Grey Kitchen with Matchstick Tiled Splashback Ideas and Designs

Allyson Lubow
Inspiration for a large classic single-wall open plan kitchen in New York with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, matchstick tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring, a breakfast bar and beige floors.

Mesa Residence

Jessica Risko Smith Interior Design

Photos by Emily Hagopian
Inspiration for a large contemporary kitchen/diner in Santa Barbara with stainless steel appliances, white cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, matchstick tiled splashback, dark hardwood flooring and an island.

Transitional Kitchen

This is an example of a classic kitchen in Denver with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, matchstick tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, an island, white worktops and light hardwood flooring.

Contemporary Normandy Beach Bay Front

Falcon Industries

This home is truly waterfront living at its finest. This new, from-the-ground-up custom home highlights the modernity and sophistication of its owners. Featuring relaxing interior hues of blue and gray and a spacious open floor plan on the first floor, this residence provides the perfect weekend getaway. Falcon Industries oversaw all aspects of construction on this new home - from framing to custom finishes - and currently maintains the property for its owners.

Addition and Kitchen Remodel in Arlington, VA

Moss Building & Design

This Arlington, VA Kitchen Bump-out displayed these MOSS customers' unique tastes with modern kitchen light fixtures, dark kitchen cabinets and a sleek white kitchen countertop. These homeowners opted for raised ceilings for an airy eat-in kitchen rather than expanding their master bedroom above.

Bultman Architecture, Inc.

Bultman Architecture Inc.

Photographer Adam Cohen
Photo of a traditional u-shaped kitchen/diner in Miami with matchstick tiled splashback, multi-coloured splashback, white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, marble worktops and shaker cabinets.

Ponte Vedra Residence

User

Adam Cohen Photography
Inspiration for a nautical l-shaped kitchen in Jacksonville with matchstick tiled splashback, marble worktops, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel appliances and multi-coloured splashback.

Absolute Black Kitchen with Waterfall Edge

Lesher Natural Stone, Quartz, & Tile

Design ideas for a classic galley kitchen in Other with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, matchstick tiled splashback, an island, white floors and black worktops.

El Caballero Residence

User

We created and designed a custom banquette to nestle into this rather compact space. It's cozy and space saving at the same time. It is an ideal spot for dinner, conversation, homework or reading the paper. Drawers below the banquette provide ample additional storage for kitchenware or kids supplies.

Saratoga Pool House

Mimi Snowden Design

Small beach style u-shaped enclosed kitchen in San Francisco with a belfast sink, glass-front cabinets, blue cabinets, white splashback, matchstick tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances and medium hardwood flooring.

Brampton Kitchen Reno

Sosna Inc

Photo of a medium sized contemporary u-shaped kitchen/diner in Toronto with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, composite countertops, grey splashback, matchstick tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate flooring, an island, grey floors and white worktops.

Medallion Cabinetry

Doug Ashy Cabinet Design Center

Inspiration for a medium sized modern galley kitchen/diner in New Orleans with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, multi-coloured splashback, matchstick tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, an island, a built-in sink and medium hardwood flooring.

Shoreview Second Story Addition & Full Home Renovation

Bella Vista Company

Shoot2Sell
Large classic galley kitchen/diner in Dallas with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, blue splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors, a submerged sink, granite worktops and matchstick tiled splashback.

Kitchens

H&A My Design, Inc.

Kitchen remodel
Photo of a medium sized classic l-shaped enclosed kitchen in Los Angeles with a submerged sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble worktops, matchstick tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate flooring, an island and grey splashback.

Contemporary Lakefront

Pippin Home Designs, Inc

Artist Eye Photography, Wes Stearns
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Charlotte with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, medium hardwood flooring, a submerged sink, granite worktops, matchstick tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances and an island.

Maison #92

AMOS

joan bracco
Photo of a medium sized contemporary galley kitchen in Paris with black cabinets, wood worktops, white splashback, matchstick tiled splashback, ceramic flooring and beige worktops.

Farmhouse Kitchen

This is an example of a large farmhouse l-shaped kitchen/diner in San Francisco with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz worktops, multi-coloured splashback, matchstick tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring, an island and beige floors.

Grovertown, IN. BaileyTown Select, Open Concept Maple Kitchen

Bailey's Cabinets

Cabinet Brand: BaileyTown Select Wood Species: Maple Cabinet Finish: Limestone Door Style: Georgetown Counter tops: Laminate, Amore edge, Dolce Vita color

Contemporary Florida Condo Kitchen

General Property Solutions

Design ideas for a medium sized traditional single-wall enclosed kitchen in Miami with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, multi-coloured splashback, matchstick tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain flooring, no island and grey floors.

Updated Kitchen

Monticello Carpet & Interiors

Media Center. TV will hang on media bar.
Design ideas for a medium sized classic l-shaped kitchen/diner in Cedar Rapids with white cabinets, granite worktops, an island, a double-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, ceramic flooring, beige floors, white appliances, multi-coloured splashback and matchstick tiled splashback.

Grey Kitchen with Matchstick Tiled Splashback Ideas and Designs

Want to discover beautiful kitchen ideas to inspire your new kitchen design? You’ve come to the right place. You can discover millions of kitchen designs and ideas; from kitchen islands and storage units, to all sorts of kitchen lighting ideas, such as pendant lighting or under cabinet lighting. Whether you want inspiration for all-in-one fitted kitchen designs, some small kitchen ideas or maybe just some tips for improving your kitchen decor, there are tons of photos to inspire you for your next kitchen project on Houzz.

What kind of kitchen design should I go for?

With so many kitchen ideas and photos to look at you might be a bit overwhelmed when it comes to picking your own kitchen design. If you are updating your kitchen you know what a big and important decision it is to get the design right – the kitchen can be the hub and heart of the home, and it’s unlikely that you would invest in renovating your kitchen again in a few years. But fear not, focusing first on the important elements like layout, cabinet style, worktops and appliances will help you to bring together your dream kitchen design. Additional elements like kitchen lighting, cupboard storage and decor can come after in the kitchen planning process. A kitchen designer or fitter can help you to decide the layout of your kitchen in terms of where to place your kitchen units, appliances and island (if you’re having one), but if you prefer to handle this yourself you can focus on where you want your key elements of your kitchen to be – the oven, hob, sink and fridge. Of course you might be constricted by space, but try to envisage the easiest and most efficient layout based on how you usually like to cook and prepare your food. If you’re fed up of always having to carry dirty pans and pots across the room to the sink, place the sink closer to your oven and hob. Once you have the core elements sorted, consider extra layout considerations, such as where your bins will be stored, where the cutlery draw should be and where small kitchen appliances can be installed.

Should I include a kitchen island?

Kitchen island ideas are abundant these days; it seems most kitchen designs include a kitchen island, if not multiple islands. However, if the layout doesn’t work, especially if you have a small kitchen, then there’s no necessity to add in a kitchen island. You can add a breakfast bar or counter to your existing kitchen units, or stick with a good old-fashioned dining table if you don’t need the extra work surfaces. That said, if you do have the room, take a look at some kitchen island ideas to see if the designs inspire you for your kitchen. There are a huge variety of island designs to cater to different needs – you can have sinks, ovens, hobs, wine storage and all sorts of drawers and organisers built-in, you can have separate bars and counters that extend from your island, or you could go for a kitchen island on wheels to make your kitchen layout more versatile.

How do I choose my kitchen units and cabinets?

When picking out kitchen units and cupboard styles for a fitted kitchen, you’ll first want to consider the more practical questions – how many units do you need? How many cupboards and drawers do you need? Do you need extra kitchen storage built into your units? It’s always best to overestimate how much kitchen storage you’ll need as we all tend to have a habit of filling up whatever current space we have to the maximum. Next you can consider kitchen cabinet style and colour. Shaker style cabinets and raised and recessed panel cabinets offer a more traditional kitchen cabinet look, while flat panel cabinet doors tend to lend more to the modern and contemporary style. However, going for raised or recessed panel work in a striking colour such as dark blue, green or black can still work with contemporary kitchen ideas. White kitchens can give a sleek and clean feel, but remember you may have to do a bit more cleaning of those cupboard doors if you want everything to stay shiny and fresh. Of course, grey kitchens are the neutral colour choice du jour and can be paired with pale and rich shades alike if you want your fitted kitchen cupboards to contrast with your worktop, splashback, floor, or all of the above. Exposed shelving and storage is also popular for eclectic, Scandi and industrial-inspired looks, so you could opt for glass-fronted cabinets or no wall-mounted cabinets at all. Remember that this will require more restraint in what you can store and more effort in keeping it looking presentable compared to what is stored away hastily behind cupboard doors. The kitchen cupboard handles are also another element to decide upon – do you want traditional round knobs, modern metal bars, country kitchen cup handles or maybe to go ultra sleek with a completely handleless kitchen?

What kitchen storage ideas should I consider?

If you want to keep your kitchen well-stocked and well-equipped but don’t want it spilling over with clutter, then you’ll need to rely on good kitchen storage. Apart from the usual fitted kitchen cupboards and drawer space, there are many other ways of keeping your kitchen tidy. Whilst a large kitchen pantry is the dream of most homeowners, it can’t always be a reality. However, there are now lots of pull out compartments and drawers with trays and shelving that can act as mini kitchen pantries, and you can install handy cupboard organisers that fit onto the inside of the door to make the most of your cupboard space. You can also look at corner drawers and cupboards that open up to reveal lots of extra storage. Rails or small shelves along your kitchen walls or splashback can help with hanging utensils or pans, or storing small items like herbs and spices in an usually empty space. Buy extra kitchen storage products for your home on Houzz

Are there small kitchen ideas for small spaces?

If you’re working with a galley kitchen, a one-wall kitchen in an open plan space or just a pretty small kitchen, there are some small kitchen ideas that can help you get the most out of your cooking and dining area. If you find that you don’t utilise the back of your cupboards (maybe they become the graveyard for out-of-date tin cans), you could decide to go with shallower kitchen units to free up some extra floor space in front of your cabinets. As mentioned, open shelving or glass-fronted cabinets are a popular trend and they should make the space feel more open and less boxed-in. However, if you have the capacity for it, cupboards and kitchen units that maximise the floor-to-ceiling space you have will mean you can use all of that for valuable kitchen storage. Wall or ceiling racks could be a useful solution for hanging pans and pots if you’ve run out of cupboards in which to store them. Kitchen ideas and accessories such as baskets, trolleys and storage jars are both aesthetically pleasing and practical as they give you extra storage space. Kitchen appliances like a fridge or dishwasher can be tucked away in built-in units in fitted kitchens so they blend into your layout and don’t make the space look crowded. Discover all the small kitchen ideas you could need by taking a look at photos of compact kitchens.

What sort of kitchen lighting should I go for?

In the kitchen you need to have practical lighting – no one wants to chop, cut and cook in a dingy room. Kitchen ceiling lights are probably the best way to go, but should you opt for recessed spotlights or traditional hanging ceiling lights? While spotlight LED kitchen lighting will give you excellent light, they may not fit with a design that’s not contemporary. Traditional chandelier lights could work for other kitchen styles, and of course, kitchen pendant lighting comes in all sorts of styles, colours and designs. While the popular choice is to go with one or two pendant lights over your kitchen island, you could also opt for a single pendant light over your dining space, or a few spaced out across your kitchen. Of course, if you want good lighting for your worktops, under-cabinet lighting is the way forward. Speak to your kitchen supplier about having this pre-installed, or there are a number of easy-install options you can fit yourself or with the help of a lighting expert or electrician. In the market for your kitchen lighting today? Once you’ve found some inspiring kitchen lighting ideas here, take a look at our kitchen lighting products to find the new lights for your kitchen project.

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