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Kitchen with Light Wood Cabinets Ideas and Designs

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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.
Soda Spring Residence
Soda Spring Residence
Kat Alves PhotographyKat Alves Photography
Photo: Kat Alves Photography www.katalves.com // Design: Atmosphere Design Build http://www.atmospheredesignbuild.com/
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.
Квартира Moss
Квартира Moss
BALCONBALCON
Photo of a contemporary single-wall kitchen/diner in Moscow with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, black splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring, an island, beige floors and black worktops.
Kitchen Photography from Calgary Home Builders
Kitchen Photography from Calgary Home Builders
Ken Taylor Interior PhotographyKen Taylor Interior Photography
all photos by Ken Taylor of VRPHotos.com
Photo of a traditional l-shaped kitchen/diner in Calgary with recessed-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, beige splashback and stainless steel appliances.
Garden Spot
Garden Spot
CARNEMARK design + buildCARNEMARK design + build
IN FULL BLOOM. Organic, sculptural lines in the striking range hood, seating, and curved lavastone bar echo natural materials used in the concrete sink, cork floor, and champagne maple cabinets. And with their vegetable garden just steps away, the clients can easily integrate what's fresh each day into their culinary arts. Photography by Maxwell MacKenzie
Kitchen
Kitchen
Mulberry's Design HouseMulberry's Design House
Photo of a contemporary u-shaped kitchen/diner in Calgary with flat-panel cabinets, metro tiled splashback, light wood cabinets, green splashback, stainless steel appliances, granite worktops, a submerged sink, medium hardwood flooring and an island.
The Albury House
The Albury House
The Fechtel CompanyThe Fechtel Company
This is an example of a contemporary u-shaped kitchen/diner in Tampa with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, multi-coloured splashback and integrated appliances.
Country Home and Kitchen
Country Home and Kitchen
IncreationIncreation
Mix of generations, styles and envies, welcome to a busy family home! For the parents' delight, we created a chef's kitchen out of solid oak and painted in a period style. For the young generation coming up through the house, we ensured the traditional was mixed with up to date technology. For everyone to come together in this new space, the open plan kitchen was also designed to host the family dining room.
Private residence
Private residence
Don F. WongDon F. Wong
Photo of a contemporary kitchen in Minneapolis with stainless steel appliances, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets and blue worktops.
Volunteer Park Residence 05
Volunteer Park Residence 05
Michael Knowles, ArchitectMichael Knowles, Architect
Design ideas for a contemporary kitchen/diner in Seattle with shaker cabinets and light wood cabinets.
Prince Street
Prince Street
Venegas and CompanyVenegas and Company
Collaboration with LDa Architects
Photo of a contemporary kitchen in Boston with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets and engineered stone countertops.
Newhall Manor
Newhall Manor
Dennis Mayer - PhotographerDennis Mayer - Photographer
Dennis Mayer Photographer
Inspiration for a traditional kitchen in San Francisco with glass-front cabinets, stainless steel appliances and light wood cabinets.
Biedermeier Kitchen
Biedermeier Kitchen
Tim Wood LimitedTim Wood Limited
This kitchen was commissioned by a very well-known interior designer, based in central London, for her own home. She was very keen to have a kitchen inspired by Biedermeier furniture. Biedermeier was an influential style of furniture design from Germany in the early 1800s, based on utilitarian principles. It came to describe a simpler interpretation of the French Empire style of Napoleon I: with clean lines and a simple, elegant look. With this brief, a bespoke kitchen was made from maple with birds eye maple panelling and ebonised black detailing. Black granite work surfaces and black appliances all combine to create an extremely elegant kitchen with a neoclassical and sophisticated look. The design and placing of the cabinets and sink, the central island and the kitchen table all mean that this is a hugely practical kitchen, able to cater for and accommodate a large number of guests. Designed and hand built by Tim Wood
Goleta Residence
Goleta Residence
Jessica Risko Smith Interior DesignJessica Risko Smith Interior Design
Photos by Lepere Studio
This is an example of a large classic l-shaped kitchen/diner in Santa Barbara with stainless steel appliances, light wood cabinets, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, medium hardwood flooring and an island.
interior-upstairs
interior-upstairs
Kaplan Thompson ArchitectsKaplan Thompson Architects
Photo by Trent Bell
Design ideas for a medium sized rural l-shaped kitchen/diner in Portland Maine with stainless steel appliances, wood worktops, a built-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, black splashback, stone slab splashback, light hardwood flooring and an island.
Irvine Remodel & Hardscape
Irvine Remodel & Hardscape
Pacific Coast Builders, Inc.Pacific Coast Builders, Inc.
Photo of a large contemporary u-shaped kitchen/diner in Orange County with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood flooring, an island, granite worktops and ceramic splashback.
kitchen 2
kitchen 2
RENO M3 Design + CuisineRENO M3 Design + Cuisine
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Montreal with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite worktops, grey splashback, metro tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic flooring, an island 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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