Oftentimes, creating an antique white kitchen happens piecemeal by incorporating a few period pieces or adding some traditional decorations.
Antique White Kitchen Cabinets Pictures For Your Inspiration
The key to creating an antique room is in the detailing. A distressed wood cabinet or a wood-burning stove will quickly date a room. By prioritizing the pieces over an entire makeover, you have a great reason to hit flea markets, auctions, and yard sales to find the perfect items.
You can scour and haggle to find amazing additions to your kitchen without breaking the bank.
However, even with this method, it’s always best to have some inspiration. Whether you can’t quite identify the perfect color combo to go with your white kitchen cabinets or aren’t sure if that cabinet looks too modern, you can start your design journey here! We’ve pulled together some amazing rooms to aspire to. Many of these designs have some key features in common.
First, the craftsmanship is outstanding across the board. The details of antique rooms are very important. Many of these rooms include pilasters and wood cravings throughout the kitchen.
Second, the cabinetry is unique. The best part about period pieces is they don’t look manufactured. You might have to buy from a manufacturer, but try to make it your own.
And last, they include minor decorations that add color and time. It can be as simple as a teapot, but it will go a long way in communicating your intention with the design.
So look at the different antique white kitchen designs we’ve described below. We are here to inspire, so use these designs to create your unique kitchen with white cabinets.
1. Grey and White Antique
Grey and White Antique Kitchen
One of the identifying characteristics of antiquity is expert craftsmanship. This design displays the kind of woodsmanship prominent in traditional pieces throughout the islands (why have one when you could have two!), white cabinets, and even the fume hood surroundings. Now, dark grey isn’t typically a shade associated with antiquity and does dominate the space a bit, but the top antique cabinets still stand out in contrast to the dark tones.
2. Curves Galore
The soft edges and curves in this kitchen are staples of period pieces, and they are incorporated in the most creative ways, such as via the island and the fume hood. They are complemented with detailed pilasters and carving to add to the traditional feel.
Additionally, the color combination of white and light brown evokes antiquity—much more so than dark grey or black. The light brown in the countertop and backsplash is further complemented by the dark brown accents in the faucet, decor, and chandeliers (and what says antique more than faux candlelight).
3. Subway Tile Anyway
Kitchen With Subway Tile Backsplash
This kitchen is unique among antique kitchens due to the subway tile backsplash, a relatively modern addition. However, other aspects of the kitchen are perfect to give it that feel of antiquity.
For example, the chandelier is a glamorous piece that replaces the more commonly used pendant lights and even mimics the look of actual candlelight.
The antique white kitchen cabinets are tall and beautifully crafted. Plus, the handles are great accents and match the island to emphasize the dark brown.
4. Victorian
If you ignore the massive stainless steel refrigerator, you might be transported into a Victorian home outfitted with the original cabinetry and supporting structure. Not only are the cabinets and island detailed with craving, but if the cabinets are at least 100 years old they certainly have me fooled. Wear and tear are not a fault, but rather a defining aspect of the room. The glass windows of the cabinets allow additional natural light to enter the space, which is largely closed off.
5. All White Antique
Everything about this design screams antique. The indents and carvings in the kitchen cabinets, island, and borders add dimension and give the entire space that traditional feel. The attention to detail is extraordinary—just look at the detailing on the pilasters on the island and near the ceilings. This type of kitchen is great for those with an open floor plan who are still gunning for that old-time feel.
