Felicia Evans
Inspiration for a mid-sized country u-shaped separate kitchen in DC Metro with an undermount sink, white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, shaker cabinets, wood benchtops, red splashback, brick splashback, dark hardwood floors, a peninsula and brown floor.

Kitchen Remodels

Ocala Kitchen and Bath, Inc.

This is an example of a mid-sized industrial l-shaped open plan kitchen in Orlando with brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, an undermount sink, brown cabinets, concrete benchtops, red splashback, ceramic floors, beige floor and raised-panel cabinets.

Scarsdale Modern Industrial Vibe

Jan Hiltz Interiors LLC

This is an example of a country l-shaped kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, red splashback, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Handled cashmere and wood kitchen with red splashback

User

This spacious kitchen was designed for a beautiful 19th century home. The gloss cabinets and raspberry red splash back reflects the light, making this kitchen a bright and inviting place to enjoy with family and friends. All storage solutions have been carefully planned and most appliances are hidden behind doors adding to the spacious feeling of this stunning kitchen.

Private Residence - CH

KuDa Photography

Industrial l-shaped kitchen in Portland with stainless steel appliances, with island, stainless steel cabinets, concrete floors, an undermount sink and red splashback.

Spanish Style multi-level Island

UNIQ Kitchen and Bath Designs

Notice the carved Elephants sitting on the floor holding up the 18" deep countertop overhang. This homeowner loves animals, many of the knobs are animals. Photography by: PreveiwFirst.com

Napa, Vineyard Estates, Custom Home

CRC Builders Inc.

Inspiration for a large traditional eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with marble benchtops, red splashback, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, grey floor, grey benchtop, an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets and medium wood cabinets.

Brooklyn Townhouse

LAVA interiors

Photography by William Lavalette
Mid-sized traditional single-wall separate kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, soapstone benchtops, brick splashback, with island, brown floor, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, red splashback, panelled appliances, dark hardwood floors and black benchtop.

Cochran Street

Jilco Kitchen and Bath

Cabinetry (Eudora, Harmony Door Style, Perimeter: Bright White Finish, Island: Willow Gray with Brush Gray Glaze) Hardware (Berenson, Polished Nickel)

Kitchen Addition and Remodel

Outdoor Craftsmen, Inc.

Mid-sized transitional galley eat-in kitchen in Raleigh with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, quartz benchtops, red splashback, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and with island.

Window Factory Lofts

Viscusi Builders LTD.

Inspiration for a mid-sized industrial single-wall open plan kitchen in Other with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, red splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors, a peninsula, an undermount sink and glass tile splashback.

Remodel

Center Pointe Builders, LLC

Formerly a galley style with L-Shaped peninsula - redesigned with island, bar seating and useable prep space.
This is an example of a small eclectic galley eat-in kitchen in Jackson with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, red splashback, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Olive Cabinets

Cabinet Expressions

Photo of a mid-sized industrial l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Houston with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, green cabinets, granite benchtops, red splashback, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, with island and beige floor.

Kitchen

Residential Pools

Small traditional single-wall open plan kitchen in Miami with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, green cabinets, solid surface benchtops, red splashback, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, limestone floors, no island and white floor.

Industrial Kitchen

Homecorp - Sandy Tabacinic

Sandy
Mid-sized industrial separate kitchen in Dallas with an undermount sink, open cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, red splashback, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances and with island.

Family Getaway Lodge

Fox Construction, Inc.

Large country kitchen in Denver with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, red splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Funky Family Kitchen

Lagois Design Build Renovate

This family of four wanted to open up their compartmentalized floor plan to create a kitchen that would become the center of their entertaining areas. Aesthetically they wanted to incorporate some fun elements into the design with pops of color and unique lighting and flooring selections. Although they wanted to encourage flow between their kitchen, family and dining rooms, they wanted to maintain the formality of the dining room. A structural wall between the kitchen and living areas required some creative thinking. We were able to eliminate the wall by aligning the structural posts with the posts in the basement. To open up the kitchen space and provide outdoor access, the main staircase was moved to a more central location. Hydronic in-floor heating and a ductless air-conditioning unit provide energy efficient temperature control. The new layout of the kitchen allows the cook to socialize and interact with family and guests in the family and dining rooms. A desk area was created to separate the dining area, but does not block traffic flow or sight lines. The large island offers plenty of prep space and seats four comfortably. A new eight-foot patio door integrates the outdoor space and doesn’t interfere with the functionality of the kitchen. The red tile backsplash adds a punch of color that pairs perfectly with the gray cabinets and white quartz countertop. The honeycomb tile pattern is fun and adds unexpected personality to the whole space.

Interior

Allan Edwards Builder Inc.

Large mediterranean l-shaped separate kitchen in Houston with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, soapstone benchtops, red splashback, brick splashback, panelled appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and red benchtop.

Divine Kitchens LLC

Divine Design Center

Small traditional l-shaped kitchen pantry in Boston with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, red splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and no island.

Colorful Vintage-Inspired Kitchen with Brass Accents

Model Remodel

Red and pink Dual Glazed Triangles from Heath Tile as a kitchen backsplash © Cindy Apple Photography
Design ideas for a mid-sized eclectic l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Seattle with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, red splashback, ceramic splashback, white appliances, medium hardwood floors, a peninsula and white benchtop.

Kitchen with an Undermount Sink and Red Splashback Design Ideas

There’s a lot to consider when it comes to planning your kitchen design. Where do you even start? Gathering some inspiration in a photo gallery is always a good starting point, as looking at different kitchen designs often brings up ideas you haven’t even thought of yet.

Browse Photos of Kitchen Designs for Inspiration and Collect Your Ideas

You can browse through photos of all kinds of kitchen styles, layouts and sizes on Houzz to get started before jumping into any design software or contacting a local professional for help. Here’s a few considerations to keep in mind when planning your kitchen.

1. What Makes a Good Kitchen Design, and Why is it Important?

For starters, you want to find a balance between aesthetics and function. You may have heard of the ‘kitchen work triangle’, which refers to the space between your fridge, sink and stove. You want everything within easy reach when you’re working in the kitchen and look beautiful at the same time. It’s a good idea to take note of both when browsing our photo gallery.

2. Consider Your Space to Determine Your Kitchen Layout

Firstly, consider the space you have, and the limitations that come with it. Do you have a small kitchen and need to maximise your workspace and storage? Can you allow yourself some more space and a big island with seating? Are you designing your kitchen from scratch or renovating an existing design? Which appliances do you already own and what are their measurements? Are there windows you need to take into consideration when planning cabinets? How do kitchen, living and dining areas connect? Depending on your space and needs, you want to use a shape that suits you. U, G, or L-shaped kitchen, with or without island or peninsula? Know your dimensions, plan cabinetry carefully and consider the placement of your appliances. You don’t want to end up with a finished design, only for your significant other to question where the fridge is supposed to go. Consider from the start where your fridge, oven, microwave and sink goes to save yourself from starting again from scratch - remember the kitchen work triangle! You also want to plan the layout of your cabinets. Maybe you’re planning for a pantry and can do with less storage space in your kitchen, so that your design can be one without upper or lower cabinets for a different look. A corner cabinet can be a smart storage solution if you want to keep the look clean and simple.

3. Decide on a Kitchen Style, But Don’t Forget Practicality

You want the style of your kitchen to reflect your personality and taste. We have curated a large array of kitchen styles here at Houzz, from traditional to contemporary to transitional and everything in between. Consider what your cooking style is for a start - Italy is known for its cuisine, so italian kitchen designs are generally popular. Also consider ergonomics - depending on how much time you spend in your kitchen, the height of your counters can make a big difference to your overall health. You also want to consider colour and finishes of cabinets, countertops and splashbacks. Which colour do you want your cupboards to be? Simple, timeless white or rather making a statement in black? Maybe rather a rustic wood? Also consider the colour of your floor - if you have dark floors, you may want to keep cabinets lighter. You could also go for an all-white look and choose black appliances for contrast. Once you know which style you fancy, don’t forget how you will be using the space. You want to keep cooking in mind, as well as how easy to clean and maintain the space will be. How many cooks do you need to accommodate? Do you have kids around? How much storage do you need? Maybe you want to go for open shelves rather than cabinets and allow for easy reach of key items you use when cooking. Again - remember the triangle! Lastly, choose lighting that both enhances the look of your kitchen as well as your cooking performance, providing light in all the right places.

4. Be Conscious of Your Budget

No matter what you plan for your kitchen design, cost is always a big factor. Be sure to plan with your budget in mind. It may make more sense to go for a modular kitchen design rather than custom build. You can save a lot of money if you get at least 3 estimates from professionals before locking in the job. And don’t forget to allow a 20% buffer for emergencies. Once you are ready to hire a pro, our directory will help you find one, no matter where you are. So whether you're looking for an Interior Designer in Melbourne or an Architect in Sydney, you can be sure to find a qualified expert for the job!