8 white and gold kitchen ideas and how embrace this luxe look

A truly luxe option, our white and gold kitchen ideas will leave you inspired and running to the nearest DIY store for paint and metallics! If you already have a white kitchen then adding a touch of gold is a sure fire way to pep it up and turn it into a white and gold space. 

We often talk about updating your kitchen with accent colors rather than metallics, so this is where you can add some beautiful gold effect accessories, add some trimming, and update countertops with a 'gold' finish. 

This kitchen theme is great if you're on a budget too as small luxe touches will give your hub of the home a more expensive look with simple yet workable ideas. 

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1. Add a gold trim

We love this idea of adding a gold paint section to the top of your cabinetry. Simple yet very effective – all the best ideas are, it really creates a glow visually. 

There are several ways to create this look, you could use gold leaf from Amazon or source a gold paint. We love Annie Sloan, which has three shades of gold paint each with a lustrous finish.

2. Consider a golden yellow paint

If you're not sure you want to go down the metallic route, you could opt for a warming 'golden' yellow paint instead. Gold doesn't have to result in a shiny finish, which is why a paint color that represents the glow of the sun for example cold works instead. 

Farrow & Ball's Babouche No.223 is a good choice and it will lift an otherwise white kitchen perfectly. 

3. Use gold effect hardware

Perhaps one of the easiest and most instant ways to add a gold look to your existing white kitchen is to change up your hardware. You can use a mixture of knobs and handles depending on what you want to update. They're a good way to refresh a tired scheme too. From circular to bar style, modern or ornate, there's plenty of choice for all kitchen styles. 

Take a peek below at our favorite three gold effect hardware options for your white and gold kitchen. 

4. Add black to the mix

Adding black to the mix will really turn a white and gold kitchen into something that's striking and design-led. A monochromatic scheme can be prevented from feeling too clinical with gold accents and this is a great look to copy. 

"This kitchen screams luxury. The stark, cool white kitchen is a thing of the past. We are now seeing softer creamery whites that are more of a backdrop than the kitchen's lead interest. In this particular kitchen, the softer white is there to blend in with the stunning surrounding materials," says Shae Wilder, BlueStar manager of Designer Relations.

"The brass accents are a perfect accent shimmering against the veining marble. Using mixed metals with stainless steel and brass, again, shimmering brass continues to speak luxury. The brushed brass knobs on the matte white BlueStar range appear as jewelry for the kitchen, which is the role golds and brasses are taking in the kitchen."

Wayfair's 36" 400 CFM ducted wall mount range hood has the option of having a gold effect rail on the front and the actual cooker hood is white making it perfect for this look. 

We love this pot filler kitchen faucet in brushed gold from Wayfair, it's a great investment buy and will look striking against a white tiled backsplash. 

5. Pick a marble with 'gold' veining

Another way to introduce a gold feel into your kitchen is to choose a countertop that has that aspect within it. It could be a composite with a gold fleck, or a terrazzo design for example. 

"The color palette of gold, white, and brown reflects a perfect balance. To avoid an overly brown appearance, we incorporated luxurious white and gold finishes for the cabinets above the cooktop, extending to open cubbies on the opposite side. The lower cabinets, crafted by Wilsart, feature warm and cool undertones that complement the upper cabinets beautifully," says Mini Gangwal, principal designer at MGG Designs. 

Marble comes with different colored 'veining' and some have a white and gold effect look that would suit this theme perfectly. Amazon's marble peel-and-stick countertop has gold veining that would help introduce it to a white kitchen. Shae agrees, "Currently, a strong trend in the kitchen industry is the inspiration of nature, especially with highly contrasted veining marble."

6. Choose a gold faucet

There are some fabulous upgrades you can make that will transform your kitchen into a luxe white and gold design. Choosing a gold-effect faucet will do exactly that. Gold instantly adds a higher spec look to your scheme whether it's a cottage core style kitchen, sleek and contemporary, or farmhouse.

Our top three faucets below will suit most kitchen styles, check them out below and see which you like best. 

7. Choose a cooker hood with detailing

This beautiful kitchen has a stunning cooker hood that has a hint of gold in the form of a metal trim with an aged patina. It ties in with gold-effect light sockets too. These small details can transform a tired kitchen theme into one that's striking and fresh-looking.

“Introducing gold accents, whether through hardware, lighting or statement features such as the cooker hood can elevate white kitchen cabinetry beautifully. Gold touches can also delicately highlight the warm tones found in organic materials such as natural stone and wood, while the patina and contrast of mixed materials add further interest to the overall kitchen design,' says Al Bruce, founder of Olive & Barr. 

 Switch up your light plates with this brass light switch plate from Amazon, there are plenty of designs to choose from to suit your needs from toggle switch versions to blank plates and rocker designs. 

8. Hang gold effect pendants

Add a touch of glamor by installing some statement kitchen lighting above your island. There are plenty of gold effect finishes to choose from – brass is your main go and you can choose from antiqued, brushed, hand-painted, or gold effect. 

“White with brass accents is a classic combination in the kitchen. It can sometimes feel overpowering, so at Bakes & Kropp," says Bob Bakes, co-founder and head of design, "we like to opt for subtle accents through lighting or cabinet hardware to add a level of refinement and luxury. In this space, the island, marked by a combination of walnut and marble, shines bright with a beautiful trio of pendant lights seated overhead to illuminate the prep space. It's a nice contrast to the white cabinets while adding balance and continuity to the brass hardware throughout the rest of the space,"

Take Bob's advice by adding a touch of gold above your kitchen island with our top three pendant lights. 

We believe white and gold kitchens are here to stay because they're a luxe classic that has already stood the test of time. They're essentially a white kitchen with gold effect accents, and that's what makes it easy to implement and to change up as much or as little as you like.