Kitchen with Quartzite Benchtops, Blue Splashback and White Splashback Design Ideas

Step into a sanctuary that dissolves the boundaries between indoors and out. With its vaulted ceilings, panoramic windows and beautifully crafted Tom Howley kitchen, this breathtaking extension has unequivocally become the soul of this historic Perthshire home. Clever storage solutions like the slim pantry and bi-fold drinks bar offer stylish storage and easy access to everyday items as well as your favourite beverages. The large kitchen island allows guests to relax and socialise while the host serves up delicious food. The vaulted ceiling provides a dramatic effect, while the large glass doors at either end of the space flood the room with natural light, making this kitchen the perfect place to relax at any time of day.

Located in Thame, this in-frame Shaker kitchen was completely reimagined to create a warmer, more functional space designed around everyday family living. The cabinetry is finished in Magma Rose by Caparol Paints, bringing a gentle blush tone that feels elegant, warm and inviting. Clever storage solutions, including HÄCKER Concept130 concealed shelving, help maintain a clean and organised layout. Worktops are in MWS Quartz Florence, chosen for their subtle detailing and durable finish. Appliances are by Siemens and are seamlessly integrated throughout the kitchen to support the streamlined design. A BLANCO Subline 500-U sink in Tartufo Silgranit pairs with a Quooker Fusion Round tap in patinated brass, introducing warm metallic accents that complement the softer colour palette.

This renovation transformed the kitchen into a family and social-focused hub, designed for both everyday living and entertaining. With clever storage solutions, including a corner larder and ample drawers, the space is practical, organised, and perfect for bringing family and friends together.

Formica Clementine pairs with Arpa Bianco Nube wall units and a natural oak veneered plywood island. Clementine bench seating, oak Urtil shelving units and internal drawers add a custom hand-built feel to the project. All using IKEA cabinets. Wall units feature invisi-pull doors for a clean, slab front look. The Clementine section includes matching J-Profile handles and edge-banded cover panels. Oak sheets were supplied to ensure beautiful matching joinery in the living space. Architect & design: A Small Studio. Photographer: Manuel Vazquez.

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Inspiration for a small scandinavian u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Paris with a single-bowl sink, beaded inset cabinets, green cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor and white benchtop.

In this custom-designed family bungalow, the kitchen was envisioned as the heart of the home — bold yet warm, streamlined yet full of life. The clients asked for the need for exceptional storage, a clutter-free environment, and spaces that seamlessly blend function with aesthetics. To meet these goals, we designed a contemporary kitchen with clean architectural lines, natural textures, and intelligent spatial planning. Matte walnut cabinetry brings a deep, organic warmth to the space, while sleek quartz countertops and a dramatic stone upstand and tiled splashback adds striking contrast and visual impact. The colour palette balances earthy tones with crisp white and brass hardware, achieving a perfect equilibrium between boldness and comfort.

By opening up the existing ground floor, the kitchen becomes the heart of the home, anchored by a curved island with slatted timber detailing. It’s a space for cooking, gathering and conversation. An understated wall of vertical timber slats conceals ample storage and utility spaces, keeping the home clutter-free. Every detail ensures practicality while maintaining a calm and organized aesthetic.

See more projects here: https://hubs.la/Q02ZJVQz0 We transformed this open-plan kitchen-diner into an industrial-inspired oasis by blending industrial and Scandinavian elements. The design features a rich, smoky green palette accented with brass and metallic details. A striking acoustic panelling feature wall adds texture, while herringbone flooring and stylish shaker-style cabinets pull the look together, making this kitchen a true visual standout.

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Spires Interiors turned this small, separate kitchen and dining room into stunning, open-plan dining, cooking and living space.
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Modern Shaker Kitchen Pantry cabinet with breakfast station and pocket doors. Photography by Nick Smith
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Casual comfortable family kitchen is the heart of this home! Organization is the name of the game in this fast paced yet loving family! Between school, sports, and work everyone needs to hustle, but this hard working kitchen makes it all a breeze! Photography: Stephen Karlisch

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Designed with family in mind for kitchen extension. Custom made kitchen, handcrafted at our workshop in Guildford, Surrey. Every inch of storage was thought through. There are 24 drawers, a breakfast pantry and glazed drinks bar cabinet. The oak table was designed and stained to bring the whole scheme together with the vintage Barristers Bookcases, a much loved family heir loom.

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This elegant kitchen transformation in West Ealing was designed for a family living in a beautiful Victorian home. The main kitchen, island, and bar zone feature in-frame cabinetry with classic Shaker doors, painted in Little Greene’s Sage Green, while the island stands out in Green Stone Light, adding soft contrast. In the adjoining pantry, Jigsaw’s Ascot lay-on furniture continues the Shaker design, finished in French Grey for a subtle, complementary tone. Worktops and splashbacks are in 20mm Cosistone Carrara Classic quartz, chosen for their refined marble effect and excellent durability. Some of the family’s existing appliances were seamlessly integrated into the new design, including the fridge freezer, while RMK supplied and installed new components. All these details ensure the kitchen performs as beautifully as it looks. Visit our website for more kitchen designs.

We designed a Period English kitchen for an early Edwardian cottage, planned around an island that anchors daily family life. Cabinets feature brass hinges and an ogee cornice, with a decorative canopy framing the hob and a built-in bench easing the link to dining. Storage is handled by two oak-interior pantry zones and plenty of drawers and cabinets. The room is painted in Farrow & Ball Inchyra Blue, with Silestone Ethereal Glow on the main run and Dekton Entzo on the island for a subtle shift in tone and texture.

The front of the island has eight spacious drawers, providing ample storage for kitchen essentials. On the left side, the island features a Bora M Pure induction hob, leaving plenty of prep space to the right. The island’s raised legs give it a freestanding appearance that adds a sense of openness to the space. Finished in Oak stained with Colron Jacobean Oak Wood Dye, the island beautifully complements the warm tones of the kitchen, making it both functional and visually appealing.