Add a little bit of ✨ spice ✨ Who says the inside of your kitchen cabinets have to be boring? Switch it up and choose a contrasting interior/exterior finish for a little surprise every time you open a cabinet.

Morse Lake Kitchen/Main Level Remodel

Bender Homes LLC

Stunning lake house kitchen - full renovation. Our clients wanted to take advantage of the high ceilings and take the cabinets all the way up to the ceiling. We renovated the main level of this home with new flooring, new stair treads and a quick half bathroom refresh.

スキユハウス　―犬と暮らす、ねじれ屋根の家―

一級建築士事務所ｉｋｍｏ

キッチンの背面には冷蔵庫や日本酒冷蔵庫が入る家具、キッチンの奥は調理家電、食器、食材、掃除道具等を収納できるパントリーになっています。パントリー、冷蔵庫の上部はロフトスペース。 Photo by Masao Nishikawa
Inspiration for a mid-sized modern single-wall open plan kitchen in Tokyo Suburbs with light hardwood floors, brown floor, an integrated sink, beaded inset cabinets, stainless steel cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, white splashback, shiplap splashback, stainless steel appliances, no island and timber.

Abbotsford Aspirational Living

Lacey Construction Ltd.

Photography by Brice Ferre. Open concept kitchen space with beams and beadboard walls. A light, bright and airy kitchen with great function and style.

Complete remodel and addition of 1000sq Tudor home in Altadena

Metropolis Drafting and Construction Inc

An original 1930’s English Tudor with only 2 bedrooms and 1 bath spanning about 1730 sq.ft. was purchased by a family with 2 amazing young kids, we saw the potential of this property to become a wonderful nest for the family to grow. The plan was to reach a 2550 sq. ft. home with 4 bedroom and 4 baths spanning over 2 stories. With continuation of the exiting architectural style of the existing home. A large 1000sq. ft. addition was constructed at the back portion of the house to include the expended master bedroom and a second-floor guest suite with a large observation balcony overlooking the mountains of Angeles Forest. An L shape staircase leading to the upstairs creates a moment of modern art with an all white walls and ceilings of this vaulted space act as a picture frame for a tall window facing the northern mountains almost as a live landscape painting that changes throughout the different times of day. Tall high sloped roof created an amazing, vaulted space in the guest suite with 4 uniquely designed windows extruding out with separate gable roof above. The downstairs bedroom boasts 9’ ceilings, extremely tall windows to enjoy the greenery of the backyard, vertical wood paneling on the walls add a warmth that is not seen very often in today’s new build. The master bathroom has a showcase 42sq. walk-in shower with its own private south facing window to illuminate the space with natural morning light. A larger format wood siding was using for the vanity backsplash wall and a private water closet for privacy. In the interior reconfiguration and remodel portion of the project the area serving as a family room was transformed to an additional bedroom with a private bath, a laundry room and hallway. The old bathroom was divided with a wall and a pocket door into a powder room the leads to a tub room. The biggest change was the kitchen area, as befitting to the 1930’s the dining room, kitchen, utility room and laundry room were all compartmentalized and enclosed. We eliminated all these partitions and walls to create a large open kitchen area that is completely open to the vaulted dining room. This way the natural light the washes the kitchen in the morning and the rays of sun that hit the dining room in the afternoon can be shared by the two areas. The opening to the living room remained only at 8’ to keep a division of space.

Holston River Fishing Retreat

JS Howell Custom Homes

Photo of a small country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, shiplap splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, no island, grey benchtop and timber.

NANTUCKET, MA - Polpis Beach Retreat

DEANE Inc | Distinctive Design & Cabinetry

The kitchen in this Nantucket vacation home with an industrial feel is a dramatic departure from the standard white kitchen. The custom, blackened stainless steel hood with brass strappings is the focal point in this space and provides contrast against white shiplap walls along with the double islands in heirloom, black glazed walnut cabinetry, and floating shelves. The island countertops and slab backsplash are Snowdrift Granite and feature brass caps on the feet. The perimeter cabinetry is painted a soft Revere Pewter, with counters in Absolute Black Leathered Granite. The stone sink was custom-made to match the same material and blend seamlessly. Twin SubZero freezer/refrigerator columns flank a wine column, while modern pendant lighting and brass hardware add a touch of glamour. The coffee bar is stocked with everything one would need for a perfect morning, and is one of the owners’ favorite features.

Küche Klassisch

Kreatives Raumdesign Ramona Krenn

This is an example of a small traditional single-wall separate kitchen in Leipzig with a drop-in sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, shiplap splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, no island, beige floor, black benchtop and coffered.

Amalfi Edition Tiny Home

MINT Tiny House Company

James Alfred Photography
Small beach style l-shaped kitchen in Vancouver with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, no island and shiplap splashback.

Квартира на Ленинском.

Антон Теддерсон

Inspiration for a mid-sized eclectic galley eat-in kitchen in Moscow with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, red cabinets, solid surface benchtops, red splashback, shiplap splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, no island, white floor, white benchtop and recessed.

Holston River Fishing Retreat

JS Howell Custom Homes

This is an example of a small country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, shiplap splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, no island, grey benchtop and timber.

Custom Home : Character & Charm

Renew Properties

Photo of a country kitchen in Atlanta with shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, shiplap splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors and with island.

Wheeler Whole House Remodel

Westwind Woodworkers Inc.

This is an example of a mid-sized country galley open plan kitchen in Minneapolis with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, shiplap splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

The Armstrong - CST0518

Legacy Post & Beam

Post and beam open concept cabin
Inspiration for a small country single-wall kitchen with brown splashback, shiplap splashback, medium hardwood floors, a peninsula, brown floor and timber.

Soos Creek Farmhouse

Sheila Mayden Interiors

Farmhouse style kitchen with reclaimed materials and shiplap walls.
Photo of a mid-sized country u-shaped open plan kitchen in Seattle with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, shiplap splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Libertyville Custom Farmhouse Kitchen

Great Rooms Building Group

This is an example of a large country u-shaped open plan kitchen in Chicago with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, shiplap splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

THE SOFTLY-INDUSTRIAL COTTAGE

Carl Mattison Design

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional galley open plan kitchen in Atlanta with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and shiplap splashback.

Fort Mill Kitchen Remodel

ReVision Design/Remodeling

The custom shiplap hood trimmed in stainless steel adds a casual look to this simple, but detail-rich For tMill, SC kitchen design. The dark gray wall cabinets and island add a touch of drama to the otherwise white space. © Lassiter Photography | **Any product tags listed as “related,” “similar,” or “sponsored” are done so by Houzz and are not the actual products specified. They have not been approved by, nor are they endorsed by ReVision Design/Remodeling.**

Coastal Kitchen- Bel Air

Bearded Builders, Baltimore

This is an example of a mid-sized beach style l-shaped kitchen pantry in Baltimore with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, shiplap splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Farmhouse Transitional Kitchen

Studio M Kitchen & Bath

This remodel is a stunning 100-year-old Wayzata home! The home’s history was embraced while giving the home a refreshing new look. Every aspect of this renovation was thoughtfully considered to turn the home into a "DREAM HOME" for generations to enjoy. With Mingle designed cabinetry throughout several rooms of the home, there is plenty of storage and style. A turn-of-the-century transitional farmhouse home is sure to please the eyes of many and be the perfect fit for this family for years to come. Spacecrafting

Kitchen with Shiplap 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!