This gorgeous remodel is one of our team's favorites! The clients were incredible to work with, had beautiful taste, and made us laugh every step of the way. This was a project we were sad to see end. The details of this space are were planned over many many months and it really paid off! Just look at the amount of organized storage that is hidden behind those intricate cabinet doors! Every cabinet in this kitchen was custom designed and built to meet our homeowner's dreams and desires. Even the hunt for the perfect slab of granite to finish off her "statement island" was a labor of love! We absolutely adore this family and are so happy to give them their ultimate entertaining kitchen!!!

Roll out Tray Storage

Classic Cabinets & Design

Guilford Kitchen

Marren Architects

Martin Marren
Design ideas for a large transitional l-shaped separate kitchen in Baltimore with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone benchtops, green splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors and with island.

Encino Home Remodel and Addition

Trademark Architecture + Interiors

adjacent to the Kitchen is a small breakfast area with built-in seating. the skylights provide additional natural lighting to the front facing window over the sink.

Barnet Kitchen Remodel (design collaboration with Owner)

Clear Mind Design, LLC

Barnett Kitchen remodel - After
Small separate kitchen in Kansas City with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, green splashback, glass sheet splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors and white benchtop.

Potts Point

User

Photo Credit: Urban Cam Photography
Design ideas for a small modern u-shaped separate kitchen in Sydney with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, green splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, beige floor and grey benchtop.

Rénovation du rez-de-chaussée d'une maison 45m²

User

Frédéric Bali
This is an example of a large mediterranean l-shaped separate kitchen in Paris with a farmhouse sink, open cabinets, light wood cabinets, concrete benchtops, green splashback, black appliances, cement tiles, no island, green floor and grey benchtop.

Endicott St. Kitchen Renovation

Adams Kitchens

Inspiration for a small traditional l-shaped separate kitchen in Boston with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, green splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, no island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Restructuration appartement 9ème

Nelson Architecture Interieure & Design

This is an example of a small traditional l-shaped separate kitchen in Paris with an integrated sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, green splashback, terra-cotta splashback, panelled appliances, terrazzo floors, green floor and white benchtop.

Kitchen with Flat Panel Cherry Cabinets

CABINET WORLD - Pittsburgh

Small contemporary u-shaped separate kitchen in Orange County with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, green splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, a peninsula and brown floor.

Renovering av övernattningslägenhet i Göteborg

Studio A3

Anders Bergstedt
Design ideas for a small contemporary single-wall separate kitchen in Gothenburg with a single-bowl sink, black cabinets, marble benchtops, green splashback, stainless steel appliances, no island and multi-coloured floor.

West 204th Street

Freestyle Restyle

Kitchen. Full kitchen gut and remodel in this 1925 Deco building located in historic Inwood near Fort Tryon Park. Custom cabinetry, hand glazed tiles, hand forged hardware, bluestone counters, Kohler sink and faucet, European appliances

Workstation Sink

C&K Custom Remodeling Inc.

This kitchen in a 1911 Craftsman home has taken on a new life full of color and personality. Inspired by the client’s colorful taste and the homes of her family in The Philippines, we leaned into the wild for this design. The first thing the client told us is that she wanted terra cotta floors and green countertops. Beyond this direction, she wanted a place for the refrigerator in the kitchen since it was originally in the breakfast nook. She also wanted a place for waste receptacles, to be able to reach all the shelves in her cabinetry, and a special place to play Mahjong with friends and family. The home presented some challenges in that the stairs go directly over the space where we wanted to move the refrigerator. The client also wanted us to retain the built-ins in the dining room that are on the opposite side of the range wall, as well as the breakfast nook built ins. The solution to these problems were clear to us, and we quickly got to work. We lowered the cabinetry in the refrigerator area to accommodate the stairs above, as well as closing off the unnecessary door from the kitchen to the stairs leading to the second floor. We utilized a recycled body porcelain floor tile that looks like terra cotta to achieve the desired look, but it is much easier to upkeep than traditional terra cotta. In the breakfast nook we used bold jungle themed wallpaper to create a special place that feels connected, but still separate, from the kitchen for the client to play Mahjong in or enjoy a cup of coffee. Finally, we utilized stair pullouts by all the upper cabinets that extend to the ceiling to ensure that the client can reach every shelf.

Balsam | West Island

Kitchen & Bath Details

Matt Francis Photos
Small beach style u-shaped separate kitchen in Boston with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, green splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, no island and white benchtop.

Scandinavian Influence - Kitchen Remodel

Silver Leaf Interiors

This is an example of a small midcentury l-shaped separate kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, green splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, no island and grey benchtop.

Kitchen Inspiration

Hammer Design Build Remodel

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional single-wall separate kitchen in DC Metro with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, green splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and with island.

South Mpls Victorian Kitchen

Inspired Spaces LLC

Shultz Photo & Design
Design ideas for a small traditional separate kitchen in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone benchtops, green splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, no island and beige floor.

Garden Oasis Gourmet Kitchen

Trillium Enterprises, INC.

Custom counters and horizontal tile backsplash grace the kitchen. © Holly Lepere
This is an example of an eclectic u-shaped separate kitchen in Santa Barbara with an integrated sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, green splashback, stone tile splashback, panelled appliances, terra-cotta floors and no island.

A Well-Deserved Revision

Deb Bayless - Design for Keeps

Kitchen Design by Deb Bayless, CKD, CBD, Design For Keeps, Napa, CA
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional u-shaped separate kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, green splashback, stainless steel appliances and medium hardwood floors.

Douceur et harmonie au coeur du 9ème arrondissement - Projet Montholon

Mon Concept Habitation

Rendez-vous au cœur du 9ème arrondissement à quelques pas de notre agence parisienne, pour découvrir un appartement haussmannien de 72m2 entièrement rénové dans un esprit chaleureux, design et coloré. Dès l’entrée le ton est donné ! Dans cet appartement parisien, courbes et couleurs naturelles sont à l’honneur. Acheté dans son jus car inhabité depuis plusieurs années, nos équipes ont pris plaisir à lui donner un vrai coup d’éclat. Le couloir de l’entrée qui mène à la cuisine a été peint d’un vert particulièrement doux « Ombre Pelvoux » qui se marie au beige mat des nouvelles façades Havstorp Ikea et à la crédence en mosaïque signée Winckelmans. Notre coup de cœur dans ce projet : les deux arches créées dans la pièce de vie pour ouvrir le salon sur la salle à manger, initialement cloisonnés. L’avantage de rénover un appartement délabré ? Partir de zéro et tout recommencer. Pour ce projet, rien n’a été laissé au hasard. Le brief des clients : optimiser les espaces et multiplier les rangements. Dans la chambre parentale, notre menuisier a créé un bloc qui intègre neufs tiroirs et deux penderies toute hauteur, ainsi que deux petits placards avec tablette de part et d’autre du lit qui font office de chevets. Quant au couloir qui mène à la salle de bain principale, une petite buanderie se cache dans des placards et permet à toute la famille de profiter d’une pièce spacieuse avec baignoire, double vasque et grand miroir !

Separate Kitchen with Green 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!