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Design ideas for a small traditional u-shaped separate kitchen in Edmonton with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and black benchtop.

Brooklyn Loft

Shenton Architects LLP

One of three projects within a converted factory building in Clinton Hill, Brooklyn. The original structure, dating from 1911, has an oak post and beam frame with a brick exterior. Each apartment has a different relationship with the structural grid, often creating challenges and opportunities at the same time. The Wade Apartment required a complete remodeling of the kitchen, the addition of a second bedroom and new closets in two other spaces. The new kitchen pivots around a central oak column that was exposed in opening the space to the living room. A floating ceiling defines the kitchen space, while reaching out into the apartment. Finishes are kept to a crisp palette of whites, with Carrara marble counters and a natural finish for the oak column and flooring. www.archphoto.com

Long Pond Lodge

Jarrett Design

Small transitional galley eat-in kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, no island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Ultra Modern

Kitchen Mania

We recently had the pleasure of designing a kitchen for our supplier of Subzero and Wolf appliances. Jacqui had a newly opened up living space and wanted to create a contemporary kitchen that was the heart of her home. The kitchen space was small but it was important that we maximised the storage and functionality and give it a fully customised feel. Our designer Tracey had the challenge of incorporating the stunning Subzero and Wolf appliances (which are very large) into the small space without making the kitchen feel at all cramped. The result is truly elegant and sophisticated.

The sink overlooks new cottage style casement windows

MH Baker, LLC

The sink wall is framed by matching wall cabinets with cooktop and D-shaped undermount sink. The garden are viewed through the new cottage style casement windows. A modern stainless hood is surrounded by a wall of delicate green and white marble mosaic tiles.

Log Cabin Kitchen

Pia Design

Open plan kitchen living area in a log cabin on the outskirts of London. This is the designer's own home. All of the furniture has been sourced from high street retailers, car boot sales, ebay, handed down and upcycled. The kitchens is Howdens Trade. Design by Pia Pelkonen Photography by Richard Chivers

Skillman Renovation

AJ Margulis Interiors

The home owner’s of this 90’s home came to us looking for an updated kitchen design and furniture for the family room, living room, dining room and study. What they got was an overall tweaking of the entire first floor. Small changes to the architecture and trim details made a large impact on the overall feel of the individual spaces in an open floorplan space. We then layered on all new lighting, wall and window treatments, furniture, accessories and art to create a warm and beautiful home for a young, growing family.Photos by Tom Grimes

Chicago Condo Kitchen

Lotus Home Improvement

Inspiration for a small transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Chicago with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Bright Small Kitchen by Lauren

Main Line Kitchen Design

Main Line Kitchen Design’s unique business model allows our customers to work with the most experienced designers and get the most competitive kitchen cabinet pricing. How does Main Line Kitchen Design offer the best designs along with the most competitive kitchen cabinet pricing? Our expert kitchen designers meet customers by appointment only in our offices, instead of a large showroom open to the general public. We display the cabinet lines we sell under glass countertops so customers can see how our cabinetry is constructed. Customers can view hundreds of sample doors and and sample finishes and see 3d renderings of their future kitchen on flat screen TV’s. But we do not waste our time or our customers money on showroom extras that are not essential. Nor are we available to assist people who want to stop in and browse. We pass our savings onto our customers and concentrate on what matters most. Designing great kitchens! Main Line Kitchen Design designers are some of the most experienced and award winning kitchen designers in the Delaware Valley. We design with and sell 8 nationally distributed cabinet lines. Cabinet pricing is slightly less than at major home centers for semi-custom cabinet lines, and significantly less than traditional showrooms for custom cabinet lines. After discussing your kitchen on the phone, first appointments always take place in your home, where we discuss and measure your kitchen. Subsequent appointments usually take place in one of our offices and selection centers where our customers consider and modify 3D designs on flat screen TV’s. We can also bring sample doors and finishes to your home and make design changes on our laptops in 20-20 CAD with you, in your own kitchen. Call today! We can estimate your kitchen project from soup to nuts in a 15 minute phone call and you can find out why we get the best reviews on the internet. We look forward to working with you. As our company tag line says: “The world of kitchen design is changing…”

Cuisine cachemire et granit gold

User

This is an example of a small country single-wall separate kitchen in Marseille with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, beige cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, marble splashback, panelled appliances, vinyl floors, a peninsula, grey floor and beige benchtop.

Backsplash: Interiology showroom - 432 Main St. Watertown, MA

LaFauci Tile and Marble

Refined Calacatta marble mosaic for an eclectic kitchen backsplash. The elegant mosaic gleams with hints of brass to coordinate with the kitchen fixtures and hardware.

2019 Berkeley Kitchen Remodel

HDR Remodeling Inc.

The crisp clean whites of the Italics Tile Miletus Honed kitchen backsplash complements the Concrete Leather quartz countertops designed for modern living. These neutral palates provide a beautiful contrast to the light and airy oil rubbed bronze Birch Lane island pendant lights found by the client herself, and like-toned wall sconces over the quartz kitchen sink. A touch of Hudson Bay Blue for the kitchen island cabinets adds a pop of color to create an inviting feel and to bring the kitchen together.

Cucina/Pranzo

Reggiani Davide Architetto

Cucina
This is an example of a small scandinavian u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, grey floor and beige benchtop.

Perfekt zu den Lampen abgestimmte Barhocker

Neue Räume - Die Küchen Schreiner

Kleine Details wie die indirekte Beleuchtung unter den abgesetzten Schränken aus massivem Eichenholz oder die perfekt zu den Lampen abgestimmten Barhocker runden die Einbauküche der Interior-Designerin in Ludwigsburg vollkommen ab.

Milania Cabinet Coffee Station

Rock Counter Kitchen & Bath Chicago

Milania Cabinetry Olive & Textured Wood Coffee Station
Small contemporary galley kitchen pantry in Chicago with flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback and white benchtop.

Appartement Paris 3 Filles du Calvaire

GenovesiDesign

This is an example of a small l-shaped open plan kitchen in Paris with an undermount sink, blue cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, cement tiles, blue floor and white benchtop.

Condo White & Gray Kitchen Renovation

ARDesign, Inc.

Older condos have so many restrictions. This project is a great example how within the compounds of a space you can make a kitchen feel larger, open it up to the surrounding areas to create better sight lines and create more storage. Staying true to the clients love for older materials like slate flooring and beautiful antiques from their past. Combining existing older elements with fresh new keeps the charm of a space, yet a fresh updated look. Classic herringbone patterns in marble backsplashes is a great way to tie in the slate and a soft white quartz counter tops for better function. A success of a design!

Eastchester Kitchen

A&B Contracting Co.

Chastity Cortijo
Photo of a small transitional u-shaped kitchen in New York with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, marble splashback, panelled appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Battersea Apartment

User

Nick Smith
Design ideas for a small contemporary u-shaped kitchen in London with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, marble splashback, light hardwood floors, no island, beige floor and white benchtop.

Charlestown Loft

Lim Design Studio, Inc

Sabrina Baloun
This is an example of a small scandinavian kitchen in Boston with an undermount sink, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, black floor and white benchtop.

Small Kitchen with Marble 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!