10 of the Prettiest Small White Kitchens We've Ever Seen
Every now and then, an interior design trend becomes so pervasive that it deserves to be called a phenomenon. And one quick look at Instagram would suggest the small white kitchen has earned the label.
Small white kitchens aren’t as strange or eye-catching as some other trends. In fact, they’re completely sensible: the color white is known to make spaces look larger and more open, and the crisp neutral makes a natural addition to the kitchen, which is typically a bright and light-filled space.
So if you’re navigating a small kitchen that you know you want to paint white, you’re in luck. Small white kitchen ideas abound—and we’ve rounded up 10 of our favorites, below.
01 Tuck Away Your Microwave
Counter space is precious in any kitchen, but it’s particularly precious in smaller kitchens as appliances tend to take up a fair amount of room. So, look for ways to relegate them to your shelves and cabinets. Your microwave wouldn’t have to hog space on your counter if it had its own cubby to live in.
02 Use Curtains to Segment Your Space
It makes sense to create boundaries between different rooms, but doors aren’t your only option. In fact, doors can be a bad option when decorating a small space. Why? When they’re shut, they leave the room feeling cramped. And when they’re open, they demand unnecessary space. So, consider trading your door for a sleek curtain—which will take up little space at all.
03 Invest in Cute Kitchenware
When decorating a small kitchen, open storage is your friend. Shelves tend to be lower-profile than cupboards, so they should make your kitchen feel more spacious. Remember, though, that anything you put on those shelves will be on full display, so it’s worth it to streamline your kitchenware and invest in dishes, mugs, and glasses cute enough to double as décor.
04 Add Eat-In Space Wherever You Can
Most small kitchens go hand-in-hand with nonexistent dining rooms. So odds are, you’re in need of a little eat-in space, too. Look for unexpected places to sneak in a chair or two. Your kitchen island could easily double as a table—especially if you slide some low-profile chairs underneath it.
05 Play With Shape Instead of Color
Looking for ways to add personality to your space without sacrificing your crisp all-white palette? It can be done. Instead of choosing classic white subway tiles for your backsplash, opt for triangular tiles. The out-of-the-box shape will add visual interest to your space while keeping things exactly as clean and minimalist as you want them to be.
06 Play With Texture
Adding color is just one way to make a space feel more dynamic, but adding texture can also go a long way, especially when you’re working with a more restrained palette. So, look for opportunities to mix and match materials. Matte metal pendant lights look great next to rustic wooden shelves, and both play well with glossy backsplash tiles.
07 Stock Up on Small Appliances
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If classic appliances just won’t fit into your space, look for smaller options. Trade a full-blown oven for a toaster oven, and swap a 6-burner range for a 2-burner range. These may not be the kinds of appliances you’d find in every kitchen, but they’re better than nothing. And hey—who needs six burners, anyway?
08 Put a Shelf in Your Window
One underrated place to sneak in storage? Your windows. If a window is deep enough, you can store a few items on your sill, and if you want to take things to the next level, you can even build a shelf into a window. A glass shelf should maximize your storage space without disrupting your view, and you can line it as much—or as little—as you want to.
09 Customize Your Space With Trim
Outfitting your kitchen with trim and crown molding can get expensive fast. But if your kitchen is on the small side, you can pull off the classic motif without spending too much money.
10 Draw the Eye Upward
All-white palettes tend to leave rooms feeling more spacious, and if you use them along the top of your space, they may leave your ceilings looking taller, too. Draw the eye upward with white pendant lights, white trim, and white cabinets.
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