John Bessler

Wood cabinets add natural warmth to kitchens of every size and style.

The wood cabinetry is a nod to the home’s 1930s roots.

Its old-world charm juxtaposed with lighter hardwood floors and window frames creates a charming contrast.

Rustic kitchen interior with wooden cabinets and a built-in desk

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Dark granite and a gray mosaictile backsplashmake a sleek and stylish statement.

Light Contemporary Wood

Michael Partenio

Italian-made modular cabinetry brings furniture-quality styling to this modern kitchen.

Slab-front, full-overlaycabinet doors, including on the refrigerator, give a clean look to the storage wall.

A farmhouse-style kitchen with an island and wooden cabinets, featuring pendant lighting and a sink under the windows

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Beneath the cabinets, a toe-kick features a metal lining for durability and easy cleaning.

The custom wood cabinets feature classic paneling and are grounded by stained oak floors.

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Wooden kitchen cabinets with frosted glass panels and a mosaic tile backsplash

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Windows that extend down to the countertop lighten up the dark wood cabinetry.

Light Natural Wood

Ed Gohlich

Purchased cabinet boxes get an inexpensive rustic update from century-old barnwood.

Medium-Tone Wood

Edmund Barr

Custom hickory cabinets add an artisan touch to this farmhouse-style kitchen.

Modern kitchen with wood cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, and a central island with a vase of branches

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Contemporary Dark Wood

Beth Singer

Riftsawn oak cabinetry sports a rich espresso finish in this modern kitchen.

Frosted-glass cabinet doors offer a visual break and juxtapose the dark finish for standout style.

Light Modern Oak

Stephen Karlisch

For a bright, timeless look, try riftsawnoak cabinets.

Kitchen with two-tone cabinets, upper cabinets white and lower cabinets brown wood

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This custom look features smooth wood doors and nearly invisible hardware in brushed nickel.

The oversized glass-front doors and tall shelves allow colorful dishware in many different sizes to be showcased.

The light wood cabinetry and open shelves contrast a riftsawn oak island stained a similar gray for subtle texture.

Traditional kitchen with wooden cabinetry and stainless steel appliances, featuring an island and decorative elements like flowers and fruit

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Corbels beneath the upper cabinets were crafted out of scraps of alder.

The storage tower features a cascading top and replaces traditional upper cabinets while providing plenty of storage.

The dark-stained storage offsets the soft cream and green paint on the perimeter wall and island cabinetry.

A traditional kitchen with wood cabinets, stainless steel oven and stove, and a backsplash made of stacked tiles

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A modern kitchen with dark wooden cabinetry and two stools at the counter, featuring pendant lighting and decorative accessories

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Rustic kitchen with wooden cabinetry, a large island with wooden bar stools, stainless steel appliances, and farmhouse decor

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Wooden kitchen cabinets with a ladder, a window view, and seating furniture

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Modern kitchen with dark cabinets and a stainless steel island

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Modern kitchen with oak cabinets, a small window with a wooden blind, and black countertops

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Wooden armoire-style cabinet with dishes and glassware, partially open, next to a kitchen sink with counter space and jars

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Farmhouse-style kitchen with wooden cabinets, a farmhouse sink, open shelves, and a wooden island with fruits

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Modern kitchen interior with light wood cabinets, stainless steel accents, and an organized countertop

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Rustic-style kitchen with wooden cabinets, appliances, backsplash, and cookware on the counter with wooden flooring

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Kitchen with oak cabinets, built-in shelving, and a large arched window

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