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Kitchen with Light Wood Cabinets Ideas and Designs

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Karuna Passive House
Karuna Passive House
Hammer & HandHammer & Hand
Karuna Passive House designed by Holst Architecture and built by Hammer & Hand. This high performance home meets the world's most demanding green building certifications. Photo by Jeremy Bittermann.
Vogels Residence
Vogels Residence
roth sheppard architectsroth sheppard architects
The desire to update a 1960’s vintage kitchen and provide entertainment space for an accomplished gourmet cook was the driving force for the project. The existing house with its strong horizontality imposed a design aesthetic that clearly identified the problem of adding volumetric space to the kitchen. Initial design direction by the clients included maximizing daylight into the space while working with the existing structural components and adding finished basement space for their wine cellar. Conceptually, the cooking, prep and serving area are within a double height space surrounded by the existing single story entertaining areas. The strong horizontality of the existing structure is carried across the double height space, referencing the horizontality of the existing house. Material detailing of the addition is in keeping with all architectural detailing present in the existing structure. The addition creates a striking focal point for the house while responding to the style and intent of the original architecture.
D&MF Residence
D&MF Residence
Studio Durham ArchitectsStudio Durham Architects
Alise O'Brien Photography
Inspiration for a medium sized modern galley open plan kitchen in St Louis with stainless steel appliances, a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, marble worktops, blue splashback, glass sheet splashback, light hardwood flooring and an island.
East Hampton Contemporary Kitchen
East Hampton Contemporary Kitchen
Hampton DesignHampton Design
Contemporary galley kitchen in New York with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets and light wood cabinets.
NowHouse
NowHouse
Domiteaux Garza ArchitectureDomiteaux Garza Architecture
Photo Credit: Jay Brousseau
Urban kitchen/diner in Austin with flat-panel cabinets and light wood cabinets.
Gallery
Gallery
Bernard Andre PhotographyBernard Andre Photography
Bernard Andre Photography
This is an example of a contemporary galley kitchen/diner in San Francisco with stainless steel appliances, a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets and light wood cabinets.
Kitchen
Kitchen
Bill Fry Construction - Wm. H. Fry Const. Co.Bill Fry Construction - Wm. H. Fry Const. Co.
Design ideas for a large classic l-shaped kitchen in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, stainless steel appliances, a submerged sink, light wood cabinets, granite worktops, brown splashback, stone tiled splashback, medium hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors and brown worktops.
Kitchen Projects
Kitchen Projects
Metropolitan Cabinets & CountertopsMetropolitan Cabinets & Countertops
Photo of a contemporary kitchen in Boston with stainless steel appliances, flat-panel cabinets and light wood cabinets.
Parquet Drive
Parquet Drive
Rock House DesignRock House Design
http://sonomarealestatephotography.com/
Medium sized traditional l-shaped open plan kitchen in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, metallic splashback, a submerged sink, composite countertops, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring, an island and beige floors.
Kitchen
Kitchen
Ryan Group ArchitectsRyan Group Architects
Ethan Rohloff Photography
Design ideas for a medium sized rustic l-shaped open plan kitchen in Sacramento with stainless steel appliances, a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, laminate countertops, ceramic splashback, porcelain flooring, an island and white splashback.
4573 AF
4573 AF
Weaver Custom HomesWeaver Custom Homes
This is an example of a rustic galley kitchen in Columbus with stainless steel appliances, concrete worktops, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, carpet, an island and exposed beams.
Volunteer Park Residence 06
Volunteer Park Residence 06
Michael Knowles, ArchitectMichael Knowles, Architect
Photo of a contemporary kitchen in Seattle with stainless steel appliances, a built-in sink, shaker cabinets and light wood cabinets.
Guesthouse
Guesthouse
Bromley Caldari Architects PCBromley Caldari Architects PC
photo credit: www.mikikokikuyama.com
Large beach style galley open plan kitchen in New York with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, beige splashback, mosaic tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, a submerged sink, a breakfast bar, engineered stone countertops, porcelain flooring and beige floors.
RomWoods Kitchen
RomWoods Kitchen
deMx architecturedeMx architecture
Photos: D. Shields-Marley
Contemporary l-shaped kitchen in Other with flat-panel cabinets and light wood cabinets.
GRIFFIN ENRIGHT ARCHITECTS: Hollywood Hills Residence
GRIFFIN ENRIGHT ARCHITECTS: Hollywood Hills Residence
Griffin Enright ArchitectsGriffin Enright Architects
The open kitchen has a furniture-like feel.
Photo of a small modern galley kitchen/diner in Los Angeles with stainless steel appliances, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a submerged sink, composite countertops, white splashback, dark hardwood flooring and an island.
Contemporary Kitchen
Contemporary Kitchen
Robin Rigby Fisher, CMKBD/CAPS/CLIPPSRobin Rigby Fisher, CMKBD/CAPS/CLIPPS
Water, water everywhere, but not a drop to drink. Although this kitchen had ample cabinets and countertops, none of it was functional. Tall appliances divided what would have been a functional run of counters. The cooktop was placed at the end of a narrow island. The walk-in pantry jutted into the kitchen reducing the walkspace of the only functional countertop to 36”. There was not enough room to work and still have a walking area behind. Dark corners and cabinets with poor storage rounded out the existing kitchen. Removing the walk in pantry opened the kitchen and made the adjoining utility room more functional. The space created by removing the pantry became a functional wall of appliances featuring: • 30” Viking Freezer • 36” Viking Refrigerator • 30” Wolf Microwave • 30” Wolf warming drawer To minimize a three foot ceiling height change, a custom Uberboten was built to create a horizontal band keeping the focus downward. The Uberboten houses recessed cans and three decorative light fixtures to illuminate the worksurface and seating area. The Island is functional from all four sides: • Elevation F: functions as an eating bar for two and as a buffet counter for large parties. Countertop: Ceasarstone Blue Ridge • Elevation G: 30” deep coffee bar with beverage refrigerator. Custom storage for flavored syrups and coffee accoutrements. Access to the water with the pull out Elkay faucet makes filling the espresso machine a cinch! Countertop: Ceasarstone Canyon Red • Elevation H: holds the Franke sink, and a cabinet with popup mixer hardware. Countertop: 4” thick endgrain butcherblock maple countertop • Elevation I: 42” tall and 30” deep cabinets hold a second Wolf oven and a built-in Franke scale Countertop: Ceasarstone in Blue Ridge The Range Elevation (Elevation B) has 27” deep countertops, the trash compactor, recycling, a 48” Wolf range. Opposing counter surfaces flank of the range: • Left: Ceasarstone in Canyon Red • Right: Stainless Steel. • Backsplash: Copper What originally was a dysfunctional desk that collected EVERYTHING, now is an attractive, functional 21” deep pantry that stores linen, food, serving pieces and more. The cabinet doors were made from a Zebra-wood-look-alike melamine, the gain runs both horizontally and vertically for a custom design. The end cabinet is a 12” deep message center with cork-board backing and a small work space. Storage below houses phone books and the Lumitron Graphic Eye that controls the light fixtures. Design Details: • An Icebox computer to the left of the main sink • Undercabinet lighting: Xenon • Plug strip eliminate unsightly outlets in the backsplash • Cabinets: natural maple accented with espresso stained alder.
Rollingwood Residence
Rollingwood Residence
Chioco DesignChioco Design
Casey Dunn- Dunn Photography
Contemporary galley kitchen/diner in Austin with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, wood worktops and stainless steel appliances.
Stone Avenue, La Grange Park
Stone Avenue, La Grange Park
Malay Homes Inc.Malay Homes Inc.
This is an example of a modern kitchen in Chicago with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, green splashback and stainless steel appliances.
Park Slope brownstone
Park Slope brownstone
Maletz DesignMaletz Design
Maletz Design
Contemporary galley kitchen in New York with marble worktops, a belfast sink, open cabinets, light wood cabinets, white splashback and integrated appliances.
A Ranch Re-dressing Hanover NH
A Ranch Re-dressing Hanover NH
Smith & Vansant Architects PCSmith & Vansant Architects PC
Rob Karosis Photography www.robkarosis.com
Inspiration for a contemporary kitchen in Burlington with a submerged sink, open cabinets, light wood cabinets and mosaic tiled splashback.

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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