Wood is a common material for kitchens, from cabinets to walls to countertops. You can also use wood textures in the kitchen in surprising ways to create some visual interest and a style all your own. You can use wood in unexpected ways or in unexpected places to make a statement in a space. So […]The post 5 Unexpected Ways to Use Wood Textures in the Kitchen appeared first on Freshome.com.

Wood is a common material for kitchens, from cabinets to walls to countertops. You can also use wood textures in the kitchen in surprising ways to create some visual interest and a style all your own. You can use wood in unexpected ways or in unexpected places to make a statement in a space. So if you?re looking for something creative to do with a kitchen design, take a look at the different ways to use wood textures in the kitchen.Textured wood creates some interesting contrast against the cabinets’ gray color. Image: Stonington Cabinetry and DesignsMatch wood in interesting placesOne idea is to take a highly distinctive wood texture and use it in unexpected places with high contrast. The photo above shows how the warm, textured wood from the island was also used over the cooktop area. This wood contrasts with the sleek gray cabinetry. Using a certain kind of wood for the island and extending it to other areas of the room creates design cohesion in the space.You can use this idea in a variety of ways. You could use the wood texture in the flooring to line the cabinets, for in...