Kitchen with Light Wood Cabinets Ideas and Designs

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Cuisine

Oïkos Architectes

This is an example of a scandi galley kitchen in Paris with a belfast sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, wood worktops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback and multi-coloured floors.

Mountain Contemporary

Avant Building Group

Design ideas for a rustic kitchen in Other with shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, an island, a submerged sink, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring, brown floors and black worktops.

Farmhouse Kitchen

This is an example of a country kitchen/diner in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, medium hardwood flooring and white worktops.

Modern Update for a 1980s Rancher

Tammie Ladd Design, Inc.

Photography by Oliver Irwin
Contemporary kitchen in Seattle with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, grey splashback, integrated appliances, light hardwood flooring and multiple islands.

Laminate

Floor Coverings International of East Bay CA

This is an example of a country kitchen in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, black splashback, metro tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring, no island and brown floors.

Ski In Ski Out Timber Frame

Rocky Mountain Homes/Rocky Mountain Log Homes

Design ideas for a medium sized rustic l-shaped kitchen/diner in Other with dark hardwood flooring, brown floors, a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, integrated appliances and an island.

Beach House at The Strand, Dana Point, CA

Homer Oatman, AIA

Richard Powers
Design ideas for a mediterranean u-shaped kitchen in Orange County with a belfast sink, glass-front cabinets, light wood cabinets, wood worktops, beige splashback, integrated appliances and an island.

Canterbury

CCI Renovations

CCI Renovations/North Vancouver/Photos - Ema Peter Featured on the cover of the June/July 2012 issue of Homes and Living magazine this interpretation of mid century modern architecture wow's you from every angle. The name of the home was coined "L'Orange" from the homeowners love of the colour orange and the ingenious ways it has been integrated into the design.

Idaho 550 sq ft FabCab

FabCab

Location: Sand Point, ID. Photos by Marie-Dominique Verdier; built by Selle Valley
Design ideas for a medium sized rustic single-wall kitchen in Seattle with flat-panel cabinets, metal splashback, stainless steel appliances, a submerged sink, light wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, metallic splashback, medium hardwood flooring, no island and brown floors.

Meadow Beach House

Andrew Franz Architect PLLC

Photography: Albert Vecerka/Esto
Nautical u-shaped kitchen in Other with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, light hardwood flooring, an island, beige floors and grey worktops.

JULIA

Atelier idea | Architectes d'Intérieur

roche de la plage d’Ilbaritz, cette maison à l’aspect traditionnel côté rue, cache à l’arrière une façade verre et métal plus moderne donnant sur un agréable jardin arboré. La maison avait déjà subi une belle rénovation de sa pièce à vivre avec la création d’une extension vitrée sur deux niveaux. Cette large vision sur le jardin permet une décoration en perpétuel changement, variant au fil des saisons. Certains espaces ne profitant pas de cette luminosité, il a fallu apporter plus de fonctionnalité, de fluidité et de douceur pour s’accorder avec cette nature. La cuisine notamment était exiguë, reculée et sombre, l’entrée cloisonnée et la salle à manger mal située. Cette rénovation a permis de rendre la cuisine plus conviviale, fonctionnelle et lumineuse comme point de ralliement et d’échanges. Des murs porteurs ont été ouverts, des portes supprimées, une large fenêtre de toit disposée pour davantage de clarté. Les façades en bois brut contrastent avec la pose de carreaux de ciment blanc au sol et un plan de travail minéral. Des carreaux peints à la main habillent la crédence et amènent cette subtile fantaisie souhaitée par la cliente. Le mobilier sur mesure pour le banc de l’entrée, les chaises retapissées par un artisan local sur une variation de jaune sable et de bleu viennent appuyer l’atmosphère paisible et naturelle de cette maison entre ville et bord de mer.

Contemporary Kitchen with Black Hexagon Backsplash

KraftMaster Renovations

This kitchen is very unique with the bold black backsplash that contrasts really well with the wooden cabinetry and white counter tops. The island is large enough to prep meals and also sit down to enjoy. Photos by VLG Photography

Rénovation d'un studio à Paris 16e

OUI Architecture

Trois chambres sous les toits ont été réunies pour créer ce petit studio de 21m2 : espace modulable par le lit sur roulettes qui se range sous la cuisine et qui peut aussi devenir canapé. Ce studio offre tous les atouts d’un appartement en optimisant l'espace disponible - un grand dressing, une salle d'eau profitant de lumière naturelle par une vitre, un bureau qui s'insère derrière, cuisine et son bar créant une liaison avec l'espace de vie qui devient chambre lorsque l'on sort le lit. Crédit photos : Fabienne Delafraye

Small Home that Feels Big Inside

Nancy Van Natta Associates

Eric Rorer This kitchen is open to the great room, so I wanted it to be tailored and minimized. Full height cabinets are all on one wall. A bank of windows brings in natural light.

Avenue H

Elite Austin

Inspiration for a contemporary single-wall kitchen/diner in Austin with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, metallic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring, no island, beige floors and grey worktops.

West Circle Residence

SHM Architects

Design ideas for a contemporary l-shaped kitchen in Dallas with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, grey splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring and an island.

Alki Beach

Proform Builds

Inspiration for a retro u-shaped kitchen in Seattle with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, metallic splashback, stainless steel appliances and a breakfast bar.

Chandler Bend

User

Colleen Duffley
Design ideas for a traditional kitchen in Jacksonville with recessed-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, medium hardwood flooring and an island.

NowHouse

Domiteaux Garza Architecture

Photo Credit: Jay Brousseau
Urban kitchen/diner in Austin with flat-panel cabinets and light wood cabinets.

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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