15 Antique and Off-white kitchen cabinets for a modern, classy kitchen look

For many homeowners, white is the preferred color for their dream kitchen as it can stand the test of time and it will add a fresh and minimal elegance to any interior. Other than regular white kitchen cabinets, however, you can go for antique white or off-white cabinets, which are a popular choice for a timeless kitchen as well.

Antique white cabinets tend to look less flat and they stand out against white walls, all while still retaining a bright look in a kitchen interior. Take a look at the list below to find the most inspiring off-white and antique-white modern kitchen ideas and scroll to the bottom of this post for a list of paint color samples to try out to achieve the looks.

Off-white cabinets and black accents in a classic kitchen design

The off-white kitchen cabinet color in this modern shaker kitchen stands out against the bright white walls and the black hood above the stove. The white marble countertops and the chrome hardware adds a modern element to the room and the open shelf in between the hood and the high cupboard is painted in the same color to create a cohesive look.

Styled by Bon Interior, photographed by Jens Eliasson for Bjurfors

Minimal off-white cabinets with an integrated handle

The minimal off-white cabinets in this modern kitchen design add a certain elegance to the space that stands out yet blends in at the same time. The kitchen layout consists of three main modules: the main element with the sink against the biggest wall, a kitchen island in the middle, and high cupboards against the second wall.

The bottom kitchen cabinets have an integrated handle, while the upper ones are push-to-open for a more minimal look. The kitchen cabinets are paired up with a beige marble stone that brings out the warm undertones in the off-white color.

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Antique white cabinets and a farmhouse sink for a traditional look

This beautiful antique white shaker kitchen has a classic look, with a white porcelain farmhouse sink standing out in the middle of the kitchen layout. The white marble countertops and the chrome hardware add a fresh touch to the color palette that matches perfectly with the other finishes in the room.

The walls are painted in an off-white that’s a few shades lighter than the antique white on the cabinets. The paint color has less warm undertones as well, which makes it stand out creating a wonderful play between the timeless paint colors. The white trim on the ceiling is relatively wide, to accentuate the ceiling height in this kitchen.

Photographed by Ozolappa, styled by Lingsell for Historiska Hem

A new kitchen module in off-white combined with a vintage white storage module

The off-white kitchen cabinet color combined with the warmth of the beige stone countertops and the white-soaped wood flooring adds a certain warmth to this setting that is contrasted by the round black dining table in the middle.

The crisp white color on the vintage kitchen cabinets on the other side really stands out against the warmer off-white colors on the modern kitchen element.

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Antique white cabinets combined with beige limestone countertops

The off-white color on these modern and minimal shaker cabinets is the best choice in this turn-of-the-century space. The white walls in the space paired with the herringbone pattern in the wood floor make for an ideal setting for this beautiful kitchen with chrome hardware and beige stone countertops.

The floating shelf on the wall has the same color as the cabinets and the black accessories add a beautiful contrast against the subtle yet warm palette.

via Nordiska Kök

Off-white cabinets and concrete countertops

This kitchen with off-white cabinets has a mixture of minimalist and industrial styles, resulting from the concrete countertops, white tile backsplash, and the clean design of the cabinets. The stainless steel hood enhances the industrial design element, while the minimal cabinets and the slim floating shelf balance the style and add more minimalism.

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Antique white kitchen cabinetry with impressive marble finishes

This classic kitchen with antique white cabinets has the most impressive marble countertops, backsplashes, and finishes for a combination of luxury and elegance. The off-white cabinets stand out against the white trim on the ceiling and offer a versatile background for the application of the custom details on the cabinet fronts.

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Minimal off-white cabinets and white marble countertops

I love the way these minimal cabinets in a cream color stand out against the fully tiled walls in this new kitchen with an angled wall. The white marble countertops and the chrome hardware add a trendy modern touch, while the chrome wall lamps tie the material palette together in a lovely way.

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Antique white kitchen cabinets and black granite countertops

The combination of the cream-colored kitchen cabinets, combined with the black granite countertops, and the stainless steel appliances has a powerful effect in this turn-of-the-century kitchen space. The color palette stands out against the backdrop of the white walls and I love that the black counters come back in the black rugs on the hardwood floor.

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Cream kitchen cabinets combined with an impressive grey marble countertop

When you work with such a great slab of marble for your kitchen, you better pair it up with a toned-down kitchen cabinet both in terms of style and color. While the beautiful grey marble is the true focal point in this dream kitchen, the off-white cabinets set the stage paired up with the herringbone hardwood flooring.

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Antique white kitchen cabinets and walls for a tone-on-tone look

The beautiful and versatile antique white paint color in this shaker kitchen is used on the cabinets, open shelving as well as on the kitchen walls. The white ceilings and the white marble counters stand out against this warm palette and I love that the high cupboards go up all the way to the ceiling.

Photography by Lisa Wikstrand, styling by Helen Sturesson for Kulladal

A modern kitchen design in an off-white color palette

The off-white paint color with a yellow undertone on every surface in this tone-on-tone kitchen design transforms this modern kitchen into an elegant corner that has a light appearance despite the lack of direct natural light coming in.

The brown pendant lighting above the kitchen stands out in a contrasting way and brings out the warm tones in the paint color.

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Antique white cabinets and a kitchen island

This spacious kitchen with windows on both sides features a corner layout with a spacious kitchen island in the middle. The antique white kitchen cabinets pair up nicely with the grey marble countertop and the soft hardwood flooring in the space.

via Nordiska Kök

Antique white cabinets and warm tones in a beautiful shaker kitchen

This beautiful and classy kitchen features cream-colored kitchen cabinets that add a warm tone to the bright white walls and white-soaped hardwood flooring in the space. The warm undertones are paired up with brass hardware and a wood countertop for an even warmer palette and the kitchen cabinet moldings and farmhouse-style hood in white adds a traditional touch to the shaker kitchen cabinets.

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Subtle off-white cabinets with a beige countertop

The subtle off-white cabinets paired up with the beige countertop, stainless steel hood and black accents work well in this awkward kitchen layout with bright white walls. The open space is used for the main kitchen module and a kitchen island with a breakfast bar, while the lower ceiling height area is used for high cupboards to provide the apartment with ample storage space.