Want to refresh the look of your kitchen cabinetry to match the rest of your interior? Here, the builder-installed cabinets are applied with English chestnut and oil-based Sunbleached stain to achieve this rustic look.
15 Stained Wood Kitchen Cabinets To Warm the Heart of Your Home
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Published: March 12, 2022
Updated: October 30, 2023
From gorgeous grains to exquisite textures, stained wood kitchen cabinets highlight the natural and distinct features of wood cabinetry instead of concealing them. With their thin composition, natural stains are made to enhance the organic appeal of solid wood materials. Add to that, staining is more cost-effective to apply and easier to repair if there’s any need for a touch-up.
One reason why you would want to consider this option is that stained wood brings a unique sense of warmth to the kitchen.
Wood-stained cabinets are also versatile in terms of application. Whether you have an all-white space or one with black or gray accents, the neutral character of wood blends with any interior style. Of course, you have to choose a stain color that matches the tones of your palette as well as the vibe that you want to achieve for your space.
For example, stained wood with gray and light undertones will help make your kitchen feel more serene and relaxing. Stains that bring out yellow or reddish undertones, on the other hand, evoke a warm and traditional aesthetic. Meanwhile, kitchen cabinets with grayish-brown stains are commonly used for rustic and industrial-style spaces.
Get inspired with your next kitchen update with these 15 stained wood kitchen cabinets.
03 of Moody Kitchen Aesthetic
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Black and warm wood never fail to evoke a moody and dramatic appeal to any interior. It becomes even more appealing when applied to an unexpected space such as the kitchen. These modern stained wood kitchen cabinets, open shelving, and planked range hood cover work stunningly with the black patterned backsplash and white décor accents. Below, the black base cabinets match the palette of the kitchen equipment and perfectly contrasts with the hardwood floors.
04 of Vintage in Brown and Blue
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The rich wood stain of the counter cabinets paired with the blue island cabinets gives this interior a gorgeous interpretation of how to use complementary colors in a space. Both of these warm tones are accented with metallic hardware, making it an inviting space to entertain friends and family.
05 of Light-Stained Oak
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Warm with a tranquil appeal, this kitchen features custom-made rift-sawn white oak cabinets and island legs. These are paired with grayish-white quartzite countertops and backsplash that blend perfectly with the undertones of the cabinetry.
06 of Cozy Industrial-style Kitchen
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A kitchen filled with gorgeous textures and details! The cabinets are crafted from real hickory wood, which is bursting with warmth and color, paired with black pulls. Add to that, the brick backsplash and granite countertop also bring their vintage character to the interior.
07 of Saddle Wood Cabinets
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The combination of crema granite and saddle-stained wood cabinets, along with the small subway tile backsplash, lends this space a warm cottage-style look.
08 of Wood in an all-White Kitchen
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Warm with gorgeous grains, these stained wood kitchen cabinets with bronze hardware provide the perfect contrast to the cool kitchen palette. The traditional cabinet door design adds a layer of chicness to the modern farmhouse interior, especially since it’s placed beside this charming kitchen barn door.
09 of Wood-Stained Island
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Play around with your island cabinetry by adding some details to give it more heft. This base cabinet was initially built with framed square insets and later on, the corbels were installed as accents. These brought a more solid look to the island and complement the lightness of the stools and the clear pendant lights.
10 of Oak Nook and Island
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Introduce an organic element to a white kitchen to give it a splash of color. Here, accents of oak wood are incorporated in the cabinetry of the kitchen nook and the base of the waterfall island. The wood’s cool undertones didn’t break the serene appeal of the interior while still lending warmth to the white space.
11 of White and Wood
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The combination of white and stained wood kitchen cabinets in this interior is carefully planned out. The majority of the upper aspects are finished in white, such as the tower cabinets, range hood cover, herringbone backsplash, and quartz countertop, which lends brightness to the space. Meanwhile, the warm wood finishes are applied on the bottom and the accent shelves, giving the kitchen a visually-balanced aesthetic.
13 of Walnut and Marble Pairing
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These walnut cabinets exude a classic elegant look as they stunningly contrast with the white marble island countertop and range hood cover. The brass details as seen on the hardware and trims also add a layer of sophistication to the space and provide a chic accent to the dark cabinetry.
15 of Warm Wood with Black Countertop
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These wood-stained kitchen cabinets with inset carvings lend tons of warmth and color to the kitchen, especially with its black countertop pairing. Meanwhile, the use of white subway tiles for the backsplash brings brightness to the space.
