Inspiration for a large transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Toronto with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, yellow splashback, marble splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Shaker II Project

KAS Interior Design

This historic home had started with a tiny kitchen. Opening up the wall to create a larger kitchen brought in more outdoor lighting and created a more open space. Custom cabinets, stainless steel and accent lighting add an elegance to the space.

Tudor Guest House

Nyhus Design Group

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional u-shaped open plan kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, yellow splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, a peninsula, brown floor and white benchtop.

74 West River Road

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Traditional u-shaped kitchen in New York with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, wood benchtops, yellow splashback, medium hardwood floors, multiple islands, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Квартира на Ленинском

TB.Design

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped open plan kitchen in Moscow with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, yellow splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, multi-coloured floor and white benchtop.

Стильный современный дом

design-studio "KVADRAT"

фото: Савченко Сергей
Inspiration for a contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, yellow splashback, a peninsula, grey floor and black benchtop.

Berkeley Hills Project

Nystrom Design

Photo of a mid-sized midcentury u-shaped eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, wood benchtops, yellow splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Дом на берегу Клязьминского водохранилища. Кухня-столовая

O Deco Studio

This is an example of a mediterranean u-shaped kitchen in Moscow with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, yellow splashback, brown floor, beige benchtop and an undermount sink.

SEABROOK BEACH HOUSE

Duncan McRoberts Associates, LLC

Seabrook Beach House Kitchen, raised bar and wide attached-island buffet surver, wall ovens, sub-zero built-in refrigerator/freezer, restoration hardware pulley lights and clean white lines. Photography by D. Papazian.

Fremont kitchen

Project Guru

Where the load-bearing wall was, seamless Oak flooring extends into the kitchen. Removal of the wall and large support beam allowed for an expanded ceiling tray in the kitchen with additional recessed LED lighting. Mark Gebhardt photography

Very Small Old House Kitchen Remodel

Tulsa Design Therapy

Looking in from hallway. Three doors lead to the kitchen: back door, dining room, hallway necessitating a tight fit and good traffic pattern.
Small transitional u-shaped separate kitchen in St Louis with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, yellow splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors and a peninsula.

Kitchen Remodel Tierrasanta

DSO Designs

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Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in San Diego with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, yellow splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors and with island.

Golf Links Kitchen in Oakland

Custom Kitchens by John Wilkins, Inc.

Design ideas for a large transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, yellow splashback, ceramic splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Slim-Frame, Shaker-Style Kitchen Painted Vintage Pink and Light Grey

Oliver Green Kitchens Ltd

Shaker-style kitchen painted vintage pink and light grey, featuring a central island unit with a built-in sink and drawer and shelf storage. Island worktop is solid oak wood and unit worktops are Dekton Natural Collection Rem. The illusion of an in-frame kitchen has been created using universal moulding. Other design features such as a canopy, cornice detailing and plain glazed frames have been incorporated for a touch of country living style.

Edwardian Residence

RYAN ASSOCIATES GENERAL CONTRACTORS

Traditional u-shaped kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, yellow splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors and multiple islands.

Newark Street Kitchen

Wentworth

Jeff Hodgdon
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional u-shaped separate kitchen in DC Metro with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, wood benchtops, yellow splashback, timber splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, a peninsula, grey floor and yellow benchtop.

Elegant Traditions

Cabri inc

Inspiration for an expansive traditional u-shaped open plan kitchen in New York with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, yellow cabinets, granite benchtops, yellow splashback, porcelain splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors and multiple islands.

Reclaimed Timber & Elegant Brass

Sheffield Sustainable Kitchens

We designed this cosy grey family kitchen with reclaimed timber and elegant brass finishes, to work better with our clients’ style of living. We created this new space by knocking down an internal wall, to greatly improve the flow between the two rooms. Our clients came to us with the vision of creating a better functioning kitchen with more storage for their growing family. We were challenged to design a more cost-effective space after the clients received some architectural plans which they thought were unnecessary. Storage and open space were at the forefront of this design. Previously, this space was two rooms, separated by a wall. We knocked through to open up the kitchen and create a more communal family living area. Additionally, we knocked through into the area under the stairs to make room for an integrated fridge freezer. The kitchen features reclaimed iroko timber throughout. The wood is reclaimed from old school lab benches, with the graffiti sanded away to reveal the beautiful grain underneath. It’s exciting when a kitchen has a story to tell. This unique timber unites the two zones, and is seen in the worktops, homework desk and shelving. Our clients had two growing children and wanted a space for them to sit and do their homework. As a result of the lack of space in the previous room, we designed a homework bench to fit between two bespoke units. Due to lockdown, the clients children had spent most of the year in the dining room completing their school work. They lacked space and had limited storage for the children’s belongings. By creating a homework bench, we gave the family back their dining area, and the units on either side are valuable storage space. Additionally, the clients are now able to help their children with their work whilst cooking at the same time. This is a hugely important benefit of this multi-functional space. The beautiful tiled splashback is the focal point of the kitchen. The combination of the teal and vibrant yellow into the muted colour palette brightens the room and ties together all of the brass accessories. Golden tones combined with the dark timber give the kitchen a cosy ambiance, creating a relaxing family space. The end result is a beautiful new family kitchen-diner. The transformation made by knocking through has been enormous, with the reclaimed timber and elegant brass elements the stars of the kitchen. We hope that it will provide the family with a warm and homely space for many years to come.

Rental Property Remodeling

Chi Renovation & Design

We completed updated this kitchen to have a fresh look, installing crisp, white shaker cabinets, dark granite countertops, a thin subway tile backsplash, and under cabinet LED lighting for an extra touch. Home located in Chicago. Designed by Chi Renovation & Design who serve Chicago and it's surrounding suburbs, with an emphasis on the North Side and North Shore. You'll find their work from the Loop through Humboldt Park, Lincoln Park, Skokie, Evanston, Wilmette, and all of the way up to Lake Forest. For more about Chi Renovation & Design, click here: https://www.chirenovation.com/

Kitchen Display

Bickford Construction Corporation

Kitchen in a "new" Federal style Farmhouse. Great display shelves for serving bowls.
This is an example of a country u-shaped open plan kitchen in Burlington with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, yellow splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors and with island.

U-shaped Kitchen with Yellow 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!