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Kitchen with Light Wood Cabinets and Stainless Steel Worktops Ideas and Designs

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Worthington, OH Mid-Century Modern Kitchen Remodel
Worthington, OH Mid-Century Modern Kitchen Remodel
NJW ConstructionNJW Construction
What this Mid-century modern home originally lacked in kitchen appeal it made up for in overall style and unique architectural home appeal. That appeal which reflects back to the turn of the century modernism movement was the driving force for this sleek yet simplistic kitchen design and remodel. Stainless steel aplliances, cabinetry hardware, counter tops and sink/faucet fixtures; removed wall and added peninsula with casual seating; custom cabinetry - horizontal oriented grain with quarter sawn red oak veneer - flat slab - full overlay doors; full height kitchen cabinets; glass tile - installed countertop to ceiling; floating wood shelving; Karli Moore Photography
Barwon Heads II
Barwon Heads II
Stonehouse + Irons ArchitectureStonehouse + Irons Architecture
Inspiration for a beach style kitchen in Geelong with an integrated sink, open cabinets, light wood cabinets, stainless steel worktops, metallic splashback and an island.
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!
Long Island Sound House
Long Island Sound House
Sellars Lathrop Architects, llcSellars Lathrop Architects, llc
photos by Matthew Williams
Inspiration for a medium sized scandi galley kitchen in New York with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, stainless steel worktops, stainless steel appliances, concrete flooring and multiple islands.
Kitchen
Kitchen
Andre Rothblatt ArchitectureAndre Rothblatt Architecture
This is an example of a classic kitchen in San Francisco with stainless steel appliances, stainless steel worktops, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, green splashback and an integrated sink.
Contemporary Eco Kitchen in the Cotswolds
Contemporary Eco Kitchen in the Cotswolds
Sustainable KitchensSustainable Kitchens
Sustainable Kitchens Eco Kitchen - The island is a mix of plywood and brushed stainless steel for the worktop making it an ideal working kitchen. The ventilation strips help keep the vegetables inside the drawers fresh. The plywood is treated with lye to lighten the wood although you can see the original colour through the routed pulls for the doors. Dinesen Douglas Fir flooring is used with the offcuts creating the floating shelving and light above the island. Photo credit: Brett Charles
Hillsborough Vaastu Residence
Hillsborough Vaastu Residence
Marc Newman ArchitectMarc Newman Architect
This is an example of a modern grey and brown u-shaped kitchen/diner in San Francisco with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, stainless steel worktops, blue splashback, glass sheet splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors, grey worktops and feature lighting.
Maclean Street Renovation
Maclean Street Renovation
Material Design BuildMaterial Design Build
Photo of a medium sized bohemian l-shaped kitchen/diner in Philadelphia with a belfast sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, stainless steel worktops, stainless steel appliances, concrete flooring, an island and turquoise floors.
Projet République Architectes : Margaux Meza et Carla Lopez
Projet République Architectes : Margaux Meza et Carla Lopez
Transition Interior DesignTransition Interior Design
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This is an example of a medium sized contemporary l-shaped kitchen/diner in Paris with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, stainless steel appliances, stainless steel worktops, white splashback, light hardwood flooring and no island.
Rising Glen
Rising Glen
STYLELINE™ Door and Window SystemsSTYLELINE™ Door and Window Systems
Mark Singer
Design ideas for an expansive modern galley open plan kitchen in Los Angeles with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, stainless steel worktops, grey splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring and an island.
Tilesofezra Gallery
Tilesofezra Gallery
Tiles of EzraTiles of Ezra
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary galley open plan kitchen in Melbourne with a submerged sink, light wood cabinets, stainless steel worktops, green splashback, mosaic tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete flooring, an island and grey floors.
skin-box house - residential award 2014 and TIDA Kitchen Awards 2015
skin-box house - residential award 2014 and TIDA Kitchen Awards 2015
Mcmahon and NerlichMcmahon and Nerlich
superk.photo
This is an example of a small contemporary galley kitchen in Melbourne with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, stainless steel worktops, stainless steel appliances, concrete flooring, an island, grey floors and metallic splashback.
Contemporain Cuisine
Contemporain Cuisine
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary single-wall kitchen/diner in Paris with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, stainless steel worktops, light hardwood flooring, no island, white splashback and integrated appliances.
Swatt Miers - Sausalito, CA
Swatt Miers - Sausalito, CA
Kasten BuildersKasten Builders
Photo by Cesar Rubio
Large modern galley open plan kitchen in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, stainless steel worktops, stainless steel appliances, ceramic flooring and an island.
水回り
水回り
株式会社 彩株式会社 彩
キッチン、家事室、洗面脱衣室、浴室を一直線に並べること家事動線を単純化
This is an example of a single-wall open plan kitchen in Fukuoka with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, stainless steel worktops, glass tiled splashback, black appliances, medium hardwood flooring and an island.
Fresh Maple Kitchen Remodel
Fresh Maple Kitchen Remodel
Powell ConstructionPowell Construction
Details: In this new cabinet, spices are stored inside the door on adjustable trays. Cabinet shelves were made slightly shallower to accommodate the spice depth.
Georgica Close
Georgica Close
Bates Masi Architects LLCBates Masi Architects LLC
© Bates Masi + Architects
Inspiration for a medium sized u-shaped open plan kitchen in New York with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, stainless steel worktops and stainless steel appliances.
Small, functional and simply modern
Small, functional and simply modern
Urban Kitchens and Baths, Inc.Urban Kitchens and Baths, Inc.
Kitchen remodel designed by Phil Rudick, Architect of Urban Kitchens + Baths in Austin, Tx. Photo features a view of multi use tower cabinets at end of kitchen. The solid door cabinets house pantry items and glass doors show off illuminated display items. Above cabinet lighting makes the paint color glow.
Küche Eiche & Edelstahl
Küche Eiche & Edelstahl
Geiger GmbH & CO. KGGeiger GmbH & CO. KG
This is an example of a large single-wall kitchen in Other with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, stainless steel worktops and an island.
埼玉県北鴻巣の家
埼玉県北鴻巣の家
株式会社ハンズデザイン一級建築士事務所株式会社ハンズデザイン一級建築士事務所
Photo of a contemporary galley kitchen in Other with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, stainless steel worktops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tiled splashback and beige floors.

Kitchen with Light Wood Cabinets and Stainless Steel 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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