Your cabinets are typically the most noticeable part of your kitchen, making the biggest impact when you first enter the room. However, because of the endless possibilities in design, color, and finish, the look of your kitchen cabinets can often become the final decision made during a remodel. But it doesn’t have to be.

In the list below, you can find the most amazing walnut kitchen cabinet ideas to help you find inspiration for your next kitchen makeover.

Light Walnut Kitchen Cabinets With Matching Parquet Flooring and a Light Wood Dining Set

This kitchen embraces natural wood color with multiple types of wood on display. A minimalistic approach is taken with the decor, allowing the different finishes to shine.

The walnut kitchen cabinets have a smooth face without obvious pull handles or knobs, which creates a seamless appearance that only enhances the styling. Black accents complement the other elements of the space without causing a distraction.

via Per Jansson

Dark Walnut Cabinets Paired With White Walls and Light Hardwood Floors

This kitchen showcases elements of a traditional kitchen while also incorporating contemporary design techniques. Dark walnut kitchen cabinets contrast well against the white countertops, walls, and light wood flooring.

The mismatched dining chairs bring an eccentric air to the space, as does the contemporary pendant light. The resulting kitchen is reminiscent of mid-century modern design ideals.

via Frøpt

Dark Walnut Cabinetry Set Against a Black and White Palette With a Mix of Textures

This kitchen uses a black-and-white palette as a base, making walnut cabinets the perfect choice for this space. A natural focal point is created by the exposed brick and concrete, which further draws the eye and leads into the cabinetry.

Track lighting is set to highlight this area, perfectly showcasing the open shelving and unique art print. The gray countertop is an excellent finishing touch to this kitchen.

via Entrance Makleri

Modern Walnut Cabinets With Marble Countertops and Stainless Steel Appliances

These modern walnut kitchen cabinets stand out and create a sense of warmth when compared to the white walls and marble countertops. The dark wood is a classic choice for this setting, and the smooth-faced cabinets create a simplistic look that keeps the kitchen feeling peaceful.

Open shelves work well for both display and storage purposes, allowing you to further customize your space.

via Sjoman Frisk

Rich Walnut Kitchen Cabinets Paired With White Cabinets and a Herringbone Floor

Light walnut kitchen cabinets are a great option for a neutral space. This compact kitchen uses two-tone cabinets to create just a touch of visual interest while maintaining the simple feel of the space. The herringbone floor leads the eye deeper into the kitchen and is a nice complement to the texture of the walnut cabinets.

Styled by Clindholm design, photographed by Therese Jahnson for Historiska Hem

Dark Wood Kitchen Cabinetry Paired With Sandstone Countertops

These walnut kitchen cabinets, island, and shelving unit create a nice contrast against the white walls. The sandstone countertops have traces of brown in them that pairs beautifully with the walnut wood for a unique combination.

Though the decor is minimal, the wood grain in the cabinets as well as the flooring results in the illusion of intricate details that keep the eye moving in the space.

via Frøpt

Boldly Textured Walnut Kitchen Cabinets With Light Countertops and Black Accents

If you’re looking for a style that mimics the look of raw cabinets, this example kitchen may be the answer. These modern walnut cabinets have only been lightly stained to preserve the rich detail of the grain. Black accents and light-colored countertops accentuate the kitchen cabinetry and allow it to shine.

via Alexander White

White Countertops Paired With Walnut Wood Cabinets and a Dark Wood Floor

This modern kitchen with walnut cabinets and white countertops is a wonderful contemporary design that suits this loft apartment perfectly. The small white tiles, similar to a classic subway tile backsplash, are a great source of subtle visual texture, contrasting perfectly with the rest of the room.

Wood flooring that’s equally dark, yet with a different undertone to the cabinets, completes the look.

via Entrance Makleri

Black Walnut Cabinetry in a Modern Kitchen Design

The dark color of these walnut kitchen cabinets and island pairs well with the black appliances and hardware as well as the lighter furniture, walls, and countertops.

A maple herringbone floor brings a traditional touch to this kitchen with the added benefit of durability, and the resulting style is as sleek as it is cozy.

Styled by Linnéa H. Manaberi, photographed by Henrik Linden for Alvhem

Dark Greige Walls, Gray Countertops, and Walnut Cabinets

This contemporary kitchen uses various materials to create a one-of-a-kind kitchen. Walnut kitchen cabinets paired with dark walls and gray countertops result in a stunning, dramatic kitchen design.

This dark effect is balanced by the yellow-toned hardwood floor, large white rug, and abundant sunlight. Black hardware and appliances are the ideal finishing touches here.

via Alvhem

Finely Detailed Walnut Kitchen Cabinets Paired With White Countertops and a Section of White Cabinets

A modern kitchen with various storage options, this example photo mixes cabinet designs and finishes for a unique blend of mid-century modern and contemporary design elements. Rich red walnut kitchen cabinets paired with white countertops and upper cabinets result in a high-contrast space that’s visually appealing.

The ridged lower cabinets add a bit of texture to the kitchen to keep things interesting, and the sleek cooktop reinforces that modern design.

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A Compact Kitchen With Glass Front Upper Cabinets and Gray Countertops

You can still make an impact with fewer cabinets in a compact kitchen. This example kitchen uses both solid front and glass front cabinets for a bold first impression.

Pale sage green walls perfectly complement the wood cabinets while supporting the gray countertops and stainless-steel appliances. The classic black stovepipe instead of a range hood was an excellent choice for this kitchen, providing a bit of charm.

via Levin Makleri

Walnut Cabinetry Combined With Other Woods for a Truly Unique Look

These gorgeous black walnut kitchen cabinets project an abundance of warmth, particularly when bathed in natural light. The island features a matching countertop and siding with elegant bar stools for a quick meal at the counter.

Sophisticated decor with simplistic styling serves to create a slightly fancy look in this aesthetically pleasing kitchen. Classic wooden pull handles on the cabinets allow for a virtually seamless appearance while adding just enough detail.

Styled by Isabella Seger, photographed by Walti Hosli for Entrance Makleri

Pair Walnut Cabinets With a Variety of Other Materials for a One-of-a-Kind Overall Style

Walnut cabinets mixed with mirrored cabinets and a statement dining table make this kitchen stand out from the crowd. The creative blend of materials and colors places the homeowner’s personality front and center, creating a showstopping first impression for guests.

Additional statement pieces could be added throughout the kitchen to enhance the effect or provide pops of color should you so choose.

via Frøpt

Embrace a Modern Look With Walnut Cabinets and a Sleek Style

This chic, modern kitchen boasts black walnut cabinetry in an off-white room with pale granite countertops, and a color palette that places the wood cabinets front and center. Black hardware and fixtures serve as an additional source of contrast to the light tones without drawing attention away from the cabinets.

The unobtrusive track lighting helps to make an inviting, well-lit environment perfect for entertaining guests. Additionally, the bleached wood flooring acts as a bridge between the off-white walls and the wood cabinets, allowing for a cohesive kitchen design.

via Sjöman Frisk

Red Walnut Kitchen Cabinets in a Unique Kitchen Setup

These rich walnut kitchen cabinets and matching herringbone floor and front door work hand in hand with the stark white elements in the room for a color scheme that mimics classic monochrome palettes.

A mix of closed, glass front, and open shelving serves a wealth of storage purposes, from keeping commonly used items within easy reach to displaying decorative items. Traditional kitchen drawer pulls on the lower cabinets are highly functional, while the cutout cabinet pulls on the upper level enhance the decorative nature of the cabinetry.

Styled by Lindholm Design, photographed by Dana Ozollapa for Historiska Hem

A Mid-Century Modern Kitchen With Walnut Cabinets and Bold Countertops

This unique kitchen design features an accent wall as well as one-of-a-kind terrazzo countertops. The green paint on the wall echoes shades found in the counters as well as the furniture in the foreground.

This shade of green also works with the wood for an earthy feel that supports the framed bird portraits on the wall as well as the plant life on the island.

Photographed by Tomo Yarmush for Frøpt