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Maya Glantz

5 Ways to Do Wood Kitchens in 2026 — They May Be the Year's Biggest Trend, but They're Far From All the Same

Large kitchen extension made of reclaimed wood with wooden beams ceiling and glass doors leading outside.

As the resident kitchen writer at Livingetc, I spend a lot of time thinking about all the newest trends in this space. And yet, it seems that no matter how many gorgeous designs and new ideas that land on my desk each day, nothing seems to beat a classic wooden kitchen. I may be biased, but there's just something about the warmth and texture that wood kitchen ideas offer that no other material seems to match.

But, of course, wood kitchens are not a monolith — there are so many different types of woods and styles that exist within this category that it would be a disservice to group them all as one. From wood-drenched kitchens to modern kitchens mixing wood with stainless steel counters and handleless cabinets — there's a type of wood kitchen for everyone, so long as you know what to look for.

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