Palettes · Planning guide

Cream and walnut kitchen design

Walnut creates a deeper base than pale oak. Cream uppers and a light counter can keep the composition open while the wood gives it weight.

Design this kitchen Editable example · no account needed to start

Quiet cream. Rich walnut.

480 × 350 cm room
260 cm ceiling · 14 components

Cream and walnut kitchen design example, 480 by 350 centimetres, with labelled component positions
Illustrative plan in cm. Example dimensions; no doors, windows or site services have been assumed. Add your actual openings and fixtures in the editor.
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480 × 350 cm one-wall example

The example room measures 480 × 350 cm with a 260 cm ceiling. The eight floor and tall units total 480 cm in width: 60 cm fridge, 60 cm appliance tower, 80 cm sink cabinet, 60 cm dishwasher, 20 cm pull-out, two 80 cm drawer cabinets and a 40 cm base cabinet. This fills the modelled wall before any site-specific end clearance or extra fillers. Review the supplier's installation requirements and adjust the run to your measured wall.

02

Decide how much dark timber to show

The example keeps walnut on the lower fronts. Extending it onto a tall storage wall makes a much stronger statement. Compare both versions from the entrance, especially if the room is narrow or the cabinetry fills most of the view.

03

Consider the floor with the fronts

A light stone floor is included to separate the dark cabinetry from the ground plane. A timber floor can work as another direction, but compare grain scale and tone rather than expecting two wood finishes to match automatically.

04

Make the small details consistent

Black handles and a light counter provide a clear contrast in this preset. Check the visible end panels, cabinet bodies and any open shelves too. A front-only change can leave those surfaces with the original palette, which may be intentional or may need adjustment.

Compare materials in this layout

Open the editable example and change one finish at a time. Keep the camera and light fixed to compare the options.

Visual options for the same kitchen layout
OptionVisual differenceWhat to compare
Cream with walnutThe starting palette pairs cream uppers with darker walnut lower fronts.Compare the walnut grain and cream undertone using physical samples.
Cream with oakChanges the lower fronts to a lighter timber direction.Keep the white counter and stone floor fixed for the first comparison.
Walnut with black or brass handlesBlack is the starting handle finish; brass offers another visible accent.Compare handles beside the tap and appliances rather than changing all finishes together.

Digital finishes are illustrative. Compare physical supplier samples before ordering.

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Questions before you start

Can I compare walnut and oak without losing my layout?

Yes. Duplicate the project, change the material palette in the copy and use the comparison tools to review both designs.

Does the grain show the final veneer layout?

No. Grain is illustrative. Veneer matching, direction and panel sequencing need to be agreed with your supplier.

The front elevation

Review the main wall’s cabinet heights, appliance spaces and finish balance. Other walls are available in the editor.

Main wall elevation of the cream & walnut kitchen example
Illustrative main-wall elevation. Digital materials are not supplier samples.

Example cabinet & appliance list

Planning dimensions in centimetres. These generic components are editable and do not identify purchasable supplier products.

Width × depth × height; cabinet heights exclude the visual worktop.
Ref.ComponentWidthDepthHeight
01Integrated fridge60 cm60 cm230 cm
02Oven + microwave tower60 cm60 cm230 cm
03Sink cabinet80 cm60 cm90 cm
04Dishwasher60 cm60 cm87 cm
05Spice pull-out20 cm60 cm90 cm
06Drawer cabinet80 cm60 cm90 cm
07Drawer cabinet80 cm60 cm90 cm
08Base cabinet40 cm60 cm90 cm
09Induction hob60 cm50 cm4 cm
10Extractor hood80 cm40 cm25 cm
11Wall cabinet80 cm36 cm80 cm
12Wall cabinet80 cm36 cm80 cm
13Wall cabinet80 cm36 cm80 cm
14Wall cabinet40 cm36 cm80 cm

Before installation: verify measurements on site, resolve cabinet junctions and worktop details, and enter the chosen appliances’ installation and ventilation requirements.