Kitchen with a Submerged Sink and Black Splashback Ideas and Designs

Photo of a contemporary l-shaped kitchen in Cambridgeshire with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, black splashback, integrated appliances, light hardwood flooring, an island, beige floors and white worktops.

Victoria Full Home Remodel

The TomKat Studio + TomKat Real Estate

Remodeled Kitchen with White Cabinetry, White Quartz Countertops, Black Modern Lighting, Black and White Marble Backsplash, Engineered Hardwood Flooring, Double Islands

Michael Habachy

Marc Mauldin Photography, Inc.

Marc Mauldin Photography, Inc.
This is an example of a contemporary galley kitchen in Atlanta with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, black splashback, integrated appliances, medium hardwood flooring, an island, grey floors and white worktops.

Craftsman Kitchen

Scenic Interiors, LLC

We completely remodeled an outdated, poorly designed kitchen that was separated from the rest of the house by a narrow doorway. We opened the wall to the dining room and framed it with an oak archway. We transformed the space with an open, timeless design that incorporates a counter-height eating and work area, cherry inset door shaker-style cabinets, increased counter work area made from Cambria quartz tops, and solid oak moldings that echo the style of the 1920's bungalow. Some of the original wood moldings were re-used to case the new energy efficient window.

Luxury Collection Custom Design Kitchens by VelArt

Velart Custom Kitchens & Closets

Design ideas for a large modern l-shaped kitchen/diner in Miami with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz worktops, black splashback, an island, white floors and black worktops.

Luxe 2

Hri Design

This is an example of a contemporary galley kitchen/diner in Denver with a submerged sink, glass-front cabinets, black cabinets, black splashback, mosaic tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring, an island, beige floors and white worktops.

Linnie Canal No. 1

Peters Architecture

Clark Dugger Photography
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary galley kitchen in Los Angeles with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, black splashback, integrated appliances, light hardwood flooring, an island, beige floors and grey worktops.

Contemporary Kitchen

Small contemporary u-shaped enclosed kitchen in Detroit with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite worktops, black splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances and laminate floors.

Beverly Place - Kitchen

Studio Sarah Willmer Architecture

Kitchen towards sink and window. Photography by Sharon Risedorph; In Collaboration with designer and client Stacy Eisenmann. For questions on this project please contact Stacy at Eisenmann Architecture. (www.eisenmannarchitecture.com)

Transitional Kitchen in Redlands - 2021

Yucaipa Kitchen & Bathroom Designs & Remodeling

Design ideas for a medium sized classic galley kitchen/diner in Los Angeles with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, black splashback, metro tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic flooring, no island, black floors and white worktops.

Arlington Heights

Right Angle Kitchens

Design ideas for a traditional kitchen in Boston with a submerged sink, glass-front cabinets, green cabinets, black splashback, stainless steel appliances, an island and black worktops.

Black and Walnut Modern Industrial Design Kitchen in DC

USA Cabinet Store Fairfax

This is an example of a medium sized industrial galley kitchen/diner in DC Metro with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, soapstone worktops, black splashback, stone slab splashback, integrated appliances, concrete flooring, an island, grey floors and black worktops.

Ultra Modern Luxury Oasis

Regal Construction & Remodeling Inc.

Inspiration for a large contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, black splashback, stone slab splashback, integrated appliances, concrete flooring, an island, grey floors, black worktops, a submerged sink, soapstone worktops and feature lighting.

The Chicken Loft

Anya Rice Photography

Kitchen design: Winfreys www.winfreys.co.uk
Large rural l-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with flat-panel cabinets, granite worktops, black splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring, brown floors, black worktops, a submerged sink, blue cabinets and no island.

Onyx

Joe Adsett Architects Pty Ltd

Modern galley kitchen in Brisbane with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, black splashback, stainless steel appliances, an island and grey floors.

Modern Santiago

Chelsea Lauren Interiors

Medium sized contemporary l-shaped kitchen in Orange County with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, quartz worktops, black splashback, stone tiled splashback, integrated appliances, cement flooring, multiple islands, grey floors, black cabinets and grey worktops.

Зона кухни

Авальремонт

Photo of a contemporary kitchen/diner in Moscow with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, black splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring, no island, brown floors and beige worktops.

West Rim

Mosier Luxury Homes

Design ideas for a contemporary galley kitchen in Austin with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, black splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring, an island, beige floors and grey worktops.

Rénovation complète d'un appartement 110m2

Optimiz Rénovation

This is an example of a medium sized contemporary single-wall open plan kitchen in Paris with a submerged sink, black cabinets, porcelain flooring, an island, black floors, black worktops and black splashback.

Black and White Modern Contemporary

Pillar Homes

Builder: PIllar Homes
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Minneapolis with flat-panel cabinets, quartz worktops, black splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, an island, white worktops, a submerged sink, medium hardwood flooring and brown floors.

Kitchen with a Submerged Sink and Black 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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