Small White Kitchen Ideas to Consider for a Kitchen Renovation

small white kitchen ideas to consider for your kitchen renovation

Something that almost every person struggles with when starting a kitchen renovation is budget and ideas. We have you covered with small white kitchen ideas to consider for a kitchen renovation. We cover all the crucial topics from budget, materials, cabinets, decor and appliances.

As someone who has renovated an entire small kitchen with no contractors and a limited budget, I will tell you all the secrets and tips that you need to know before getting into your kitchen renovation project.

This post is all about small white kitchen ideas to consider for a kitchen renovation.

How much does an average kitchen renovation cost?

An average kitchen remodel costs approximately $20,000-$30,000. This answer will vary depending on size and materials.

Small White Kitchen Ideas for Renovations

A small kitchen renovation cost can vary depending on the design or style that you choose. Planning your design is the first step in a kitchen renovation. If you don’t have the money o hire an interior designer, we have you covered. Here are some small white kitchen ideas that can inspire you for your renovation.

1. White and Gold Small Kitchen

We love this white and gold small kitchen renovation idea. This idea looks polished and simple but can still be accomplished on a budget. We have noticed that the gold hardware has been trending the last few years and believe you should consider adding gold into the kitchen.

Adding elements like cabinet lighting can create the appearance of a luxe kitchen. These cabinet lights can be purchased from Amazon and can be easily installed into any kitchen to really elevate the look.

2. Small modern and simple white kitchen

To create a modern feel in your kitchen, select clean lines and simple color options like black and white. A black and white kitchen is timeless and can serve as a blank canvas to pretty much add any kitchen decor that you desire.

We adore the look of a clean kitchen counter with minimal kitchen appliances on it. We recommend the only appliance to keep on your counter top is the Kitchen Aid Mixer.

This is the exact mixer that we have on our kitchen counter and I do not have one complaint about it! This mixer is a must have kitchen essential!

3. Modern Marble Small Kitchen

Marble is a great material to incorporate in your small white kitchen to make it feel luxurious. You can install marble countertops or even quartz countertops that give the appearance of marble.

Another great way to add marble in your white kitchen is by finding a cute faux marble backsplash. Lowes and Home Depot have excellent, high quality, marble kitchen backslashes that are affordable.

We love the marble in the look, but we also love the kitchen decor that is on the countertops! Adding natural elements softens the all white look in the kitchen.

GET THE LOOK:

I love this affordable sugar container from Target. Try adding similar containers of different heights for your small kitchen! The Hearth and Home from Target is by far one of the cutest affordable brands for kitchen decor. Check out the matching utensil holder!

4.Farmhouse Kitchen Shelving

Open shelving in a small kitchen is a foolproof idea to make the kitchen feel bigger. We like this farmhouse look because the rustic open shelves serve as function but also bring style in the kitchen design.

5. White Kitchen Hood Ideas

This gallery kitchen idea is ideal for someone who is limited in space. Sacrificing a microwave about the stove is hard to accomplish in a small kitchen and can be a big decision to make. Using a small hood vent like this could offer design and functionality in a gallery kitchen.

A big must for me was absolutely no microwave over the stove! We struggled to find a range hood because we were so limited in space, but with some shelving we made it work. Our hood is hidden by a shaker white cabinet and we love it ! Our cabinets are from Home Depot.

Things to consider for your small kitchen renovation:

appliances
flooring
paint colors
electrical
plumbing
lighting
cabinetry
molding
countertops
backsplash

WHITE KITCHEN BEFORE

When we bought the home, the style was very 1970’s. There was wallpaper on every wall, brown cabinets, and blue countertops. We knew right away that this kitchen needed a total transformation.

THE KITCHEN RENOVATION PROCESS

STEP 1 DEMOLISH

First step is to demolish everything! The demo you can do yourself to save money if you are handy. It is highly suggested to get a dumpster to dispose of all of the trash.

We thought we could just piece up the old cabinets and throw it in the regular garbage and we were totally wrong!

TIP: A great way to save is by keeping the layout in the kitchen the same to avoid moving plumbing, electrical lines, etc.

STEP 2 KITCHEN FLOORING AND WALLS

Before having a desinger or cabinet company come measure your kitchen, it is important that the layout is decided on. You need to choose where your walls will be and if you are going to make any structural changes.

Every inch counts in a small kitchen! This means if you plan on changing the flooring, the size of the sheetrock, or even the size of your appliances this must be determined and installed before you measure for cabinets. That simple quarter inch can throw off the entire design of the kitchen (trust me).

This is the perfect time to install the flooring. We recommend a tile that is durable and can withstand high traffic areas like the kitchen. In a small white kitchen, a darker tile is ideal to balance out the light colors.

During the demo, we tried to salvage the sheetrock by scraping off the wallpaper and again another mistake. The walls just didn’t look great and we decided if we wanted a clean bright kitchen we needed to spend the money on new sheetrock.

Lastly, take the time to map out all of your electrical outlets and lighting. Decide where you want fixtures, outlets, appliances and get those areas set up (doesn’t have to be completely done) so that whoever measures for your cabinets knows the design plan.

STEP 3 DESIGN THE KITCHEN

Once the flooring and sheetrock were completed, we were off to Home Depot to design the kitchen! The process in Home Depot was fairly easy. We did have some hiccups with the measurements and design plan, so my tip would be to always measure everything yourself as a backup.

After the design was in place, the cabinets were ordered and took about 8 weeks to be delivered (delay due to COVID). We installed the cabinets ourselves with the help of friends to save money on the installation.

How much do kitchen cabinets cost?

Kitchen cabinets cost anywhere from $50-$100 per linear foot for the cabinetry alone without labor costs. This means the cost for kitchen cabinets in an average kitchen can be around $4,000- $16,000.

The big question is how much did our Home Depot kitchen cabinets cost?

For our 7ft by 11 ft kitchen our Home Depot kitchen cabinets cost $8,947.10. This is the cost of only the cabinets with no installation or measurement charges. We chose white shaker cabinets that were middle grade from American Woodmark.

Step 4 Preparing for the cabinets to arrive

While we waited for our cabinets to ship, we tackled the little details. This is when you focus on paint colors, installing light fixtures and choosing some final touches.

In a small white kitchen, a light wall color can make the kitchen feel larger.

STEP 5 KITCHEN COUNTERTOPS AND BACKSPLASH

After the cabinets were installed, it was time to go to the local countertop store. We selected a white calacatta quartz.

We were nervous about having quartz countertops because of the rumors that they stain easily and are not super heat resistant. I am here to tell you that the countertops have been great now for almost three years and have had no issues with staining.

When you are shopping for countertops don’t forget to check out kitchen sinks. Most countertop places offer great kitchen sink options and will even install them for you when they install your cabinets.

Another thing to keep in mind when they install your cabinets they also need your kitchen faucet on hand. This is crucial for measuring the countertops and their layout.

The backsplash was honestly one of the hardest decisions. Lowes and Home Depot really only had marble tile and sometimes that can clash with the quartz, so we went with a clean white picket tile.

The backsplash gets installed after your countertops and this is one of the final pieces to your kitchen renovation puzzle.

STEP 6 THE FINAL TOUCHES IN A KITCHEN RENOVATION

For the final touches we added long black handles for a farmhouse kitchen look. This when you screw in any outlet covers, bring in any of your appliances and add shelving.

AFTER: SMALL WHITE KITCHEN

Finally, here is the after of our small white kitchen. I love the way the kitchen renovation came out. This was a major kitchen transformation! You could hardly tell was it like before!

Our Kitchen Pantry:

How we made the kitchen design fit our needs

This kitchen did not have too much counter space so we decided to add lower cabinets against the wall to create almost like an island for more prep space.

Another design idea we had was to create some kind of pantry. We added two shallow floor to ceiling cabinets with crown molding that would serve as decoration and a pantry.

The picture below is what the inside of our pantry cabinet looks like!

Overall, we are very happy with how everything came out and we were able stay within our budget! I hope our mistakes and tips and tricks can help you with your renovation. Keep following to see our journey!

DETAILS:

Wall color: Benjamin Moore Shoreline

Countertop: White Quartz Calacatta

Cabinet: The cabinets are from American Woodmark and the color is linen