Photo of a large country u-shaped open plan kitchen in Dallas with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, cement tile splashback, white appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor and white benchtop.

Dupont Circle Rowhouse Addition

Landis Architects | Builders

We completely gutted and renovated this DC rowhouse and added a three-story rear addition and a roof deck. On the main floor the kitchen has cabinetry on both sides and an L-shaped island in the center. A section of mirrored cabinet doors adds drama. A comfortable sitting room off the kitchen is flooded with light from the large windows and full-lite rear door.

Modern Farmhouse Kitchen

Carmit Oron Interior Design

This is an example of a small country galley separate kitchen in San Francisco with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, green cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, a peninsula and white benchtop.

Sherwood Eclectic Farmhouse

Northland Design & Build

Large country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Portland with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, multiple islands and white benchtop.

Hancock Park Modern Organic Renovation

SHAPESIDE

Contemporary kitchen, concrete floors with light wood cabinetry accents with bold black and white tile backsplash. Kitchen island features seating on two sides.

Orlando Soria's Family Kitchen Reveal

Fireclay Tile

Orlando Soria's labor of love makes a beautiful debut with handmade blue kitchen tiles. Tasked with renovating his parents' kitchen, the designer opted for Fireclay Tile's patterned kitchen tiles in cool blue and a rich peacock island as a nod to his mother's favorite color. Tile Shown Hex Patterned Kite Tile in Crater Lake

Street of Dreams 2018

Destination Lighting

Inspiration for a country single-wall kitchen in Seattle with recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, no island, brown floor and white benchtop.

HGTV Modern Farmhouse Marine Blue Kitchen

SH interiors

We completely renovated this space for an episode of HGTV House Hunters Renovation. The kitchen was originally a galley kitchen. We removed a wall between the DR and the kitchen to open up the space. We used a combination of countertops in this kitchen. To give a buffer to the wood counters, we used slabs of marble each side of the sink. This adds interest visually and helps to keep the water away from the wood counters. We used blue and cream for the cabinetry which is a lovely, soft mix and wood shelving to match the wood counter tops. To complete the eclectic finishes we mixed gold light fixtures and cabinet hardware with black plumbing fixtures and shelf brackets.

Net Zero Home

Imery Group

Small modern galley eat-in kitchen in Atlanta with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors, with island, grey floor and white benchtop.

Naples Color Mix

Kitchens By Clay

Photo of a mid-sized transitional open plan kitchen in Miami with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Menlo Park Farmhouse - Kitchen

Arch Studio, Inc.

Arch Studio, Inc. Architecture & Interiors 2018
Mid-sized transitional u-shaped kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, white benchtop and beige floor.

The Pink Kitchen

Minosa | Design Life Better

Clean lines conceal a cleverly hidden appliance cabinet. Image: Nicole England
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Sydney with a double-bowl sink, white cabinets, recycled glass benchtops, white splashback, cement tile splashback, black appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and grey benchtop.

London Graphic Tile Installations

Tileshop

Kitchen installation withe accent wall and decorative floor tile.
Inspiration for a small modern galley eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, porcelain floors, with island, a double-bowl sink, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances and white benchtop.

NBC GEORGE TO RESCUE

Paul Lopa Designs

Inspiration for a mid-sized country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in New York with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, grey benchtop, an undermount sink, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Duplex de 125 m2 avec terrasse de 90 m2 - Boulogne Billancourt

Juliette Breton

Cuisine en béton ciré, cuisine contemporaine et épurée, ouverte en L placards Ikea peints en gris clair, plan de travail et ilot en béton ciré gris clair carreaux de ciment motif géométrique suspensions ampoules vue sur l'escalier contemporain en métal et bois peint parquet en chêne huilé tabourets de bar type industriel Photo Meero

Longstreth Residence

Green Team Design, Inc.

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped separate kitchen in Other with raised-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, an undermount sink, solid surface benchtops and cement tile splashback.

The Highway, McKinnon.

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Photographer: Nikole Ramsay Stylist: Bask Interiors
This is an example of a modern l-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, grey splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Transitional Paradise Valley Farms House Renovation

Caine & Company

Lovely transitional style custom home in Scottsdale, Arizona. The high ceilings, skylights, white cabinetry, and medium wood tones create a light and airy feeling throughout the home. The aesthetic gives a nod to contemporary design and has a sophisticated feel but is also very inviting and warm. In part this was achieved by the incorporation of varied colors, styles, and finishes on the fixtures, tiles, and accessories. The look was further enhanced by the juxtapositional use of black and white to create visual interest and make it fun. Thoughtfully designed and built for real living and indoor/ outdoor entertainment.

Ceiling Fans

We Got Lites

Rustic Iron Ceiling Fan with Chestnut Washed Blades Rustic iron motor finish Rustic iron finished blades 52" Blade span Includes 6" downrod Fan height, blade to ceiling 11" Overall height, ceiling to bottom of light kit 17.5" Integrated downlight features frosted glass Supplied with (2) 35 watt G9 light bulbs for light kit 15 degree blade pitch designed for optimal air Includes wall/hand remote control system with downlight feature Premium power 172 X 14 mm torque-induction motor for whisper quiet operation Triple capacitor, 3 speed reversible motor Precision balanced motor and blades for wobble-free operation Vintage Industrial Collection

Chestnut Street

Studio Dearborn

Grey stained cabinetry compliments the white perimeter cabinetry and carerra countertops. Cement backsplash in "Nantes" by Original Mission Tile in soft grey and white add flair to the muted palette. Kitchen design and custom cabinetry by Sarah Robertson of Studio Dearborn. Refrigerator by LIebherr. Cooktop by Wolf. Bosch dishwasher. Farmhouse sink by Blanco. Cabinetry pulls by Jeffrey Alexander Belcastle collection. Photo credit: Neil Landino

White Kitchen with Cement Tile 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!