Kitchen with a Belfast Sink and Soapstone Worktops Ideas and Designs

This beautiful farmhouse kitchen in soft grey tones bridge the gap between old and new. Thermador appliances work hard for the avid cooks who live here. Design by Jarrett Design, LLC. Cabinetry by Plain & Fancy Cabinetry. Counters by Bucks County Soapstone. Matt Villano Photography

Bay Village Renovation

Frank Valdes

This is an example of a contemporary kitchen in Boston with soapstone worktops, a belfast sink and blue splashback.

Doylestown Classic

Bare Root Design Studio

Photography: Joe Kyle
Photo of a medium sized rural l-shaped kitchen in Philadelphia with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone worktops, white splashback, integrated appliances, medium hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors and black worktops.

Niche Behind the Stove

Sheri's Design and Consulting

The large wood beam, brick tile backsplash, and exposed brick post add to the rustic feel of this kitchen. La Grange, Illinois
Design ideas for a medium sized rural l-shaped kitchen/diner in Chicago with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, stainless steel appliances, an island, white cabinets, soapstone worktops, stone tiled splashback, medium hardwood flooring and brown splashback.

Custom White Inset Kitchen

Cord's Cabinetry, Inc.

Photo of a medium sized rural l-shaped enclosed kitchen in DC Metro with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone worktops, black splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood flooring, an island and brown floors.

Craftsman Kitchen

This is an example of a small classic l-shaped kitchen/diner in Minneapolis with a belfast sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring, no island, soapstone worktops and beige floors.

St. Paul Bungalow Remodel

David Heide Design Studio

Architecture & Interior Design: David Heide Design Studio -- Photos: Greg Page Photography
Traditional u-shaped kitchen/diner in Minneapolis with a belfast sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, soapstone worktops, medium hardwood flooring and a breakfast bar.

Bringing the Outdoors In

Michael Robert Construction

This sunny pop of color painted on an interior door has become one of MRC's signature design features. This client chose a slightly greener version of the original to complement their gorgeous sage-hued island. The door serves as a back entry into the homeowners' new kitchen. The project consisted of a kitchen addition and a new mahogany screened porch for the utmost in indoor/outdoor living. The new kitchen, finished with custom cabinets, soapstone counters, an island, and a coffee bar, is drenched in sunlight thanks to a wall of oversized windows. The end result feels something like a luxurious green house. Photo by Mike Mroz of Michael Robert Construction

Baker

Counter Culture Cabinetry

Elizabeth Fitzzaland
Inspiration for a medium sized farmhouse l-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, soapstone worktops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring, an island, beige floors and grey worktops.

Craftsman Kitchen in Milford, MI

Dream Kitchens

This is an example of a large traditional l-shaped kitchen/diner in Detroit with a belfast sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, soapstone worktops, blue splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring, a breakfast bar, brown floors and brown worktops.

The Vista House - Kitchen

Ocean Contracting Corp

In this picture: Note the white apron sink with the tall panelized Thermador Ref. and Dishwasher This timeless kitchen is all about the WOW factor! From its custom walnut island top to its elegant and functional design, there is not one inch of this kitchen that went overlooked. With the high end Thermador appliance package and custom corner cabinets, this kitchen was built for the avid chef. From concept to completion this has to be one Ocean Contracting more applauded kitchens.

Designer Kirsten Grove's Dreamy Waxed Alberene Soapstone Kitchen

Polycor

Sultry, waxed Alberene Soapstone slabs from our local Alberene Soapstone quarry in Schuyler, VA make an impact in this design. Photo: Karen Krum
Design ideas for a medium sized scandinavian galley kitchen in Boise with a belfast sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, soapstone worktops, black appliances, painted wood flooring, a breakfast bar and white floors.

Price

Spyglass Design, Inc.

Photographer: Thomas Robert Clark
This is an example of a medium sized rustic galley enclosed kitchen in Philadelphia with a belfast sink, open cabinets, medium wood cabinets, soapstone worktops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors and glass tiled splashback.

Tudor Cottage Renovation

GSMA

Jack Thompson
Design ideas for a medium sized classic l-shaped enclosed kitchen in Houston with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an island, a belfast sink, white splashback, marble splashback, soapstone worktops, integrated appliances and medium hardwood flooring.

Red Ledges (Oquirrh Mountain Drive)

Timberidge Custom Homes

Inspiration for a large rural single-wall open plan kitchen in Salt Lake City with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone worktops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring and an island.

Elegant Hillside Home

Allen Construction

Architect: Tom Ochsner General Contractor: Allen Construction Photographer: Jim Bartsch Photography
This is an example of a large mediterranean u-shaped kitchen/diner in Santa Barbara with a belfast sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone worktops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood flooring and an island.

Camp Nyack

Kelly Ennis Design

John Piazza Construction - Builder Sam Oberter - Photography
Inspiration for a medium sized rustic u-shaped kitchen/diner in Boston with a belfast sink, raised-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, soapstone worktops, black splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring and an island.

French Farmhouse

Mirador Builders

Design ideas for a large mediterranean l-shaped open plan kitchen in Houston with a belfast sink, beaded cabinets, blue cabinets, soapstone worktops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, integrated appliances, dark hardwood flooring and an island.

Remodel- Polo Club

Brekhus Tile & Stone

Raul Garcia
Design ideas for a medium sized romantic kitchen/diner in Denver with a belfast sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, soapstone worktops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring and an island.

Carmel Valley Renovation

Anne Rae Design

Found Creative Studios
Photo of a medium sized traditional u-shaped kitchen in San Diego with a belfast sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone worktops, white splashback, stone tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, travertine flooring and an island.

Kitchen with a Belfast Sink and Soapstone Worktops 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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