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Kitchen with Light Wood Cabinets Ideas and Designs

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Fall Haven
Fall Haven
Castle Kitchens and InteriorsCastle Kitchens and Interiors
Wide and tall pull out rack for optimal pantry storage. Kitchen design and photography by Jennifer Hayes of Castle Kitchens and Interiors.
Inspiration for a large traditional l-shaped kitchen pantry in Denver with shaker cabinets and light wood cabinets.
The House That Patience Built
The House That Patience Built
McCabe By Design LLCMcCabe By Design LLC
This open plan kitchen provides ample space for family members and guests to participate in meal preparation and celebrations. The dishwasher, warming drawer and refrigerator are some what incognito with their matching cabinet panel exteriors. The kitchen appliances collection is rounded out with a speed cook oven, convection wall oven, induction cooktop, downdraft ventilation and a under counter wine and beverage fridge. Contrasting cabinet and countertop finishes and the non-traditional glass tile backsplash add to the soothing, textural finishes in this kitchen.
Alameda Beach House Kitchen Remodel
Alameda Beach House Kitchen Remodel
Custom Kitchens by John Wilkins, Inc.Custom Kitchens by John Wilkins, Inc.
Francis Combes
Large classic l-shaped enclosed kitchen in San Francisco with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain flooring, no island, blue floors and white worktops.
Coastal Contemporary
Coastal Contemporary
Sligh Cabinets Inc.Sligh Cabinets Inc.
©2018 Sligh Cabinets, Inc. | Custom Cabinetry by Sligh Cabinets, Inc.
This is an example of a medium sized nautical l-shaped kitchen/diner in San Luis Obispo with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, laminate floors, an island, beige floors and multicoloured worktops.
Piso nórdico y acogedor
Piso nórdico y acogedor
Cláudia de Sousa - Interior DesignCláudia de Sousa - Interior Design
Photo of a small scandinavian u-shaped kitchen in Barcelona with a submerged sink, light wood cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring, an island, white worktops, flat-panel cabinets and beige floors.
Sunset Residence
Sunset Residence
Hoke LeyHoke Ley
Blake Worthington, Rebecca Duke
Design ideas for a large country galley kitchen/diner in Los Angeles with a belfast sink, recessed-panel cabinets, marble worktops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring, beige floors, light wood cabinets and an island.
Gray and white kitchen
Gray and white kitchen
Kristine Sprague Architect LEED APKristine Sprague Architect LEED AP
Kevin Sprague
Design ideas for a large traditional l-shaped kitchen in Boston with a submerged sink, quartz worktops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring, an island, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, metro tiled splashback and brown floors.
South Lake WA Remodel
South Lake WA Remodel
Soundesign Group Architects, PLLCSoundesign Group Architects, PLLC
Design ideas for a large traditional galley open plan kitchen in Seattle with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite worktops, grey splashback, slate splashback, integrated appliances, slate flooring, a breakfast bar, multi-coloured floors and black worktops.
Douglas Fir Shaker Ikea doors & Kitchen Remodel Portland Oregon
Douglas Fir Shaker Ikea doors & Kitchen Remodel Portland Oregon
Dendra DoorsDendra Doors
Dendra Doors created these Douglas Fir Ikea kitchen cabinet doors in a shaker style for the butler pantry. The uppers are a custom painted shaker door with clear glass fronts and shelves. Ikea Butler pantry is extremely funtional using their Sektion cabinets. The Douglas Fir wood was locally sourced in Oregon for the highest quality possible. www.dendradoors.com
Pasadena Bungalow Heaven Kitchen and Bath
Pasadena Bungalow Heaven Kitchen and Bath
Grueter ConstructionGrueter Construction
Photo of a medium sized classic galley enclosed kitchen in Los Angeles with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances and soapstone worktops.
Bardon Garden House
Bardon Garden House
Arcke Pty LtdArcke Pty Ltd
Light, spacious kitchen with plywood cabinetry, recycled blackbutt kitchen island. The popham design tiles complete the picture.
Medium sized contemporary galley kitchen/diner in Brisbane with a double-bowl sink, light wood cabinets, wood worktops, green splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring, an island and flat-panel cabinets.
Ranch Style
Ranch Style
Orion Design, Inc.Orion Design, Inc.
Bob Greenspan
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional l-shaped kitchen/diner in Kansas City with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey splashback, metro tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring and an island.
Mid Century Modern
Mid Century Modern
Wiez Design & ConstructionWiez Design & Construction
Mid century modern kitchen with white oak flooring and white oak cabinets.
Design ideas for a large retro l-shaped kitchen/diner in Tampa with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite worktops, beige splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring and an island.
Kinney Home
Kinney Home
Debra Bracken DesignDebra Bracken Design
Mantle Hood with cabinets that go to the 10' ceiling. Design includes 48" Wolf Range with spice pull-outs on both sides, a Warming Drawer to the left and a Microwave Drawer on the right.
Full Home Remodel
Full Home Remodel
TMD Custom BuildersTMD Custom Builders
Inspiration for a medium sized classic kitchen in Denver with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, onyx worktops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances and light hardwood flooring.
Home of Distinction Kitchen
Home of Distinction Kitchen
Kitchens By GedneyKitchens By Gedney
This is an example of a medium sized classic u-shaped kitchen/diner in New York with a built-in sink, glass-front cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite worktops, grey splashback, metro tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances and an island.
Contemporary Small Kitchen makeover
Contemporary Small Kitchen makeover
Fraley and CompanyFraley and Company
The space can now accommodate two cooks comfortably. Lighting is improved by adding undercabinet and decorative fixtures. Kristal Passy Photography
This is an example of a small contemporary galley kitchen/diner in Portland with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, beige splashback, glass tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring and an island.
Bright & Colorful
Bright & Colorful
New Creations Custom Kitchen and BathNew Creations Custom Kitchen and Bath
Transitional kitchen features modern White counter tops and Shaker doors, Knotty Alder cabinets and rustic wood flooring. Mesquite raised bar counter top and Schluter edging at the top of the cabinets are unique design features. Commercial range and range hood used on the project, and lights in the canopy above the sink are special features as well.
Kitchen Remodels
Kitchen Remodels
Beautiful Kitchens and BathBeautiful Kitchens and Bath
Design ideas for a medium sized classic enclosed kitchen in DC Metro with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite worktops, beige splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring and an island.
Ross Guest Cabin
Ross Guest Cabin
Dotter & Solfjeld Architecture + DesignDotter & Solfjeld Architecture + Design
Small classic open plan kitchen in San Francisco with metal splashback, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring, a breakfast bar and beige floors.

Kitchen with Light Wood Cabinets 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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