When crafting the kitchen of your dreams, it can be tempting to stock up on shiny tiles and sleek marble slabs. But, in your quest to score striking materials, be sure not to neglect one of the prettiest and most classic materials around: wood. 

Wood looks great in just about any home, and it makes a natural addition to the kitchen where it can become shelves, cabinets, countertops, and more. Since wood can take on so many different colors and textures (depending on the stain you choose), there’s no one-size-fits-all way to decorate with the material. Instead, there are tons of different takes on the wood-filled kitchen. And all of them are—as you might expect—incredibly striking.

To help you understand the full range of wood-filled kitchen inspo that exists, we’ve rounded up some of our favorite wood kitchens—and we’ve cited a design idea worth stealing from each of them.

01 Make a Statement With Chevron Hardwoods

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It isn’t rare to see hardwood floors in kitchens. In fact, the design choice is so common that you might not even call a kitchen with hardwood floors “wood-filled.” But, if you want your floors to make more of a statement, consider laying out your hardwoods in a striking pattern. Chevron is one eye-catching option, but an inlaid parquet, basketweave, or herringbone design may work just as well.

02 Commit to a Single Wood Stain

The simplest way to craft a wood-filled kitchen? Commit to a single wood stain—from ceiling to floor, and from wall to wall. Of course, this wood stain doesn’t have to be the only color in your space. Your appliances, your countertops, and your painted walls all offer opportunities to add color and contrast.

03 Spring for a Butcher Block Countertop

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Marble, quartz, and granite have become such default countertop choices that it’s hard to imagine that there are other options out there. But there are—and wood is one of them. Spring for a butcher block countertop, and you’ll end up with a kitchen that’s both eye-catching and functional.

04 Line Your Ceilings and Shelves With Wood

When crafting a wood-filled kitchen, many of us jump to the most obvious way of accomplishing the goal: stocking up on solid wood cabinets. But this isn’t your only option. By lining your ceiling—and even your shelves—with wood, you can fill your space with the material and still have room to paint your cabinets whatever color you choose.

05 Swap Metal Knobs With Wood Pulls

If you’re looking for a subtle way to add more wood to your space, consider swapping your metal doorknobs with wooden ones. This little switch should make your cabinets much more striking, without making them any less functional—and if you can match the door knobs to some of the woods in your space, even better.

06 Line Your Drawers With Wood

One sneaky way to add more wood to your kitchen? Line your drawers with wood. The design detail will offer a fun surprise to anyone who opens your drawers, and it’s certainly more statement-making than leaving your drawers as is.

07 Frame Your Doors and Windows With Wood

A less obvious way to work more wood into your space? Frame your doors and windows with the material. Instead of painting the trim around these fixtures, leave it exposed. And if you want to take things a step further, you can swap out your windows and doors with wood options, as well.

08 Mix and Match Wood Cabinets

If you’re filling your kitchen with wood cabinets, you may think they all need to match. After all, they’re made from the same material. But the truth is, you can stain your cabinets two different colors just like you’d paint them two different colors. If the thought of choosing two different wood stains is overwhelming you, keep it simple by pairing a lighter stain with a darker one.