This is an example of a mid-sized country u-shaped open plan kitchen in Denver with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, soapstone benchtops, red splashback, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate floors, a peninsula and brown floor.

Lochland Ridge Residence

The Designers

A television hides in the end cabinet, allowing guests to enjoy the game while the chef works from two islands, and fantastic range, emulating antique fireplace cooking.

McFann Residence

SCHROLL CABINETS

Blakely Photography
Large country l-shaped open plan kitchen in Denver with an integrated sink, raised-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, red splashback, brick splashback, panelled appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and black benchtop.

Applegate Tran Interiors

The decision to remodel your kitchen isn't one to take lightly. But, if you really don't enjoy spending time there, it may be time for a change. That was the situation facing the owners of this remodeled kitchen, says interior designer Vernon Applegate. "The old kitchen was dismal," he says. "It was small, cramped and outdated, with low ceilings and a style that reminded me of the early ‘80s." It was also some way from what the owners – a young couple – wanted. They were looking for a contemporary open-plan kitchen and family room where they could entertain guests and, in the future, keep an eye on their children. Two sinks, dishwashers and refrigerators were on their wish list, along with storage space for appliances and other equipment. Applegate's first task was to open up and increase the space by demolishing some walls and raising the height of the ceiling. "The house sits on a steep ravine. The original architect's plans for the house were missing, so we needed to be sure which walls were structural and which were decorative," he says. With the walls removed and the ceiling height increased by 18 inches, the new kitchen is now three times the size of the original galley kitchen. The main work area runs along the back of the kitchen, with an island providing additional workspace and a place for guests to linger. A color palette of dark blues and reds was chosen for the walls and backsplashes. Black was used for the kitchen island top and back. "Blue provides a sense of intimacy, and creates a contrast with the bright living and dining areas, which have lots of natural light coming through their large windows," he says. "Blue also works as a restful backdrop for anyone watching the large screen television in the kitchen." A mottled red backsplash adds to the intimate tone and makes the walls seem to pop out, especially around the range hood, says Applegate. From the family room, the black of the kitchen island provides a visual break between the two spaces. "I wanted to avoid people's eyes going straight to the cabinetry, so I extended the black countertop down to the back of the island to form a negative space and divide the two areas," he says. "The kitchen is now the axis of the whole public space in the house. From there you can see the dining room, living room and family room, as well as views of the hills and the water beyond." Cabinets : Custom rift sawn white oak, cerused dyed glaze Countertops : Absolute black granite, polished Flooring : Oak/driftwood grey from Gammapar Bar stools : Techno with arms, walnut color Lighting : Policelli Backsplash : Red dragon marble Sink : Stainless undermountby Blanco Faucets : Grohe Hot water system : InSinkErator Oven : Jade Cooktop : Independent Hoods, custom Microwave : GE Monogram Refrigerator : Jade Dishwasher : Miele, Touchtronic anniversary Limited Edition

Hancock Park, CA / Second Floor Addition to an Existing Home

ING Construction

Kitchen Remodel; With this beautiful exposed brick interior wall in the Kitchen area, we also completed the installation of the wood paneling on the right hand side wall, installation of the engineered quartz countertop, flat dark wood cabinets with brushed nickel drawer pulls, a wine refrigerator, suspended circular lighting and all the required plumbing, electrical and carpentry needs per the project. All in all, a beautiful Kitchen with plenty of character and personality.

Loft Style Kitchen

GFD Group Miami

Our client was looking for a dramatic look for their favorite room in the house. Our design team rolled up their sleeves and created a loft style kitchen that was inline with the clients industrial vision. We focused on very functional storage so that we could minimize upper cabinets and maximize an exposed, full wall brick backsplash. This was a bold design that the client will love for many years to come.

Rustic Open Plan Kitchen Diner

User

Kitchen Diner in this stunning extended three bedroom family home that has undergone full and sympathetic renovation keeping in tact the character and charm of a Victorian style property, together with a modern high end finish. See more of our work here: https://www.ihinteriors.co.uk

1900's Farmhouse Renovation

Black Oak Construction, LLC

Interior renovations incorporated with exterior and addition. Note that the homeowner opted to live in the house throughout the entire renovation! Cabinet refinish, new gas cooktop, relocation of existing cooktop ventilation, new prep island

Mid Century Home renovation

Sophie Tomaras

Mid Century Kitchen renovation detail
Photo of a mid-sized midcentury galley separate kitchen in Melbourne with a single-bowl sink, ceramic splashback, black appliances, multi-coloured floor and red splashback.

Round Hill - New Build 2019

Old Dominion Kitchen Design

Design ideas for a large traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in DC Metro with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, red splashback, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Woodmont Residence

Studio Steinbomer

Woodmont Ave. Residence Kitchen & Dining. Construction by RisherMartin Fine Homes. Photography by Andrea Calo. Landscaping by West Shop Design.
Large country galley eat-in kitchen in Austin with shaker cabinets, quartz benchtops, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor, white benchtop, beige cabinets and red splashback.

Blue country kitchen

Les Cuisines Gariepy

Blue rustic kitchen, brick backsplash and concrete countertop
Design ideas for a small country l-shaped open plan kitchen in Ottawa with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, concrete benchtops, red splashback, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, with island and grey floor.

Washington, DC Rowhouse

Home On Cameron

Inspiration for a small transitional u-shaped kitchen in DC Metro with a farmhouse sink, white cabinets, marble benchtops, red splashback, stainless steel appliances, no island, multi-coloured floor, recessed-panel cabinets and metal splashback.

Kitchen Remodels

Ocala Kitchen and Bath, Inc.

Mid-sized industrial l-shaped open plan kitchen in Orlando with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, concrete benchtops, red splashback, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, with island and beige floor.

INDUSTRIAL STYLE - vintage style

Rachele Biancalani Studio

RBS Photo
Inspiration for a small industrial galley open plan kitchen in Florence with an undermount sink, open cabinets, distressed cabinets, concrete benchtops, red splashback, stainless steel appliances, terra-cotta floors and with island.

Union Park Prairie School

David Heide Design Studio

Architecture & Interior Design: David Heide Design Studio Photo: Susan Gilmore Photography
This is an example of an arts and crafts u-shaped separate kitchen in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, medium wood cabinets, red splashback, subway tile splashback, slate floors, a peninsula, panelled appliances and recessed-panel cabinets.

Show Room

Woodstone Cabinetry

Charleston Series ·Solid Birch Frame with Solid Birch or MDF Center Panel ·Glue & Staple or Metal Clip Assembly · Under Mount Full Extension Soft Close Drawer Glides ·Full Overlay Doors and Drawers · Concealed European Style Hinges with Soft Close Feature ·UV Coated Natural Interior · ½" Plywood Box with Stained or Painted Exterior

McCollum Kitchen

Bryan Construction, Cabinetry & Woodwork, Inc.

z.yannarella Handcrafted Custom Kitchen
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional kitchen in Philadelphia with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, red splashback, brick splashback, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Фартук из старых кирпичей

BRICKTILES.ru плитка из старого кирпича

Воссоздание кирпичной кладки: BRICKTILES.ru Дизайн кухни: VIRS ARCH Фото: Никита Теплицкий Стилист: Кира Прохорова
Design ideas for a mid-sized industrial galley eat-in kitchen in Moscow with a double-bowl sink, marble benchtops, red splashback, brick splashback, black appliances, with island, grey floor, black benchtop and recessed.

Kitchen Remodel

Moxie Interiors, LLC

Photo of a large eat-in kitchen in Cincinnati with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, red splashback, brick splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white 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!