Emma Lewis
This is an example of a traditional galley separate kitchen in London with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, wood benchtops, beige splashback, timber splashback, coloured appliances, with island and grey floor.

Whole Home Interior Design, Renovation & Furnishing

The Home Co.

Photo of a mid-sized transitional galley separate kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, no island, beige floor and white benchtop.

Traditional Hand Carved Kitchen in New Jersey.

WL Kitchen & Home

This traditional kitchen balances decorative details with elegance, to create a timeless design that feels luxurious and highly functional.
Photo of a large traditional u-shaped separate kitchen in New York with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, distressed cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, white floor, beige benchtop and wood.

Purley - Contemporary Bespoke Kitchen in a Georgian Home

Simon Taylor Furniture

Simon Taylor Furniture was commissioned to design a contemporary kitchen and dining space in a Grade II listed Georgian property in Berkshire. Formerly a stately home dating back to 1800, the property had been previously converted into luxury apartments. The owners, a couple with three children, live in the ground floor flat, which has retained its original features throughout. When the property was originally converted, the ground floor drawing room salon had been reconfigured to become the kitchen and the owners wanted to use the same enclosed space, but to bring the look of the room completely up to date as a new contemporary kitchen diner. In direct contrast to the ornate cornicing in the original ceiling, the owners also wanted the new space to have a state of the art industrial style, reminiscent of a professional restaurant kitchen. The challenge for Simon Taylor Furniture was to create a truly sleek kitchen design whilst softening the look of the overall space to both complement the older aspects of the room and to be a comfortable family dining area. For this, they combined three essential materials: brushed stainless steel and glass with stained ask for the accents and also the main dining area. Simon Taylor Furniture designed and manufactured all the tall kitchen cabinetry that houses dry goods and integrated cooling models including an wine climate cabinet, all with brushed stainless steel fronts and handles with either steel or glass-fronted top boxes. To keep the perfect perspective with the four metre high ceiling, these were designed as three metre structures and are all top lit with LED lighting. Overhead cabinets are also brushed steel with glass fronts and all feature LED strip lighting within the interiors. LED spotlighting is used at the base of the overhead cupboards above both the sink and cooking runs. Base units all feature steel fronted doors and drawers, and all have stainless steel handles as well. Between two original floor to ceiling windows to the left of the room is a specially built tall steel double door dresser cabinet with pocket doors at the central section that fold back into recesses to reveal a fully stocked bar and a concealed flatscreen TV. At the centre of the room is a long steel island with a Topus Concrete worktop by Caesarstone; a work surface with a double pencil edge that is featured throughout the kitchen. The island is attached to L-shaped bench seating with pilasters in stained ash for the dining area to complement a bespoke freestanding stained ash dining table, also designed and made by Simon Taylor Furniture. Along the industrial style cooking run, surrounded by stained ash undercounter base cabinets are a range of cooking appliances by Gaggenau. These include a 40cm domino gas hob and a further 40cm domino gas wok which surround a 60cm induction hob with a downdraft extractors. To the left of the surface cooking area is a tall bank of two 76cm Vario ovens in stainless steel and glass. An additional integrated microwave with matching glass-fronted warming drawer by Miele is installed under counter within the island run. Facing the door from the hallway and positioned centrally between the tall steel cabinets is the sink run featuring a stainless steel undermount sink by 1810 Company and a tap by Grohe with an integrated dishwasher by Miele in the units beneath. Directly above is an antique mirror splashback beneath to reflect the natural light in the room, and above that is a stained ash overhead cupboard to accommodate all glasses and stemware. This features four stained glass panels designed by Simon Taylor Furniture, which are inspired by the works of Louis Comfort Tiffany from the Art Nouveau period. The owners wanted the stunning panels to be a feature of the room when they are backlit at night.

Springfield, VA Kitchen Remodel Cream and Green cabinets

Cabinet Discounters, Inc.

This kitchen features Brighton Cabinetry with Monroe Raised doors. The kitchen cabinets have Maple Lighthouse finish and the credenza is Maple Liberty. The countertops are Tuscan Brown granite with waterfall edge. The backsplash is Jeffrey Court Chapter 2 beveled 3x12". The color is Enchanted Shadow with Light Pewter grout.

CPT House

Mauro Soddu

Cédric Dasesson
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped separate kitchen in Cagliari with light hardwood floors, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, beige splashback, stainless steel appliances and a peninsula.

Windermere Private Residence

J Richard Watson Construction Company, Inc.

Lawrence Taylor Photography
Inspiration for a large mediterranean l-shaped separate kitchen in Orlando with beige cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, panelled appliances, travertine floors, multiple islands, glass-front cabinets, travertine splashback, beige floor and a farmhouse sink.

New Luxury White Kitchen

Boxwood Cabinetry & Design

This is an example of an expansive traditional l-shaped separate kitchen in Orange County with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, limestone benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, panelled appliances, brick floors and with island.

Updated Tudor Kitchen - Glen Ellyn, IL

TKS Design Group

Free ebook, Creating the Ideal Kitchen. DOWNLOAD NOW This young family of four came in right after closing on their house and with a new baby on the way. Our goal was to complete the project prior to baby’s arrival so this project went on the expedite track. The beautiful 1920’s era brick home sits on a hill in a very picturesque neighborhood, so we were eager to give it the kitchen it deserves. The clients’ dream kitchen included pro-style appliances, a large island with seating for five and a kitchen that feels appropriate to the home’s era but that also is fresh and modern. They explicitly stated they did not want a “cookie cutter” design, so we took that to heart. The key challenge was to fit in all of the items on their wish given the room’s constraints. We eliminated an existing breakfast area and bay window and incorporated that area into the kitchen. The bay window was bricked in, and to compensate for the loss of seating, we widened the opening between the kitchen and formal dining room for more of an open concept plan. The ceiling in the original kitchen is about a foot lower than the rest of the house, and once it was determined that it was to hide pipes and other mechanicals, we reframed a large tray over the island and left the rest of the ceiling as is. Clad in walnut planks, the tray provides an interesting feature and ties in with the custom walnut and plaster hood. The space feels modern yet appropriate to its Tudor roots. The room boasts large family friendly appliances, including a beverage center and cooktop/double oven combination. Soft white inset cabinets paired with a slate gray island provide a gentle backdrop to the multi-toned island top, a color echoed in the backsplash tile. The handmade subway tile has a textured pattern at the cooktop, and large pendant lights add more than a bit of drama to the room. Designed by: Susan Klimala, CKD, CBD Photography by: Mike Kaskel For more information on kitchen and bath design ideas go to: www.kitchenstudio-ge.com

Modern interior in Prague residence

HANÁK NÁBYTEK

This is an example of a small modern l-shaped separate kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, beige splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors and no island.

Traditional Kitchen Remodel in Portland Oregon Bungalow

Sitka Projects

This kitchen had been remodeled multiple times throughout the years and was in dire need of a fresh remodel. The home owners now have a time period appropriate style kitchen with modern creature comforts every cook will love.

Pergola

F. John LaBarba Construction

F. John LaBarba
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped separate kitchen in San Francisco with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors, with island, grey floor and beige benchtop.

70's re do

Custom Designs by Elizabeth

Design ideas for a small traditional l-shaped separate kitchen in Other with with island, a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Umbau und Modernisierung einer Villa in Hamburg-Volksdorf

Christopher Cornehl Architekt

Foto: Michael Röhr
Design ideas for a large contemporary l-shaped separate kitchen in Hamburg with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, beige splashback, black appliances, no island and an undermount sink.

Zandlo

Kitchens Made Simple

Small transitional galley separate kitchen in Minneapolis with an integrated sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, beige splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors and no island.

Kitchen Pantry - Drawers Open

Krueger Architects

Unlimited Style Photography
Inspiration for a small traditional galley separate kitchen in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances and porcelain floors.

Las Cases

Kasha Paris

Large traditional l-shaped separate kitchen in Paris with an integrated sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, beige splashback, black appliances, travertine floors and ceramic splashback.

Kitchen

Great Rooms Building Group

Cynthia Lynn Photography
Photo of a large arts and crafts u-shaped separate kitchen in Chicago with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Loft B

Eilmann Architekt

Photo of a mid-sized industrial single-wall separate kitchen in Leipzig with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, beige splashback, glass sheet splashback, stainless steel appliances and no island.

Putnam Lake Road

Estate Cabinetry

This kitchen was beautifully designed in Waypoint Living spaces Cabinetry. The 720F shaker style door is shown in a Maple Cream Glaze finish. The counter top is Caesarstone's Emperadoro finish

Separate Kitchen with Beige 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!