WOOD STAIN KITCHENS ARE BACK!

By: Mike Cordeiro, AyA Kitchens

Neutral wood-stained kitchens have become very desirable and on trend. They have reemerged in all kitchen styles and designs, from natural to dark rich browns, they have started to become more and more popular and expect to see them in 2025. Pairing wood cabinets with painted cabinet creates a custom and personalized combination. It produces a more dynamic kitchen and allows for more options in your design with the best of both worlds. When these homeowners visited AyA’s Oakville kitchen showroom while planning their kitchen renovation they embraced a modern kitchen design with clean lines and rustic feel. They knew exactly what they were looking for in their new kitchen remodel and were drawn to AyA’s Winsett door style in Anthracite Grey and paired it with Wakefield Cashew Oak. The mix provides a bold contrast while still feeling warm complementing the wood floors and tan leather stools. Black door hardware pulls in the light fixtures creates an attractive punctuation on the oak doors. The duotone kitchen design features large windows flooding the space with beautiful natural light. Opting for minimal upper cabinets creates an open and airy feel really making the custom range hood a focal point.

The appliance wall is equipped with a pantry cabinet with roll-out drawers underneath garage in the corner with lift-up doors hides small appliances maximizing the countertop space. The open shelving above the wine rack is a lovely detail. It creates a visual bar area with a wine fridge below and small prep sink inviting guests to help themselves. The kitchen island is sizable and seats 4 very comfortably for entertaining and hosting. The beauty of a kitchen reno is that you have control, you can mix door styles, finishes and blend aesthetics to your personal preferences. Find inspiration for your next home renovation in our AyA galleries.

Planning a kitchen reno? Book a free AyA kitchen design consultation at a location nearest you. One of our AyA kitchen designers will guide you through the kitchen reno process while providing insightful kitchen design ideas. Feel free to visit an AyA showroom in your area and experience all the door styles, finishes, accessories and get a feel for everything. Let’s start designing your dream kitchen makeover today!