12 Wooden Kitchen Ideas That Prove the Material’s Versatility

The Konvent Kitchen from Berlin-based studio Der Raum reflects several trends that are currently going strong in the high-end kitchen segment: a lavish use of high-quality, natural materials; a minimalist, timeless design language; and beautifully crafted appliances.

Use a statement material next to wood

Designer Constanze Ladner, whose studio is based in Mainz, Germany, wanted to create a kitchen that responds to its location alongside a garden.

Photo: Svetlana Shadrina

To bring nature indoors, designer Constanze Ladner created the wall paneling, cabinets, and parquet flooring in this kitchen from light oak wood. The wood creates a frame for the island, which is made from a statement apple-green onyx. The wood is almost “like an embrace,” according to Constanze. The seating area with a round table at the other side of the room also adds to the cozy feeling.

Contrast wood with a pop of color

Oak cabinets atop brass legs are happy to play supporting roles to the tiled island in the center of this kitchen.

Photo: GRT Architects

In New York’s hip East Village, the team at GRT Architects, based in Brooklyn, used oak wood and burgundy tiles to create a chic kitchen built on contrasts between colors and materials.