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Fresh Maple Kitchen Remodel
Fresh Maple Kitchen Remodel
Powell ConstructionPowell Construction
The kitchen is a mix of existing and new cabinets that were made to match. Marmoleum (a natural sheet linoleum) flooring sets the kitchen apart in the home’s open plan. It is also low maintenance and resilient underfoot. Custom stainless steel countertops match the appliances, are low maintenance and are, uhm, stainless!
Mizuki in Cerused Grey
Mizuki in Cerused Grey
Venegas and CompanyVenegas and Company
Michael J. Lee Photography
Contemporary kitchen in Boston with glass-front cabinets, light wood cabinets, white splashback and porcelain splashback.
Hoffman Residence Kitchen
Hoffman Residence Kitchen
Kailey J. Flynn PhotographyKailey J. Flynn Photography
Photo by Kailey J. Flynn Photography
Photo of a contemporary u-shaped open plan kitchen in Austin with flat-panel cabinets, grey splashback, stainless steel appliances, light wood cabinets, concrete flooring and grey floors.
Kitchen
Kitchen
Harrell Design + BuildHarrell Design + Build
Contemporary l-shaped kitchen in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, stainless steel appliances, granite worktops and slate splashback.
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.
Los Gatos Townhouse
Los Gatos Townhouse
Suzette Sherman DesignSuzette Sherman Design
This is an example of a modern l-shaped kitchen/diner in San Francisco with stainless steel appliances, a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, green splashback and a feature wall.
Portland Apartment
Portland Apartment
Jessica Helgerson Interior DesignJessica Helgerson Interior Design
The chandelier reminded us of the sails of a ship and the legs of the iconic Eames chairs felt like an inversion of the chandelier. A thick rustic table of reclaimed teak helps to ground the lighter elements.
Bernal Heights Private Residence
Bernal Heights Private Residence
Jace ArchitectureJace Architecture
Modern galley kitchen/diner in San Francisco with wood worktops, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets and stainless steel appliances.
Kitchen
Kitchen
S+H ConstructionS+H Construction
Photo of a contemporary kitchen in Boston with mosaic tiled splashback, blue splashback, light wood cabinets and glass-front cabinets.
Modern Kitchen
Modern Kitchen
Foursquare BuildersFoursquare Builders
Photo of a modern u-shaped kitchen in Austin with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, stainless steel appliances and marble splashback.
Venice Island Mid-Century Modern
Venice Island Mid-Century Modern
Dynan Construction ManagementDynan Construction Management
SRQ Magazine's Home of the Year 2015 Platinum Award for Best Bathroom, Best Kitchen, and Best Overall Renovation Photo: Raif Fluker
Photo of a retro l-shaped kitchen in Tampa with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, grey splashback, glass tiled splashback, concrete flooring and an island.
Stonewood
Stonewood
Breathe ArchitectureBreathe Architecture
A sculpted island bench of Tasmanian Oak timber defines the kitchen. Geometric tiles and limed ply with translucent lemon accents, enhance the recycled Tasmanian oak joinery. Photographer: Andrew Wuttke
Dolores Street Residence
Dolores Street Residence
Schwartz and ArchitectureSchwartz and Architecture
This 7,000 square foot renovation and addition maintains the graciousness and carefully-proportioned spaces of the historic 1907 home. The new construction includes a kitchen and family living area, a master bedroom suite, and a fourth floor dormer expansion. The subtle palette of materials, extensive built-in cabinetry, and careful integration of modern detailing and design, together create a fresh interpretation of the original design. Photography: Matthew Millman Photography
Maui Condo
Maui Condo
Leverone Design, Inc.Leverone Design, Inc.
Contemporary Kitchen in Maui, Photo credit: David Duncan Livingston
Contemporary kitchen in Hawaii with white splashback, flat-panel cabinets and light wood cabinets.
Hudson Woods
Hudson Woods
Lang ArchitectureLang Architecture
Inspiration for a rustic single-wall kitchen in New York with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, soapstone worktops, green splashback, metro tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances and an island.
Contemporary Kitchen
Contemporary Kitchen
Contemporary kitchen in San Francisco with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, green splashback and stainless steel appliances.
Jennifer Brouwer Design Inc
Jennifer Brouwer Design Inc
Jennifer Brouwer (Jennifer Brouwer Design Inc)Jennifer Brouwer (Jennifer Brouwer Design Inc)
This corner sink maximizes every inch of this kitchen. This project is 5+ years old. Most items shown are custom (eg. millwork, upholstered furniture, drapery). Most goods are no longer available. Benjamin Moore paint.
Almaden Court Kitchen
Almaden Court Kitchen
Anastasia Faiella Interior DesignAnastasia Faiella Interior Design
Photography by Marija Vidal
Inspiration for a small contemporary l-shaped enclosed kitchen in San Francisco with granite worktops, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, green splashback, stainless steel appliances, a submerged sink, ceramic splashback, medium hardwood flooring and no island.
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.
Contemporary Kitchen
Contemporary Kitchen
Design ideas for a contemporary kitchen in Vancouver with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, blue splashback, matchstick tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances and a double-bowl sink.

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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