Whether you’re an expert interior designer or just an average homeowner, light wood floors are a popular choice for many homes. Light hardwood floors combine the durable nature of real wood with the versatility of lighter tones to create a stylish flooring option for your house.
In the list below, you can find the most stylish kitchens with light wood floors to help you find inspiration for your remodel.
Deep Brown-Gray Cabinets, Black Fixtures, and Light Wood Floors
Dark kitchen cabinets partnered with light wood flooring and light-toned walls are a classic combination. This kitchen layout features an island with a built-in wine fridge and bar seating. The dark appliances and black hardware throughout add additional contrast that suits this space well.
Light Wood Cabinets With Light Wood Floors, White Walls, and Dark Accents
Light wood flooring and equally light kitchen cabinets with white walls create a breezy room that you’ll love spending time in. Exposed beams and white shiplap on the ceiling make for a vaguely farmhouse style, and the simplistic decor in shades of black and brown provides a contemporary air to the space.
via Nordiska Kök
Rich Brown Wood Cabinets With White Countertops and Light Hardwood Floors
This combination of kitchen and dining room exudes a level of warmth due to the rich tones of the cabinetry and table. White countertops work hand-in-hand with the light wood floor to balance out these serious tones to complement all elements in the room. Smooth-front cabinets create a seamless look that’s more modern and elevates the style.
via Frøpt
Pale Wood Floors Paired With Pastel Sage Green Cabinets and Walls
If you’re a fan of the rustic look, this kitchen is for you. The extremely light wood goes well with the sage green tones of the kitchen cabinets while being balanced by the deep wood table and chairs.
Using the same paint on the cabinets, shelves, and walls results in a stylish and cohesive appearance. This is also a great setting for a farmhouse sink should you so choose.
Styled by Helen Sturesson, photographed by Adam Haglund for Kulladal
Natural Dark Wood Cabinets and Hardwood Floors With a Section of White Cabinets
The simply gorgeous combination of different wood textures and stains will allow this contemporary kitchen to stand the test of time.
Black appliances and white cabinets pop against the wood floors and lower cabinets, while the dining room area perfectly reflects these elements. This makes for a kitchen where you can happily enjoy a peaceful meal with family or friends.
via Pikcy Living
Light Wood Floors in a Herringbone Design With Rich Wood Cabinets and Pale Sage Green Walls
This kitchen is full of visual texture, showcasing a range of furniture, materials, and colors. Light wood in a herringbone pattern covers the floor, serving as a neutral backdrop for the deeper tones in the space.
The small table in the corner next to the stainless steel oven is a cozy place to enjoy a meal while basking in the bright natural light pouring through the window.
via Levin Makleri
Light Colored Walls and Dark Cabinets Sat on Light Hardwood Floors
This modern kitchen follows a similar color palette as many of our other examples but utilizes more decorative dishes on a floating shelf for a more lived-in feel. A stainless steel countertop with a built-in sink enhances the sleek, custom appearance of the space that will suit nearly any house well.
via Nordiska Kök
Light Wood Floors With Gray Marble Countertops and Dark Blue Cabinets
This kitchen layout is equally bold and relaxing, using color to create a peaceful environment that counteracts the busy nature of a compact space. Light wood flooring runs through the room, making the blue of the cabinets pop and mirroring the light ceiling.
Black appliances match the black accents found in the rest of the space, tying everything together through the use of decor.
via Entrance Makleri
Herringbone Wood Floors Paired With Virtually Seamless Dark Wood Cabinets
Maple hardwood floors and paneled wood cabinetry result in a kitchen that takes inspiration from mid-century modern ideas and styling. Stainless steel countertops on the island and a cooking alcove modernize the room more than the frequently used white countertops would, creating a relevant kitchen design.
via Nordiska Kök
Painted White Cabinets and Walls With Light Hardwood Floors
White shaker cabinets and light wood floors result in a classic kitchen style that won’t soon go out of fashion. Pale gray countertops and brass hardware are an excellent choice for this space, and additional decor is optional.
Styled by @vasakvadrat, sold via Sjöman Frisk
Light Wood Floors and White Cabinets Paired With Wood Countertops and Black Accents
This kitchen follows a similar style as the previous example but makes the design its own. Butcher block countertops, plush bar stools, and black fixtures bring depth into the room, working well with the light floor. A few plants and a bowl of fruit complete the look.
Gray Wood Floors Paired With Beige and Off-White Tones and Black Countertops
This kitchen with light gray flooring is a showcase in color theory. The lighting and angles of the space result in the illusion of different paint colors on different sections, particularly on the island.
This creative and visually interesting space is sure to please guests, and the farmhouse sink brings a certain element of charm that’s perfect for this kitchen.
White Oak Floors Paired With Sandy Walls, Blue Cabinets, and Stainless Steel
Sandy, yellow-toned paint and bold blue cabinets work together with the light wood floor for a totally unique, one-of-a-kind kitchen. Stainless steel appliances and countertops keep this kitchen easy to maintain, and the eye-catching pop of reddish-orange draws attention and pulls you into the space.
via Frøpt
Nearly Black Cabinets With White Walls, Herringbone Flooring, and Lots of Natural Light
A slightly dramatic and moody kitchen, this design uses a white oak herringbone floor to offset the darker wood tones of the cabinets and island. Bright light pours in through the large windows, bringing with it a cheerful breath of fresh air.
via Nicolay Bo
Off-White Shaker Cabinets, Black Accents, and Light Wood Flooring in Thin Planks
This L-shaped kitchen is full of functionality. The cabinets offer plenty of storage, and the mounted wine rack keeps bottles and glasses within easy reach. Black appliances, hardware, and accessories bring contrast into this neutral kitchen, perfectly complementing the light wood floor.
via Picky Living
Light Wood Herringbone Paired With Worn Sky Blue Cabinets and Beige Walls
There are plenty of kitchen storage options to be found in this sky-blue and neutral-toned room. White oak on the floor echoes the beige and tan shades found throughout the space and is a wonderful complement to the blue of the cabinets.
Overall, this kitchen blends traditional and modern design ideas into a cohesive kitchen with a great aesthetic.
Styled by Martina Mattsson, photographed by Krister Engström, via Kvarteret Makleri
Light Wood Floors With Rustic Accessories and Stainless Steel Appliances
For the final example in our list of ideas and inspiration, we have a cottage-style kitchen full of different woods. This small kitchen boasts a vaulted ceiling and a window seat, making the room feel both larger and cozy.
The peg rail running along the wall helps to solve potential storage issues that may arise in this small space, while also adding a charming touch. Plush throw pillows and a small café table complete the look.
via DeVol Kitchens
