Is it just me or am I noticing a new trend in kitchen design…it seems that more and more designers are using raw wood panels with sleek cabinets in new kitchens. It somehow manages to look really sleek but rustic at the same time and yet  escapes looking cottage-y. Frankly I love it….the contrasting textures look incredible and it adds a new dimension to  the  minimalist look, something which can look a bit pedestrian at times.