Wood may have taken a back step in many modern kitchen designs, but it’s still one of our favourite looks here at Kitchen Design Centre. The wood kitchen, or painted wood kitchen, adds warmth to your space as well as natural beauty. Ideal for a shaker style kitchen, which tends to have a more traditional look, wood can feature in your kitchen space in many ways – many of which we’ll be exploring today.
Whether you’re after a painted wood kitchen with a pop of colour or a natural wood kitchen for a more traditional or rustic look, wood brings charm and tradition to any kitchen design. Even better, you don’t need to go all out with a wooden design either. A hint of wood, with a wooden worktop or table, makes a huge impact too.
The neutral tones of wood also promote decorative freedom. Light coloured woods go with almost any type of flooring or furnishing and can be a great starting point in your kitchen design.
Wood is closely associated with a more rustic farmhouse style kitchen but it can work just as well in a modern design. The trick is getting the design just right and using the right materials – something you can be sure of with the help of our expert designers! A huge benefit of wood is its versatility, which means it can be paired with popular, modern materials such as Corian.
The opportunities for adding wood into your kitchen design are endless. Some of our favourite places to incorporate wood include:
Real wooden floors add warmth and texture to your kitchen space and are ideal for the family home. What’s more, many wooden materials, such as oak, can last for decades and continues to grow in character over the years.
Oak or walnut paneling is ideal for hiding those stainless steel appliances. If you’re keen to keep a more traditional or rustic look, some form of wooden paneling is key.
For a look that’s more contemporary, why not pick a painted wood to create your own bespoke style?
Many of our clients appreciate the beauty of wood too, with wood featuring in a number of our designs. So, if you’re short on inspiration and ideas, why not look at how we used wood in some of our recent customers projects:
This modern and sociable kitchen featured dark, textured wood throughout the design with wooden paneling and a wooden dining table. The dark wood allowed our client to achieve the chic monochrome look they were after, while ensuring the space remained warm and welcoming.
This more traditional style kitchen combined painted wood in a soft blue/grey colour with more textured, natural wood, used for the accessories and dining table. This resulted in a charming shabby chic style finish – a modern take on the old English kitchen.
A STUNNING CLASSICAL KITCHEN FOR A LUXURY APARTMENT
When Karen and Peter downsized from their farm, they opted for a luxurious apartment in a historic hall in Holmfirth, Yorkshire. For their dream kitchen, they turned to Lauren Couperthwaite at Kitchen Design Centre, Housing Units, Failsworth.
Initially considering a local bespoke kitchen company, Karen found they couldn’t match the extensive product range and expert design skills of Kitchen Design Centre.
The brief was to celebrate the apartment’s grand architectural features—high ceilings, natural light, and intricate coving—while crafting a kitchen that blended seamlessly with the home’s traditional aesthetic. Lauren’s choice of a pale sage green ash-effect eucalyptus finish brought timeless charm, perfectly paired with classic handles.
ARE YOU READY TO MAKE YOUR DREAM KITCHEN A REALITY?
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This year, the kitchen will take on even more significance in home design. It’s now more than just a place for meals; it’s a space that reflects your tastes and individuality, much like your living room, and so it deserves the same forethought and planning. With bespoke kitchens on the rise in 2025, we’ve found that lots of customers are moving away from generic designs and one-size-fits-all solutions in favour of kitchens that cater to their unique needs, personalities, and lifestyles.
Whether you’re designing a space for a large family, a multifunctional area to work and eat, or simply a stylish place to enjoy your meals, a bespoke kitchen offers the perfect blend of style and function, so that your dream kitchen is everything you need it to be and more.
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The clock is ticking on these exclusive offers – so don’t wait too long!
We’ve got some brilliant offers in store for you this year, so you can take your pick of ways to transform your kitchen for the New Year. You can Buy Now, Pay 2026 for your dream kitchen, so our designers can get started sooner on making your vision a reality! What’s more, you can claim up to £1,750 cashback with a range of further selected Neff appliances.
Our Winter Sale also gives you a chance to get your hands on our incredible ex-display kitchens, each one of which has a long history of wowing people in our showrooms, and now available at truly unbeatable prices.
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Another busy day yesterday for Simon at our Barrowford showroom. Starting off with a photo shoot - here’s a sneak peek! How cute was the company too. Their cat was helping Mark out get the shots right.
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