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Kitchen with Timber Design Ideas

Millers Reimagined
Millers Reimagined
Lorena GaxiolaLorena Gaxiola
Nestled within Sydney’s historic Millers Point, this 1860s Victorian terrace has been reimagined as a serene family sanctuary—where patina-rich surfaces meet contemporary elegance. The curated interiors tell a story of history-infused maximalism, where every layer reveals a detail in service of heritage, emotion, and craft. Lorena Gaxiola’s poetic vision was to celebrate the family’s tri-cultural identity through salvaged timbers, artisanal finishes, and restrained yet expressive craftsmanship. From reinstated cornices to hand-finished brass accents and kauri floorboards, each intervention evokes a dialogue between past and present. Realising that vision required deft navigation of significant constraints: extensive structural damage from decades of water ingress and termites, heritage restrictions that demanded visual continuity, and tight access that challenged the logistics of modern construction. As designers, we oversaw every detail—from heritage review and documentation to construction coordination and bespoke installations. Threading new electrical, climate, and plumbing systems through fragile timber bones took surgical precision. Yet the results were seamless: original chandeliers revived, floorboards restored or matched with reclaimed timber, and American oak joinery paired with brass trims and marble mosaics brought new life to tired volumes. Design decisions were driven by sustainability, narrative, and craftsmanship. Custom pieces were commissioned from masters in their field—such as Lowe Furniture’s bespoke creations and a custom mural by Indigenous artist Danie Mellor, which pays homage to the family’s cultural roots. Each space was approached with emotion and intentionality, particularly the bathrooms which the client described simply and joyfully as: “The bathrooms make me happy.” Every room in the home unfolds like a story—patterned tiles, textured stone, and layered materials come together to offer intimate moments of discovery. Our commitment extended from spatial planning to final flourishes. We handled styling, soft furnishing installation, custom window treatments, and every curated object. Furniture was sourced locally, materials were salvaged when possible, and thoughtful detailing elevated every corner. The result is a timeless, emotionally resonant home—one that celebrates craftsmanship, elevates functionality, and preserves a precious piece of Sydney’s architectural legacy for generations to come.
Earth + Sky House
Earth + Sky House
Kirsten Johnstone ArchitectureKirsten Johnstone Architecture
Photo of a large modern l-shaped open plan kitchen in Melbourne with a double-bowl sink, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, black appliances, concrete floors, with island, white floor, white benchtop and timber.
Windsor Workers Cottage
Windsor Workers Cottage
Michael Christopher DesignMichael Christopher Design
Inspiration for a transitional kitchen in Brisbane with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, a peninsula, brown floor, multi-coloured benchtop, timber and vaulted.
Whale Beach House
Whale Beach House
The Style WorkshopThe Style Workshop
Inspiration for a contemporary galley kitchen in Sydney with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, window splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor, white benchtop, timber and vaulted.
Mosman House
Mosman House
Danielle Victoria Design Studio P/LDanielle Victoria Design Studio P/L
This is an example of a large contemporary l-shaped kitchen in Sydney with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, black appliances, porcelain floors, with island, grey floor, grey benchtop and timber.
Red Hill House
Red Hill House
Bella Vie InteriorsBella Vie Interiors
This classic Queenslander home in Red Hill, was a major renovation and therefore an opportunity to meet the family’s needs. With three active children, this family required a space that was as functional as it was beautiful, not forgetting the importance of it feeling inviting. The resulting home references the classic Queenslander in combination with a refined mix of modern Hampton elements.
Projet La Perla : une villa signature en première ligne sur le Bassin d’Arcachon
Projet La Perla : une villa signature en première ligne sur le Bassin d’Arcachon
Atelier GermainAtelier Germain
Villa La Perla est une résidence d’exception en première ligne sur le Bassin d’Arcachon, entièrement pensée pour conjuguer art de vivre haut de gamme et location saisonnière de prestige. Notre agence a accompagné ce projet du début à la fin dans le cadre d’une mission clé en main intégrale, menée à distance pour un client basé entre Nîmes et Paris. L’objectif : transformer une opportunité immobilière en véritable maison signature, fonctionnelle, chaleureuse et prête à vivre, dans un cadre naturel unique. Le contexte : - Avant : Maison vendue avec un projet standard de construction, peu adapté aux usages du client. - Après : Villa haut de gamme optimisée pour accueillir jusqu’à 18 personnes, pensée pour la location comme pour les séjours familiaux. Notre mission : Relecture complète du plan, conception sur mesure, suivi de chantier, aménagement final, décoration, stylisme, livraison clés en main. Notre intervention : Le projet a nécessité une restructuration complète des volumes afin d’enrichir l’expérience résidentielle : - Redistribution des espaces sur 3 niveaux - Création de 8 chambres, 9 salles d’eau, 8 WC - Mise en valeur de la vue exceptionnelle sur le Bassin dès l’entrée - Circulations fluides, espaces partagés et intimité parfaitement équilibrés - Création de nombreux espaces annexes (cinéma, sport, dortoir enfants, bar, buanderie…) Ici, chaque choix vise à amplifier le confort, la convivialité et l’effet waouh. Esthétique & matériaux : Ligne directrice : laisser le paysage dominer. Pour cela : - Palette douce : sable, ocre, bordeaux - Matériaux durables et biosourcés : chêne massif, parquet PEFC, peinture Atelier Germain - Design enveloppant : formes arrondies, finitions invisibles, agencements sur-mesure - Agencements signature : meubles dessinés et fabriqués pour le projet, détails raffinés dans chaque pièce Extérieurs & prestations : Un projet pensé pour profiter pleinement du cadre exceptionnel du Pyla : - Piscine à fond mobile - Cuisine d’été avec bar - Douche extérieure & multiples terrasses - Deux espaces repas extérieurs - Circulation intérieure / extérieure fluide - Espaces de rangement privés pour la location Un niveau entièrement dédié aux loisirs : L’une des spécificités de cette dernière réalisation au Pyla repose sur l’aménagement d’un sous-sol entièrement dédié aux loisirs, pensé comme un véritable lieu indépendant. Conçu pour prolonger l’expérience de détente et de convivialité, cet espace s’organise autour d’une grande discothèque centrale et d’un bar qui invite à prolonger les soirées en toute intimité. Autour de ce cœur festif gravitent plusieurs pièces annexes, chacune répondant à un besoin spécifique : une salle de cinéma pour des projections privées, une salle de sport tout équipée, et un dortoir pour les enfants, complété par leur propre salle de bain. Cette configuration offre à chaque membre de la famille, quel que soit son âge, un espace sur mesure intégré à l’architecture globale de la maison. Un savoir-faire local : Une réalisation possible grâce à une collaboration étroite avec des artisans du bassin d’Arcachon : menuisiers, agenceurs, ébénistes. Chaque détail a été pensé, fabriqué et posé dans un esprit d’excellence. Le résultat ? Un projet livré clés en main, prêt à vivre, à louer ou à recevoir, juste à temps pour les fêtes. La Villa La Perla incarne une vision de l’architecture : sur-mesure, ancrée, inspirée, et résolument tournée vers l’usage.
Wyndham Beach House
Wyndham Beach House
Sky Architect StudioSky Architect Studio
We created a practical, L-shaped kitchen layout with an island bench integrated into the “golden triangle” that reduces steps between sink, stovetop and refrigerator for efficient use of space and ergonomics. Instead of a splashback, windows are slotted in between the kitchen benchtop and overhead cupboards to allow natural light to enter the generous kitchen space. Overhead cupboards have been stretched to ceiling height to maximise storage space. Timber screening was installed on the kitchen ceiling and wrapped down to form a bookshelf in the living area, then linked to the timber flooring. This creates a continuous flow and draws attention from the living area to establish an ambience of natural warmth, creating a minimalist and elegant kitchen. The island benchtop is covered with extra large format porcelain tiles in a 'Calacatta' profile which are have the look of marble but are scratch and stain resistant. The 'crisp white' finish applied on the overhead cupboards blends well into the 'natural oak' look over the lower cupboards to balance the neutral timber floor colour.
Slopehill Road House, Arrowtown
Slopehill Road House, Arrowtown
Mason & Wales ArchitectsMason & Wales Architects
Photo of a contemporary u-shaped open plan kitchen in Dunedin with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, black benchtop, exposed beam, timber and vaulted.
Pinehurst
Pinehurst
Michael Cooper ArchitectsMichael Cooper Architects
Contemporary l-shaped kitchen in Auckland with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, grey splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, black benchtop, timber and vaulted.
Leighton Gardens
Leighton Gardens
HuskHusk
The Leighton Gardens kitchen had two main requirements; to be environmentally conscious and budget friendly. Applying our Verde Comodoro fronts onto IKEA units ticked both of those boxes. Fenix is proud to be 100% carbon neutral in addition to all our timber being FSC certified. The kitchen is filled with natural sunlight, enhancing the warm copper tones against the dark green fenix. Fronts: Verde Comodoro with a ply edge Worktop: Neolith 12mm Retrostone
Colourful Yet Calm Family Home - Kitchen
Colourful Yet Calm Family Home - Kitchen
Studio FabbriStudio Fabbri
Inspiration for a contemporary kitchen in London with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, pink cabinets, concrete benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, linoleum floors, with island, green floor, grey benchtop and timber.
Colourful Yet Calm Family Home - Kitchen
Colourful Yet Calm Family Home - Kitchen
Studio FabbriStudio Fabbri
This is an example of a contemporary kitchen in London with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, pink cabinets, concrete benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, linoleum floors, with island, green floor, grey benchtop and timber.
Connewarre Gable
Connewarre Gable
Holman DesignsHolman Designs
Contemporary galley kitchen in Geelong with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, white splashback, mosaic tile splashback, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, grey benchtop, timber and vaulted.
LB House
LB House
Shane Marsh ArchitectsShane Marsh Architects
This is an example of a large contemporary galley open plan kitchen in Brisbane with a double-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, black appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, black benchtop and timber.
40 Bickerton Rd. London
40 Bickerton Rd. London
Builders TeamBuilders Team
Kitchen extension.
Photo of a mid-sized scandinavian l-shaped eat-in kitchen in London with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, black appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, brown benchtop and timber.
Open Shut House
Open Shut House
WALAWALA
Brass detailing of the Kitchen island. Photo by Dave Kulesza.
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary galley open plan kitchen in Melbourne with medium hardwood floors, timber, an undermount sink, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, marble splashback, black appliances, with island and white benchtop.
Modern Farmhouse Kitchen
Modern Farmhouse Kitchen
SARAN INTERIORSSARAN INTERIORS
This is a challenging kitchen renovation for a beloved old farmhouse with a very small kitchen. We have decided to use white and light colour to make the space feels larger. The client would like a green kitchen, so we used pastel green for the outside and white cabinetry for the rest of the kitchen. Including a Statuario Maximus Caesarstone for bench top and splashback. With its soft pale grey veins adding classic looks for this tiny but yet functional kitchen for the whole family to create delicious meals. The end result is....happy clients!
The Breezeway
The Breezeway
HeliconiaHeliconia
Integrated bespoke cabinetry, butlers pantry and feature island bench are just some of the features of this functional and beautiful kitchen.
Inspiration for a large beach style galley kitchen in Sydney with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, with island, white benchtop, vaulted, timber, window splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.
Architectural Extension to a traditional Villa.
Architectural Extension to a traditional Villa.
Alpha 1 BuildersAlpha 1 Builders
This stylish and edgy extension completes the cantilevered extension. With high timber joined ceilings and skylights, the room feels so spacious and light-filled. The exposed concrete flooring adds texture and warmth.

Kitchen with Timber Design Ideas

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