Kitchen with Terra-cotta Splashback and Black Benchtop Design Ideas

samantha goh
Photo of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in San Diego with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, terra-cotta splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and black benchtop.

Surfers End Kitchen

Richard Bubnowski Design LLC

Paul S. Bartholomew Photography, Inc.
Design ideas for a mid-sized arts and crafts u-shaped eat-in kitchen in New York with with island, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, terra-cotta splashback, stainless steel appliances, an undermount sink, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and black benchtop.

Herringbone Brick Ceiling

Fratantoni Design / Residential Architects

Incorporating architectural design elements such as this herringbone ceiling, custom hood and range, wood floor, and custom backsplash create the perfect kitchen.

Rénovation d'un appartement de 47m²

Emilie Melin architecte DPLG

Stéphane Vasco
Mid-sized scandinavian u-shaped open plan kitchen in Paris with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, black splashback, terra-cotta splashback, porcelain floors, grey floor, a drop-in sink, white appliances, a peninsula and black benchtop.

Chappaqua Eclectic

Elizabeth Strianese Interiors LLC

Rather than cutting off the lighter part of the wood as is typically done, we used the sapwood of walnut as a natural design element in the custom kitchen cabinets. Brass hardware, and a detail that shows off beautiful dovetail joinery both highlight the beauty of the wood. Photography by Meredith Heuer

Banks Place

Surfside Home Co.

This is an example of a mid-sized beach style l-shaped open plan kitchen in San Diego with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, granite benchtops, black splashback, terra-cotta splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, black benchtop and vaulted.

Ranch Renovation - Kitchen

Paxton Place Design

From the reclaimed brick flooring to the butcher block countertop on the island, this remodeled kitchen has everything a farmhouse desires. The range wall was the main focal point in this updated kitchen design. Hand-painted Tabarka terra-cotta tile creates a patterned wall that contrasts the white walls and beige cabinetry. Copper wall sconces and a custom painted vent hood complete the look, connecting to the black granite countertop on the perimeter cabinets and the oil rubbed bronze hardware. To finish out the farmhouse look, a shiplapped ceiling was installed.

Paris Montorgueil

Anne Rista

Inspiration for a contemporary kitchen in Paris with an undermount sink, black cabinets, granite benchtops, green splashback, terra-cotta splashback, black appliances and black benchtop.

Kitchen remodel maximizes storage and style

Dover Home Remodelers

The countertop surfaces in Brown Antique granite in a honed (leather) finish provide texture and a sleek finish in the space.
This is an example of a mid-sized u-shaped separate kitchen in Cleveland with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, terra-cotta splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, no island, beige floor and black benchtop.

Cuisine ouverte

IH Studio

Cuisine noire, crédence en zelige As de Carreau
Photo of a mid-sized eclectic galley open plan kitchen in Paris with a single-bowl sink, beaded inset cabinets, black cabinets, tile benchtops, black splashback, terra-cotta splashback, panelled appliances, concrete floors, with island, grey floor and black benchtop.

TALL, DARK + HAWKEYE

Studio Sven

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall open plan kitchen in Chicago with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, black splashback, terra-cotta splashback, panelled appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island and black benchtop.

Rustic Carriage House Kitchen

Airy Kitchens

Inspiration for a small country l-shaped separate kitchen in Philadelphia with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, soapstone benchtops, white splashback, terra-cotta splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate floors, no island, purple floor and black benchtop.

Colorful & Cheery

Sunnyfields Cabinetry

Transitional kitchen counter with white cabinetry, dark countertops, matching dark wood shelving, and light teal tile backsplash.
Inspiration for a transitional eat-in kitchen in Baltimore with an undermount sink, white cabinets, granite benchtops, terra-cotta splashback, stainless steel appliances and black benchtop.

Custom Work

Caliber Cabinets, Inc.

Photo of a mid-sized country l-shaped kitchen in San Francisco with dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, brown splashback, terra-cotta splashback, stainless steel appliances, terra-cotta floors, with island, orange floor and black benchtop.

Adobe Falls Kitchen Remodel

M Prevost Design

kitchen remodel
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped kitchen in San Diego with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, terra-cotta splashback, black appliances, vinyl floors, with island, beige floor, black benchtop and grey cabinets.

Adobe Falls Kitchen Remodel

M Prevost Design

kitchen remodel
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped kitchen in San Diego with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, terra-cotta splashback, black appliances, vinyl floors, with island, beige floor and black benchtop.

Mid-Century Reimagined

Joni Spear Interior Design

The kitchen's perimeter features dark soapstone counters that strike a beautiful contrast to the custom-mushroom- colored cabinets. A large window flanked by antique brass sconces bathes the room in natural light. Hand-made 4 x4 Zelliage tile hung in a running bond pattern plays sweet homage to the 1950's era of the home. Butcher block counters create a hard-working bar area.

TALL, DARK + HAWKEYE

Studio Sven

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary single-wall open plan kitchen in Chicago with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, black splashback, terra-cotta splashback, panelled appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island and black benchtop.

Image 3D

margherita olivero

Pour coordonner matières et couleurs, l'outil 3D est génial! On anticipe ainsi les détails des finitions et on peut donner aux clients une idée assez précise du travail fini.

Kitchen Remodel - Sipos

Mauk Cabinets by Design

We have a wonderful kitchen remodel. This kitchen uses Wellborn Forest's Champagne painted finish to create a bright and airy space. The Champagne painted finish has a Chocolate glaze to add a more rustic, hand-made look to their kitchen. The glaze stands out perfectly on the Madison raised panel door style. Designer: Aaron Mauk

Kitchen with Terra-cotta Splashback and Black Benchtop 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!