Transformable kitchen

White kitchen: The classic choice with a wow factor

For decades, the white kitchen has been considered a classic example of timeless design. You can always reinvent the color. Want a kitchen that will signal your avantgarde taste for years to come? White is the perfect choice because it lends itself to any design direction. Here are some specific tips on how to design your dream in this color – from the wall to the floor, all the way up to the appliances.

Harmonious country style in white, stools made of wood.
Country style fronts harmonize perfectly with the greenery of the surroundings and the wood of the chairs.

Light-filled atmosphere as a magnet for family and friends

Modern cabinets, industrial light fixture, plants and flowers
This room provides the perfect background for carefully chosen objects like the industrial-look lamp. Plants and flowers add a natural touch to the ambiance.

No other color reflects light as well as white. This choice of color ensures that rays of light flood your space and make it glow. The friendly atmosphere acts like a magnet for people; bright rooms promote socializing.

Bright fronts also have the advantage of adapting to any style: Whether cozy country style, a classic industrial look, or avantgarde minimalism, it works perfectly in any design. This makes it easier to furnish combined living and kitchen areas.

The big plus of this color choice is its limitless combination possibilities. There is no shade that wouldn’t shine on a white background. 

Create exciting contrasts with dark elements. It’s easy to make the classic black and white with faucets and sink in black – this timeless combination looks particularly striking when repeated on the floor and back wall. 

Various shades of gray and blue can provide a slightly softer contrast, creating an atmosphere that is both modern and refined. Create a cozy space by combining with wood, where any grain and shade of brown will look stylistically flawless.

You can also combine bright fronts with other colors on cabinets. However, this choice can complicate future redecorating. With light fronts on all cabinets, you keep all options open. They provide the perfect background for colorful elements that shape the visual impression, and can be replaced at any time. 

Although high-gloss lacquer is still on trend, a matte finish is much more practical, as every fingerprint won’t be clearly visible. In rooms with limited space, light walls and ceilings make the room look larger. Light parquet flooring is the perfect complement – the natural surface comes into its own.

However, you should avoid keeping the entire kitchen in white. This interior needs colorful elements that conjure up warm reflections. Otherwise, it can easily look sterile and cold.

Premium metal and natural patterns to combine

A glass countertop looks especially striking in a white kitchen due to its glossy transparency. Thermally toughened safety glass can withstand temperature fluctuations as well as acid. Metal shades like copper and gold look especially elegant in a glass countertop.

Natural stone also enriches light cabinets as a countertop. The natural patterns of marble, granite, or travertine stand out as a beautiful contrast to the light surfaces. 

If you’re using the countertop or floor to set visual accents, your appliances and utensils should blend harmoniously into the overall look, as well. Stainless steel is the perfect choice here, as it gives a solid impression without pushing itself to the fore.

Smart kitchen in white with networked appliances

Light cabinets, gray wooden floor and gray stools
This combination, with the light gray tones of the floor’s wood grain and accessories in gray, looks bright and friendly.

Want to make your kitchen dream come true and think long-term while you’re at it? Networked appliances are the future of technology and can make your life much easier.

How about a refrigerator that you can operate by voice control? A built-in screen can be networked with smart devices, like a tablet or your TV. This way, you can prepare recipes from a cooking show in real time. This display also facilitates communication: you can use it like a traditional memo board. Shopping becomes a breeze when you can inspect the inside of the fridge with your smartphone at any time, thanks to the built-in camera.

Fun in the kitchen with smart technology

The Internet of Things has also reached the oven. Sensors and a variety of programs ensure that your dish is baked to perfection. You can check on the current progress from anywhere via app.

Forgot to turn on the dishwasher before heading to the office? No problem. With smart devices, you can also press this button with an app.

Speaker systems integrated into cabinets can be controlled with voice commands, so you can listen to your favorite music while working in the kitchen. This is just as exhilarating while cooking as individual lighting scenarios. Smart lamps can shine in all colors, conjuring up the perfect atmosphere for any occasion.

Frequently asked questions about a kitchen in white

Am I bound to a certain interior style when it comes to white?

This color choice is suitable for any style, from country style to minimalism.

My kitchen is very small. Is white a good choice?

It makes rooms look larger. If the space is limited, you can complement the cabinets with light walls.

I love white. Can I use this color throughout the kitchen?

If you decorate the entire room only in this color, it can easily look sterile and cold. Elements in warm tones, like a wooden floor, will make it more cozy.

What material will look good as a countertop?

Glass countertops in metallic tones, such as copper or gold, look particularly upscale in light kitchens. Natural stone also perfectly complements the fronts.

Is this kitchen suitable for smart appliances?

Intelligently networked devices are the future of technology, and are easy to integrate. You can control the devices by app, no matter where you are.

Ideas for the perfect kitchen dream

​​​​​​​The color white allows for unlimited combinations. The bright environment is attractive to friends and family. Accessories in different colors can transform rooms over and over again. It perfectly accentuates any material, such as natural stone, wood, stainless steel, or glass. Smart appliances further enhance the quality of living.

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