Cottage Farmhouse Kitchens {inspiring in white}

Cottage Farmhouse Kitchens {inspiring in white}

What is it about a white kitchen?
Cottage, Classic… Farmhouse.
Doesn’t matter.
If it’s a kitchen.. and it’s white,
I’m pretty sure to love it.
Throw in dark wood floors..
and I might jump up & down a little.
Add marble or soapstone counter tops
and I’ll probably {squeal} so high
only your dog can hear!
I don’t know why.
It just is.

 

I realized just how much I really do adore
the “white” kitchen look when I was looking over my Kitchen Love Pinterest board
and noticed almost every kitchen
I’ve got pinned has an overwhelming,
if not all white palette.
When we bought our current home, we were working with a contractor. Well, let’s just say that did not go very well… and the end, we were left with a greatly reduced budget.

Budget Bungalow Cottage Style Kitchen

After “parting ways” with the bad man. lol.
My husband, my dad & I,
ended up renovating our home ourselves.

Unfortunately, with the major hit our budget took we were forced to pick finishes, kitchen included, based on price and not so much on what I wanted, which
even then was a white kitchen.

While I went as light as possible
and I’m thankful for what I have…
I still daydream in white.

Jim and I are planning to install new wood floors on the upper level of our home in the Spring (fingers crossed) and it got me scheming pondering… maybe I should paint our cabinets before we put the new floors in?
I’m thinking a little Magnolia might be 
just the ticket… ;) I’d like to share some of my 
very, most favorite white kitchens.
they inspire.
delight.
and make my heart light.
 
The following two kitchens boast soapstone counters.

The beam in this one is amazing!
We had a beamed ceiling at the last house, there were more.. 
but they were definitely not as fabulous as the one above!

I didn’t have my pretty chandy up in this picture.
Just a cheapy place holder while the house was up for sale.
I knew I was not leaving without her ;)

We had Myrtle Wood counter tops at that house too.
They were custom made, right in town!

Back to the Soapstone…
This one’s got so many elements I adore.
Subway tile, open shelves, farm sink.
De-lish!!!

The glass front cabinets exude charm!!

Amazing transom windowed white kitchen

The open shelf style cabinet over the window is a beautiful touch.
White Kitchen. Above Window Open Shelves!
Joan has one of the most gorgeous blogs I’ve ever visited. Each room is charming and warm.. 
with a casual elegance.

 

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This kitchen dressed for Christmas
is an all time favorite!

top to bottom… perfection.

This may be a double pin. One of my all time fav kitchens. I am crazy for the doors leading out to a courtyard... ahh... bliss. White. Dark wood. Marble. The mill work is fantastic!!! This one is another huge favorite!

It’s great mix&balance of 
black and white.
Great kitchen
This one is great top to bottom!
The ceiling is fabulous.
And another project we’ve got on our to-do list.
love
The Open Style Shelves Make This
Kitchen So Light & Airy.
White Kitchen. Open Shelves. Farm Sink.
That I thought I’d go for a few open cabinets!

 I removed my cabinet doors 
on the far side of our kitchen last Spring.

I love that I can see my goodies so much better now!
It really makes a difference.

Anyone who has read me more then once will know why this kitchen made the cut ;)

Kitchen Aqua Island
This one is very grand with that sea of marble.. 
but it’s just so dreamy to look at.
love white kitchens

Pretty sure the ART in this shot is the star of this kitchen!
love white kitchens
Aah… subway tile, all the way up!
It’s so light reflective.
This would be great in my 
Pacific Northwest location.
Love white kitchens
Utterly charming!
The scalloped hood is a perfect…
With it’s whimsical trim & finish.
white kitchens
To forgo upper cabinets for all this light would be a good trade!
love white kitchens
This has a bit of French flavor and it’s
an absolute stunner!!
Winter White Kitchens
And then, we have a much more casual vibe in this 
farmhouse feel kitchen that has a great balance of open, glass front & chalkboard painted cabinets.
Cottage Kitchen- small kitchen
I’d have this sink in a hot minute!!

Even though it’s not the under mount style that 
I’ve had on my wish list forever.
More yummy white, with open shelves 
and my fav shade as an accent!
Dream Cottage Kitchen

See?
White Kitchens.

Shabby, Cottage Style, Rustic to Romantic,
Farmhouse, French or Country…

I love them all.

What’s your dream kitchen style?

 

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Comments

  1. OH wow stunning inspiration! You can so do this in your kitchen Shannon, and I wait for the day:)

  2. i love all of them, although I have’nt jumped on the white kitchen train just yet!

  3. Oh my these are all so fabulous, I love white too!
    XO
    Kristin

  4. I am in love with white sleek kitchens too! In fact the one with the big blue island has been on my kitchen inspiration board for like 2 years… I was going to do something like that, but… My house was calling for something more, so that’s what it got LOL! Heart you!!!!

  5. Shannon
    LOVE…PURELY AND SIMPLY PUT….LOVE!!!

  6. Shannon, I think we’ve been pinning the same kitchens! IF we ever get to enlarge out kitchen, and that is a big IF, I would have to put one of those old farmhouse sinks in it!

  7. You’ve got some great inspiration pictures, Shannon! It would be a good project to do over the Winter months. : )

  8. I’m right there with you all the way on the white kitchens. That is until I see a crazy colorful vintage kitchen…then I’m torn!

  9. There all wonderfully white, whatever you choose will be grand. I say go for it and paint your cabinets. Hope you do, and can’t wait to see them:)

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  11. I am so tempted to paint my cabinets! It as such a big deal when we built our house and we were so excited to have knotty pine….
    Now…..I.Want.White. I just don’t know if I can do it. Good luck in your quest! Loved the pics! Love, Me

  12. I love white kitchens and have always grown up with them. Both as a child at home and now in our house with our re-done kitchen (2 years ago).

  13. LOVE all these white kitchens! Definite kitchen envy :) our kitchen is all white and it is my favorite room in my house (we have the dark floors too!) Can’t wait to see your new floors! Kelly

  14. These country kitchens always look so fresh and inviting … I can almost smell that apple pie baking in the oven … mmmm pie :)

  15. Now that’s a lot of white kitchens! I love them too – especially that black island with the zinc counter!
    Kelly

  16. Shannon… I love all of these charming kitchens. I might would be tempted with the white if my little girls were a little older….I’d spend too much time cleaning. Your favorite accent has recently become one of my favorites as well. It is such a great color.
    Lynn

  17. Everyone of them is beautiful – but that long sink is amazing! Take care, Laura

  18. Shannon, I’m right there with you. I love white kitchens, and I think that all of my kitchens on my Pinterest board are white, too! I am bookmarking this post so I can enjoy it later.

    I think my very favorite one is the one with the farmhouse sink, open shelving, and subway tiles….*le sigh*….

    Lovely post! Thanks for putting it together for us!

    xo,
    RJ

  19. Shannon!!! Why do you do this to me!!! You just put something in my head. It’s really crazy, sort of. I’m heading for the paint girl. I’ll fill you in soon! Those kitchens are gorgeous. I can totally picture you in the turquoise island one. ~ Julie

  20. Oh Shannon I love this post. My dream kitchen is very simple. I’d like it to be new. My kitchens have all been sort of old. I’ve made inexpensive changes but someday I would love to have the whole kit and caboodle. Something that’s totally me. Who knows? Maybe someday…

  21. Oh I forgot…thank you for the totally lovely comment you left on my blog. It almost made me cry. You are the best!

  22. Gorgeous kitchens. Yes, go for it and paint. BTW, your kitchen could easily be a part of that inspiration board. You’ve done a great job of capturing that white kitchen charm!

    Sharon

  23. You know I love some white kitchens…these are amazing!!!

  24. I’ve pinned many of the same kitchens. That long apron sink is to die for! I have that one, but now I have several more to add to my kitchen pin board. Thanks!

  25. Love!

  26. I absolutely adore a white kitchen! I hope to have one someday, but it’s not likely since, you know, that money thing…lol

  27. I love them all! Especially Joan’s, when I first found her blog, I’m sure she thought I was stalking her :) .
    All of your makeovers are beautiful, love your vision.
    Debbie

  28. Oh my good grief, have mercy – those are some beautiful kitchens!! I think I too have pinned a couple of those. I just posted our kitchen reveal as part of my “31 Days” series. If we weren’t renting my kitchen would be white already. And that one kitchen with the seafoamy / aqua island… just kill me now. :) Our bedroom is all greens and blues. I have a serious problem with that blue and would have it everywhere.
    Thank you SO much for the inspiration!! (found you over at RedHeadCanDecorate btw!)
    Claire – ALittleClaireification

  29. Beautiful white kitchen’s to admire…although I really love my dark cabinets I hope that in our next home I will be able to have a white kitchen!

  30. Beautiful white kitchen’s to admire…although I really love my dark cabinets I hope that in our next home I will be able to have a white kitchen!

  31. Beautiful collection and so inspiring. Yes, I’m a white kitchen fan as well, cottage/farmhouse style too. Drooling!

  32. Good old country chic doesn’t get much fancier than that. It definitely outshines most urban designs I’ve ever seen.

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