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19 Stunning Off White Kitchen Cabinets Combinations to Catch More Attention

Off white kitchen cabinets is an excellent choice to pick when you love a white color to dominate your cooking area, but at the same time, you don’t want it to look too bright. Off-white tone surely belongs to the white category. The difference is that it has a greyish or yellowish undertone.

Off White Kitchen Cabinets

The off-white color that comes with grey undertone tends to look neutral or cold. On the other hand, the one with yellow undertone has a warmer look.

When you decide to have the off-white kitchen cabinets, it would be great if you also consider pairing the furniture pieces with other items. The primary purpose of doing this is nothing else but for catching more attention in your cooking area.

If you do think it as a good idea, this post is the right one to read. Here, there will be at least 19 stunning off-white kitchen cabinets combination ideas you can find. Those are:

1. Off White Kitchen Cabinets and Off-White Wall

off-white kitchen cabinets on an off-white wall
off-white kitchen cabinets on an off-white wall. image © cushmandesign.com

The first combination is between off-white cabinets and off-white kitchen wall. Yes, in this idea, both of the cabinets and wall have precisely the same color.

The most significant benefit you can obtain from this idea is about the ease. By using the combination, you shouldn’t be in trouble of finding which wall color is perfect as a match for the off-white furniture.

Although the primary benefit sounds terrific, it doesn’t mean that the combo idea comes without any problem at all. The trickiest one is that you possibly lose the sense of space when you use this combo because the cabinets have a direct connection with the wall.

Thankfully, you can solve this problem by adding some contrast to the cabinets’ design. You can do this in several ways.

For example, you can add a black, brown, or any other colored countertops for the floor cabinets. Other than this, you can also choose stainless-steel appliances and a white sink as exemplified in the picture.

2. Off-White Kitchen Cabinets and Dark Wood Materials

off-white kitchen cabinets paired with dark wood custom cabinets, range hood, and an island
off-white kitchen cabinets paired with dark wood custom cabinets, range hood, and an island. image © janelockhart.com

The next combination that is also excellent to consider is off-white cabinets and dark wood materials. The primary purpose of this combination is to add a significant amount of elegance to the kitchen area with white, which is neutral, domination.

There are so many ways you can do to add some dark wood materials in the kitchen area with off-white cabinets. If you want to, you can create a variation by adding more cabinets but with the specific type of wooden material.

The dark custom cabinetry in the picture above is the example.

Other than cabinetry, an island and a range hood are also possible to make from dark wood so you can also add them in the kitchen if you want to. These items also exist in the same picture.

When you decide to add more than just one dark wood item in your cooking area, there is a recommendation you should do. It is to make sure that all of the wooden stuff has the same tone. All of this is about design consistency that you need to keep.

3. Off-White Kitchen Cabinets and Dark-Colored Glaze

off-white kitchen cabinets with espresso glaze
off-white kitchen cabinets with espresso glaze. image © wolfordbuilthomes.com

Another combination that is always suitable to pick is between off-white cabinets and dark-colored glaze. This option is cheap and quite quick to do, but the result it gives is fantastic.

The idea of adding glaze to your off-white cabinets is suitable to do not only when the kitchen furniture is still brand new. It is also a perfect thing do you when you have the kitchen furniture for a quite long time, and you want to update the look.

Generally, glazing gives an antique look to your off-white cabinets. With such look, the furniture will look gorgeous. Besides, you can also glaze the cabinets to add highlights to the furniture so it can pop even better.

Mainly for the old cabinets, glazing is not only about creating a beautiful antique look. It is also about saving cash. With the glazing, you don’t have to use much money for repainting the old cabinets to update the look.

4. Greyish Off-White Kitchen Cabinets and Stainless Steel Appliances

off-white kitchen cabinets paired with stainless-steel appliances
off-white kitchen cabinets paired with stainless-steel appliances. image © identityconstruction.net

As told earlier, there are mainly two types of off-white cabinets available. The first is yellowish and the second is greyish.

In this combination idea, the second type is the primary focus. The combo meant here is between greyish off-white cabinets with stainless-steel appliances.

Both items are compatible with one another because they have the grey tone in them. Besides, both also have modern touch so pairing them together in a place is an excellent idea.

While the greyish off-white color of the cabinets has a clean impression, the stainless-steel appliances at the same time can show the same thing too. Being able to cook in a clean place is excellent, right?

Besides the compatibility in the appearance of both of the cabinets and appliances, there are some other reasons why you should choose the kitchen devices type instead of others. Stainless-steel appliances, such as stove, oven, range hood, microwave, dishwasher, and so on creates a professional kitchen look.

These items are not only clean-looking but also resistant to germs. You can also clean these things effortlessly. The last but not least, stainless-steel appliances are usually long-lasting.

5. Off-White Kitchen Cabinets and Farmhouse Style

off-white cabinets in farmhouse kitchen
off-white cabinets in farmhouse kitchen. image © ronbrennerarchitects.com

The next thing excellent to pair with off-white cabinets is farmhouse kitchen interior style. The primary reason is that the kitchen furniture has most values needed to build the design. Those include comfort and coziness. Not to forget that many off-white cabinets also have a warm look.

If you are interested in building a farmhouse style while at the same time you also want to use the off-white cabinets, there are several things recommended to do.

The first thing to do is to choose apron sink and install it as a part of the furniture, as shown in the picture above. This type of sink is the most suitable for the interior style.

The second thing is to include butcher block countertop in the kitchen interior. If it is not impossible to pair the top directly with the cabinets, you can match it with other things, such as island as exemplified in the picture. Butcher block counter boost the warmth and coziness of the interior.

When done with all those things, you can make the farmhouse atmosphere in the kitchen area stronger by adding some other supportive things. Those can be vintage furniture, wicker baskets, or chairs from rattan.

6. Off-White Kitchen Cabinets and Natural Stone Wall

off-white kitchen cabinets paired with a natural stone wall
off-white kitchen cabinets paired with a natural stone wall. image © pyramid-builders.com

Off-white cabinets are also excellent to match with a natural stone wall. This combo will not only bring a classy feel to your cooking area. More importantly, it will create a rustic charm in there.

A benefit you can get when you choose this combination instead of others is that the natural stone wall commonly has a neutral look. It means the wall becomes an excellent background for the cabinets.

The fact gets even better for you because there are also stone materials that have a natural off-white tone, just like the one you can see in the example above. When you can find this type of natural stone material for the kitchen area, everything would be perfect.

From the same example above, there is a trick you can do to make the rustic look more prominent in a kitchen with a natural stone wall and off-white cabinets. The method is by making the cabinet finish distressed.

You can obtain the look by performing a specific painting method or by applying a particular type of glaze to the cabinets.

7. Off-White Kitchen Cabinets Paired with Dark Wood Island and Stools

off-white cabinets, dark wood island, and some stools combination
off-white cabinets, dark wood island, and some stools combination. image © owingsbrothers.com

A dark wood kitchen island is the next excellent thing to match with your off-white cabinets. We can say something like this because the natural color of dark wood bring contrast look without being too bold, such as when you pair the furniture pieces with black.

The contrasting look between the cabinets and the island is also something that is helpful in differentiating between the functions of the furniture pieces.

This benefit will work better when you also add some stools to complete the island. With the seats, this furniture will gain more functions other than just as a place for prepping.

As shown in the picture above, the existence of the stools makes the kitchen island a more suitable place for having breakfast or even dinner. In other words, these seats create a possibility for you to get an alternative spot in the house to enjoy your meal.

One thing that you need to pay attention to is that when you decide to pair some stools with the island, it would be so much better if the seats also have the same or at least similar finish with the island. The reason why you need to do so is so that you can avoid multiple contrasting looks in the cooking area while the main contrast look you want to look more prominent in there is between the off-white cabinets and the island.

8. Off-White Kitchen Cabinets and French Style Hood

off-white cabinets paired with French style range hood with crown molding
off-white cabinets paired with French style range hood with crown molding. image © northernconstructionhomes.com

The next item you can combine with the off-white cabinets in your kitchen area to catch more attention is French style hood. If you are not familiar with this range hood type, you can see this in the picture above.

The reason why French style range hood is a good pairing for your off-white cabinets is that it has a prominent classic look. Besides, this type of appliances commonly has a more elegant visual than the other models.

When you combine your off-white cabinets with a French Hood, it would be much better if the hood has the same tone with the one you apply on the furniture this is the best way to do to make both items look like they are one. Besides, this is also an excellent way of emphasizing that off-white is a dominant color in the cooking area.

If you see in the picture above, besides the fact that the range hood has the same off-white paint color with the cabinets, it also has crown molding as an adornment. This idea is another option you can choose to add elegance to the range hood and cabinets design.

However, when about to add crown molding to the French range hood design, you need to know that once you do the pairing, the hood will look like it is oversized. It makes the molding detail not suitable to choose when your kitchen is rather small.

9. Off-White Kitchen Cabinets in White Kitchen

off-white cabinets in a white transitional kitchen
off-white cabinets in a white transitional kitchen. image © studio212interiors.com

This next combination is suitable to say as the easiest. The idea is to place the pieces of furniture in a white kitchen.

No matter whether the shade of the cabinets is the same with the tones of other white items you place in the kitchen or not, you don’t need to worry about the compatibility. White on white design is always right.

Another great thing about using this design is that you can get a clean impression in your cooking area. Here, you don’t have to get confused about choosing cold or warm off-white tone for the cabinets.

Both of them can show a clean impression. The only difference is that the greyish one looks colder and the other one warmer.

Although you follow the idea of pairing the off-white kitchen cabinets with other white details, including wall, ceiling, island, countertops, trims, and even lighting, it is okay if you don’t want to make the place all-white by also using a white floor.

In this case, choosing a neutral floor would be great since this won’t disturb the white design you build. As an example, please take a look at the picture above, in which a medium tone hardwood floor is the choice.

This floor type is neutral in the meaning it is easy to pair with any other kitchen elements and colors. However, the flooring still has a natural warmth that goes well with the off-white tone of the cabinets.

10. Off-White Cabinets Combined with Black Countertops and Hardware

off-white cabinets with black countertops and hardware
off-white cabinets with black countertops and hardware. image © paulmoondesign.com

The next combination you can consider is between off-white cabinets and black countertops and hardware. This combo is the one you can choose to create a timeless black and white kitchen design.

For you to know, this is the combo you can choose for a kitchen renovation too. The improvement is about changing the countertops, cabinet paint, or the hardware. It depends on the current look of the kitchen furniture pieces.

When you select this combination, and you wonder about the type of appliance that looks more suitable to use in there, any choice from black, white, and stainless-steel will do. However, if you want a more stylish look, you can choose the last option instead of the others.

Another thing you also need to take into consideration is about the choice of flooring for the kitchen area. You shouldn’t always have to choose a black or a white floor in this case because the entire cabinet design is already enough to represent the color scheme.

It is especially when you apply more white tones on the wall and ceiling as you can see in the picture above. Dark hardwood flooring is also possible to select if you want to.

11. Off-White Kitchen Cabinets and Sand Tone Wall

off-white cabinets paired with sand tone on the wall
off-white cabinets paired with sand tone on the wall. image © mygreatspaces.com

You can also match your off-white cabinets with sand tone on the wall to create a warm and rich visual. If you are not familiar with this tone, it belongs to the category of tan color.

The one you see in the picture above is Sherwin Williams Tony Taupe SW 7038.

By taking a look at the example, it is clear that sand tone is a warm paint color you can add to the kitchen wall.

While there is no need to ask any more about the compatibility between the wall tone and the kitchen cabinets, thanks to the ultimate neutral value of white, this is the right tone to create a cozy and comfortable cooking area. It also works well with yellow lighting and dark brown wooden material.

If by any chance your kitchen area is rather small, and you are worried that using a rich wall tone like this will make it look cramped, this time it won’t. You need to remember that the white hue of the cabinets is quite dominant. It is helpful in making the room feels more spacious while at the same time still give the warm and cozy look you want.

12. Off-White Kitchen Cabinets and White Appliances

off-white kitchen cabinets and white stove
off-white kitchen cabinets and white stove. image © studiominteriorsinc.com

When paired together, off-white cabinets and white kitchen appliances can create not only a neutral clean visual. They can make your kitchen area looks sweet. Of course, you shouldn’t also forget about the modern impression that this combination can give to you.

If you decide to choose this combination, there are several things you need to know first. The first one is about the choice of countertops you should pair with your cabinets.

For white cabinets and appliance, especially when you also have a white stove included, there are only two types of most suitable countertops you should consider more. Those are black and white.

Of course, each of the countertop colors has excellence. Black countertops tend to create a contrast look that makes the off-white tone pops. On the other hand, white countertops tend to show color consistency in the cooking area.

The next thing to consider is about the color of the appliances. If possible, you should choose a tone that is the same or highly similar to the cabinets’ hue. If it is not possible to do, you can select an option to customize the appliances to get the similar color, such as by applying a finish to them.

13. Off-White Kitchen Cabinets and Warm White Countertops

off-white cabinets paired with warm white granite countertops
off-white cabinets paired with warm white granite countertops. image © pickellarchitecture.com

Another combination that can also catch more attention in your kitchen area is the combo of off-white cabinets and warm white countertops. Pairing both items will also result in a cozy atmosphere in the interior space.

This way, you can feel great whenever you spend time in the interior space. Of course, it is not only about cooking but also chatting, eating, and gathering.

To enhance the interior’s coziness, you can use soft yellow lighting in the kitchen area. It would be great if you also add some glass windows to allow more natural light to enter the room in morning and day. Adequate natural light like this is also useful in making the room seems airy and spacious.

If you think that the combination between the off-white kitchen cabinets and the type of countertops we talk about here makes the cooking area looks warm all the time, you can add fresh flowers or indoor green plants once in a while. The green tone of the natural decorations will bring a refreshed look to the place.

14. Off-White Kitchen Cabinets Paired with Copper Range Hood and Sink

off-white kitchen cabinets paired with copper range hood and sink
off-white kitchen cabinets paired with copper range hood and sink. image © jacksonbuilthomes.com

The next idea you can do to make your kitchen area looks catchy is by matching the off-white cabinets with copper range hood and sink. Besides the fact that copper accents are still trending at this time, they are also the ones that can add a rustic touch to the cooking place.

If you are interested in this idea, but you are worried that this will cost you a fortune, there is a tip you can do, and it is related mainly to the range hood since the cost of a new copper range hood could be more than the price of a new copper sink.

When you already have a range hood above your stove, but it is not copper, you can save money by updating its look. The way is by applying a copper finish to create a faux.

You can take a look at the example in the picture. The range hood here is wood. The designer adds a finish to make it a faux copper hood.

From the same picture above, you can also see that the off-white cabinets look great together with the grey wall too. This idea will work better if the off-white tone of the furniture pieces has a grey undertone, but it isn’t a must.

In the example above the cabinets has Benjamin Moore White Dove OC-17. The wall paint is Benjamin Moore Horizon Gray 2141-50.

15. Off-White Kitchen Cabinet and Butcher Block Countertop for Pastry Counter

off-white kitchen cabinets featuring a butcher block top for pastry counter
off-white kitchen cabinets featuring a butcher block top for pastry counter. image © alexanderdesigngroup.com

If you are into baking, this idea is a perfect one to consider. It is the idea to pair an off-white cabinet with a butcher block countertop. This idea is for creating a pastry counter.

The reason why a butcher block countertop is a choice to pair with the cabinet meant for baking and pastry making is because the wood surface is considered one of the best for kneading dough. Besides, this countertop type also has a beautiful appearance as another plus point.

When you want to build a pastry counter, you need to know that usually, the height is lower than the regular cabinet for the sake of more comfort in baking. You can see the example of a small pastry counter in the picture above.

From the same picture, we all know that it is not hard to differentiate between the pastry cabinet and the others. The cabinet with lower height and butcher block countertop is the one.

Of course, there is no exact measurement for the design because everyone has different height. In this case, you should make the cabinet personalized and more comfortable for you to use.

16. Off-White Cabinets, Dark Wood Countertops, and Copper Sink

off-white cabinets paired with dark wood countertops and copper sink
off-white cabinets paired with dark wood countertops and copper sink. image © venegasandcompany.com

Off-white cabinets also look good when you match it with dark wood countertop, and this is the next idea you should get inspired. One thing that is interesting about this idea is that it doesn’t stop right there since there will also be a copper sink included too as you can see in the picture above.

This type of kitchen cabinets always looks excellent when paired with countertops from the dark wood material. Besides the fact that both items share similarity because they have a warm tone, the color of the countertops also boost the elegance of the cabinets to the next level.

As for the copper sink, you may already know that this type of kitchen detail has some different natural metal shades available at stores. However, since you will pair it with the dark wood countertops, the recommendation is to choose one with a similar dark color with the tops. This way, it will look like both items are from the same material although they are not.

To complete the design, you can also think about the choice of kitchen hardware to match with the three items (cabinets, countertops, and sink). The excellent example you can find in the picture above is a golden faucet.

17. Off-White Kitchen Cabinets and Brushed Grey Metal Elements

off-white cabinets paired with brushed metal elements in grey tone
off-white cabinets paired with brushed metal elements in grey tone. image © postcardfromparis.com

Another way to create a stunning look when you have off-white kitchen cabinets in your cooking area is by matching them with brushed metal elements in grey tone.

For you to know there are quite a lot of brushed metal materials available right now. Those include silver, nickel, chrome, and some others. You can find these materials in a lot of items suitable for kitchen, including cookware, tableware, and hardware.

There is a reason why the grey brushed metal items becomes the recommended items to adorn the off-white cabinets, better than the polished one. Brushed metal is not too shiny. In a right way, this fact creates a subtle luxury look.

The cabinets’ design will look even better if you also choose black countertops as the match. Together with the kitchen furniture pieces and the brushed metal material they will create a luxury and timeless monochromatic look.

18. Yellowish Off-White Cabinets with Gold Granite Countertops

off-white cabinets with gold granite countertops
off-white cabinets with gold granite countertops. image © oakleyhomebuilders.com

To create stunning off-white cabinets look, we recommend you to choose a specific type of countertops. The kind meant here is nothing else but gold granite countertops.

With the combination of beige and gold tones, this top kind is not the same as any other granite countertops you can find. The color combination makes it a perfect match for the warm-looking cabinets, especially the ones that have a yellowish hue.

While mainly the countertop is compatible with the cabinets, you need to know that this can also maximize the beauty look in the entire kitchen space. It even makes the kitchen furniture pieces suitable to match with other materials, including dark wood, excellently.

19. Off-White Kitchen Cabinets with Built-in Bookshelf

off-white cabinets with a built-in bookshelf at the corner
off-white cabinets with a built-in bookshelf at the corner. image © qcci.com

The last but not least fascinating idea you should add to the design of your off-white cabinets is the addition of bookshelf as a feature for the kitchen furniture. If you find that this idea is rather odd, you need to know that it isn’t.

Having a bookshelf in your kitchen is fantastic because this allows you to be close to your favorite cookbooks and recipe books whenever you cook. One of the efficient ways to add the furniture is by including it in the design of the off-white cabinets.

If being asked about where to put the bookshelf feature, there are several options available. You can include it on the side of the kitchen island. You can also add it under the wall cabinets.

If you want to use every available space efficiently in the cabinet design, you can put the bookshelf feature on the corner area as shown in the picture above.

There are so many ways you can do to make your off-white kitchen cabinets catchy. However, when you are about to choose some ideas to apply on the kitchen furniture decide, you shouldn’t only consider how great it will look later.

It would also be great if you think about what you need the most from the cabinets to make everything more perfect for you.