Expansive transitional eat-in kitchen in London with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, red splashback, black appliances, no island, grey floor, white benchtop, quartzite benchtops, cement tile splashback and terrazzo floors.

Kitchen with Island

Finch Design & Production inc

The kitchen includes a large island with seating and a prep-sink, paneled wood cabinets, and large windows open the kitchen to the view of the water and Mt Rainier.

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.

"The Woodburn" in Homearama 2018

Designs on Madison

Grupenhof Photography
Country open plan kitchen in Cincinnati with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, red splashback, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor and white benchtop.

Miller Residence

Richard Hughes Architect

Photo of a country single-wall open plan kitchen in Austin with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, stainless steel cabinets, wood benchtops, red splashback, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, beige floor and beige benchtop.

Tuscan-Style Home

NSPJ Architects

Photo of a large mediterranean l-shaped kitchen in Kansas City with a farmhouse sink, granite benchtops, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, raised-panel cabinets, red cabinets, red splashback and red floor.

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)

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.

Contemporary Rustic Kitchen Remodel in Burbank, CA

Levi Design Build

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Los Angeles with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, red splashback, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and with island.

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.

Contemporary open plan kitchen dining with red splashback

User

This contemporary open planned kitchen/ dining room, is very open and spacious, making it a very social-able space. The neutral tones helps to create warmth within such as large space. The choice of also having a solid wood dining table and chairs, brings a more traditional element to the design,

Hartford County Kitchen Remodel

Zel, Inc.

Zel, Inc.
This is an example of an expansive country u-shaped eat-in kitchen in New York with a farmhouse sink, white cabinets, granite benchtops, red splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, no island, beaded inset cabinets and brick splashback.

Farmhouse Kitchen with Exposed Brick Wall

Eagle Luxury Properties

Eagle Luxury Properties
Large traditional u-shaped separate kitchen in Phoenix with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, red splashback, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, a farmhouse sink and with island.

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.

Evanston Kitchen Rehab

Nicholas Moriarty Interiors (NMI, LLC.)

Mieke Zuiderweg
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary galley eat-in kitchen in Chicago with stainless steel appliances, stainless steel benchtops, an integrated sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, red splashback, subway tile splashback, concrete floors and a peninsula.

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.

Kitchen

Vogel Builders, LLC

Kitchen
Photo of a country kitchen in Austin with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, red splashback, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Kitchen with 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!