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.
Our Summer Sale is officially ON! ✨
If you’ve been dreaming about a new kitchen, there’s never been a better time to make it happen. From timeless designs to modern family spaces, now is the perfect opportunity to save on the kitchen you’ve always wanted.
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AS SEEN ON GEORGE CLARKE’S BEAUTIFUL BUILDS: FROM DATED LAYOUT TO DREAM ENTERTAINING SPACE
When Katherine and Andrew purchased their property, they always knew a full renovation would follow.
With both the outdated kitchen and untouched garden requiring significant transformation, the project soon became part of Channel 4’s George Clarke’s Beautiful Builds – it was an opportunity they felt perfectly aligned with their vision for the property.
While searching for a local kitchen specialist, Kitchen Design Centre immediately stood out thanks to its long-standing reputation, glowing customer reviews and welcoming showroom experience.
The brief focused on creating a sleek, contemporary kitchen that would feel open, social and highly functional, while complementing the wider architectural renovation of the home.
The finished design delivers a beautifully balanced space that combines clean lines with luxurious detailing.
One of the standout features is the striking worktop design. The waterfall edge peninsula creates a bold focal point within the room, while the continuation of the material across the side panels introduces a seamless, premium aesthetic.
Functionality was equally important throughout the design process, with carefully considered storage solutions and high-quality appliances helping to simplify everyday living. Among Katherine and Andrew’s favourite additions is the Neff oven, praised for both its versatility and pyrolytic self-cleaning function.
The completed result is a sophisticated contemporary space that completely transforms how the home looks, feels, and functions, perfectly reflecting Katherine and Andrew’s original vision from the moment they moved in.
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SUMMER JUST GOT EVEN BETTER FOR YOUR DREAM KITCHEN!
You don’t have to keep waiting for your dream kitchen. With flexible finance options on kitchens over £20,000, it’s ready when you are. Spread the cost of your kitchen plans and move forward in a way that works for you this summer.
With our exclusive Quooker offer, when you purchase any Quooker Tap and Tank system with a kitchen over £20,000, you’ll receive a FREE Quooker CUBE worth £1,250, plus free installation worth up to £384, and 4 free CO₂ cylinders worth £70. It’s everything you need to enjoy chilled, filtered, sparkling and boiling water straight from your tap.
And when you step into our showrooms, there are even more opportunities waiting for you, including exclusive savings on selected ex-display kitchens and up to 50% off selected stock appliances. Don’t miss this rare chance to secure something special, with design and value combined.
That said, like all great things, these summer offers are only available for a limited time — once they’re gone, they’re gone!
The kitchen isn’t just a place to cook — it’s the heart of the home.
At our Kitchen Design Centre, we believe your kitchen should be the centrepiece of your house, where style meets functionality and every moment matters. From morning coffees to family dinners and everything in between, your kitchen is where life happens.
That’s why we design spaces that bring people together — beautiful, practical, and tailored to you. Whether you’re dreaming of a sleek modern look or a warm, classic feel, we’re here to help you create a kitchen that truly feels like home.
Visit us today and start designing the heart of your home.
Kitchen Design Centre is proud to feature on George Clarke’s Beautiful Builds which features Katherine and Andrew’s Manchester build this Thursday 11 June , 8pm, CH4
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