Our Favorite Natural Wood Kitchens
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Our Favorite Natural Wood Kitchens

Taking cues from the lines and edges created in nature.

Leaving your kitchen cabinetry its natural wood color and texture is a design decision that we’ve seen come and go in popularity. And while we do think it can create a stunning moment in your kitchen’s design, it has to be done right (ie steer clear of the orange-tinged stain of the 80s). We do love painted cabinets, and Shea and the design team utilize them frequently in their projects, there’s something about untouched materials that feels timeless, organic, and just the right amount of incompletion. Below are four of our favorite natural wood kitchen designs, inspired by elements found in nature, juxtaposed materials, and industrial accents. These natural wood kitchen designs focus on playing up the beautiful natural wood on the cabinets to create an organic and traditional feeling with a modern twist.

Look No. 01 | White + Wood

Look No. 02 | Moody Wood

Look No. 03 | Wood Top + Bottom

Look No. 04 | Wood + White Island

Our Favorite Natural Wood Kitchens

Look No. 01 | White + Wood

Our Favorite Natural Wood Kitchens
Our Favorite Natural Wood Kitchens
Our Favorite Natural Wood Kitchens
Our Favorite Natural Wood Kitchens
Our Favorite Natural Wood Kitchens
Our Favorite Natural Wood Kitchens
Our Favorite Natural Wood Kitchens
McGee & Co
Limoges Pendant
McGee & Co
Black Vintage Dough Bowl
McGee & Co
Williamsen Counter Stool

Look No. 02 | Moody Wood

Our Favorite Natural Wood Kitchens
Our Favorite Natural Wood Kitchens
Our Favorite Natural Wood Kitchens
Our Favorite Natural Wood Kitchens
McGee & Co
Aiden Pitcher
McGee & Co
Greely Counter Stool
McGee & Co
Precision Pendant

Look No. 03 | Wood Top + Bottom

Our Favorite Natural Wood Kitchens
Our Favorite Natural Wood Kitchens
Our Favorite Natural Wood Kitchens
Our Favorite Natural Wood Kitchens
Our Favorite Natural Wood Kitchens
McGee & Co
Rectangle Breadboard
McGee & Co
Whitewashed Ridge Pots
McGee & Co
Terri Cube Accent Lamp

Look No. 04 | Wood + White Island

Our Favorite Natural Wood Kitchens
Our Favorite Natural Wood Kitchens
Our Favorite Natural Wood Kitchens
Our Favorite Natural Wood Kitchens
Our Favorite Natural Wood Kitchens
Our Favorite Natural Wood Kitchens
McGee & Co
Sculpted Salt & Pepper Shakes
McGee & Co
Thompson Hand Towel
McGee & Co
Gray Stoneware Berry Bowl
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Studio McGee
  1. That is my idea of the perfect kitchen! I love natural wood and so does my husband because he loves woodworking as his hobby. Do you have any tips on how to make it work to have your floors and cabinets almost the same color? They both look like white oak…. is that what the floor is?

  2. Gorgeous! Would love to know your thoughts on painted cabinets vs. natural tone vs. white as far as standing the test of time. Are painted/different color uppers & lowers on their way out? Will natural tone last? Am so torn for my own kitchen, it’s an investment I want it to not look "trendy" in 10yrs time. Thank you for the inspiration as usual!

  3. Would also like more details on the type of wood and stain. Is this just a clear stain, or does it have a touch of white in it? Thank you!

  4. Yes, please elaborate on cabinet details! And I would LOVE to see pictures of the rest of this kitchen!!! This is exactly what I want when we redo our kitchen, but I’d like to know what all the rest looks like as well! Thanks! 😉

  5. its like you knew what was in my brain. I’ve been dreaming of something similar to this kitchen. I stumbled upon this blog post and this is exactly the validation I needed.

    love you guys and everything you do. stunning as always.

  6. What a beautiful site you have. Love the color of cabinets and as another person commented on, exactly what I am planning to do, so thanks for the validation.
    What type of wood did you use for kitchen? I am planning on white oak and my stain color is very similar to yours,

    1. Thank you Carla! Unfortunately we cannot reveal these sources in respect of the client, but that sounds beautiful!

  7. Beautiful kitchen. Like so many others, I would like to know what kind of wood the cabinets are made of. Not sure why you cannot share that.

  8. For all looking for cabinet info, white quarter sawn or rough sawn oak with a natural, knocked down finish gives a look like this. It may not be the wood used here but the look is so close would be hard to tell the difference. Love this kitchen, it was our inspiration for our remodel!

    1. Thank you! I’m building my kitchen in two months and we decided on white quarter sawn. What exactly Is a knocked down finish? I’m Trying to replicate these cabinets, they’re gorgeous!

  9. I’m interested in knowing the layout of the other side of this kitchen. Where is the fridge? Can we see the other wall?

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