Hello and welcome to the Décor Outline photo gallery of kitchens with light wood floors. Below you will find a summary of the benefits, main options and some design ideas we handpicked for you along with beautiful photos. Enjoy!
What are the benefits of having light wood floors in the kitchen?
- Light flooring can visually expand the space – creates the illusion of a bigger kitchen
- Versatile – can blend with many room designs because of its subtle color
- Hides floor imperfections – light wood floors can mask scratches and other wear and tears better than dark wood
What are the main options for light wood floors?
- Wood Types: oak, maple, pine, ash, hickory
- Floor Finishes: whitewashed, polyurethane (oil-modified, moisture-cured, water-based), varnish, wax
- Partners well with: light or dark cabinets, accent wall, exposed beam and trusses, bare wood beadboard ceiling
What follows are beautiful photos of kitchens with light wood floors, along with design ideas we thought may be of interest to you. Enjoy and happy home decorating!
1. Medallion

Points of Interest ● light hickory hardwood floor ● swivel bar stools under marble overhang ● skylight over glass lantern pendant lights with iron rod ● white marble square island countertop ● glass-faced cabinet with drawer underneath
2. Country Cottage

Points of Interest ● polished reclaimed hardwood floors ● butcher block countertops ● antique wooden island with carved diamond detail ● distressed white wooden base cabinets ● stamped zinc diamond pattern backsplash
3. Warm Color Palette
Points of Interest ● light maple flooring ● multi-toned brown beige granite countertops ● stone veneer backsplash ● hand-painted dinnerware in illuminated glass cabinets ● aged copper metal wall decor ● two-tiered peninsula
4. Rush Seats

Points of Interest ● ash hardwood floors ● white coffered ceiling with recessed lights ● V-shaped two-tiered island granite countertop ● built-in bookshelves in square kitchen island ● six brown counter rush seats
5. Bar Alcove
Points of Interest ● natural maple floors ● small bar alcove ● beige granite countertops with eased edge ● dark espresso porcelain tile medallion backsplash ● stick bundle on countertop
6. Stone Blue
Points of Interest ● red oak flooring ● stone blue island cabinet base with open shelving ● segmental arched stove alcove ● stone blue shelves inside glass front cabinet calling back the kitchen island ● floral wave window valance
7. Stone Archway

Points of Interest ● hickory hardwood floor ● distressed blue island base with chiseled edge granite top ● medallion stove backsplash on whitewashed stone wall ● freestanding farmhouse sink ● stacked stone archway to living room
8. Ogee Edge
Points of Interest ● pine flooring ● gray granite countertops with ogee edge ● ecru mosaic tile backsplash ● beadboard white cabinets with brushed nickel cabinet pulls ● low-growing indoor plant on granite window sill
9. Skylights

Points of Interest ● light maple hardwood floors ● L-shaped window seat with three-toned red plaid cushions ● skeletal Roman numeral clock above archway to living room ● two small square skylights ● marble top island with overhang
10. Tiered Ceiling
Points of Interest ● red oak flooring ● tiered marsh green ceiling contrasting with accent wall ● beige swoop counter chairs ● framed black and white photography on wall-mounted shelf ● white marble backsplash
11. Reclaimed Wood

Points of Interest ● antique red oak floors ● antique apothecary sideboard with drawer knobs ● beadboard panels on door, cabinets, and range hood ● reclaimed wooden beams on ceiling ● wooden stools tucked under kitchen island
12. Rustic-Industrial
Points of Interest ● red oak plank flooring ● sliding windows with potted plants on sill ● two dome pendant lights over wooden island countertop ● white shaker cabinets with bronze knobs ● antique gold towel bar on kitchen island base
13. Exposed Brick

Points of Interest ● ash hardwood floors ● two single-hung windows on exposed brick wall ● light gray milk painted cabinets ● wooden island countertop with glass lantern fruit holder ● stained glass transom window
14. Pebble Backsplash
Points of Interest ● slim red oak flooring ● pebble mosaic backsplash ● bare wooden shaker cabinets ● two X-back counter chairs ● wicker baskets above top cabinets ● gray granite island countertop with curved shelving
15. Whitewashed Beams

Points of Interest ● French oak flooring ● whitewashed wooden beams and trusses ● custom reclaimed wood partial range hood surround ● whitewashed wood trims on kitchen island base calling back the beams ● sliding barn door
16. Custom Overhead
Points of Interest ● light maple flooring ● overhead lighting with wood slat design ● U-shaped kitchen with two-tiered dark gray granite countertop ● slate tile backsplash ● pine wooden cabinets
17. L-Shaped Island

Points of Interest ● narrow plank oak floors ● L-shaped island with gray granite countertop ● medallion stove backsplash ● muntin-style transom cabinets with glass inserts ● three wire mesh chairs with black cushions
18. Absolute Black
Points of Interest ● oak hardwood floors ● decorative carved wood on range hood ● granite backsplash ● absolute black granite island countertop with white wooden cabinet base ● two cast iron counter chairs with floral seat upholstery
19. Eat-In Kitchen

Points of Interest ● reclaimed hardwood floors ● light blue eat-in kitchen island with marble countertop and integrated butcher block ● whitewashed stacked stone stove alcove surround ● large antique armoire with TV niche
20. Monochromatic
Points of Interest ● red oak hardwood floors ● pine beadboard walls and ceiling ● maple dining table with drawers ● three arched windows ● sage green cabinets calling back the Victorian-style floral dining area rug
21. Farmhouse Kitchen

Points of Interest ● reclaimed teak flooring ● exposed reclaimed wooden trusses ● antique store sign above French doors ● white subway tile stove backsplash ● La Cornue stove paired with white cabinets and light beige quartz countertop
22. Yellow Pine
Points of Interest ● yellow pine floors ● custom beige granite island countertop with integrated round table-style seating ● natural hickory cabinets with open corner shelves ● travertine tile backsplash with inlay and diamond inserts
23. Turquoise

Points of Interest ● whitewashed teak flooring ● turquoise mosaic backsplash ● light gray beadboard island base cabinets ● three counter chairs with plaid upholstery ● white coffered ceiling with pendant lights over kitchen island
24. Mahogany Cabinets

Points of Interest ● white oak flooring ● matching cabinets and breakfast nook banquette ● round frosted glass table with stainless steel base ● two frosted glass cabinet doors calling back the table ● sloped cabinet above buddha head
25. Rustic Floors

Points of Interest ● rustic hickory kitchen flooring ● apothecary glass fruit jar on granite island countertop ● straight laid light gray tile backsplash ● decorative ladder shelf ● cookbook on wrought iron stand
26. Rustic Kitchen

Points of Interest ● barnwood flooring ● reclaimed barnwood beams ● terracotta flower tile backsplash ● rustic wood base cabinets with chicken wire ● tiled niche with built-in reclaimed wooden shelves
27. Cafe Curtains
Points of Interest ● natural ash hardwood floors ● multi-toned brown V-shaped laminate countertop ● light beige corduroy cushioned stools ● sheer cafe tier curtains ● black metal cup pulls on white base cabinets