Photographer: Simon Devitt
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary galley eat-in kitchen in Auckland with raised-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, yellow splashback, glass sheet splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors and with island.

Historical Main Street

OLSON LEWIS + Architects

Contractor: David Clough Photographer: Dan Gair/Blind Dog Photo, Inc.
Inspiration for a traditional u-shaped separate kitchen in Boston with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, yellow cabinets, marble benchtops, yellow splashback, subway tile splashback and stainless steel appliances.

Orange/Grey Kitchen

Teresa M. Morgan, ASID

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional u-shaped open plan kitchen in Dallas with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, yellow splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, with island, grey floor and white benchtop.

In-Law suite with Kitchen

Clawson Cabinets

Robert Glasgow
Small traditional single-wall kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, solid surface benchtops, yellow splashback, stainless steel appliances and light hardwood floors.

South London Semi Detached House

Beacham Architects

Extension and refurbishment of a semi-detached house in Hern Hill. Extensions are modern using modern materials whilst being respectful to the original house and surrounding fabric. Views to the treetops beyond draw occupants from the entrance, through the house and down to the double height kitchen at garden level. From the playroom window seat on the upper level, children (and adults) can climb onto a play-net suspended over the dining table. The mezzanine library structure hangs from the roof apex with steel structure exposed, a place to relax or work with garden views and light. More on this - the built-in library joinery becomes part of the architecture as a storage wall and transforms into a gorgeous place to work looking out to the trees. There is also a sofa under large skylights to chill and read. The kitchen and dining space has a Z-shaped double height space running through it with a full height pantry storage wall, large window seat and exposed brickwork running from inside to outside. The windows have slim frames and also stack fully for a fully indoor outdoor feel. A holistic retrofit of the house provides a full thermal upgrade and passive stack ventilation throughout. The floor area of the house was doubled from 115m2 to 230m2 as part of the full house refurbishment and extension project. A huge master bathroom is achieved with a freestanding bath, double sink, double shower and fantastic views without being overlooked. The master bedroom has a walk-in wardrobe room with its own window. The children's bathroom is fun with under the sea wallpaper as well as a separate shower and eaves bath tub under the skylight making great use of the eaves space. The loft extension makes maximum use of the eaves to create two double bedrooms, an additional single eaves guest room / study and the eaves family bathroom. 5 bedrooms upstairs.

A Splash of Yellow

Next Stage Design + Build

Photo of a mid-sized midcentury u-shaped eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, yellow splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop and timber.

Applewood Atomic Kitchen

TVL Creative Ltd.

When a client tells us they’re a mid-century collector and long for a kitchen design unlike any other we are only too happy to oblige. This kitchen is saturated in mid-century charm and its custom features make it difficult to pin-point our favorite aspect! Cabinetry We had the pleasure of partnering with one of our favorite Denver cabinet shops to make our walnut dreams come true! We were able to include a multitude of custom features in this kitchen including frosted glass doors in the island, open cubbies, a hidden cutting board, and great interior cabinet storage. But what really catapults these kitchen cabinets to the next level is the eye-popping angled wall cabinets with sliding doors, a true throwback to the magic of the mid-century kitchen. Streamline brushed brass cabinetry pulls provided the perfect lux accent against the handsome walnut finish of the slab cabinetry doors. Tile Amidst all the warm clean lines of this mid-century kitchen we wanted to add a splash of color and pattern, and a funky backsplash tile did the trick! We utilized a handmade yellow picket tile with a high variation to give us a bit of depth; and incorporated randomly placed white accent tiles for added interest and to compliment the white sliding doors of the angled cabinets, helping to bring all the materials together. Counter We utilized a quartz along the counter tops that merged lighter tones with the warm tones of the cabinetry. The custom integrated drain board (in a starburst pattern of course) means they won’t have to clutter their island with a large drying rack. As an added bonus, the cooktop is recessed into the counter, to create an installation flush with the counter surface. Stair Rail Not wanting to miss an opportunity to add a touch of geometric fun to this home, we designed a custom steel handrail. The zig-zag design plays well with the angles of the picket tiles and the black finish ties in beautifully with the black metal accents in the kitchen. Lighting We removed the original florescent light box from this kitchen and replaced it with clean recessed lights with accents of recessed undercabinet lighting and a terrifically vintage fixture over the island that pulls together the black and brushed brass metal finishes throughout the space. This kitchen has transformed into a strikingly unique space creating the perfect home for our client’s mid-century treasures.

Atlantic Ave

Matthew Viederman Architect PC

Photo by Natalie Schueller
This is an example of a small modern u-shaped separate kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, yellow splashback, glass sheet splashback, stainless steel appliances, linoleum floors, a peninsula and red floor.

Durning Renovation

Harrison Architects

Mid-sized arts and crafts galley open plan kitchen in Seattle with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, yellow splashback, white appliances, light hardwood floors and a peninsula.

Transitional Lakefront Country Kitchen

Dream House Dream Kitchens

Design ideas for a large transitional u-shaped kitchen pantry in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, yellow splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate floors, multiple islands and brown floor.

Minimalistic Modern

Creative Design Construction, Inc.

This is an example of a large contemporary l-shaped separate kitchen in New York with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, yellow splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

City Apartment

Identity Design LLC.

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, turquoise cabinets, marble benchtops, yellow splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate floors, with island, grey floor and yellow benchtop.

Edinburgh Townhouse

Zone Architects

Brian Fischbacher
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional galley eat-in kitchen in Edinburgh with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, yellow splashback, glass sheet splashback, black appliances, medium hardwood floors and no island.

Kitchen - Oldfield Park, Bath

Style Within Limited

Side return extension in Bath
Mid-sized contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, yellow splashback, glass sheet splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island, beige floor, white benchtop and vaulted.

GTMadhouse

Maytree Studios

Mid-sized eclectic galley eat-in kitchen in Brisbane with an undermount sink, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, yellow splashback, cement tile splashback, white appliances, concrete floors, with island, grey floor, white benchtop and exposed beam.

Modern Condo at the W

Lenox House Design

The kitchen started with the grey cabinetry and jazzed it up with glass backsplash tile and quartz waterfall countertops. It flows perfectly with the modern counter stools and custom designed furniture in the condo.

Beachwood Canyon Kitchen

LA Dwelling Inc

This small kitchen and dining nook is packed full of character and charm (just like it's owner). Custom cabinets utilize every available inch of space with internal accessories

Дом Солнца

Lilya Koshcheeva

дизайн: Лиля Кощеева, Маша Степанова // фото: Jordi Folch
Inspiration for a large contemporary galley open plan kitchen in Barcelona with flat-panel cabinets, orange cabinets, solid surface benchtops, yellow splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, light hardwood floors and beige floor.

Portland West Hills - Crisp and Classic Kitchen Remodel

Maughan Design & Remodel

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional galley eat-in kitchen in Portland with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone benchtops, yellow splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, cork floors and no island.

Gourmet retro kitchen

Mahoney Architects & Interiors

this kitchen opens to a small breakfast & sitting room
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with a farmhouse sink, white cabinets, tile benchtops, yellow splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, shaker cabinets and yellow benchtop.

Kitchen with Yellow 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!