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Kitchen with Light Wood Cabinets Ideas and Designs

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Colorado Attic Apartment
Colorado Attic Apartment
HighCraft BuildersHighCraft Builders
Design ideas for a rustic u-shaped kitchen in Denver with glass-front cabinets, stainless steel appliances, a belfast sink, light wood cabinets and multi-coloured splashback.
Bowman Residence
Bowman Residence
Steve Gates Architect + E-Terra ConstructionSteve Gates Architect + E-Terra Construction
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Albuquerque with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, beige splashback, mosaic tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring and an island.
Mediterranean Kitchen
Mediterranean Kitchen
Mediterranean u-shaped kitchen/diner in Other with raised-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, beige splashback, stainless steel appliances and terracotta flooring.
Montage Laguna Beach
Montage Laguna Beach
Shelley Starr Interior DesignShelley Starr Interior Design
Custom Kitchen with acrylic designed bar stools, Jeri Kogel
Large beach style galley kitchen/diner in Los Angeles with stainless steel appliances, light wood cabinets, grey splashback and an island.
Malibu Beachfront
Malibu Beachfront
UserUser
Design ideas for a contemporary open plan kitchen in Los Angeles with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, stainless steel appliances and blue worktops.
Alta Kitchen
Alta Kitchen
Turan Designs, Inc.Turan Designs, Inc.
Remodel kitchen - photo credit: Sacha Griffin
Photo of a large contemporary l-shaped kitchen/diner in Atlanta with stainless steel appliances, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a submerged sink, granite worktops, black splashback, porcelain flooring, grey floors, an island, granite splashback and black worktops.
Cole Valley Hillside - John Maniscalco Architecture
Cole Valley Hillside - John Maniscalco Architecture
John Maniscalco ArchitectureJohn Maniscalco Architecture
Inspiration for a modern kitchen in San Francisco with stainless steel appliances, a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets and light wood cabinets.
Goleta Residence
Goleta Residence
Jessica Risko Smith Interior DesignJessica Risko Smith Interior Design
Photos by Lepere Studio
Inspiration for a large classic l-shaped kitchen/diner in Santa Barbara with stainless steel appliances, light wood cabinets and an island.
Islington, London, UK
Islington, London, UK
Morph Interior LtdMorph Interior Ltd
Alison Hammond Photography
Photo of a contemporary kitchen in London with flat-panel cabinets and light wood cabinets.
4573 AF
4573 AF
Weaver Custom HomesWeaver Custom Homes
Design ideas for a rustic galley kitchen in Columbus with stainless steel appliances, concrete worktops, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, carpet, an island and exposed beams.
Urban industrial renovation
Urban industrial renovation
Booth HansenBooth Hansen
Open kitchen
Photo of a modern galley open plan kitchen in Chicago with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, marble worktops and integrated appliances.
Fools Paradise
Fools Paradise
Polhemus Savery DaSilvaPolhemus Savery DaSilva
Photo Credits: Brian Vanden Brink Interior Design: Shor Home
Design ideas for a large contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Boston with glass worktops, a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, beige splashback, glass sheet splashback, integrated appliances, light hardwood flooring, an island and brown floors.
Debra Campbell Design
Debra Campbell Design
Debra Drake DesignDebra Drake Design
Project: 6000 sq. ft. Pebble Beach estate. Kitchen and Breakfast Nook.
Medium sized traditional galley enclosed kitchen in Seattle with tile countertops, a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, white splashback, ceramic splashback, medium hardwood flooring and an island.
Beach Ct
Beach Ct
Sean Murphy Contracting INC.Sean Murphy Contracting INC.
This is an example of a contemporary kitchen in New York with flat-panel cabinets and light wood cabinets.
Kitchen
Kitchen
Landis Architects | BuildersLandis Architects | Builders
Inspiration for a modern kitchen in DC Metro with flat-panel cabinets and light wood cabinets.
Spring Garden Row Home kitchen
Spring Garden Row Home kitchen
Hanson Fine BuildingHanson Fine Building
Expansion of existing footprint into rear alley by insertion of exposed steel beams and girders to create a thirty foot opening in existing three-story brick wall. New kitchen and powder room finishes and fixtures, bamboo floors, stone countertops, and back-painted glass backsplash. Photograph by Barry Halkin
Divine Kitchens LLC
Divine Kitchens LLC
Divine Design CenterDivine Design Center
Photo of a modern l-shaped kitchen/diner in Boston with flat-panel cabinets and light wood cabinets.
Lake Iosco House interior
Lake Iosco House interior
Resolution: 4 ArchitectureResolution: 4 Architecture
LAKE IOSCO HOUSE Location: Bloomingdale, NJ Completion Date: 2009 Size: 2,368 sf Typology Series: Single Bar Modules: 4 Boxes, Panelized Fireplace/Storage Program: o Bedrooms: 3 o Baths: 2.5 o Features: Carport, Study, Playroom, Hot Tub Materials: o Exterior: Cedar Siding, Azek Infill Panels, Cement Board Panels, Ipe Wood Decking o Interior: Maple Cabinets, Bamboo Floors, Caesarstone Countertops, Slate Bathroom Floors, Hot Rolled Black Steel Cladding Aluminum Clad Wood Windows with Low E, Insulated Glass, Architects: Joseph Tanney, Robert Luntz Project Architect: Kristen Mason Manufacturer: Simplex Industries Project Coordinator: Jason Drouse Engineer: Lynne Walshaw P.E., Greg Sloditskie Contractor: D Woodard Builder, LLC Photographer: © RES4
Bethesda Photoshoot
Bethesda Photoshoot
Designing SolutionsDesigning Solutions
Photo of a classic kitchen in DC Metro with light wood cabinets.
Maine Cottage
Maine Cottage
Leslie Saul & AssociatesLeslie Saul & Associates
Craftsman kitchen in lake house, Maine. Bead board island cabinetry with live edge wood counter. Metal cook top hood. Seeded glass cabinetry doors. Trent Bell Photography

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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