Design options for white kitchens with wood countertops

White kitchens with wooden countertops are real classics that have remained in vogue over the years. The combination of natural solid wood and glossy or matte facade refreshes any interior, gives it respectability and tradition. The warmth of natural material creates a special atmosphere in the kitchen and does not require additional support in the form of bright and saturated colors.

The ability to harmoniously combine colors and shades is a great talent, granted not to every designer. That is why most people who design their home on their own prefer classic combinations. But fashion does not stand still. What could be the modern interior design of a gray and white and black and white kitchen with an apron? To understand the most interesting trends, it is enough to consider all the current options in more detail.

The white kitchen set is never left without attention - it is sometimes accused of excessive soiling of surfaces, then it is announced as a real hit in the field of design. Of course, keeping work surfaces and facades clean is somewhat more difficult in this case. But the pleasure of contemplating its purity and harmony can hardly be overestimated. Besides, light surfaces in a glossy design make fingerprints and water droplets almost invisible.

It is easy to make such a design of the space as a background or transform it by simply adding bright details, while you will not have to radically change anything. A white kitchen with a wooden countertop is an interesting design solution that can harmoniously fit into any space in terms of area. Among its obvious advantages are the following.

• Visual expansion of the area. White erases borders, makes it possible to create a feeling of spaciousness and lightness. By using it in a small kitchen, you can avoid the feeling of being cramped. In a spacious room, the presence of wooden countertops allows you to avoid blurring, gives depth to the interior design.
• Lack of monochrome... Solid color headsets look too monotonous and flat. A tabletop with a fundamentally different texture and original natural pattern becomes that color spot that does not create dramatic contrasts. If you want to enhance the impression, you can play up the design of the apron in an unusual way, focusing attention on it.
• No lighting problems... Light surfaces, especially in large quantities, and in glossy versions reflect light well. By using this effect, you can significantly save on natural and artificial lighting.
• Practicality. Despite the prevailing opinion that white coatings get dirty more easily, in a headset with a wooden tabletop, it is the working surface that takes the main "blow". Accordingly, in the process of use, you will not have to intensively deal with pollution. Keeping order will be easy enough.
• A noble combination. The combination of natural wood and white background looks incredibly harmonious. Even inexpensive wood species in such a combination look respectable and luxurious. The white color itself also gives additional chic and gloss, emphasizes the good taste of the owners of the premises.

There is only one drawback in white kitchens with wooden countertops - the high cost, since the materials still claim to be respectable.

A white kitchen with a wooden countertop can be open (in a minimalist or Scandinavian style) or with closed fronts in a traditional design. In addition, you will have to choose the type of surface - it can be matte and glossy. It is worth noting that the table top is selected taking into account the design of the rest of the headset, its texture largely depends on what choice will be made.

The sparkling gloss of the white surface of the cabinets always looks very impressive. Usually, such design solutions are chosen for small premises. Support in the form of a snow-white ceiling and walls, a contrasting dark floor allows you to visually stretch the room, add space to it. Matte countertops are selected for glossy facades, allowing you to create the necessary contrast in the interior.

Choosing a matte finish for facade structures, you don't have to worry about which countertop it will work with in the best way. The versatility of the design solution makes it possible to use modern and classic motives in decoration. You can make quite interesting combinations of options, including with a bar counter or partially open shelves. Stubborn stains on a matte surface will take longer to clean up than on a glossy finish, where they can be easily wiped off. Interior lighting will also have to be thought out in detail.

The manufacture of countertops for such a kitchen is made from solid wood or glued raw materials. The most commonly used rocks are quite hard and at the same time well amenable to processing:

• ash;
• beech;
• oak;
• larch.

These types of wood are considered noble, elite. They provide the product with a long service life and are well resistant to moisture. In budget versions of headsets, more affordable options are used. Pine or spruce wood is less dense, quickly loses its attractive appearance under the influence of moisture and pollution.

Glued wood worktops are used much more often by modern manufacturers. This option provides for the creation of a type-setting fabric from thin strips, well dried and connected with a special resin, under a press. Such a solution costs much less, the finished product is less susceptible to changes in geometric parameters, and is resistant to moisture. The finished worktop is immediately moisture resistant, has all the characteristics of natural wood.

The gluing method can provide for joining the material only in width or in all directions. The surface can maintain a natural color scheme, in this case it is simply covered with a special wax and varnished. If you need to give simple wood a more noble appearance, toning is used. You can use shades:

• mahogany;
• wenge;
• cherries;
• oak (bleached, stained, gray);
• walnut;
• beech.

Each of these colors of the countertop will look harmonious against the background of the snow-white facade. In addition, in the most budgetary version, veneered or plastic laminated chipboard can be used. In this case, the quality of the material will correspond to its price.

When choosing the shape of the kitchen unit, it is important to understand that the rationality of the use of space will depend on it. If we are talking about a typical apartment, where it is difficult to allocate a separate area for the dining room, it is better to choose the most ergonomic options. A straight linear kitchen along one wall, a refrigerator within reach - this is a layout option for small-sized housing. If you want more and the room is small, a good choice would be angular configuration. A sink is located in the corner, the working surface receives the necessary elongation.

If the kitchen is used solely for its intended purpose, it is worth considering the option with parallel or island placement of modules... In the first case, cabinets and work surfaces are located on two opposite walls. Between them, you can place a bar counter, making the configuration close to U-shaped. This option is suitable for a kitchen with a lot of built-in or large-sized appliances.

The choice of style for a white kitchen with a wooden countertop can also be almost anything, with the exception of high-tech or pompous rococo. Among the most popular are the following stylistic trends.

• Scandinavian... Simple and laconic style that does not imply luxury. It is better to choose facades of simple, painted, countertops with the most rough texture. White tiles in the apron area complete the picture.

• Minimalism. The modern style, in which the combination of natural materials and laconic color scheme, also reigns supreme. Pure white walls with a matte texture in combination with a glossy matching set look more than appropriate here, the tabletop should be light enough. A bright apron with geometric patterns will be a stylish finishing touch. Minimalism excludes the use of a large number of trinkets, variegated colors.

• Provence. Style that belongs to the group of "rural" or country, along with shabby chic, rustic. It is characterized by relaxation, lightness. White color here can have a bluish, creamy, lavender undertone; instead of glass, it is appropriate to use original stained-glass windows with watercolors in hanging cabinets.

• Classical. A traditional kitchen for a large family home or a small bachelor apartment is perfect. The classic assumes the use of solid solid wood furniture with a matte noble texture. Clean lines, strict geometry, and no unnecessary decorations, but indoor plants and fresh flowers in vases are acceptable.

• Modern. A modern kitchen in white can also have a wooden countertop. But here it will be supplemented with an interesting toning; burnt wood with characteristic tan marks can be used. Lacquered plastic or vinyl facades and chrome-plated fittings are combined with such a design element.

How can you add color to a white kitchen? It can be brought in by walls, the decoration of which provides the necessary contrast. If you want maximum light, it is enough just to focus on the work surface with an apron. Various design techniques are appropriate here - the technique of applying colored decorative plaster, stone and brick imitation tiles can be used. But much more often the apron becomes a bright blotch, where blue, emerald, light green and orange colors are used.

If the countertop is dark, it can be complemented with a black marble finish with a mirror shine, and by adding a black and white floor, it will be possible to emphasize a minimalist aesthetic. A gray-white interior (for example, with a light oak work surface) can be supplemented with similar inserts or frames on the facades, and tone-on-tone metal fittings. Pure white glossy kitchens with a tiled backsplash and matte walls to match are also popular.

• A striking example of modern kitchen design... The apron repeats the color of the countertop, the walls have a white-pink tint, softening the external coldness of the main color scheme.

• The epitome of country style in a white kitchen with a wooden worktop. Simple stone flooring, brick-like tiles on the walls, accentuated "rustic" furnishings and a luxurious table made of natural wood in the color of the work surface, as an accent in the interior.

• A modern kitchen that can easily be attributed to the style of Scandinavian minimalism. The color conciseness is offset by interesting details. A well thought-out layout makes the small kitchen very functional.

For information on how to make a wooden countertop for the kitchen with your own hands, see the next video.