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Kitchen with Light Wood Cabinets and Zinc Worktops Ideas and Designs

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Green Cubed - Modern Kitchen Photos
Green Cubed - Modern Kitchen Photos
Lee Edwards - residential designLee Edwards - residential design
This project was built on spec and pushed for affordable sustainability without compromising a clean modern design that balanced visual warmth with performance and economic efficiency. The project achieved far more points than was required to gain a 5-star builtgreen rating. The design was based around a small footprint that was located over the existing cottage and utilized structural insulated panels, radiant floor heat, low/no VOC finishes and many other green building strategies.
Modern Family Kitchen
Modern Family Kitchen
NY InteriorsNY Interiors
An expansive, custom kitchen perfect for cooking, eating, entertaining and managing an active family life. No detail was overlooked including the 14' zinc island, bespoke tile, and custom cabinets and light fixtures. Cherner molded plywood bar stools. The result: fresh and fabulous! Photo Credit: Greg West
NYC mini-apartment
NYC mini-apartment
Pamela Glazer ArchitectPamela Glazer Architect
The under cabinet lighting adds important task lighting in this great unique kitchen. The painted cabinets add interest.
Small contemporary u-shaped open plan kitchen in New York with white splashback, no island, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood flooring, a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, zinc worktops and ceramic splashback.
CREEK RESIDENCE
CREEK RESIDENCE
iSpace, LLCiSpace, LLC
Our design concept for this new construction was to work closely with the architect and harmonize the architectural elements with the interior design. The goal was to give our client a simple arts & crafts influenced interior, while working with environmentally friendly products and materials. Architect: Matthias J. Pearson, | Builder: Corby Bradt, | Photographer: Matt Feyerabend
Luxury Vinyl Flooring Gallery
Luxury Vinyl Flooring Gallery
Floor Coverings International-Kansas City WestFloor Coverings International-Kansas City West
Inspiration for a medium sized classic u-shaped kitchen/diner in Kansas City with a built-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, zinc worktops, vinyl flooring and an island.
Southwestern Kitchen
Southwestern Kitchen
Design ideas for a medium sized u-shaped kitchen/diner in Seattle with shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, zinc worktops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring and an island.
Kingston, MA Custom Kitchen
Kingston, MA Custom Kitchen
Southcoast Kitchen DesignsSouthcoast Kitchen Designs
This custom-made zinc countertop adds warmth and character to the kitchen.
Medium sized country l-shaped kitchen in Boston with recessed-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, zinc worktops, white splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors and brown worktops.
Muir Beach Makeover
Muir Beach Makeover
Studio300A ArchitectureStudio300A Architecture
barry peterson
Photo of a bohemian l-shaped kitchen/diner in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, zinc worktops, cement tile splashback, concrete flooring and an island.
Gowanus Loft
Gowanus Loft
General AssemblyGeneral Assembly
Joe Fletcher
Inspiration for a small contemporary galley open plan kitchen in New York with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, zinc worktops, stainless steel appliances, concrete flooring, an island and a submerged sink.
Broadmoor
Broadmoor
SchoenerSchoener
Cozy guesthouse with a rustic casual kitchen. Vintage appliances and a furniture grade island.
Inspiration for a medium sized country single-wall kitchen/diner in Seattle with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, zinc worktops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, white appliances, light hardwood flooring and an island.
Northern California Retreat
Northern California Retreat
Phil Kline - General ContractorPhil Kline - General Contractor
Photo of a medium sized nautical open plan kitchen in San Francisco with light wood cabinets, zinc worktops, glass tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete flooring, an island, multi-coloured floors, grey worktops, open cabinets and multi-coloured splashback.
Dal-Tile Flooring
Dal-Tile Flooring
Comfort FlooringComfort Flooring
Dal-Tile Flooring
This is an example of a medium sized traditional l-shaped enclosed kitchen in Indianapolis with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, zinc worktops, beige splashback, mosaic tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain flooring and an island.
Haisa Marble planks
Haisa Marble planks
Tez MarbleTez Marble
Haisa Marble Tiles come in a wide range of finishes, shapes, and sizes of tiles to fit your needs. Tez also stocks coordinating mosaic patterns, and large slab formats to finish the look. Tez Marble, Burlingame Ca
Residence Nevada City CA
Residence Nevada City CA
Trisha Conley DesignTrisha Conley Design
Trisha Conley
This is an example of a medium sized rustic l-shaped enclosed kitchen in Los Angeles with a belfast sink, beaded cabinets, light wood cabinets, zinc worktops, brown splashback, stone tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete flooring, an island and grey floors.
Echoppe Bordelaise Surélevée
Echoppe Bordelaise Surélevée
Stanislas LedouxStanislas Ledoux
Stanislas Ledoux © 2015 Houzz
Photo of a medium sized bohemian l-shaped kitchen/diner in Bordeaux with an integrated sink, light wood cabinets, zinc worktops, black splashback, stainless steel appliances and ceramic flooring.
Woodlands
Woodlands
Williams Griffiths ArchitectsWilliams Griffiths Architects
View of kitchen area
Large contemporary open plan kitchen in London with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, zinc worktops, grey splashback, an island and grey worktops.
Gowanus Loft
Gowanus Loft
General AssemblyGeneral Assembly
Joe Fletcher
This is an example of a small modern galley open plan kitchen in New York with concrete flooring, a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, zinc worktops, stainless steel appliances and an island.
2 bed victorian maisonette London
2 bed victorian maisonette London
Gerhardt Du ToitGerhardt Du Toit
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary single-wall open plan kitchen in London with light wood cabinets, zinc worktops, metallic splashback, mosaic tiled splashback, porcelain flooring and an island.
Lomax House
Lomax House
Pete J. Vallas, A.I.A., ArchitectPete J. Vallas, A.I.A., Architect
Photo of a large classic galley kitchen/diner in Miami with shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, zinc worktops, brown splashback, wood splashback, stainless steel appliances, terracotta flooring, an island and red floors.
Residence Nevada City CA
Residence Nevada City CA
Trisha Conley DesignTrisha Conley Design
Trisha Conley
Design ideas for a medium sized rustic l-shaped enclosed kitchen in Los Angeles with a belfast sink, beaded cabinets, light wood cabinets, zinc worktops, brown splashback, stone tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete flooring, an island and grey floors.

Kitchen with Light Wood Cabinets and Zinc Worktops 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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