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Luxury Kitchen with Dark Wood Cabinets Ideas and Designs

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Mr & Mrs Davis
Mr & Mrs Davis
Diane Berry KitchensDiane Berry Kitchens
This amazing old house was in need of something really special and by mixing a couple of antiques with modern dark Eggersmann units we have a real stand out kitchen that looks like no other we have ever done. What a joy to work with such a visionary client and on such a beautiful home.
Beautiful Contemporary Walnut Kitchen
Beautiful Contemporary Walnut Kitchen
The Kitchen PartnersThe Kitchen Partners
Beautiful Contemporary Walnut Kitchen
This is an example of a large contemporary grey and brown l-shaped open plan kitchen in Cardiff with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, an island, white worktops, feature lighting, a submerged sink and grey floors.
Russian Hill - John Maniscalco Architecture
Russian Hill - John Maniscalco Architecture
John Maniscalco ArchitectureJohn Maniscalco Architecture
Inspiration for a contemporary galley kitchen in San Francisco with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, marble worktops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances and white worktops.
Oceanview Spanish Kitchen
Oceanview Spanish Kitchen
MODEL DESIGN INC.MODEL DESIGN INC.
Updated kitchen features split face limestone backsplash, stone/plaster hood, arched doorways, and exposed wood beams.
Design ideas for a large mediterranean galley open plan kitchen in Los Angeles with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, composite countertops, beige splashback, limestone splashback, integrated appliances, limestone flooring, an island, beige floors, beige worktops and exposed beams.
Breakwater
Breakwater
McClellan | TelloneMcClellan | Tellone
Inspiration for a large contemporary l-shaped kitchen/diner in Seattle with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, marble worktops, grey splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain flooring, an island, white floors and grey worktops.
Serenity
Serenity
Sun West Custom Homes LLCSun West Custom Homes LLC
Large center island in kitchen with seating facing the cooking and prep area.
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary open plan kitchen in Las Vegas with a submerged sink, dark wood cabinets, granite worktops, stainless steel appliances, travertine flooring, an island, flat-panel cabinets, white splashback, stone slab splashback and grey floors.
Outside In - Bar + Kitchen
Outside In - Bar + Kitchen
Drewett WorksDrewett Works
This photo: For a couple's house in Paradise Valley, architect C.P. Drewett created a sleek modern kitchen with Caesarstone counters and tile backsplashes from Art Stone LLC. Porcelain-tile floors from Villagio Tile & Stone provide contrast to the dark-stained vertical-grain white-oak cabinetry fabricated by Reliance Custom Cabinets. Positioned near the base of iconic Camelback Mountain, “Outside In” is a modernist home celebrating the love of outdoor living Arizonans crave. The design inspiration was honoring early territorial architecture while applying modernist design principles. Dressed with undulating negra cantera stone, the massing elements of “Outside In” bring an artistic stature to the project’s design hierarchy. This home boasts a first (never seen before feature) — a re-entrant pocketing door which unveils virtually the entire home’s living space to the exterior pool and view terrace. A timeless chocolate and white palette makes this home both elegant and refined. Oriented south, the spectacular interior natural light illuminates what promises to become another timeless piece of architecture for the Paradise Valley landscape. Project Details | Outside In Architect: CP Drewett, AIA, NCARB, Drewett Works Builder: Bedbrock Developers Interior Designer: Ownby Design Photographer: Werner Segarra Publications: Luxe Interiors & Design, Jan/Feb 2018, "Outside In: Optimized for Entertaining, a Paradise Valley Home Connects with its Desert Surrounds" Awards: Gold Nugget Awards - 2018 Award of Merit – Best Indoor/Outdoor Lifestyle for a Home – Custom The Nationals - 2017 Silver Award -- Best Architectural Design of a One of a Kind Home - Custom or Spec http://www.drewettworks.com/outside-in/
Rose Bay House
Rose Bay House
D'Cruz Design GroupD'Cruz Design Group
Inspiration for an expansive contemporary galley open plan kitchen in Sydney with flat-panel cabinets, an island, a double-bowl sink, dark wood cabinets, marble worktops, multi-coloured splashback, glass sheet splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring, brown floors, multicoloured worktops and a vaulted ceiling.
Conroe Lake House
Conroe Lake House
Kennedy ArchitectureKennedy Architecture
Photo of a medium sized modern single-wall open plan kitchen in Houston with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite worktops, metallic splashback, metal splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate flooring, an island, black floors, black worktops and a wood ceiling.
Crystal Lake Craftsman
Crystal Lake Craftsman
Think DesignThink Design
Walnut cabinets with natural finish, Taj Mahal counters and backsplash, porcelain farmhouse sink, timber beam ceiling
Inspiration for a large classic u-shaped kitchen/diner in Milwaukee with a belfast sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz worktops, beige splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors, beige worktops and exposed beams.
Fenton Midcentury Modern Inspired New Build Home
Fenton Midcentury Modern Inspired New Build Home
exactly.exactly.
Design ideas for a large midcentury l-shaped kitchen/diner in Detroit with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz worktops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, integrated appliances, medium hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors and white worktops.
Belrose House Renovation NSW 2085
Belrose House Renovation NSW 2085
The Renovation BrokerThe Renovation Broker
Modern kitchen, with dark timber grain joinery, large kitchen island, with walk in pantry that has a barn door. Two sinks and fridges one integrated to service the outdoor BBQ area, lots of bench space plus 3 ovens and a warming drawer
Surry Hills Kitchen Island Seating
Surry Hills Kitchen Island Seating
Matter Design & Make Pty LtdMatter Design & Make Pty Ltd
In 2019, Interior designer Alexandra Brown approached Matter to design and make cabinetry for this penthouse apartment. The brief was to create a rich and opulent space, featuring a favoured smoked oak veneer. We looked to the Art Deco inspired features of the building and referenced its curved corners and newly installed aged brass detailing in our design. We combined the smoked oak veneer with cambia ash cladding in the kitchen and bar areas to complement the green and brown quartzite stone surfaces chosen by Alex perfectly. We then designed custom brass handles, shelving and a large-framed mirror as a centrepiece for the bar, all crafted impeccably by our friends at JN Custom Metal. Functionality and sustainability were the focus of our design, with hard-wearing charcoal Abet Laminati drawers and door fronts in the kitchen with custom J pull handles, Grass Nova ProScala drawers and Osmo oiled veneer that can be easily reconditioned over time. Photography by Pablo Veiga
Gallery in the Sky
Gallery in the Sky
Edmunds Studios Photography, Inc.Edmunds Studios Photography, Inc.
Spacious kitchen with custom island and cabinets. Original art, artist designed light fixture and rug.
Design ideas for a large eclectic galley kitchen/diner in Milwaukee with a belfast sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, limestone worktops, stainless steel appliances, concrete flooring, an island, beige floors and beige worktops.
Ultra Contemporary Cabinetry with Hidden Traditional Kitchen Furniture
Ultra Contemporary Cabinetry with Hidden Traditional Kitchen Furniture
Chamber FurnitureChamber Furniture
The flush contemporary central fumed oak outer doors retract fully to reveal traditional shaker kitchen furniture behind. One end features a Gaggenau Wine Cabinet and a Drinks Cabinet and at the other end, doors open into a utility & storage cabinet behind.
The Hyde - Kitchen
The Hyde - Kitchen
Papallo KitchensPapallo Kitchens
Custom kitchen with black wenge ravine and bronze applied metal finish to doors and panels. Custom handmade brass trim to kickfaces and shadowlines. Miele and Sub-Zero appliances. Porcelain benchtops and splashbacks. Photo Credit: Edge Design Consultants.
Contemporary Custom Home-Naperville
Contemporary Custom Home-Naperville
Redstart Construction, Inc.Redstart Construction, Inc.
Picture Perfect House
Large contemporary u-shaped open plan kitchen in Chicago with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, quartz worktops, grey splashback, glass tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring, an island, white worktops, dark wood cabinets and beige floors.
Villandry Circle
Villandry Circle
Hills & GrantHills & Grant
Photo: Lisa Petrole
Design ideas for an expansive modern kitchen/diner in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback and stainless steel appliances.
Contemporary Kitchens
Contemporary Kitchens
Clive Christian NJ LLCClive Christian NJ LLC
Phillip Ennis Photography
This is an example of a large contemporary l-shaped kitchen pantry in New York with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, marble worktops, multi-coloured splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, marble flooring and an island.
Modern Custom Home in Hollywood Hills, CA
Modern Custom Home in Hollywood Hills, CA
Levi Design BuildLevi Design Build
Photo of a medium sized modern u-shaped kitchen in Los Angeles with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, limestone flooring and an island.

Luxury Kitchen with Dark 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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