Wood Kitchen

In addition to being one of the most durable building materials, wood is a perfect choice for adding character and personality to a design scheme—especially when it comes to kitchens. Whether it's cabinets, butcher blocks, flooring, or backsplashes, there's so much to appreciate about well-designed kitchens with wood details. Here, we share a collection of 22 wood kitchen designs that will inspire you to experiment with the material in your own space.

This midcentury home, featuring a wood kitchen, is a lesson in California cool with its redwood cabinetry, a backsplash of penny tiles by Mission Tiles, an oven and dishwasher by Miele, and sink fittings by Vola.

In this cozy kitchen with a walnut-veneer island and cabinetry, concealed storage helps to maximize space while Tom Dixon pendant lights add a modern flair.

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Reddish-brown wood tones make for a compelling kitchen design. The sleek Southampton, New York, space showcases the work of Cass Calder Smith | CCS Architecture.

Chrissie Rucker, founder of The White Company, is known for her love of neutrals, as seen in her modern pool house kitchen. Rucker maintained visual interest by incorporated wood touches, such as timber flooring and a a thick-cut picnic bench for a relaxed vibe.

Light woods steal the show in this luxe kitchen designed by Ken Fulk. The space, which is in a 19th-century landmark home, has barstools by Lucca Studio, a chandelier by Vilhelm Lauritzen, and a kitchen island by Bulthaup.

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In this welcoming wood kitchen by Lori Carroll & Associates, a curved island that's complete with a built-in bar adds an unexpected touch.

The San Francisco kitchen of Vintner's Daughter Founder April Gargiulo is a lesson in crafting a clean yet layered interior. Light woods play up the design's airy feel, while chocolate brown accents add balance.

For this Napa Valley estate, wood beams and cabinetry along with concrete countertops add texture to the space. Designed by Amy A. Alper, Architect and Jennifer Robin Interiors.

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The Kasliwal family, owners of the legendary Indian jewelry house Munnu the Gem Palace, incorporated wood accents into their intimate kitchen. The custom cabinetry was crafted by a local artisan, and the collection of brass urns add to the design's visual appeal.

A mix of wood elements, including bamboo flooring, walnut countertops, and an exposed ceiling add character to this kitchen by Baxter Design Group, Inc.

Wood cabinetry and an antique farmhouse-style table lend a rustic flair to this kitchen in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico. The walls are sheathed in Talavera tiles, the floor features stained brick tiles, and the chairs, which are upholstered in a linen by Mitu Atelier, are by Casamidy.

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For this contemporary kitchen, Malibu-based designer Taylor Ogle opted for open shelving in light wood tones as well as floor-to-ceiling glossy white tiles.

Actress Emmy Rossum's Manhattan kitchen benefits from dark wood cabinetry by Scavolini, along with a range and hood by Bertazzoni, an antique runner from Stark, and a black and white photograph by Roger Mayne.

An old-world ambience is showcased in designer Martyn Lawrence-Bullard's 1920s Malibu Hills, California, kitchen. Wood cabinets, a plank-top table from Dan Marty Design, French lanterns from Ann-Morris Antiques, and a farm sink and fittings by Waterworks complete the space.

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This expansive oak vanity acts like furniture in this principal bathroom. Shaker-style drawers with matte black knobs offer ample storage and add warmth to the all white space.

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In this open-concept kitchen, white oak cabinets create distinct areas for the pantries on either side of the kitchen island. “It’s like a china cabinet in a kitchen, ” says designer Jamie Deck.

In this two-tone Whistler kitchen, dark wood cabinets bring a sleek and sophisticated edge and create a nice contrast against the white oak floors.

Flat-cut white oak cabinet doors create a Scandi-inspired look in the bathroom of the same home. “Every time I come through that door, it’s so zen to me, ” says the homeowner.

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If you’re not ready to go all-in on a wood kitchen, consider using the warm material on your island alone. It will also bring dimension and contrast to an all-white kitchen. “I love the reeded detail on the island, which turns a rustic material into a refined feature, ” says designer Orsi Panos.

Wood and cane cabinets are a great way to bring texture and beachy boho style to your space. “The caning on the cabinets is made in Mexico — which ties in nicely to my clients’ Mexican-American heritage, ” says designer Mariana Postlethwaite.

If you’re looking for the wood look without the price tag, consider opting for laminate cabinets, which can be seen in this principal bathroom.

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In designer Jennifer Overweel’s kitchen, warm wood kitchen cabinets blend seamlessly into the open-concept kitchen. A mix of cabinet hardware and matte black accents break up the wood and add dimension to the space.

To draw attention to a beautiful new window and the lush garden beyond it, designer Jonathan Legate created a rich, walnut-clad focal point within a run of white recessed-panel cabinets. The walnut slab doors also inject a bit of modernity within the traditional setting. “I really wanted the window and the warmth of the walnut to be the only things you focused on, ” he says.

A peninsula finished in white oak helps define an open kitchen and supplies additional storage and seating. White oak was also used for the custom built-ins incorporated elsewhere in the home

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Clay tile in a sea of blues and aqua green creates a colorful counterpoint to rustic wood cabinets with visible graining. The zellige tile backsplash introduces subtle texture but recedes into the all-white backdrop.

For this stylish condo kitchen, designer Svetlana Tryaskina selected white oak laminate cabinets which are durable and less expensive than a natural wood veneer, she says. A mix of practical and bespoke finishes balance out the wood, notably a run of (trending!) custom brass upper cabinets and two types of gray-toned stone: hard-wearing gray quartz for the work surfaces and Statuarietto marble for the backsplash and island.

The sleek slab-front doors and wood counters of this kitchenette are softened by a charming white cabinet skirt that conceals open storage.

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Pale wood lower cabinets with simple pull-tab hardware nod to this bungalow’s mid-century architecture and add warmth to the crisp white backsplash tile and counter stone.

A no-fail formula for a small bathroom: a floating wood vanity, an oversized arched mirror that almost reaches the ceiling, pristine white walls and a dash of colorful accessories, here in the form of deep navy bath towels.

In this character-filled kitchen, the cabinets are made out of rift-cut oak slab doors stained a rich, medium tone reminiscent of teak and paired with subtle brass pull-tab hardware.

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Designer Jean Stéphane Beauchamp went big and bold with pattern in this compact Montreal kitchen, pairing white oak chevron cabinet fronts with a wall of polished deep green tile arranged in a herringbone layout. Hits of bright robin’s egg blue in the rangehood and open shelving add yet another unexpected element and help settle the eye.

Talk about making a statement! Designer Trish Johnston gave a century kitchen serious wow-factor with a heavily veined marble island and rustic wood uppers from Canadian company Kitch.

Natural texture and Scandinavian simplicity commingle in this serene principal bathroom. A deep wood double vanity grounds the room and injects plenty of warmth and drama.

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In this San Francisco kitchen, natural wood cabinets pop against the crisp walls, dressed in Benjamin Moore’s Simply White. Adding artwork on top of the uppers proves decorative accessories belong in the kitchen, too.

“Most of my inspiration for the bathroom came from Pinterest, ” says homeowner Elena Lohse. “The old world feel of the tile and the brass fixtures really caught my eye.” Paired with the natural wood vanity, this bathroom is a dream!

A hammered bronze sink gives this charming repurposed vanity major style points. The raw wood feels right at home in this cozy and colorful barn.

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In this 1, 300-square-foot home, a compact bathroom packs a punch with bold tile underfoot, gilded accessories (the towel hooks are a chic