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Kitchen with Light Wood Cabinets and Soapstone Worktops Ideas and Designs

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Rustic Renovations
Rustic Renovations
Ironwood Renovation LLCIronwood Renovation LLC
Silver Gray Cabinets barnwood island salvaged lumber counter top
Large farmhouse l-shaped kitchen/diner in Seattle with a belfast sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, soapstone worktops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors and grey worktops.
Kitchens
Kitchens
Powell Brower InteriorsPowell Brower Interiors
Photo by Helen Norman, Styling by Charlotte Safavi
Design ideas for a large rural l-shaped open plan kitchen in DC Metro with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, soapstone worktops, green splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring, an island and green worktops.
Bamboo kitchen
Bamboo kitchen
Dimensions in Wood IncDimensions in Wood Inc
The soapstone work counter is lighted by xenon under cabinet puck lights. The stainless refrigerator is nestled in the corner between a tall panel and a tall pantry cabinet.
Glen Lake retreat
Glen Lake retreat
Malmquist ConstructionMalmquist Construction
Photo of a rustic l-shaped open plan kitchen in Seattle with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, soapstone worktops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring, an island and beige floors.
Stunning Kitchen
Stunning Kitchen
Alair Homes LongmontAlair Homes Longmont
Suzanne Deller
Design ideas for a large contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Denver with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, soapstone worktops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood flooring and an island.
Mission Transition
Mission Transition
RenovisionsRenovisions
This kitchen had not been renovated since the salt box colonial house was built in the 1960’s. The new owner felt it was time for a complete refresh with some traditional details and adding in the owner’s contemporary tastes. At initial observation, we determined the house had good bones; including high ceilings and abundant natural light from a double-hung window and three skylights overhead recently installed by our client. Mixing the homeowners desires required the skillful eyes of Cathy and Ed from Renovisions. The original kitchen had dark stained, worn cabinets, in-adequate lighting and a non-functional coat closet off the kitchen space. In order to achieve a true transitional look, Renovisions incorporated classic details with subtle, simple and cleaner line touches. For example, the backsplash mix of honed and polished 2” x 3” stone-look subway tile is outlined in brushed stainless steel strips creating an edgy feel, especially at the niche above the range. Removing the existing wall that shared the coat closet opened up the kitchen to allow adding an island for seating and entertaining guests. We chose natural maple, shaker style flat panel cabinetry with longer stainless steel pulls instead of knobs, keeping in line with the clients desire for a sleeker design. This kitchen had to be gutted to accommodate the new layout featuring an island with pull-out trash and recycling and deeper drawers for utensils. Spatial constraints were top of mind and incorporating a convection microwave above the slide-in range made the most sense. Our client was thrilled with the ability to bake, broil and microwave from GE’s advantium oven – how convenient! A custom pull-out cabinet was built for his extensive array of spices and oils. The sink base cabinet provides plenty of area for the large rectangular stainless steel sink, single-lever multi-sprayer faucet and matching filtered water dispenser faucet. The natural, yet sleek green soapstone countertop with distinct white veining created a dynamic visual and principal focal point for the now open space. While oak wood flooring existed in the entire first floor, as an added element of color and interest we installed multi-color slate-look porcelain tiles in the kitchen area. We also installed a fully programmable floor heating system for those chilly New England days. Overall, out client was thrilled with his Mission Transition.
Going Green @ Lake Gaston
Going Green @ Lake Gaston
LuxeMark CompanyLuxeMark Company
Photos by Tad Davis
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Raleigh with a belfast sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, soapstone worktops, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring, an island, black worktops and brown floors.
2016 Parade of Homes
2016 Parade of Homes
Witt ConstructionWitt Construction
Randall Perry Photography, E Tanny Design
Traditional kitchen in New York with light wood cabinets, soapstone worktops, white splashback, glass tiled splashback and multiple islands.
Wide Plank Oak Flooring
Wide Plank Oak Flooring
Hull Forest Products - Wide Plank FloorsHull Forest Products - Wide Plank Floors
Select grade solid 3/4 inch thick wide plank White Oak flooring with ten inch face widths and average plank lengths of 8+ feet, clear satin poly finish. Always made in the USA. 4-6 week lead time. Call 1-800-928-9602. www.hullforest.com
Martis Camp Calm
Martis Camp Calm
Hills & GrantHills & Grant
Lisa Petrole Photography
Photo of a contemporary galley open plan kitchen in San Francisco with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, soapstone worktops, blue splashback, stone tiled splashback, integrated appliances, porcelain flooring and an island.
Ikea Kitchen Looks Custom
Ikea Kitchen Looks Custom
Terrain Construction GroupTerrain Construction Group
With the right design, an Ikea kitchen can look like a million bucks!
Small contemporary u-shaped kitchen in New York with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, soapstone worktops, white splashback, concrete flooring, a breakfast bar and stainless steel appliances.
Patton Kitchen
Patton Kitchen
Bowerbird Design LLCBowerbird Design LLC
This is an example of a medium sized traditional galley kitchen in Other with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, soapstone worktops, beige splashback, stone tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, lino flooring, an island and black floors.
Monogram Appliance Gallery
Monogram Appliance Gallery
East Coast ApplianceEast Coast Appliance
Medium sized rural l-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with stainless steel appliances, a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, soapstone worktops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback and an island.
Art Collectors
Art Collectors
UserUser
Design ideas for a medium sized classic galley kitchen in Jacksonville with a double-bowl sink, light wood cabinets, soapstone worktops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, an island, brown floors, shaker cabinets and medium hardwood flooring.
Philly Contemporary Kitchen
Philly Contemporary Kitchen
Airy KitchensAiry Kitchens
Photo of a small contemporary galley enclosed kitchen in Philadelphia with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, soapstone worktops, orange splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, lino flooring, a breakfast bar, grey floors and grey worktops.
Making Home Dreams Real
Making Home Dreams Real
Benson Builders LLCBenson Builders LLC
Medium sized rustic galley kitchen/diner in Other with a belfast sink, beaded cabinets, light wood cabinets, soapstone worktops, brown splashback, wood splashback, black appliances, medium hardwood flooring, an island and brown floors.
Warm Hickory Delight
Warm Hickory Delight
Ambassador Home ImprovementAmbassador Home Improvement
Michael Ferrero
Inspiration for a rural l-shaped kitchen/diner in New York with a belfast sink, light wood cabinets, soapstone worktops, blue splashback and stainless steel appliances.
Oceanfront Cottage
Oceanfront Cottage
Whitten ArchitectsWhitten Architects
photography by Trent Bell
This is an example of a coastal l-shaped enclosed kitchen in Portland Maine with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, soapstone worktops and stainless steel appliances.
Wayzata Cape Dutch
Wayzata Cape Dutch
Charlie & Co. Design, LtdCharlie & Co. Design, Ltd
Interior Design: Lucy Interior Design | Builder: Detail Homes | Landscape Architecture: TOPO | Photography: Spacecrafting
Photo of a large eclectic l-shaped kitchen/diner in Minneapolis with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, soapstone worktops, an island, green splashback, glass tiled splashback, integrated appliances, light hardwood flooring, grey floors and grey worktops.
Avon Hill- Kitchen
Avon Hill- Kitchen
LDa Architecture & InteriorsLDa Architecture & Interiors
TEAM Architect: LDa Architecture & Interiors Interior Design: Kennerknecht Design Group Builder: Shanks Engineering & Construction, LLC Cabinetry Designer: Venegas & Company Photographer: Sean Litchfield Photography

Kitchen with Light Wood Cabinets and Soapstone Worktops 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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