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Kitchen with Light Wood Cabinets and Multiple Islands Ideas and Designs

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Brooklyn Loft
Brooklyn Loft
Fuse FlooringFuse Flooring
A view across the two islands that make up this kitchen. The high ceilings, islands, and built-ins on the left side, maintain an open sense of space. The light, muted tones of the hardwood don't impose on the volume of space.
Modern Kitchen
Modern Kitchen
SEK ArchitectsSEK Architects
Image by Peter Rymwid Architectural Photography © 2014
This is an example of a large contemporary kitchen in New York with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, concrete worktops, integrated appliances, cement flooring, multiple islands, grey floors and grey worktops.
Contemporary Kitchen
Contemporary Kitchen
Photo of a large contemporary galley open plan kitchen in London with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz worktops, limestone flooring, multiple islands and integrated appliances.
McKenzie Lake Residence
McKenzie Lake Residence
Avid Interior Design Inc.Avid Interior Design Inc.
This gorgeous renovated 6500 square foot estate home was recognized by the International Design and Architecture Awards 2023 and nominated in these 3 categories: Luxury Residence Canada, Kitchen over 50,000GBP, and Regeneration/Restoration. This project won the award for Luxury Residence Canada! The design of this home merges old world charm with the elegance of modern design. We took this home from outdated and over-embellished to simplified and classic sophistication. Our design embodies a true feeling of home — one that is livable, warm and timeless.
Hill
Hill
Ross Builders, Inc.Ross Builders, Inc.
Kitchen
Inspiration for an expansive classic single-wall kitchen in Chicago with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, integrated appliances, light hardwood flooring, multiple islands, brown floors, white worktops and exposed beams.
Transitional Kitchen
Transitional Kitchen
Syntha Harris InteriorsSyntha Harris Interiors
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in DC Metro with stainless steel appliances, granite worktops, a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, matchstick tiled splashback, ceramic flooring, multiple islands and beige floors.
Preserve Parkway
Preserve Parkway
Studio ShelterStudio Shelter
Photo of a large traditional l-shaped kitchen/diner in Denver with a belfast sink, recessed-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz worktops, white splashback, matchstick tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring, multiple islands, beige floors, white worktops and a coffered ceiling.
Kitchen
Kitchen
Fratantoni Luxury Estates Design/Build/RemodelingFratantoni Luxury Estates Design/Build/Remodeling
We love this custom kitchen featuring a brick ceiling, wood floors, and white kitchen cabinets we adore!
This is an example of an expansive romantic u-shaped enclosed kitchen in Phoenix with a belfast sink, recessed-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz worktops, multi-coloured splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring, multiple islands, brown floors, multicoloured worktops and a drop ceiling.
McKenzie Lake Residence
McKenzie Lake Residence
Avid Interior Design Inc.Avid Interior Design Inc.
This gorgeous renovated 6500 square foot estate home was recognized by the International Design and Architecture Awards 2023 and nominated in these 3 categories: Luxury Residence Canada, Kitchen over 50,000GBP, and Regeneration/Restoration. This project won the award for Luxury Residence Canada! The design of this home merges old world charm with the elegance of modern design. We took this home from outdated and over-embellished to simplified and classic sophistication. Our design embodies a true feeling of home — one that is livable, warm and timeless.
Kitchen
Kitchen
Beth Howley Creative LLCBeth Howley Creative LLC
Modern farmhouse kitchen featuring hickory cabinets, cream cabinets, two kitchen islands, custom plaster range hood, black faucet, white and gold pendant lighting, hardwood flooring, and shiplap ceiling.
Sherwood Eclectic Farmhouse
Sherwood Eclectic Farmhouse
Northland Design & BuildNorthland Design & Build
Large country l-shaped kitchen/diner in Portland with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring, multiple islands and white worktops.
Collector's Paradise | Estancia - Kitchen
Collector's Paradise | Estancia - Kitchen
Drewett WorksDrewett Works
Bulthaup cabinets Miele appliances Designed to embrace an extensive and unique art collection including sculpture, paintings, tapestry, and cultural antiquities, this modernist home located in north Scottsdale’s Estancia is the quintessential gallery home for the spectacular collection within. The primary roof form, “the wing” as the owner enjoys referring to it, opens the home vertically to a view of adjacent Pinnacle peak and changes the aperture to horizontal for the opposing view to the golf course. Deep overhangs and fenestration recesses give the home protection from the elements and provide supporting shade and shadow for what proves to be a desert sculpture. The restrained palette allows the architecture to express itself while permitting each object in the home to make its own place. The home, while certainly modern, expresses both elegance and warmth in its material selections including canterra stone, chopped sandstone, copper, and stucco. Project Details | Lot 245 Estancia, Scottsdale AZ Architect: C.P. Drewett, Drewett Works, Scottsdale, AZ Interiors: Luis Ortega, Luis Ortega Interiors, Hollywood, CA Publications: luxe. interiors + design. November 2011. Featured on the world wide web: luxe.daily Photos by Grey CrawfordGrey Crawford
Contemorary Waterfront Home
Contemorary Waterfront Home
DALTON DESIGNS, INCDALTON DESIGNS, INC
Photography: Andy Frame
Expansive traditional kitchen/diner in Miami with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring, multiple islands and light wood cabinets.
Transitional Kitchen with an Industrial Edge and Double Islands
Transitional Kitchen with an Industrial Edge and Double Islands
Amazing SpacesAmazing Spaces
The countertops and backsplash by the desk and in the walk-in pantry have a slight twist to those in the main kitchen with the addition small flecks of purple and gold. Photo: Jim Furhmann
Courtyard Residence
Courtyard Residence
Kuklinski + Rappe ArchitectsKuklinski + Rappe Architects
Tom Harris Photography
Large contemporary kitchen/diner in Chicago with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite worktops, multiple islands, window splashback, stainless steel appliances and medium hardwood flooring.
Grand Avenue
Grand Avenue
Clark Construction Inc.Clark Construction Inc.
Large contemporary u-shaped kitchen/diner in Seattle with light wood cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances and multiple islands.
Wimberley Modern Hill Country
Wimberley Modern Hill Country
Levitas Modern HomesLevitas Modern Homes
Design ideas for an expansive modern kitchen/diner in Austin with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, window splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring, multiple islands, white worktops and a vaulted ceiling.
Referenzkunde TEAM 7 Küche
Referenzkunde TEAM 7 Küche
Küchen Kompetenz-Center GmbHKüchen Kompetenz-Center GmbH
Design ideas for a contemporary u-shaped kitchen in Stuttgart with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, medium hardwood flooring, multiple islands, brown floors and grey worktops.
NICOLLET
NICOLLET
Kate Roos Design LLCKate Roos Design LLC
A view of the sliding pantry door that is integrated into the cabinetry.
Inspiration for a large traditional single-wall open plan kitchen in Minneapolis with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring, multiple islands, brown floors and white worktops.
by Kitchen & Bath, Etc.
by Kitchen & Bath, Etc.
Kitchen and Bath Etc.Kitchen and Bath Etc.
The window "backsplash", two islands (one with an attached kidney-shaped countertop), textured glass doors, and zebra striped cushions on the stools qualify this kitchen for an "eclectic" designation.

Kitchen with Light Wood Cabinets and Multiple Islands 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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