Peter Rymwid Photgraphy Beautifully classic two toned kitchen using rift cut white oak cabinetry on the perimeter with a moss green painted island combine to create a warm inviting kitchen for family and friends. A large doubled sided fireplace keeps the home fires burning. Natural slate tile on the back splash and a copper farm sink add textural details. This warm and inviting kitchen pays homage to the craftsmanship of american made cabinets. Each detail works together to paint a vivid picture of the room known as the "heart of the home". Every view gives the eye something to enjoy from the beautiful stone tile splash to the rubbed bronze hardware.

Мятная кухня в сталинке на Ленинском проспекте

Belado

Photo of a small contemporary l-shaped separate kitchen in Moscow with an integrated sink, recessed-panel cabinets, green cabinets, solid surface benchtops, matchstick tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, no island, grey floor and white splashback.

Inglenook Grove

Riverwood Homes of Colorado

Large transitional u-shaped separate kitchen in Denver with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, matchstick tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Saratoga Pool House

Mimi Snowden Design

Small beach style u-shaped separate kitchen in San Francisco with a farmhouse sink, glass-front cabinets, blue cabinets, white splashback, matchstick tile splashback, stainless steel appliances and medium hardwood floors.

Sleek Kitchen

Fredman Design Group

With warm tones, rift-cut oak cabinetry and custom-paneled Thermador appliances, this contemporary kitchen is an open and gracious galley-style format that enables multiple cooks to comfortably share the space.

Midcentury Modern Studio

Kyle Timothy Home

Photo of a mid-sized midcentury l-shaped separate kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, marble benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, matchstick tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, no island, grey floor and white benchtop.

Contemporary Kitchen Remodel - South San Jose, CA

CAGE Design Build

Contemporary Kitchen Remodel featuring DeWils cabinetry in Maple with Just White finish and Kennewick door style, sleek concrete countertop, jet black quartz countertop, stainless steel fixtures, gray stone mosaic backsplash, stainless steel and glass pendant lighting, recessed ceiling detail | Photo: CAGE Design Build

Modern Kitchen & Bathroom

Eastside Design & Build Inc.

Photo of a small modern u-shaped separate kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, matchstick tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors and no island.

Dalton Kitchen

Miller Woodworks

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional single-wall separate kitchen in Columbus with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, matchstick tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Photo Gallery

Restoration Construction

Photo of a mid-sized transitional galley separate kitchen in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, matchstick tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors and no island.

After

My Kitchen Magician

Russ Peterson
Photo of a mid-sized transitional u-shaped separate kitchen in Miami with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, matchstick tile splashback, white appliances, ceramic floors, no island and brown floor.

Total renovation project

Solid Contractors

Photo of a large traditional u-shaped separate kitchen in DC Metro with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, matchstick tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, a peninsula and brown floor.

Kelton

Lauren Shadid Architecture + Interiors

Inspiration for a large contemporary u-shaped separate kitchen in Los Angeles with with island, an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, grey splashback, matchstick tile splashback, stainless steel appliances and light hardwood floors.

Organic Modern in Ipswich MA

balance design studio

Jeff Roberts Imaging
Large transitional u-shaped separate kitchen in Portland Maine with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, medium wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, matchstick tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island and multi-coloured floor.

Kitchen Remodel One

MK Remodeling & Design

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional u-shaped separate kitchen in Cincinnati with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, matchstick tile splashback, black appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, black floor and black benchtop.

Giles Residence

Marble and Granite Connection Inc

Large transitional u-shaped separate kitchen in Miami with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, matchstick tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Traditional Warmth

North Iowa Kitchens

Showplace Chesapeake Cherry Pecan Walnut Blanco Precis Sink Cambria Canterbury Countertops Delta Stainless Faucet Ceramic Tileworks Stone Medley L.C. Photography

Modern Kitchen & Bathroom

Eastside Design & Build Inc.

Inspiration for a small modern u-shaped separate kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, matchstick tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors and no island.

Brighton Kitchen

Momentum Construction LLC

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional l-shaped separate kitchen in Detroit with a double-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, black splashback, matchstick tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Files

Estrella Cabinetry

Laura Eagan, CKD
Photo of a mid-sized traditional l-shaped separate kitchen in Phoenix with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, beige splashback, matchstick tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and beige floor.

Separate Kitchen with Matchstick 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!