# 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.

[Read this guide](https://kitchform.app/kitchens/cream-and-walnut-kitchen) · [Edit this example](https://kitchform.app/design?template=cream-and-walnut-kitchen)

## Example plan

Illustrative 480 × 350 cm room with 260 cm ceiling. Measurements are not verified for your site.

![Example plan](https://kitchform.app/assets/guides/cream-and-walnut-kitchen-plan.svg)

## 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.

## 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.

## 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.

## 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

| Option | Visual difference | What to compare |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Cream with walnut | The starting palette pairs cream uppers with darker walnut lower fronts. | Compare the walnut grain and cream undertone using physical samples. |
| Cream with oak | Changes 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 handles | Black is the starting handle finish; brass offers another visible accent. | Compare handles beside the tap and appliances rather than changing all finishes together. |

Open the editable example, change one finish at a time and keep the camera and light fixed. Digital finishes are illustrative; compare physical supplier samples before ordering.

## 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.

## Example cabinet and appliance list

Width × depth × height in centimetres. These generic planning components do not identify purchasable products.

| Ref. | Component | Width (cm) | Depth (cm) | Height (cm) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 01 | Integrated fridge | 60 | 60 | 230 |
| 02 | Oven + microwave tower | 60 | 60 | 230 |
| 03 | Sink cabinet | 80 | 60 | 90 |
| 04 | Dishwasher | 60 | 60 | 87 |
| 05 | Spice pull-out | 20 | 60 | 90 |
| 06 | Drawer cabinet | 80 | 60 | 90 |
| 07 | Drawer cabinet | 80 | 60 | 90 |
| 08 | Base cabinet | 40 | 60 | 90 |
| 09 | Induction hob | 60 | 50 | 4 |
| 10 | Extractor hood | 80 | 40 | 25 |
| 11 | Wall cabinet | 80 | 36 | 80 |
| 12 | Wall cabinet | 80 | 36 | 80 |
| 13 | Wall cabinet | 80 | 36 | 80 |
| 14 | Wall cabinet | 40 | 36 | 80 |

## Wall elevation

![Example wall elevation](https://kitchform.app/assets/guides/cream-and-walnut-kitchen-elevation.svg)

Verify site measurements, chosen product dimensions, appliance instructions and construction requirements with your supplier before ordering or installation. Digital materials are not physical samples.

## Related guides

- [Cream and oak kitchen design](https://kitchform.app/kitchens/cream-and-oak-kitchen.md)

- [One-wall kitchen planner](https://kitchform.app/kitchens/one-wall-kitchen.md)

- [Handleless kitchen cabinet planner](https://kitchform.app/kitchens/handleless-kitchen.md)

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