Despite the abundance of modern design ideas and trends, some methods of decorating premises have not gone out of fashion for many years. For example, white kitchens with wooden countertops. They are always popular and fit any interior style. Let's look at a photo selection showing such kitchens in various design methods.
Advantages
First of all, it should be noted that such an interior has a number of advantages:
- Visual increase in space. Thanks to the predominance of white in the design, the kitchen will look much more spacious. This is especially true for small spaces. In large kitchens the effect is also present, so here white can be diluted not only with a wooden countertop, but also with other accents.
- The countertop itself plays an important role - it relieves the white kitchen of the monotony inherent in monochromatic interiors and becomes a kind of colorful stroke. Therefore, we recommend not to settle on exclusively light wood - dark wood in this case can look much more advantageous.
- Saving on lighting. Strange as it may sound, a white kitchen really allows you to save on lighting fixtures. Due to its reflective properties, white color diffuses light in space, making it possible to use less bright lamps.
- Practicality. This point also causes a lot of controversy. Some people think that it is very difficult to care for white kitchens and all the dirt is visible on the white. This is true, but there is also a plus - since the stains are visible immediately. You remove them without waiting for them to penetrate deeply into the structure of the materials, so cleaning takes less time and is much easier. In addition, for the main area of contamination - the countertops - you use wood or its imitation, materials that are easy to clean. Thus, paradoxically, a white kitchen with a wooden countertop is one of the easiest options to clean.
- Wood against a pure white background looks much more noble and more expensive , even if you use imitation.
- Unlike more capricious tones, white is a self-sufficient color , so the kitchen looks expensive and elegant.
If you want to save on lighting, feel free to complement your white kitchen with light wood.
The only downside we note is that you will still have to clean it more often - despite the fact that cleaning will be easier, since all the stains are visible, it will have to be done regularly.
Dirt on a white set is more noticeable, but timely cleaning solves the problem
Creating a harmonious composition
Even if you decide to design an all-white kitchen with wood countertops, a few extra color accents won't hurt. Use our recommendations to create a harmonious interior.
For example, you can lay a covering on the floor designed to match the countertop, leaving the facades of the furniture and the entire main interior white. This way the composition will look very holistic, but the purity of the shade will not be compromised.
A plain tabletop and floor will look harmonious
The kitchen looks interesting, where the apron and countertop are decorated in wood, and the remaining surfaces are made in a matte or glossy white tone. However, keep in mind that such a white kitchen is not suitable for a small kitchen - the technique visually conceals the space, so the room will seem even smaller than it actually is.
Owners of a large kitchen will benefit from a wooden apron to match the countertop
If such decisions seem too large-scale to you, add harmony to the kitchen with the help of a variety of decorative elements. These could be wooden table and chair legs, picture frames, dishes or small decorations.
A good addition to the tabletop would be wooden boards on the wall or stools
You can use any wooden accessory - even spatulas or a bread basket
Bright colors can also emphasize the integrity of the interior, but add them at a minimum - no more than 1-2 items, so as not to destroy the monochromatic composition.
To dilute the white color, add a couple of bright objects to the kitchen
A bright pattern on the curtains and matching flowers will stand out in a white kitchen
For a white kitchen with wooden countertops, it is important to pay attention to the clean finish of the room. White goes with everything, but it is quite demanding. Any shortcomings in the repair will immediately be evident against such a background.
Have you decided on a white kitchen? Make sure everything is in perfect condition
In addition, you will have to carefully consider the interior - from curtains to decorative details. Otherwise, the set may look somewhat alien, standing out from the stylistic design of the room.
In such a kitchen, everything should be combined with each other.
Lighting
In a white kitchen with wood, modern design involves unusual lighting solutions:
- compositions of ring-shaped lamps - as a rule, are placed above dining groups or kitchen islands;
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- spherical lampshades connected by gold tubes in different directions - also, most often, become an accent decoration and additional lighting for the dining area;
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- transparent spherical lampshades hanging nearby, but at different heights - look especially good above the table and bar counter;
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- a pendant lamp with a tube made of satin galvanized metal, around which flasks are attached in a spiral - spherical shades made of white satin glass;
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Apron
The apron is one of the main kitchen elements, so when decorating your kitchen, pay special attention to it.
It is important to choose the right material that will be easy to care for and will withstand temperature changes and high humidity well.
The tiled apron is easy to clean from grease stains and other dirt
If you want to keep your entire kitchen white, look for materials that can be easily painted.
Glass aprons have proven themselves well. You can make it completely white or translucent by lighting it from the inside. This solution is perfect for kitchens in high-tech or modern style.
Glass splashbacks are also easy to clean and also reflect recessed lighting.
You can also apply a print to the apron - regular or 3D. Floral or ethnic motifs harmonize best with a wooden tabletop, but it all depends on the style of room decoration you choose.
You can use your favorite landscape as an apron
White ceramic tiles are also a great choice. It is easy to care for and inexpensive. However, please note that all seams must be carefully sanded. Otherwise, the kitchen will look very sloppy.
An unusual but very stylish solution for a white kitchen with a wooden countertop is a brick apron. It can be either white or colored. The main thing is that the shade is in harmony with the tone of the countertop. This technique is suitable not only for a loft, where brick is one of the main materials.
You can use it in Scandinavian style, chalet, Provence. Choose bricks that are not too large - they look much more interesting.
An apron made to resemble real brick will easily collect dust, but will look more impressive
In general, you shouldn’t get hung up on the white color of the apron. It can become the main color accent of your kitchen. The main thing is that the chosen tone is combined with the shade of the wood of the tabletop and is in harmony with your stylistic idea.
The colored apron should match the countertop. The imitation of wood can be continued on the wall.
Gray kitchens - modern interiors
A gray kitchen is the ideal backdrop for an industrial interior and loft style. Metal, brick, concrete - use these materials to give the interior a loft character. Start by choosing your equipment—gray kitchen furniture is ideal. Choose models with a matte facade and without handles - this will make them look raw.
A gray industrial kitchen will look stunning if you contrast it with another shade. To do this, use red brick over the countertop, but be sure to saturate it. This is a material that is resistant to mechanical damage, but sensitive to greasy dirt and moisture. To protect the brick, use silicone or acrylic impregnation, and before purchasing, make sure that it will not affect the shade of the wall covering.
Don't be afraid to use gray flooring in combination with similarly colored appliances. Porcelain stoneware that imitates concrete is perfect. Choose glazed tiles that have low water absorption levels. Porcelain tiles are easy to clean, which is especially important in the kitchen.
If you want to further emphasize the industrial character, use accessories. A metal shelf for cookbooks will be a practical decoration. A gray industrial kitchen will become much more interesting with the right lighting.
Use a lamp with a shade that illuminates the bulb - in a small room, use one at a central point on the ceiling, and in a spacious interior, hang three next to each other, such as over a kitchen island.
- A light gray or graphite kitchen can take on an industrial character - just complement it with metal accessories, for example, in the form of a hanging shelf for cookbooks. Place red brick over the countertop, lay out porcelain tiles that imitate concrete on the floor, and use lamps that expose light bulbs for lighting.
A graphite wall and brick in the kitchen will create an industrial atmosphere.
Choosing the color of the tabletop
To choose the right decorative elements and finishing materials, you need a starting point in the interior. In a white kitchen, this becomes a wooden countertop. It is very important to choose the right tone - it can significantly change the visual perception of the room.
Warm and rich shades will relieve the white kitchen of excessive sterility. Choose rich brown, honey, cognac tones.
We recommend avoiding wood that is too light - ash, light oak. They will simply get lost against the background of white facades and will look too inexpressive.
Light wood will be almost invisible in a white kitchen, which should be taken into account when choosing a color
Wenge and black wood are allowed if there are other shades in the kitchen: for example, green or yellow walls, rich flooring. Otherwise, the contrast will be too sharp. For most kitchen design styles this is unacceptable - with the possible exception of high-tech.
Much depends on the location of the room. If your kitchen has little natural light and faces north or west, choose rich, warm colors. Cool shades of wood can be used in light kitchens, where they will smooth out excess light.
Design features of a small white kitchen with wood
If the kitchen space is small, it is important to use it as thoughtfully as possible. A two-tier white set will visually expand the room and will be a winning solution if you need to keep dishes, spice containers and other items out of sight. However, using shelves instead of a top tier can add space even in a tiny kitchen.
On a note! The use of wooden tabletops will allow you to delimit the tiers and remove the feeling of excessive sterility. Accessories - curtains, lamps, upholstery on chairs - will add brightness and effectiveness.
Styles
As we wrote above, the peculiarity of such kitchens is that they can fit into almost any interior.
A white kitchen with a wooden countertop in a classic style looks amazing, especially if you choose natural materials for decorating the facades and select the appropriate shade of wood.
To prevent the room from looking too boring, add appropriate decor. This could be an elegant patina on the facades to match the tabletop, a figured chandelier, paintings, beautiful dishes. Try not to overdo it with other shades: an excess of colors is not inherent in the classic style.
In a classic kitchen, you shouldn’t experiment with fancy accessories or bright colors.
For the Baroque style, choose the most textured wood. These should be expensive wood species or their imitation. In this case, the combination of wood with metal elements: gold, bronze, copper looks very advantageous. For baroque, white may be too simple, so dilute it with appropriate decor: lamps, curtains.
Baroque is a style of wealth, so even imitation wood should look as expensive as possible
To complement the style, you can make the sink gold
Pay attention to the decoration of the room: the wallpaper and flooring must be impeccable.
This type of kitchen looks ideal in a country style. The abundance of various little things, bows, jars and elements of rural life on a white background look very interesting and unusual. Experiment with the shape of the headset. Kitchens with a deliberately rough design look good - imitation boards and simple facades are considered a trend this season.
In country style, you can use the already known technique with wooden accessories. When choosing a dark countertop for a country style kitchen, do not forget to add bright elements
If you want to add color, choose an unusual background - turquoise, blue, pale yellow walls. This technique is also suitable for Provence style.
The latter is characterized by the presence of free space and an abundance of light. It is this effect that white kitchens with wooden countertops can provide even in Khrushchev-era apartment buildings, not to mention larger rooms. Give preference to kitchens with carved facades and rounded furniture. It is better to make the tabletop light or in yellow tones.
In high-tech style, special tricks are not needed. Yes, wood is considered not a very popular material for this style. However, the correct selection of shades will help you create an original interior. It is better to choose dark wood tones. Wenge, too contrasting for most styles, will look perfect in this case.
When choosing a dark countertop, dark colors on the walls are also acceptable
To add a distinctive high-tech touch, complement your white kitchen with wood countertops with a metal sink. However, other elements can be made of metal - lamps, door handles, facade edging. It is also important to understand which curtains to choose for such an interior. Classic curtains are absolutely not suitable for a complex stylistic idea - it is better to opt for blinds or roller blinds.
Minimalism style is another modern trend. Give preference to glossy textures of facades and not too textured wood. In this case, imitation looks better than natural wood - perhaps the only exception to the rule “natural is always better.” Set off the set with bright, plain wallpaper or panels - this will make the kitchen in a minimalist style “sparkle.”
Minimalists can safely purchase countertops that imitate wood
A white kitchen with wooden countertops looks best in a Scandinavian style. This is where this trend was borrowed from. Choose matte facades that are not too pretentious in shape. For finishing, give preference to natural materials. Brick also looks good in the chalet style - preferably white.
An unexpected and modern solution - pop art style. Diversify your interior with bright prints, choose unusual curtains, for example, with large polka dots. This kitchen looks very unusual and stylish, but requires attention to detail. It is imperative that the shade of the countertop resonates with other elements. This could be a dining table, window sill or wall decoration.
Pop Art Adds Life to a White Kitchen, But Don't Go Overboard
Another interesting option is to use such a kitchen in the shabby chic style. It is usually used with great caution, since shabby is characterized by the use of many decorative elements. However, a white kitchen gives a lot of scope for creativity - against a neutral background, you can not be afraid to overdo it with decorative elements.
If we talk about a kitchen in a modern style, then any combination is permissible. The set will fit perfectly into even the brightest combination of shades and textures - the main thing is to find at least one common element. This could be the common material of the facades, a similar tone of the tabletop, or a furniture design style that is consistent in the same spirit.
As you can see, white kitchens with wooden worktops are used in a wide variety of design styles - maybe you have your own unique idea? Go for it!
Festive table decoration options
It is better to leave the wooden surface of the dining table top open. Ceramic and clay vessels painted white with ikebana, wooden stands in ethno-style with candlesticks and stylish white vessels with spices look aesthetically pleasing and do not overload the table space. The dishes are white, the cutlery is in a non-standard black color - they are in harmony with the candlesticks. Striped fabric napkins with fringe, folded into a knot, combine these two basic colors - white and black.
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Another interesting option for decorating a holiday table in a white and wooden modern design with an eco-oriented focus also involves preserving the tabletop with the texture of wood without any coating. In this case, a white runner woven using the macrame technique is appropriate in the center of the table. On it, in a chaotic order, you can place white candles in various candlesticks - black ones with a laconic classical configuration and gold ones in the form of three-dimensional geometric shapes. Transparent vessels of an interesting elongated shape with a narrow neck with branches of various plants inside look especially original. The carelessness of the composition is given by a chaotically folded napkin made of corrugated fabric in a light sand shade.
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