Kitchen with Light Wood Cabinets and Coloured Appliances Ideas and Designs

Nancy
Photo of a large rural u-shaped open plan kitchen in Minneapolis with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback, coloured appliances, light hardwood flooring and an island.

Colorful Kitchen

User

A colorful small kitchen
Small classic open plan kitchen in San Francisco with coloured appliances, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, metro tiled splashback, lino flooring, blue splashback, no island and blue worktops.

Chicago Co-Op Remodel

Summer Thornton Design, Inc

Inspiration for a traditional u-shaped kitchen/diner in Chicago with recessed-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, white splashback, coloured appliances, light hardwood flooring, no island, beige floors and white worktops.

Central Oregon -River Ranch

J. S. Brown Design

Inspiration for a medium sized rustic u-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, an island, composite countertops, brown splashback, stone slab splashback, coloured appliances, a submerged sink, travertine flooring and beige floors.

Modern St. Michaels Farmhouse

Anthony Wilder Design/Build, Inc.

Photo of a large country kitchen/diner in DC Metro with a belfast sink, light wood cabinets, concrete worktops, blue splashback, glass tiled splashback, coloured appliances, light hardwood flooring, an island and grey worktops.

Additional Work

K. M. Skelly, Inc

Photo of a medium sized modern u-shaped kitchen/diner in Albuquerque with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, concrete worktops, grey splashback, matchstick tiled splashback, coloured appliances, dark hardwood flooring and no island.

European Elegance

Chuck's Construction

Design ideas for a large contemporary u-shaped kitchen pantry in Other with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, coloured appliances and an island.

Estes Park Getaway

Designward Inc.

Rustic kitchen with custom cabinetry and handmade tile countertops.
Photo of a medium sized rustic u-shaped enclosed kitchen in Denver with a built-in sink, beaded cabinets, light wood cabinets, tile countertops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tiled splashback, coloured appliances, medium hardwood flooring and an island.

Derbyshire Cottage Kitchen

Churchwood Design

A bespoke pippy oak dining kitchen with 'Nero Impala' granite worktops.
Photo of a medium sized traditional kitchen/diner in Other with shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite worktops, coloured appliances, light hardwood flooring and no island.

Kitchen Spaces

Rachael Elise Design

Photo of a large l-shaped kitchen/diner in Dallas with marble worktops, multi-coloured splashback, marble splashback, light hardwood flooring, an island, a vaulted ceiling, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, coloured appliances, white worktops, a submerged sink and brown floors.

Marshall Manor House Kitchen

User

Inspiration for an expansive rural kitchen in DC Metro with shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, coloured appliances, light hardwood flooring, an island, white worktops and a coffered ceiling.

Vicente Ave

Greenfield Building & Remodeling

Architect Gary Earl Parsons Photo by Chris D'Andrea
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional u-shaped kitchen in San Francisco with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite worktops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, coloured appliances, dark hardwood flooring and an island.

King Street

Kelly Ferm Inc.

Tuscan Style kitchen designed around a grand red range.
Design ideas for an expansive mediterranean l-shaped kitchen/diner in Los Angeles with a belfast sink, recessed-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, marble worktops, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback, coloured appliances, travertine flooring, an island, beige floors, white worktops and a wood ceiling.

Reforma de vivienda en el barrio de Sarriá

ABAG

Fotógrafo: Adrià Goula
Small urban u-shaped kitchen/diner in Barcelona with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, wood worktops, beige splashback, coloured appliances, medium hardwood flooring, a breakfast bar, mosaic tiled splashback and brown floors.

vashon barn conversion

Floisand Studio

Vaagsland Capture
Industrial galley kitchen in Seattle with a belfast sink, wood worktops, open cabinets, light wood cabinets and coloured appliances.

La Cornue of France

Kieffer's Appliances

From La Cornue of France: Exceptional craftsmanship with superior attention to detail. La Cornue has been designing the most exclusive ranges on the planet for over 100 years. The style is distinct "old world" inspiring visions of the French countryside. Available in multiple colors, with many trim options, and burner configurations.

In-Frame Oak & Painted Shaker Kitchen in Farrow & Ball Pigeon

BP Kitchens & Interiors

We created custom countertop storage with bi-folding doors to reveal a birch veneered ply interior with three shelves. The bottom is open onto the worktop. The natural low temperature of the engineered stone helps to keep the cupboard at a lower temperature. We use high quality veneered plywood in all of our cupboard carcases as it is a very stable and strong wood compared to lower quality materials such as MFC (melamine faced chipboard).

Modern St. Michaels Farmhouse

Anthony Wilder Design/Build, Inc.

Design ideas for a large farmhouse grey and cream kitchen/diner in DC Metro with a belfast sink, light wood cabinets, concrete worktops, blue splashback, glass tiled splashback, coloured appliances, light hardwood flooring, an island and grey worktops.

Mexican Themed Kitchen

Dickinson Cabinetry

Mexican Style, full overlay, Euro style and textured.
This is an example of a medium sized eclectic l-shaped kitchen/diner in San Francisco with raised-panel cabinets, an island, light wood cabinets, terracotta flooring, a submerged sink, composite countertops, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback, coloured appliances and red floors.

Marshall Manor House Kitchen

User

Inspiration for an expansive farmhouse kitchen in DC Metro with shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, coloured appliances, light hardwood flooring, an island, white worktops and a coffered ceiling.

Kitchen with Light Wood Cabinets and Coloured Appliances Ideas and Designs

Want to discover beautiful kitchen ideas to inspire your new kitchen design? You’ve come to the right place. You can discover millions of kitchen designs and ideas; from kitchen islands and storage units, to all sorts of kitchen lighting ideas, such as pendant lighting or under cabinet lighting. Whether you want inspiration for all-in-one fitted kitchen designs, some small kitchen ideas or maybe just some tips for improving your kitchen decor, there are tons of photos to inspire you for your next kitchen project on Houzz.

What kind of kitchen design should I go for?

With so many kitchen ideas and photos to look at you might be a bit overwhelmed when it comes to picking your own kitchen design. If you are updating your kitchen you know what a big and important decision it is to get the design right – the kitchen can be the hub and heart of the home, and it’s unlikely that you would invest in renovating your kitchen again in a few years. But fear not, focusing first on the important elements like layout, cabinet style, worktops and appliances will help you to bring together your dream kitchen design. Additional elements like kitchen lighting, cupboard storage and decor can come after in the kitchen planning process. A kitchen designer or fitter can help you to decide the layout of your kitchen in terms of where to place your kitchen units, appliances and island (if you’re having one), but if you prefer to handle this yourself you can focus on where you want your key elements of your kitchen to be – the oven, hob, sink and fridge. Of course you might be constricted by space, but try to envisage the easiest and most efficient layout based on how you usually like to cook and prepare your food. If you’re fed up of always having to carry dirty pans and pots across the room to the sink, place the sink closer to your oven and hob. Once you have the core elements sorted, consider extra layout considerations, such as where your bins will be stored, where the cutlery draw should be and where small kitchen appliances can be installed.

Should I include a kitchen island?

Kitchen island ideas are abundant these days; it seems most kitchen designs include a kitchen island, if not multiple islands. However, if the layout doesn’t work, especially if you have a small kitchen, then there’s no necessity to add in a kitchen island. You can add a breakfast bar or counter to your existing kitchen units, or stick with a good old-fashioned dining table if you don’t need the extra work surfaces. That said, if you do have the room, take a look at some kitchen island ideas to see if the designs inspire you for your kitchen. There are a huge variety of island designs to cater to different needs – you can have sinks, ovens, hobs, wine storage and all sorts of drawers and organisers built-in, you can have separate bars and counters that extend from your island, or you could go for a kitchen island on wheels to make your kitchen layout more versatile.

How do I choose my kitchen units and cabinets?

When picking out kitchen units and cupboard styles for a fitted kitchen, you’ll first want to consider the more practical questions – how many units do you need? How many cupboards and drawers do you need? Do you need extra kitchen storage built into your units? It’s always best to overestimate how much kitchen storage you’ll need as we all tend to have a habit of filling up whatever current space we have to the maximum. Next you can consider kitchen cabinet style and colour. Shaker style cabinets and raised and recessed panel cabinets offer a more traditional kitchen cabinet look, while flat panel cabinet doors tend to lend more to the modern and contemporary style. However, going for raised or recessed panel work in a striking colour such as dark blue, green or black can still work with contemporary kitchen ideas. White kitchens can give a sleek and clean feel, but remember you may have to do a bit more cleaning of those cupboard doors if you want everything to stay shiny and fresh. Of course, grey kitchens are the neutral colour choice du jour and can be paired with pale and rich shades alike if you want your fitted kitchen cupboards to contrast with your worktop, splashback, floor, or all of the above. Exposed shelving and storage is also popular for eclectic, Scandi and industrial-inspired looks, so you could opt for glass-fronted cabinets or no wall-mounted cabinets at all. Remember that this will require more restraint in what you can store and more effort in keeping it looking presentable compared to what is stored away hastily behind cupboard doors. The kitchen cupboard handles are also another element to decide upon – do you want traditional round knobs, modern metal bars, country kitchen cup handles or maybe to go ultra sleek with a completely handleless kitchen?

What kitchen storage ideas should I consider?

If you want to keep your kitchen well-stocked and well-equipped but don’t want it spilling over with clutter, then you’ll need to rely on good kitchen storage. Apart from the usual fitted kitchen cupboards and drawer space, there are many other ways of keeping your kitchen tidy. Whilst a large kitchen pantry is the dream of most homeowners, it can’t always be a reality. However, there are now lots of pull out compartments and drawers with trays and shelving that can act as mini kitchen pantries, and you can install handy cupboard organisers that fit onto the inside of the door to make the most of your cupboard space. You can also look at corner drawers and cupboards that open up to reveal lots of extra storage. Rails or small shelves along your kitchen walls or splashback can help with hanging utensils or pans, or storing small items like herbs and spices in an usually empty space. Buy extra kitchen storage products for your home on Houzz

Are there small kitchen ideas for small spaces?

If you’re working with a galley kitchen, a one-wall kitchen in an open plan space or just a pretty small kitchen, there are some small kitchen ideas that can help you get the most out of your cooking and dining area. If you find that you don’t utilise the back of your cupboards (maybe they become the graveyard for out-of-date tin cans), you could decide to go with shallower kitchen units to free up some extra floor space in front of your cabinets. As mentioned, open shelving or glass-fronted cabinets are a popular trend and they should make the space feel more open and less boxed-in. However, if you have the capacity for it, cupboards and kitchen units that maximise the floor-to-ceiling space you have will mean you can use all of that for valuable kitchen storage. Wall or ceiling racks could be a useful solution for hanging pans and pots if you’ve run out of cupboards in which to store them. Kitchen ideas and accessories such as baskets, trolleys and storage jars are both aesthetically pleasing and practical as they give you extra storage space. Kitchen appliances like a fridge or dishwasher can be tucked away in built-in units in fitted kitchens so they blend into your layout and don’t make the space look crowded. Discover all the small kitchen ideas you could need by taking a look at photos of compact kitchens.

What sort of kitchen lighting should I go for?

In the kitchen you need to have practical lighting – no one wants to chop, cut and cook in a dingy room. Kitchen ceiling lights are probably the best way to go, but should you opt for recessed spotlights or traditional hanging ceiling lights? While spotlight LED kitchen lighting will give you excellent light, they may not fit with a design that’s not contemporary. Traditional chandelier lights could work for other kitchen styles, and of course, kitchen pendant lighting comes in all sorts of styles, colours and designs. While the popular choice is to go with one or two pendant lights over your kitchen island, you could also opt for a single pendant light over your dining space, or a few spaced out across your kitchen. Of course, if you want good lighting for your worktops, under-cabinet lighting is the way forward. Speak to your kitchen supplier about having this pre-installed, or there are a number of easy-install options you can fit yourself or with the help of a lighting expert or electrician. In the market for your kitchen lighting today? Once you’ve found some inspiring kitchen lighting ideas here, take a look at our kitchen lighting products to find the new lights for your kitchen project.

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