Traditional Kitchen with Marble Countertops and Backsplash

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Toronto with an undermount sink, louvered cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, white cabinets, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Cocina Rústica

Fusteria Lladó

This is an example of a mid-sized country l-shaped open plan kitchen with a double-bowl sink, louvered cabinets, medium wood cabinets, wood benchtops, grey splashback, marble splashback, panelled appliances, with island and brown floor.

Use the Good Plates

Atelier Bond

This project involved an extensive renovation to create a cohesive family kitchen, while injecting everyday glamour into a functional space. This historic 1880s former brewery had been subject to several mish-mash renovations. . The first step was to rethink how the kitchen interacted with the rest of the home, and included punching a counter clad in luscious Verde Alpi marble through to the family retreat to create a seamless flow.

'Highview'

DESSE Interior Design

The original u-shaped kitchen was dated with very little bench space. A huge under-used pantry also blocked the flow of traffic and the stunning coastal views. To overcome these issues DESSE applied a clean modern galley style to the kitchen. This introduced extra light and views. The kitchen benches were crafted from Calacatta marble and artisan porcelain pendant lights were positioned over the island area. The natural materials and handmade finishes gives the space a wonderful organic feel.

Use the Good Plates

Atelier Bond

The overhead fluted cupboards serve as a contrast to the subtle mottling of the grey granite island bench and the patchwork of the Palladiana flooring and are finished in Dulux's Kenepuru Sound.

Cucina Mtt_C

Carmelostuni Atelier d’arredo

Progetto cucina con isola, con materiali di pregio come noce Canaletto plissettato marmo calacatta viola e laccati, armadi con ante rientranti per nascondere gli elettrodomestici. Il progetto prevede che l'utilizzo dei materiali della cucina consenta anche la divisione dello spazio operativo da quello di stoccaggio integrando le pareti divisorie con la porta d'ingresso rendendo il tutto un corpo unico e di grande impatto di design.

Marina Habitat

Koda Kitchen | Hong Kong |

This is an example of a small contemporary l-shaped separate kitchen in Hong Kong with an undermount sink, louvered cabinets, green cabinets, marble benchtops, yellow splashback, marble splashback, white appliances, marble floors, no island, white floor and brown benchtop.

Kittchen Amber Masko

TURCAN BUILDERS

Design ideas for a mid-sized l-shaped separate kitchen in Los Angeles with a double-bowl sink, louvered cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, brown splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop and wallpaper.

Complete luxurious kitchen remodelling

reDécor.me

Inspiration for a large modern galley kitchen in Other with a drop-in sink, louvered cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, black splashback, marble splashback, black appliances, cement tiles, with island, black floor and black benchtop.

Cuisine ouverte

LOON Interior Design

Cette belle cuisine ouverte sur le salon mélange le bois et la blanc pour un super rendu. La crédence marbrée apporte une touche d'élégance à cette belle cuisine. Pour contrer au manque d'espace, nous avons dessiné un bar dinatoire au lieu d'une salle à manger, avec des chaises de bar très confortables. Un lé de papier peint collé au mur et au plafond vient séparer visuellement l'espace cuisine et l'espace salon.

Coombe Hill Lane

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Matt Clayton
Mid-sized contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in London with an undermount sink, louvered cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island and white benchtop.

LD Home - 100 mq

DBmLab Architects

La cucina è stata completamente riprogettata per massimizzare la funzionalità e l'efficienza. L'open space consente di avere un'isola dedicata alla preparazione dei pasti e al consumo di pause veloci e anche una zona pranzo più confortevole.

Marina Habitat

Koda Kitchen | Hong Kong |

Photo of a small contemporary l-shaped separate kitchen in Hong Kong with an undermount sink, louvered cabinets, green cabinets, marble benchtops, yellow splashback, marble splashback, white appliances, marble floors, no island, white floor and brown benchtop.

Use the Good Plates

Atelier Bond

Design ideas for a large eclectic kitchen in Adelaide with louvered cabinets, marble benchtops, green splashback, marble splashback, marble floors, with island and grey benchtop.

Coastal Kitchen

Gatling Design

Design ideas for a mid-sized beach style l-shaped kitchen in San Diego with louvered cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, light hardwood floors, with island, white benchtop, marble splashback, beige floor and panelled appliances.

Coastal Kitchen

Gatling Design

This is an example of a mid-sized beach style single-wall eat-in kitchen in San Diego with louvered cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop and marble splashback.

Coastal Kitchen

Gatling Design

This is an example of a mid-sized beach style single-wall eat-in kitchen in San Diego with louvered cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Coastal Kitchen

Gatling Design

Inspiration for a mid-sized beach style single-wall eat-in kitchen in San Diego with louvered cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop and marble splashback.

Marina Habitat

Koda Kitchen | Hong Kong |

Inspiration for a small contemporary l-shaped separate kitchen in Hong Kong with an undermount sink, louvered cabinets, green cabinets, marble benchtops, yellow splashback, marble splashback, white appliances, marble floors, no island, white floor and brown benchtop.

Coombe Hill Lane

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Matt Clayton
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in London with an undermount sink, louvered cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, panelled appliances, with island and white benchtop.

Kitchen with Louvered Cabinets and Marble 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!