Other, man-made materials are often used in conjunction with wood to create designs that end up greater than the sum of their parts.

1. Wooden Cabinets With Metal, Brick, and Glass

2. For as long as man has needed a place to store his finest
bowls and goblets, there has never been a better material
for making cabinets than wood.
In fact, thanks to its availability, versatility, durability and
latterly sustainability, the use of wood has never been close
to being superseded in the manufacture of furniture of all
types. That's not to say, however, that it stands alone in its
field. Other, man-made materials are often used in
conjunction with wood to create designs that end up greater
than the sum of their parts.

3. Combining wooden kitchen cabinet doors with other materials
is a great way to make them stand out, and there are some
recent trends in this type of kitchen design that are quickly
becoming contemporary classics.

4. Wood and metal
Mixing wood and metal in interior design is nothing new, as
iron, copper and brass fixtures and fittings have been used
since the dawn of modern plumbing techniques.
Somewhere along the way, stainless steel and chrome took
over and their silver color became the standard. However,
nothing lasts forever. Not even stainless steel. Combining
the natural wood of bespoke cabinet doors with the
traditional golden tones of brass and copper has seen a
resurgence in recent years as the classic again becomes
the contemporary.

5. Deciding to add a touch of gold when installing new bespoke
kitchen cabinet doors doesn't have to be expensive or a
complete overhaul either, as mixing brass with the silver of
existing stainless steel fittings actually works quite well too.

6. Wood and brick
Continuing the theme of incorporating styles from another time
in modern kitchens, matching wooden cabinet doors with
bricks is also nothing revolutionary.
The rustic feel of using exposed brickwork in contemporary
kitchen designs has long been a modern classic, but more
and more people are now taking things a step further and
installing brick features that are more than just decorative.
Gaining in popularity, genuine wood-burning pizza ovens are
best constructed from durable materials, and constructing
one from bricks is a simple process for the experienced
builder. Contrasting superbly with solid wood bespoke
kitchen cabinet doors, the exposed brickwork brings a
timeless look to any modern kitchen.

7. Wood and glass
For a sleeker aesthetic than brass or brick can give, solid
wood cabinets can easily be teamed with contemporary
glass elements.
While decorative parts of a kitchen have long used glass,
tough new types of the transparent material have made
even glass worktops a possibility. Matched with a
backsplash and dining table, the solid panels of glass
provide a smooth contrast to the rougher wooden kitchen
cabinet doors.
Above the eyeline, the oven hood and oversized ornate
lampshades can continue the theme for those visitors who
like to really take a look around.