Although wood is perhaps one of the simplest materials, it can make a huge impact in terms of kitchen design. The classic material is ideal for statement pieces and creating a traditional farmhouse kitchen design, thanks to its warmth and durability.

Wood is a great material to use in the kitchen. It not only looks good, it’s sturdy too and helps create a warm and welcoming atmosphere in any home. It’s the natural texture of wood and its colour that adds warmth to a kitchen. Unlike reflective surfaces, which can make a space feel larger and cooler, wooden surfaces keep things cosy and warm. Most woods, like timber and oak, come in warmer colours too – guaranteed to warm up your kitchen space. You’ve only got to picture a traditional farmhouse kitchen to know what we mean.
Best of all, there are plenty of ways to incorporate wood into your kitchen design. You could opt for wooden floorboards, wooden cabinetry or wooden furnishings and accessories. We always advise using wood sparingly throughout your design to avoid making your kitchen look out-dated.

If you browse the customer kitchens section of the website, you’ll find that many of our kitchens feature wood. While wood is not often the main material used, it’s used to accent and add warmth to a space.
In the Mr & Mrs Hall’s new designer kitchen design, we added a wooden dining table to complement the modern design. Choosing the right colour and texture was important in getting the look just right – as was the shape of the table, which was curved in style.
The Robertson’s had their heart set on a modern kitchen too, but were keen to feature in traditional wood. The couple’s kitchen, which was designed in a chic white and grey colour palette, was accentuated with wooden features. These included a wooden table, wood-effect wall and fittings that combined modern textures with wood. As we used a variety of woods, the kitchen remained contemporary in style as opposed to looking dated.
An English country kitchen was top priority for Mr and Mrs Lockett. They wanted a warm and welcoming space to relax in and for socialising with friends and family. A variety of wood textures helped them to achieve this look. Old, textured wood was used for the couple’s kitchen table while painted wood was used for their cupboards. The pair also enhanced their kitchen with wood accessories and a statement oak beam. Visit the case study page to find out more.
Feeling inspired? Why not pay a visit to your nearest designer kitchen showroom to take a look at our traditional kitchen designs, many of which feature wood. Our designers will also be on hand to discuss your kitchen needs and help you start planning the kitchen of your dreams.
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A brilliant trip to London with our showroom managers @kitchen_design_centre, as we joined Blanco in celebrating an incredible milestone — 100 years of manufacturing sinks and taps!
A century of innovation, design, and quality craftsmanship.
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At Kitchen Design Centre, we don’t just supply kitchens; we help you create a total vision for your home. Our team specialises in reimagining your space, ensuring the new design isn’t just beautiful, but perfectly functional.
From the very first spark of an idea to the final, streamlined installation, we guide you through every step of the process. Whether that be offering structural tips and big-picture design ideas that go beyond the kitchen footprint, or ensuring every corner is utilised to its best potential whilst maintaining flow, function and light.
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There’s just something magical about a kitchen at Christmastime — the warm glow of the oven and the scent of cinnamon drifting through the air.
Here’s to the heart of the home — where recipes turn into traditions and simple moments become the ones we never forget.
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It’s getting chilly outside — pop into one of our showrooms for a hot coffee and to discuss your Christmas kitchen wish list.
Winner’s Announcement!
To mark Kitchen Design Centre’s 40th Anniversary, we wanted to celebrate by giving something meaningful back to our loyal customers. Every person who purchased a new kitchen from us during the qualifying period was automatically entered into a special prize draw to win £4,000 back from the cost of their kitchen.
We’re excited to reveal that the winner of this fantastic prize is Mrs M from Colne!
We had the pleasure of visiting her last week to share the news in person — and she was over the moon.
A heartfelt thank-you to all our customers for celebrating this milestone year with us. Your continued support means everything.