue and White Kitchens to Love!
These blue and white kitchens provide miles of inspiration beyond the beautiful color palette. You’ll find ideas for kitchen islands, kitchen pendants, beamed ceilings, tile flooring, kitchen sinks, and much more.
![Stunning blue and white graphic tiles on sink wall of a kitchen with navy blue cabinets and farm sink. Come see 36 Best Beautiful Blue and White Kitchens to Love! #blueandwhite #bluekitchen #kitchendesign #kitchendecor #decorinspiration #beautifulkitchen](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/005-blue-kitchen.jpg)
If you like a very light, airy, slightly modern look, here’s a kitchen with a beautiful blue island:
![Beautiful white and blue kitchen. Come see 36 Best Beautiful Blue and White Kitchens to Love! #blueandwhite #bluekitchen #kitchendesign #kitchendecor #decorinspiration #beautifulkitchen #bluekitchens #bluedecor #kitchendesign #kitchendecor #kitchenremodel #blueandwhitekitchen](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/blue-kitchen-island.jpg)
If vintage style hardware appeals, this may inspire:
![Light blue kitchen cabinets, white marble countertop, and dramatic cabinet hardware. Come see 36 Best Beautiful Blue and White Kitchens to Love! #blueandwhite #bluekitchen #kitchendesign #kitchendecor #decorinspiration #beautifulkitchen #kitchendesign #bluecabinets #bluekitchen](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/007-blue-kitchen-design.jpg)
Best Blue and White Ideas for Kitchens: Photo Gallery
Warm copper accents are glorious with cool blue!
Even though I tire of patterns quickly, I am not sure this gorgeous floor tile would ever get old for me. It’s so cheerful.
![Beautiful white and blue kitchen. Come see 36 Best Beautiful Blue and White Kitchens to Love! #blueandwhite #bluekitchen #kitchendesign #kitchendecor #decorinspiration #beautifulkitchen #bluekitchens #bluedecor #kitchendesign #kitchendecor #kitchenremodel #blueandwhitekitchen](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/005-whitney-parkinson-blue-kitchen.jpg)
Will we ever forget Sally Wheat’s tranquil kitchen from what seems like a lifetime ago (in internet time)?
![Beautiful arched window over farm sink in blue grey kitchen by Sally Wheat.](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/010-sally-wheat-kitchen.jpg)
This kitchen inspired so many of you to remove your cabinet doors!
![Sally Wheat kitchen. Come see 36 Best Beautiful Blue and White Kitchens to Love! #blueandwhite #bluekitchen #kitchendesign #kitchendecor #decorinspiration #beautifulkitchen](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/011-sally-wheat-kitchen.jpg)
Glass front kitchen cabinets are another way to lighten things up.
![Blue and white kitchen with farm sink designed by Bria Hammel. #blueandwhite #kitchendesign](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/bria-hammel-blue-white-kitchen-farm-sink.jpg)
I have always admired the more European inspired “wall of cabinets” with floor to ceiling storage.
![A 12-foot-tall wall of blue cabinetry echoes the backsplash color and allows a black Thermador steam oven to almost disappear. Come see 36 Best Beautiful Blue and White Kitchens to Love! #blueandwhite #bluekitchen #kitchendesign #kitchendecor #decorinspiration #beautifulkitchen](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/012-Ili-Hidalgo-Nilsson-blue-kitchen.jpg)
Blue Kitchen Backsplash Inspiration
What a statement this pretty blue backsplash behind the range makes!
![The custom vent hood above the Thermador range is mostly wood with a band of stainless steel closest to the heat. The patterned concrete backsplash tiles have color that goes all the way through. Come see 36 Best Beautiful Blue and White Kitchens to Love! #blueandwhite #bluekitchen #kitchendesign #kitchendecor #decorinspiration #beautifulkitchen](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/013-blue-kitchen.jpg)
If a dusty turquoise is more your jam…
![Turquoise blue subay tile behind range in gorgeous kitchen with rustic range hood. Come see 36 Best Beautiful Blue and White Kitchens to Love! #blueandwhite #bluekitchen #kitchendesign #kitchendecor #decorinspiration #beautifulkitchen](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/014-blue-kitchen.jpg)
And aren’t warm gold tones wondrous with blue?
The Prettiest French Blue
This is one of my all-time favorite kitchens of all time!
![French farmhouse kitchen with copper pans on rack, light blue cabinetry, and stone floors - Le Mas des Poiriers.](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/le-mas-des-poiriers-provence-house-blue-kitchen-copper-pots.jpg)
And of course, it is in Provence!
Blue Kitchen Accents
Here’s a coastal kitchen where the blue accents feel like a neutral accent:
![Handmade tile backsplash in blue and white coastal cottage kitchen by Lisa Furey.](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/coastal-cottage-blue-white-kitchen-lisa-furey-farm-sink-handmade-encaustic-backsplash.jpg)
When you want to bring blue to your lighting:
![Luxurious and bespoke French kitchen by L'Atelier Paris and The Fox Group. #frenchkitchens #frenchrange](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/latelier-paris-french-kitchen-design-blue-range-copper-pans-brass-hardware-fox-group.jpg)
It doesn’t get much more elegant and opulent than this:
![Timeless, tranquil, bespoke traditional style kitchen by The Fox Group. #timelessdesign #kitchendesign #bespokekitchens #bluekitchen](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/timeless-kitchen-thefoxgroup-navy-blue-cabinets-brass-hardware-checker-floor-farm-sink-valance.jpg)
Isn’t it breathtaking?
Kitchen Design Inspiration
A blue ceiling is less common in the kitchen than a Southern porch…
![Beautiful blue traditional kitchen with white cabinets - design by Mark Sikes. #bluekitchen #blueandwhite #kitchendesign](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/mark-sikes-blue-traditional-kitchen.jpg)
More folks are opting to use blue in two-tone kitchens like this:
![Navy blue kitchen with cement tile floor, subway tile, and midcentury modern pendant. Come see 36 Best Beautiful Blue and White Kitchens to Love! #blueandwhite #bluekitchen #kitchendesign #kitchendecor #decorinspiration #modernfarmhousekitchen](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/00001-blue-kitchen-modern-farmhouse.jpg)
I’m noticing two different metals used for kitchen hardware as well.
French Country Kitchens with Blue
This scalloped detail has me swooning:
![Light blue kitchen cabinets and zellige tile backsplash in a historic French farmhouse in Provence (Le Mas des Poiriers).](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/le-mas-des-poiriers-provence-house-blue-kitchen-2.jpg)
…and do you love how blue was used inside the cupboards as well?
Blue Cement Tiles
Checkered everything is all the rage in design right now!
![The kitchen features blue and white tiles found in a French market and a wooden table once used for drying cheeses. “Our interior decoration is not something we managed in a short period,” says Clementine, “but is the result of a lifetime of collecting nice brocante furniture and vintage items.” Come see 36 Best Beautiful Blue and White Kitchens to Love! #blueandwhite #bluekitchen #kitchendesign #kitchendecor #decorinspiration #beautifulkitchen](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/014-blue-kitchen-victoria-mag-checkered-backsplash.jpg)
But it truly is a classic look than just happens to be trending. Not unlike subway tile:
Sometimes all you need is the statement blue range:
![Blue and White Kitchen Decor Inspiration from the French farmhouse style kitchen of Dreamy Whites. Come see 36 Best Beautiful Blue and White Kitchens to Love! #blueandwhite #bluekitchen #kitchendesign #kitchendecor #decorinspiration #beautifulkitchen](https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-jOSCyx3Hvt4/WNfr8-DO6mI/AAAAAAAArnQ/zVACsiH73Ek_TFU-_KxWqin-M6ulF0SzgCLcB/s1600/00001%2Bhello-lovely-studio-blue-and-white-beautiful-kitchen.jpg)
Why not find the right shade of blue for your cabinets from nature?
![Blue modern farmhouse kitchen with farm sink and brass hardware - Becki Owens.](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/025-blue-kichen-farm-sink-becki-owens.jpg)
Classic architectural details like the fluted ornamentation (above) are popular with younger buyers.
Memorable F&B Light Blue Kitchen
So many readers have emailed me to ask about where they might find blue grey plates like the ones here:
![Elegant, refined, and masterfully designed, this kitchen with farm sink and arched window is but one moment in our tour of unforgettable interiors with European inspired charm. #farmsink #FrenchCountry #lightblue](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/029-kitchen-farm-sink-elegant-blue-southeastern-designer-showhouse-lauren-deloach.jpg)
But the designer says she has never seen the vintage examples anywhere else.
![Light Blue | Paint Colours | Farrow & Ball - If you wish for a slightly light blue room this, rather than the more obviously blue blues, is the one to try. Mid Tones undercoat.](https://i.pinimg.com/564x/12/42/03/124203d4b1e27301fbc8343715cb0514.jpg)
It’s important to try a sample of paint first. This F&B Light Blue is actually very blue-green, and with strong natural sunlight may strike you as green.
![Breathtaking kitchen with light blue by Matthew Quinn. The sink wall with arched window is a shining moment amidst countless others! #bluekitchen #farrowandballlightblue #timelesskitchen #kitchendesign #traditionalkitchen](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/traditional-blue-kitchen-light-blue-farrow-ball-painted-cabinets-color-southeastern-designer-showhouse-2017-028.jpg)
And if you’re after a chalky light blue, look at the section of grey swatches – otherwise you may end up with the dreaded “baby’s room cloying factor.”
![Elegant light blue and white dining area in Southeastern Designer Showhouse - Lauren deLoach design - Atlanta Homes.](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/00001-farrow-ball-light-blue-breakfast-dining-room-in-southeastern-designer-showhouse.jpg)
Two-tone Blue Kitchen
I haven’t seen too many two-tone kitchens where navy is used with a light wood rather than a bright white.
![Two tone cabinets in blue and cream in a classic kitchen. Come see 36 Best Beautiful Blue and White Kitchens to Love! #blueandwhite #bluekitchen #kitchendesign #kitchendecor #decorinspiration #beautifulkitchen](https://i1.wp.com/beckiowens.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/BECKI-OWENS-Wood-Flooring-Trends-2018-4.jpg?zoom=1.5&resize=670%2C838)
deVOL uses color so intelligently, and blue is no exception.
![Big Crittall style windows flooded the Chester Kitchen with the loveliest light and there were stunning views out onto the customer'sâ¦](https://i.pinimg.com/564x/be/24/bb/be24bb14e96aca518d38d9d55b9ff1a1.jpg)
Here’s an example of blue cabinets with a white waterfall countertop:
![Blue kitchen with waterfall island and beamed ceiling. Come see 36 Best Beautiful Blue and White Kitchens to Love! #blueandwhite #bluekitchen #kitchendesign #kitchendecor #decorinspiration #beautifulkitchen](https://i1.wp.com/beckiowens.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/BECKI-OWENS-Non-White-Kitchen-Blue2.jpg?zoom=1.5&resize=670%2C1005)
Blue Grey Kitchens
I’m so fond of how this blue and white works with linen tones in the window shade and woven stools.
![Bright Bazaar designed kitchen with grey painted island, midcentury modern pendants, and shiplap on walls. 23 Tranquil Interiors with Light Grey and White and be inspired! #greyandwhite #lightgrey #serenedecor](https://i.pinimg.com/564x/62/2e/6b/622e6b05dbfccd64296b67d28b68ddeb.jpg)
Do you love the shade of blue on the wall above the subway tile backsplash?
![Chic Traditional Kitchen in White and Steel Blue Color Scheme. Come see 36 Best Beautiful Blue and White Kitchens to Love! #blueandwhite #bluekitchen #kitchendesign #kitchendecor #decorinspiration #beautifulkitchen](https://i.pinimg.com/564x/aa/8d/f1/aa8df1c09e361b0fdf2794a75270e2cc.jpg)
According to color psychology, “Blue is a color that suggests peace. It’s the color of the calm sea and the clear sky, both of which are linked to inner serenity, calm and clarity. Blue was also shown to slow heart rate and breathing, so it can be a good color to aid in meditation or relaxation. Blue is associated with intelligence. It has been proven that different shades of blue can improve concentration, stimulate thinking and provide mental clarity. It also improves productivity. This is a good color for study and work, as it offers relaxation and stimulation at the same time.”
![Baby blue kitchen cabinets! and farm sink in a cottage style kitchen. Come see 36 Best Beautiful Blue and White Kitchens to Love! #blueandwhite #bluekitchen #kitchendesign #kitchendecor #decorinspiration #beautifulkitchen](https://i.pinimg.com/564x/ce/6a/03/ce6a0345c7b381c553cb47770c8c2f6f.jpg)
How is blue different from red? “
Farrow & Ball Hague Blue Kitchen
Blue is a color that is linked with confidence. Unlike red, which shows aggressive dominance, blue is related to a calm authority.
![Come see 36 Best Beautiful Blue and White Kitchens to Love! #blueandwhite #bluekitchen #kitchendesign #kitchendecor #decorinspiration #beautifulkitchen](https://i1.wp.com/beckiowens.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/BECKI-OWENS-Blue-Kitchen-Steel-Frame-Windows-and-Brass-Details.jpg?zoom=1.5&resize=670%2C838)
Blue inspires trust, it is non-threatening and shows persistence.”
Ever considered the relationship of the color blue and emotion? “
![French bistro style bar stools in a gorgeous kitchen. Come see 36 Best Beautiful Blue and White Kitchens to Love! #blueandwhite #bluekitchen #kitchendesign #kitchendecor #decorinspiration #beautifulkitchen](https://static1.squarespace.com/static/56d5e2a4d210b809f7468e91/572390564d088e4abb54a83d/5723905a859fd0c265de6d6f/1461948520321/unspecified-21.jpg?format=1500w)
Another characteristic of blue is that it is not a very emotional color. It can be described as aloof or snobbish.
![Gorgeous modern farmhouse kitchen with beadboard ceiling and grey Shaker style cabinets. #SarchRichardson #brasshardware #modernfarmhouse](https://i.pinimg.com/564x/51/76/09/5176090aba584749683fd1449f27e4c3.jpg)
Just as it is associated with intelligence, it can be associated with being cold and rational to a point of showing little emotion.”
![Blue breakfast nook with window seat banquette. Miles Redd. #windowseat #bluekitchen #breakfastnook](https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-O5PrSjBtvbw/Vdke551zavI/AAAAAAAAWnQ/IysDU1rYrZU/s640/item5.rendition.slideshowVertical.miles-redd-06-breakfast-area.jpg)
Here’s a banquette covered in blue and white stripes:
!["Upholstered in a Rogers and Goffigon ticking, a set of 18th-century Swedish chairs from Laurin Copen Antiques graces one corner of the kitchen." Greenwich Village home of designer Isaac Mizrahi and his husband Arnold Germer. Renovation architect: David Bers. Photography by Jason Schmidt.](https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-SQX2XG08QXQ/Vdjv7N95xyI/AAAAAAAAWl0/lwjKepEGUzU/s640/item4.rendition.slideshowVertical.isaac-mizrahi-manhattan-apartment-05-kithcen.jpg)
And wouldn’t this also be a cozy nook in which to gather?
![Banquette in beautiful kitchen. "Pillows covered in french ticking and bench cushions in Perennials' Ishi make a cozy breakfast nook. 'The industrial light fixture adds structure and weight to the space,' Wick says."](https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-xEOwbZMNvgA/Vdjv6sLFHiI/AAAAAAAAWlk/nLlwtCV1n3E/s640/54c6ff617416b_-_05-hbx-french-ticking-pillows-0513-de.jpg)
I also learned from color psychology research how blue is an unappetizing color which is curious since so many folks love blue in the kitchen! Is blue kitchen decor for people who are watching their portions or maybe attractive to folks who don’t do a lot of cooking? Food for thought.
Did you pick a favorite kitchen above? I’d love to hear about your preference!
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I needed this today on a snowy Cleveland morning! One of my favorite posts ever, love blue and white, thank you!
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Hi Christine! It’s cooooooold here in Chicagoland so I hear you. Thanks for the kind words, friend. xox
I needed this too, on a snowy Toledo morning! Inspiration abounds in your posts, Michele! Thank you!
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Good morning, Sherry! I’m so glad you stopped by. Stay warm! 🙂
I have a blue and white kitchen, too! Actually, the shell is almond, both upper wall paint and subway tile, as well as onyx counter tops, but Blue Willow dishes and a deep blue French soup pot fool the eye into seeing a blue and white kitchen. Next step would have been to paint the cabinets white or deep blue but for the fact we’re getting ready to put the house on the market. Next place?
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How I love blue willow dishes! They bring back all sorts of warm nostalgia from my childhood and my Swedish gram who served us Swedish pancakes on them. That’s exciting stuff since you’re gearing up for a move…can’t wait to hear more along your journey. xox
You’ve got some dreamy kitchens here. I’ve never been a blue kitchen person. But the variety of blues available now vs in the 1970’s is enough to change my mind. I’m loving the new navy & gold theme.
Thanks for sharing.
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Thanks for adding to the beauty here, Barbara. I love sharing lovely with you. 🙂
I really liked these white and blue kitchen decoration ideas. Thanks for sharing these ideas.
how can I decide when you show so many beautiful kitchens? Like w/b but also (you remember?) a green kitchen.
Have a nice weekend
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It’s funny you mention a green kitchen – I’m toying with the idea for a tiny home I’m buying (shhhhhh – no one else knows I’m buying a tiny home for a rental property!). The cabinets in it are dark brown, and of course, my first thought is always white! Happy weekend, Spain!
be brave ….paint it green even the kitchen is tiny I am very sure it will look good when you paint the wall in the same color….moody, cozy. b.t.w. worked with my 6th sence and my 3rd eye….shhhh
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I’m all over the place with my paint color ideas for the cabinets – I think it will become clearer when we close on the house this week and I can spend some time in the space letting it whisper. You’re fabulous btw. That is all.
We remodeled our kitchen and I selected navy blue cabinets (top and bottom) with a mosaic tile from counter top to ceiling. I also had a picture window from counter top over farm house sink … the walls are pale grey. Polished nickel bridge faucet with lighting fixtures also with polished nickel. I wanted to enter the east facing kitchen (summer and winter) and still feel peaceful and cool or warm. The contractor said he was the most proud of his work on our kitchen … everyone is stunned and I have yet to tire of it. — Thank you for sharing the type of tile you used for your beautiful kitchen.
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It sounds so gorgeous – do send images (michele at hellolovelystudio dot com) if you can – would love to to do a feature of your remodel if you’re up for it. Thanks so much for adding to the beauty here. 🙂
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I’m impressed by your blog. Absolutely amazing work.
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Such a great blog. Thanks for sharing. Keep sharing that kind of post with us.
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I appreciate your efforts in collecting and sharing such useful designs! Keep it up!
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