Whatever the size and shape of your kitchen, IKEA cabinets have it covered, though unless you are a kitchen design expert it can be tricky to seamlessly incorporate them into your space. At IKD we created five personalized kitchens using IKEA cabinets that meet all the requirements of a modern home.
White kitchens are thoroughly modern, easy on the eye and easy to keep clean. Our kitchens are designed with practicality and ease-of-use in mind. As always, we considered alignment of oven, sink and work surfaces, plus the ideal configuration for every space.
Here are our five white IKEA kitchen designs, created with all size, style and kitchen shapes in mind:
White Kitchen #1
IKD customer Beena wanted a light, airy space with lots of storage. We choose to combine floor-to-ceiling cabinets with floating shelves. The cabinets increased the storage space and gave the room a sense of height, while the shelves kept the kitchen airy. MAXIMERA drawers were also included for extra storage space. This internal accessories can be pulled out all the way so you can access what’s inside with ease. This IKEA kitchen has a lot going on, though its simple design give a relaxed look, making it ideal.
Door style: GRIMSLOV off white
Cabinet frame finish: white
Drawers: MAXIMERA
Ceiling Height: 96”
Approximate cost: $8,970
White Kitchen #2
A simple style for a smaller space. In this configuration the homely, Shaker-style door by SHM has been teamed with a wood-finish floor and wooden kitchen accessories for a warm yet practical feel. This is one look that is easy to achieve, however they can also be given a sharp contrast with more neutral or glossier flooring. The addition of a white KARLBY countertop adds continuity to the white color palette and produces a more integrated look. BAGGANAS handles add cool simplicity to the design and to its laid-back style. This IKEA kitchen shows you can pack a lot of ‘wow’ factor into a small kitchen.
Door style: SHM Shaker white
Cabinet frame finish: white
Handles: BAGGANAS
Countertop: KARLBY
Drawers: MAXIMERA
Ceiling Height: 95 1/4”
Approximate cost: $3,604 (not including doors)
White Kitchen #3
This IKEA kitchen combines the hi-tech appeal of dark, glossy finishes with the soft off-white of GRIMSLOV cabinet doors. Chunky BLANKETT handles help lend a softness to the overall look (they’re also comfy on the hands!). The metal fridge is integrated into the cabinets and it echoes the dark, glossy breakfast bar/work surface, which contrast with stark white tiles on the backsplash. This monotone effect gives a clean, modern look to a small space.
Door style: GRIMSLOV off white
Cabinet frame finish: white
Handles: BLANKETT
Drawers: MAXIMERA
Ceiling Height: 96”
Appliances: LAGAN microwave oven
Approximate cost: $4,905
White Kitchen #4
This kitchen shows the shiny, streamlined appeal that is created by MAXIMERA drawers and RINGHULT doors in white, high gloss finish. A minimalist and modern effect is enhanced with the use of BLANKETT handles, effortlessly incorporated into the cabinets and drawers. Here, a gorgeous, grainy effect is created with blue-grey mosaic tiles, though choose your preferred color scheme to set off the high gloss, white RINGHULT doors. The minimal integration of the sink into the island enhances the streamlined, modern look.
Door style: RINGHULT high gloss white
Cabinet frame finish: white
Handles: BLANKETT
Drawers: MAXIMERA
Ceiling Height: 102”
Approximate cost: $7,948
White Kitchen #5
The ultimate in simplicity of design, this kitchen makes use of VOXTORP white doors and MAXIMERA drawers to create a space that is welcoming, yet clean and bright. Seamless, handle-free and glossy, the IKEA cabinets present fine lines that contrast well with the pared-down breakfast bar. Even the seating is hidden beneath the overhanging work/dining surface.
Door style: VOXTORP white
Cabinet frame finish: white
Drawers: Maximera
Ceiling Height: 98”
Approximate cost: $8,768
Five design tips for choosing your white IKEA kitchen:
- The finish of a white kitchen can mean the difference between a homely style and a more stark, modern appeal. Matte finishes are warmer and less hi-tech. High gloss white finishes are bright and striking as they reflect light and create a greater sense of space.
- Try practical, industrial-look light fittings like IKEA’s white RANARP pendant lights over breakfast bars and kitchen islands. Hung low, they brighten the space and add to the elegant, yet functional feel of a white kitchen.
- If you have limited room, choosing white is a great option as it creates a sense of space. Light bounces off white surfaces and cupboards can be stacked high without seeming cramped or oppressive.
- White is not just one color. Try mixing off-white with stark white, gloss with matte to create different shades in your white kitchen.
- Decide whether or not to use handles to complete the look of your kitchen. We use metal handles, (for example, the comfy feel of chunky BLANKETT handles), as they incorporate a clean, practical feel. You can also create a streamlined effect with no handles at all.
If you’d like to learn more about how we can design your IKEA kitchen, bath and closet, visit us at https://inspiredkitchendesign.com.
