A mix of white painted and stained walnut cabinetry, with brass accents in the hardware and lighting - make this kitchen the showstopper in the house. Cezanne quartzite brings in color and movement to the countertops, and the brass mosaic backsplash adds texture and great visual interest to the walls.

Wormy Butternut Kitchen

JH Design Build

Andreas John
Mid-sized arts and crafts l-shaped kitchen in Burlington with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, soapstone benchtops, metallic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and black benchtop.

Cuisine sur mesure

LES MEUBLES DE METIERS

Antoine Tasselli
Traditional kitchen in Marseille with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, black cabinets, wood benchtops, metallic splashback, black appliances, blue floor and brown benchtop.

West Perth

Western Cabinets

Photo of an expansive contemporary galley eat-in kitchen in Perth with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, metallic splashback, glass tile splashback, black appliances, travertine floors, with island, beige floor and white benchtop.

Modern Kitchens & Joinery VIIII

P & K Joinery

A significant transformation to the layout allowed this room to evolve into a multi function space. With precise allocation of appliances, generous proportions to the island bench; which extends around to create a comfortable dining space and clean lines, this open plan kitchen and living area will be the envy of all entertainers!

RSF Kitchen

Marrokal Design & Remodeling

Design ideas for a mid-sized eclectic u-shaped open plan kitchen in San Diego with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, metallic splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island, beige floor and green benchtop.

Tiny Home | Niagara

Neue Floors - European Wide Plank Oak

Small beach style galley kitchen in Other with solid surface benchtops, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, white benchtop, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, metallic splashback and metal splashback.

Housley Home

Timeless Kitchen Cabinetry

Rachael Black
This is an example of a mid-sized country l-shaped kitchen in Nashville with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, metallic splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, brown floor, white benchtop, metal splashback and medium hardwood floors.

Green Hills House

Don Tankersley & Co.

Design ideas for a midcentury galley open plan kitchen in Portland with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, metallic splashback, mosaic tile splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor and white benchtop.

Pequeños y grandes detalles

Clysa

Kris Moya Estudio
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary single-wall eat-in kitchen in Barcelona with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, laminate benchtops, metallic splashback, metal splashback, panelled appliances, porcelain floors, with island and grey floor.

Küche vertikal

rooom.biz Ihre Agentin für Schönheit

Photo of a small contemporary single-wall eat-in kitchen in Dusseldorf with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, solid surface benchtops, metallic splashback, metal splashback, black appliances, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and no island.

RUSTICASA | Casa do Brezo | Paredes de Coura

RUSTICASA

© Rusticasa
This is an example of a small tropical single-wall eat-in kitchen in Other with medium hardwood floors, a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, stainless steel cabinets, wood benchtops, metallic splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island and brown floor.

Kitchen Project - Charlton Kings

Contour

Lisa Lodwig
Design ideas for a mid-sized modern u-shaped open plan kitchen in Gloucestershire with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, metallic splashback, mirror splashback, panelled appliances, porcelain floors, white floor and a peninsula.

Contemporary White and Gray Marble

Granite Transformations

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional galley separate kitchen in Other with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, metallic splashback, metal splashback, black appliances, porcelain floors and with island.

Cole

Kelly Tivey Interior Design

Photography by Brian Pettigrew
Design ideas for a large modern u-shaped open plan kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, metallic splashback, metal splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and with island.

Penthouse -Notting Hill

Nathalie Priem Photography

Nathalie Priem Photography
This is an example of a contemporary single-wall open plan kitchen in London with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, metallic splashback, mirror splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Greenwich Village

Pamela Dailey Design

This 400 s.f. studio apartment in NYC’s Greenwich Village serves as a pied-a-terre for clients whose primary residence is on the West Coast. Although the clients do not reside here full-time, this tiny space accommodates all the creature comforts of home. Bleached hardwood floors, crisp white walls, and high ceilings are the backdrop to a custom blackened steel and glass partition, layered with raw silk sheer draperies, to create a private sleeping area, replete with custom built-in closets. Simple headboard and crisp linens are balanced with a lightly-metallic glazed duvet and a vintage textile pillow. The living space boasts a custom Belgian linen sectional sofa that pulls out into a full-size bed for the couple’s young children who sometimes accompany them. Efficient and inexpensive dining furniture sits comfortably in the main living space and lends clean, Scandinavian functionality for sharing meals. The sculptural handrafted metal ceiling mobile offsets the architecture’s clean lines, defining the space while accentuating the tall ceilings. The kitchenette combines custom cool grey lacquered cabinets with brass fittings, white beveled subway tile, and a warm brushed brass backsplash; an antique Boucherouite runner and textural woven stools that pull up to the kitchen’s coffee counter puntuate the clean palette with warmth and the human scale. The under-counter freezer and refrigerator, along with the 18” dishwasher, are all panelled to match the cabinets, and open shelving to the ceiling maximizes the feeling of the space’s volume. The entry closet doubles as home for a combination washer/dryer unit. The custom bathroom vanity, with open brass legs sitting against floor-to-ceiling marble subway tile, boasts a honed gray marble countertop, with an undermount sink offset to maximize precious counter space and highlight a pendant light. A tall narrow cabinet combines closed and open storage, and a recessed mirrored medicine cabinet conceals additional necessaries. The stand-up shower is kept minimal, with simple white beveled subway tile and frameless glass doors, and is large enough to host a teak and stainless bench for comfort; black sink and bath fittings ground the otherwise light palette. What had been a generic studio apartment became a rich landscape for living.

Pine Street Renovation

Space Craft, LLC

The owners bought this 1970s 'Colorado Lodge Style' student rental in central Boulder to turn it into a home for their family of four. The existing interior layout was awkward and inefficient. Thus, the first floor was reorganized to create more usable, family-friendly spaces and to create a relationship with the well-used backyard. The barn lumber and wood floor were salvaged from the existing house to create a softened contrast for the light-filled, full-height spaces. The kitchen and two bathrooms were completely renovated using modern finishes to tie the house together. The result is a modern home that functions effortlessly for a family of four. Chris Nyce, Nyceone Photography

Brittannica Island, Shadow Gray Perimeter

Counter Culture

Amendolara Photography
Large transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in DC Metro with an undermount sink, quartz benchtops, with island, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, brown floor, metallic splashback, metal splashback and white benchtop.

Stunning stencil

Jonathan Dade Photo Video

Jonathan Dade
Inspiration for a large contemporary galley open plan kitchen in Melbourne with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, wood benchtops, metallic splashback, mirror splashback, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Kitchen with Metallic 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!