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Kitchen with Recessed-panel Cabinets and Light Wood Cabinets Ideas and Designs

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Jefferson Park Chicago Bungalow Kitchen by Fred M Alsen of fma Interior Design
Jefferson Park Chicago Bungalow Kitchen by Fred M Alsen of fma Interior Design
FMA Interior Design, Inc.FMA Interior Design, Inc.
Quarter Sawn Oak is more valued than a “regular” cut of oak wood, due to the amount of effort it takes to produce the cut of the wood. To cut a log as quarter sawn, the log is first cut into quarters. A board is cut & then the log is turned 180 degrees & the next cut is made, and so on. Designer: Fred M Alsen | fma Interior Design | Chicago Custom cabinetry by Greenfield Cabinetry Mike Kaskel Photos
Via Firenze
Via Firenze
Steward Construction CompanySteward Construction Company
Kitchen Cook Area
Photo of a medium sized mediterranean galley enclosed kitchen in San Luis Obispo with an island, recessed-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite worktops, multi-coloured splashback, porcelain splashback and stainless steel appliances.
Transitional Kitchen
Transitional Kitchen
This is an example of a large classic l-shaped kitchen/diner in Other with recessed-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, multi-coloured splashback, stainless steel appliances, a submerged sink, porcelain flooring and slate splashback.
Farmhouse Road Kitchen, Bedford
Farmhouse Road Kitchen, Bedford
Granite State CabinetryGranite State Cabinetry
Jackie Friberg Designer: Kathleen Costello
Photo of a classic u-shaped kitchen/diner in Boston with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite worktops and stainless steel appliances.
Daily Telegraphy/House & Garden Fair 2000 Showhouse
Daily Telegraphy/House & Garden Fair 2000 Showhouse
Tim Wood LimitedTim Wood Limited
​This kitchen was designed for The House and Garden show house which was organised by the IDDA (now The British Institute of Interior Design). Tim Wood was invited to design the kitchen for the showhouse in the style of a Mediterranean villa. Tim Wood designed the kitchen area which ran seamlessly into the dining room, the open garden area next to it was designed by Kevin Mc Cloud. This bespoke kitchen was made from maple with quilted maple inset panels. All the drawers were made of solid maple and dovetailed and the handles were specially designed in pewter. The work surfaces were made from white limestone and the sink from a solid limestone block. A large storage cupboard contains baskets for food and/or children's toys. The larder cupboard houses a limestone base for putting hot food on and flush maple double sockets for electrical appliances. This maple kitchen has a pale and stylish look with timeless appeal.
Crownsville, MD Cherry Kitchen Remodel
Crownsville, MD Cherry Kitchen Remodel
Cabinet Discounters, Inc.Cabinet Discounters, Inc.
This kitchen features Brighton Cabinetry with Custom Level doors and Natural Cherry color. The countertops are Crema Bordeaux granite.
Medium sized classic u-shaped kitchen/diner in Baltimore with a double-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite worktops, beige splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring, a breakfast bar, brown floors and beige worktops.
Periscope House
Periscope House
Mihaly SlocombeMihaly Slocombe
Periscope House draws light into a young family’s home, adding thoughtful solutions and flexible spaces to 1950s Art Deco foundations. Our clients engaged us to undertake a considered extension to their character-rich home in Malvern East. They wanted to celebrate their home’s history while adapting it to the needs of their family, and future-proofing it for decades to come. The extension’s form meets with and continues the existing roofline, politely emerging at the rear of the house. The tones of the original white render and red brick are reflected in the extension, informing its white Colorbond exterior and selective pops of red throughout. Inside, the original home’s layout has been reimagined to better suit a growing family. Once closed-in formal dining and lounge rooms were converted into children’s bedrooms, supplementing the main bedroom and a versatile fourth room. Grouping these rooms together has created a subtle definition of zones: private spaces are nestled to the front, while the rear extension opens up to shared living areas. A tailored response to the site, the extension’s ground floor addresses the western back garden, and first floor (AKA the periscope) faces the northern sun. Sitting above the open plan living areas, the periscope is a mezzanine that nimbly sidesteps the harsh afternoon light synonymous with a western facing back yard. It features a solid wall to the west and a glass wall to the north, emulating the rotation of a periscope to draw gentle light into the extension. Beneath the mezzanine, the kitchen, dining, living and outdoor spaces effortlessly overlap. Also accessible via an informal back door for friends and family, this generous communal area provides our clients with the functionality, spatial cohesion and connection to the outdoors they were missing. Melding modern and heritage elements, Periscope House honours the history of our clients’ home while creating light-filled shared spaces – all through a periscopic lens that opens the home to the garden.
Modern Mountain
Modern Mountain
Fiddlehead Design Group, LLCFiddlehead Design Group, LLC
Photo of a classic u-shaped kitchen in Minneapolis with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, white splashback, stone slab splashback, integrated appliances, medium hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors, white worktops and a coffered ceiling.
Sunnyvale Open Concept Kitchen Remodel
Sunnyvale Open Concept Kitchen Remodel
Baron Construction and RemodelingBaron Construction and Remodeling
Baron Construction & Remodeling Kitchen Remodel & Design
This is an example of a medium sized classic u-shaped kitchen/diner in San Francisco with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring, an island, beige floors, white worktops, engineered stone countertops, white splashback and stone slab splashback.
French Modern Villa by Fratantoni Design
French Modern Villa by Fratantoni Design
Fratantoni Design / Residential ArchitectsFratantoni Design / Residential Architects
World Renowned Architecture Firm Fratantoni Design created this beautiful home! They design home plans for families all over the world in any size and style. They also have in-house Interior Designer Firm Fratantoni Interior Designers and world class Luxury Home Building Firm Fratantoni Luxury Estates! Hire one or all three companies to design and build and or remodel your home!
Reale
Reale
VESTAVESTA
Inspiration for a large classic u-shaped kitchen/diner in Chicago with a double-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz worktops, beige splashback, glass tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring, multiple islands and grey floors.
4th Ave N Salem/Germantown, Nashville, TN
4th Ave N Salem/Germantown, Nashville, TN
Down Home RenovationsDown Home Renovations
Audrey Spillman Photography
Medium sized country kitchen pantry in Nashville with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite worktops, stainless steel appliances and dark hardwood flooring.
Light and Bright Kitchen
Light and Bright Kitchen
CDH Designs LLCCDH Designs LLC
Photo of a medium sized traditional l-shaped kitchen/diner in Philadelphia with a double-bowl sink, light wood cabinets, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring, an island and recessed-panel cabinets.
Sophisticated Condominium
Sophisticated Condominium
UserUser
This is an example of a contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Toronto with recessed-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, white splashback and stainless steel appliances.
Wisconsin Lake Home
Wisconsin Lake Home
Fiddlehead Design Group, LLCFiddlehead Design Group, LLC
George Heinrich
Design ideas for a bohemian kitchen/diner in Minneapolis with recessed-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, green splashback and metro tiled splashback.
Modern and warm Farmhouse Kitchen
Modern and warm Farmhouse Kitchen
Laurie DiGiacomo InteriorsLaurie DiGiacomo Interiors
Warm taupe kitchen cabinets and crisp white kitchen island lend a modern, yet warm feel to this beautiful kitchen. This kitchen has luxe elements at every turn, but it stills feels comfortable and inviting.
Cherry Hills Farm
Cherry Hills Farm
Pruett & Co.Pruett & Co.
Design ideas for a large traditional u-shaped open plan kitchen in Denver with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, marble worktops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tiled splashback, integrated appliances, dark hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors and white worktops.
90м2 Фото Timeless
90м2 Фото Timeless
Бюро интерьеров MethodБюро интерьеров Method
This is an example of a classic kitchen in Novosibirsk with recessed-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, white splashback, grey floors and white worktops.
Farmhouse Kitchen
Farmhouse Kitchen
Photo of a large rural single-wall kitchen/diner in Los Angeles with a belfast sink, recessed-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, marble worktops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring, multiple islands and beige floors.
Chandler Bend
Chandler Bend
UserUser
Colleen Duffley
Design ideas for a traditional kitchen in Jacksonville with recessed-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, medium hardwood flooring and an island.

Kitchen with Recessed-panel Cabinets and 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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