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Best of the Week: 30 Kitchens With Wonderful Timber Touches
Timber can make magic in all kinds of kitchens, whether contemporary or country... or somewhere in between
The tones and textures of timber bring warmth and character to a kitchen, so it’s little wonder it’s so popular in renovations across the globe. Cabinetry isn’t the only place to introduce timber to a kitchen. As these standout kitchens show – wood can work wonders in all manner of ways, whether used in abundance or in the smallest of details. Read on for your weekly dose of best-of-the-week inspiration.
2. Location: Moffat Beach, Queensland
Why we love it: Timber shelving can break up an expanse of colour in a kitchen, and provide a prime spot to put favourite knick-knacks on display.
Why we love it: Timber shelving can break up an expanse of colour in a kitchen, and provide a prime spot to put favourite knick-knacks on display.
3. Location: Melbourne, Victoria
Why we love it: A flyover is an innovative use of timber in this kitchen, and a green tiled splashback is just the thing to set off the warm tones in the wood.
Why we love it: A flyover is an innovative use of timber in this kitchen, and a green tiled splashback is just the thing to set off the warm tones in the wood.
5. Location: Melbourne, Victoria
Why we love it: Engineered- timber boards can be used to great effect in the kitchen – and not just on the floor. We love the herringbone parquetry boards used for the splashback in this cool kitchen.
Why we love it: Engineered- timber boards can be used to great effect in the kitchen – and not just on the floor. We love the herringbone parquetry boards used for the splashback in this cool kitchen.
6. Location: Mont Albert, Victoria
Why we love it: A shapely timber handle can become a feature when set against dark-toned cabinetry…
Why we love it: A shapely timber handle can become a feature when set against dark-toned cabinetry…
… and can tie in nicely with the timber used elsewhere.
7. Location: Melbourne, Victoria
Why we love it: Timber has been used in unexpected ways in this standout kitchen, and serves to break up the mirrored splashback beautifully. The solid timber benchtop looks as though it’s been milled from a single slab, but is actually several lengths of hardwood carefully glued together and sanded for a seamless finish.
Why we love it: Timber has been used in unexpected ways in this standout kitchen, and serves to break up the mirrored splashback beautifully. The solid timber benchtop looks as though it’s been milled from a single slab, but is actually several lengths of hardwood carefully glued together and sanded for a seamless finish.
8. Location: Melbourne, Victoria
Why we love it: Timber cosies up this compact kitchen, making it a warm and welcoming corner of the home.
Why we love it: Timber cosies up this compact kitchen, making it a warm and welcoming corner of the home.
9. Location: Sydney, NSW
Why we love it: Even a dash of timber can work wonders in a contemporary kitchen, which could otherwise come across as a little cold.
Why we love it: Even a dash of timber can work wonders in a contemporary kitchen, which could otherwise come across as a little cold.
10. Location: Paris, France
Why we love it: Fine timber cabinetry complements the rustic exposed timber on the ceiling in this French abode, without having to be too rustic itself.
Why we love it: Fine timber cabinetry complements the rustic exposed timber on the ceiling in this French abode, without having to be too rustic itself.
11. Location: Adelaide, SA
Why we love it: Ply is humble and hardwearing, and can set off colour in the kitchen without competing for attention.
Why we love it: Ply is humble and hardwearing, and can set off colour in the kitchen without competing for attention.
12. Location: Titirangi, New Zealand
Why we love it: The same ply-and-colour combination works just as well in this creative kitchen.
Why we love it: The same ply-and-colour combination works just as well in this creative kitchen.
13. Location: Brisbane, Queensland
Why we love it: Timber is a classic pairing with an otherwise black-and-white palette.
Why we love it: Timber is a classic pairing with an otherwise black-and-white palette.
14. Location: Wollongong, NSW
Why we love it: Timber flooring is a common kitchen feature, but if polished concrete is your choice of flooring why not put timber on the ceiling instead?
Why we love it: Timber flooring is a common kitchen feature, but if polished concrete is your choice of flooring why not put timber on the ceiling instead?
15. Location: Marrickville, NSW
Why we love it: The face of an island presents a prime opportunity to add interest to a contemporary kitchen and, in this case, timber does just that.
Why we love it: The face of an island presents a prime opportunity to add interest to a contemporary kitchen and, in this case, timber does just that.
16. Location: Gothenburg, Sweden
Why we love it: Thankfully, the yellowing pine kitchen cabinets of the ’80s are long gone, but more natural tones are appearing in kitchens of all kinds.
Why we love it: Thankfully, the yellowing pine kitchen cabinets of the ’80s are long gone, but more natural tones are appearing in kitchens of all kinds.
17. Location: Coogee, WA
Why we love it: Imagine this kitchen without the timber – still sleek, but without nearly as much character.
Why we love it: Imagine this kitchen without the timber – still sleek, but without nearly as much character.
18. Location: San Francisco, USA
Why we love it: Mid-toned timber is a common feature of mid-century modern style, and is just the thing to set off bright colours and bold patterns.
Why we love it: Mid-toned timber is a common feature of mid-century modern style, and is just the thing to set off bright colours and bold patterns.
19. Location: Montpellier, France
Why we love it: Old plays with new in this kitchen, with rustic stone walls and streamlined wooden cabinetry sitting side by side.
Why we love it: Old plays with new in this kitchen, with rustic stone walls and streamlined wooden cabinetry sitting side by side.
20. Location: Melbourne, Victoria
Why we love it: A smattering of timber is all a kitchen needs to take it from mundane to one-of-a-kind.
Why we love it: A smattering of timber is all a kitchen needs to take it from mundane to one-of-a-kind.
21. Location: Wye River, Victoria
Why we love it: We love the design of this kitchen island – it provides plenty of room for seating without the annoyance of knocked knees, and American oak timber ties in nicely with the wall cabinets (and amazing cowhide stools).
Why we love it: We love the design of this kitchen island – it provides plenty of room for seating without the annoyance of knocked knees, and American oak timber ties in nicely with the wall cabinets (and amazing cowhide stools).
22. Location: Bangalow, NSW
Why we love it: Greenery – and the colour green – is a natural companion for timber, and this kitchen has lashings of both.
Why we love it: Greenery – and the colour green – is a natural companion for timber, and this kitchen has lashings of both.
23. Location: Perth, WA
Why we love it: Timber can look a dozen different colours depending on where the light hits it, adding an extra dimension of interest to a home.
Why we love it: Timber can look a dozen different colours depending on where the light hits it, adding an extra dimension of interest to a home.
24. Location: Sydney, NSW
Why we love it: High sloping ceilings can pose a challenge when it comes to lighting – not in this case, however. A timber light suspended over the island gives this kitchen some designer edge.
Why we love it: High sloping ceilings can pose a challenge when it comes to lighting – not in this case, however. A timber light suspended over the island gives this kitchen some designer edge.
25. Location: Geelong, Victoria
Why we love it: Holes instead of handles give this sunshine-filled kitchen a playful vibe, as does the yellow paintwork.
Why we love it: Holes instead of handles give this sunshine-filled kitchen a playful vibe, as does the yellow paintwork.
26. Location: Brisbane, Queensland
Why we love it: Marble and wood work together wonderfully, especially alongside the charcoal cabinetry.
Why we love it: Marble and wood work together wonderfully, especially alongside the charcoal cabinetry.
27. Location: Oak Beach, Far North Queensland
Why we love it: Semi-burnished concrete benchtops, teak flooring and ceiling, and black cabinetry add an industrial edge to this cool kitchen.
Why we love it: Semi-burnished concrete benchtops, teak flooring and ceiling, and black cabinetry add an industrial edge to this cool kitchen.
28. Location: Melbourne, Victoria
Why we love it: Full points for originality in this stunning kitchen, where the juxtaposition of timber adds character and style.
Why we love it: Full points for originality in this stunning kitchen, where the juxtaposition of timber adds character and style.
29. Location: Hamilton, New Zealand
Why we love it: Blonde-toned plywood can make a kitchen almost glow when there’s an abundance of natural light…
Why we love it: Blonde-toned plywood can make a kitchen almost glow when there’s an abundance of natural light…
… as this one does, particularly when opened right up to the outdoors.
30. Location: Toorak Gardens, SA
Why we love it: The beauty of this kitchen is in the detail – in the splashback, the pendants and the grain in the timber. Lovely.
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Best of the Week: Clever and Compact Spaces
Why we love it: The beauty of this kitchen is in the detail – in the splashback, the pendants and the grain in the timber. Lovely.
Tell us
Are you a fan of timber in the kitchen? How have you used it in your own renovation? Tell us in the Comments section below. And if you enjoyed this story, don’t forget to like it, share it, save it and join the conversation.
More
Best of the Week: Clever and Compact Spaces
Why we love it: Timber cabinets are popular in kitchens again, but they’re not all created equal. When the wood grain flows from one door to the next, they’re truly a cut above.