This is an example of a small transitional l-shaped separate kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, granite benchtops, green splashback, ceramic splashback, white appliances, concrete floors, no island and brown floor.

Scandinavian style kitchen

Aaltonen Interiors

Contemporary Scandinavian style kitchen in neutral colour scheme.
Inspiration for a scandinavian l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Cambridgeshire with a single-bowl sink, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors and no island.

Door Mounted Spice Rack

Foxcraft Cabinets

As you cook, a door-mounted spice rack keeps the spices available at your fingertips. Foxcraft Cabinets designed and built this natural cherry kitchen with a glazed finish. Notice the beaded face frame with inset doors.

Beige Kitchen

Brothers Services Company

This coloring is a neutral and relaxing use of beige with pops of colors through the accents. This timeless color palette allows you to change your style every season.

Transitional

Candelaria Design Associates

Photo of a large transitional l-shaped kitchen in Phoenix with raised-panel cabinets, beige splashback, with island, white cabinets, a farmhouse sink, soapstone benchtops, ceramic splashback, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Atlanta Ground Up Renovation

BLU Interiors: Chelsea Dunbar

Photo Credit: Willett Photography http://www.willettphoto.com The home is located in Atlanta, GA and was a complete ground up project. We worked with the very talented architect Rodolfo Castro. We worked closely with him and the clients to achieve the right interior layout as well as the furniture plan. As far as the interior design, we helped with the selections of the various finishes (flooring, bathroom tiles, paint colors for both interior and exterior, hardware, furniture and light fixtures). Working with great vendors such as Francois & Co. for the kitchen hood and the fireplace, Specialty Tile, Circa Lighting, Century Furniture, and many other wonderful local vendors. This helped us achieve the perfect atmosphere and architectural detail in the space. The clients were very involved in the selection process and so it helped that they had great taste! It was a great project from concept to the finished design.

Two Tone Cabinets in Cherry and White

Designer Kitchens

Jeri Koegel
This is an example of a large traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Orange County with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, brown splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, granite benchtops and ceramic splashback.

Mount Olympus Residence

Dunn Architecture Studio

Mark Angeles
This is an example of a mid-sized modern l-shaped open plan kitchen in Los Angeles with a double-bowl sink, medium hardwood floors, with island, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances and beige floor.

East Ishmus Bungalow

Ginkgo House Architecture

Shane Quesinberry
Inspiration for a small modern l-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, wood benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback and medium hardwood floors.

Neutral Palette Kitchen, Reston, VA

Nouvel Kitchen and Bath

In this middle size town house the kitchen is a very important, central place and it had undergone a full structural remodel. The client had requested a neutral color palette with subdued natural tones. The designer had used two level counter tops to give a hint of separation between kitchen and dining areas but consistency in material gave it a united look.

Transitional Kitchen

Photo of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped separate kitchen in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, white cabinets, blue splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, beaded inset cabinets, quartzite benchtops, ceramic splashback and dark hardwood floors.

Busch Kitchen & Bathroom Renovation

Fresh Start Contracting Company

Ken Kotch Photography
Large contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Boston with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Neo-French: Formality Meets Casual Living Flow

Hobbs' Ink, LLC

Four Walls Photography
This is an example of an expansive transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Austin with a double-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, marble benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, marble floors, multiple islands, white floor and black benchtop.

Smythe Street 2

SHELTER Custom-Built Living

Photography by Casa Graphica
Photo of a beach style l-shaped kitchen in Charleston with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

BACK POWER WALL

Premium Kitchens

POWER WALL OF 30" OVEN AND SPEED OVEN SEPARATED BY FULLY INTEGRATED FRIDGE INDUCTION COOK TOP & DOWNDRAFT
Inspiration for a mid-sized modern l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Miami with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors and with island.

Redland Town House

Sustainable Kitchens

Shaker style kitchen with oak base cabinets painted in Farrow & Ball Purbeck Stone and island painted in Farrow & Ball Mole's Breath. The island worktop is Australian Juparana Sandstone while the base cabinets have an oak worktop.

Industrial Retro Kitchen

Thompson Remodeling

The kitchen in this 1950’s home needed a complete overhaul. It was dark, outdated and inefficient. The homeowners wanted to give the space a modern feel without losing the 50’s vibe that is consistent throughout the rest of the home. The homeowner’s needs included: - Working within a fixed space, though reconfiguring or moving walls was okay - Incorporating work space for two chefs - Creating a mudroom - Maintaining the existing laundry chute - A concealed trash receptacle The new kitchen makes use of every inch of space. To maximize counter and cabinet space, we closed in a second exit door and removed a wall between the kitchen and family room. This allowed us to create two L shaped workspaces and an eat-in bar space. A new mudroom entrance was gained by capturing space from an existing closet next to the main exit door. The industrial lighting fixtures and wrought iron hardware bring a modern touch to this retro space. Inset doors on cabinets and beadboard details replicate details found throughout the rest of this 50’s era house.

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Modern Gray Kitchen by Nexs Cabinets Inc.
Inspiration for a large modern l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Vancouver with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and grey cabinets.

Trending White Kitchen

Lincorp / Borchert

A choice of red painted cabinets on the island breaks up the expansion of white in this space. Clean lines and a simple shaker door stay in trend with current styles. Cambria quartz on the countertops in Laneshaw, compliment the color palette beautifully. Photo by Brian Walters

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L-shaped Kitchen with Ceramic 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!