Kitchen with All Styles of Cabinet and Terracotta Splashback Ideas and Designs

Design ideas for an expansive classic u-shaped kitchen/diner in New York with a submerged sink, raised-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, marble worktops, metallic splashback, terracotta splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring and an island.

Berwyn Bungalow Kitchen

Imperial Kitchens and Baths, Inc.

This Berwyn Bungalow kept its charm when it expanded into the home's back porch. Quarter-sawn oak and custom stained glass (handcrafted by the homeowner) were incorporate into the new space that now accommodates a modern lifestyle. Photo Credits: Stephanie Bullwinkel

Cuisine ouverte

Atelier JOI

La salle de bain a été cassé afin d'ouvrir le séjour et créer une cuisine ouverte. La cuisine est volontairement blanche immaculée afin de pouvoir mettre des détails colorés, comme une crédence en zellige bleu turquoise et un canapé jaune moutarde. Le plan de travail est en stratifié avec chant multiplis qui rappelle la couleur clair du parquet. Nous avons mixé moderne et ancien avec une table déjà présente dans l'appartement. Nous sommes en recherche de chaises chinées pour compléter le projet.

Transitional Kitchen

This is an example of a large classic kitchen in San Diego with a belfast sink, blue cabinets, grey splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring, a breakfast bar, brown floors, grey worktops, beaded cabinets, quartz worktops and terracotta splashback.

Mistletoe Drive

Amy Troute Inspired Interior Design

We were approached by a Karen, a renowned sculptor, and her husband Tim, a retired MD, to collaborate on a whole-home renovation and furnishings overhaul of their newly purchased and very dated “forever home” with sweeping mountain views in Tigard. Karen and I very quickly found that we shared a genuine love of color, and from day one, this project was artistic and thoughtful, playful, and spirited. We updated tired surfaces and reworked odd angles, designing functional yet beautiful spaces that will serve this family for years to come. Warm, inviting colors surround you in these rooms, and classic lines play with unique pattern and bold scale. Personal touches, including mini versions of Karen’s work, appear throughout, and pages from a vintage book of Audubon paintings that she’d treasured for “ages” absolutely shine displayed framed in the living room. Partnering with a proficient and dedicated general contractor (LHL Custom Homes & Remodeling) makes all the difference on a project like this. Our clients were patient and understanding, and despite the frustrating delays and extreme challenges of navigating the 2020/2021 pandemic, they couldn’t be happier with the results. Photography by Christopher Dibble

Palmetto Bluff Duck Crossing Cottage

lisa furey interiors

Inspiration for a medium sized country l-shaped open plan kitchen in Charleston with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble worktops, terracotta splashback, integrated appliances, light hardwood flooring, an island and white worktops.

Naples Beachfront Custom Residence

BCB Homes, Inc.

Lori Hamilton Photography
This is an example of a large nautical u-shaped kitchen/diner in Miami with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz worktops, blue splashback, terracotta splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring and an island.

Banks Place

Surfside Home Co.

This is an example of a medium sized beach style l-shaped open plan kitchen in San Diego with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, granite worktops, black splashback, terracotta splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors, black worktops and a vaulted ceiling.

Réaménager l'espace pour s'adapter aux besoins d'une famille -Projet Batignolles

Mon Concept Habitation

Nous avons réaménagé cet appartement parisien pour un couple et ses trois enfants qui y habitaient déjà depuis quelques années. Le but était de créer une chambre supplémentaire pour leur fils ainé : l’ancienne cuisine accueille désormais la nouvelle chambre tandis que la nouvelle cuisine a été créée dans l’entrée. Pour délimiter ce nouvel espace, nous avons monté une cloison avec une verrière en partie haute et des rangements en partie basse. La cuisine s’ouvre désormais sur la salle à manger : ses tons clairs s’accordent parfaitement avec la grande pièce de vie. On y trouve également un bureau sur mesure, idéal pour le télétravail. Dans la chambre parentale, l’espace a été optimisé au maximum : on adore le grand dressing sur mesure qui prend place autour du cadre de porte ! Résultat : un appartement harmonieux et optimisé pour toute la famille. La couleur blanche et le bois prédominent pour apporter à la fois de la lumière et de la chaleur.

House in classic style in Rzeszów

Viva Design - Interior Design Studio

This is an example of a medium sized classic u-shaped kitchen/diner in Other with a double-bowl sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, quartz worktops, white splashback, terracotta splashback, black appliances, terracotta flooring, an island, white floors and white worktops.

Grayhawk - Modern Farmhouse

Kitchens by Good Guys

At our Modern Farmhouse project, we completely remodeled the entire home and modified the kitchens existing layout allowing this new layout to take shape. As you see here, we have the custom 1/4 Sawn Oak island with marble quartz 2 1/2" mitered countertops. To add a pop of color, the entire home is accented in beautiful black hardware. In the 12' island, we have a farmhouse sink, pull out trash and drawers for storage. We did custom end panels on the sides, and wrapped the entire island in furniture base to really make it look like a furniture piece. On the range wall, we have a drywall hood that really continues to add texture to the style. We have custom uppers that go all the way to the counter, with lift up appliance garages for small appliances. All the perimeter cabinetry is in swiss coffee with black honed granite counters.

Riverwest Modern Kitchen

LaBonte Construction

Photo of a medium sized modern u-shaped open plan kitchen in Milwaukee with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, black splashback, terracotta splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring, no island, brown floors and white worktops.

Sea of Tile

Victoria Highfill

Large retro galley enclosed kitchen in Nashville with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, blue splashback, terracotta splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring, a breakfast bar and grey worktops.

Mother's Suite

Rick & Cindy Black Architects

custom reclaimed pine shelves on hidden steel brackets Fireclay Tile - color 'Jade' Silestone Blanco City countertops Schoolhouse Electric Alabax pendants IKEA cabinets Leonid Furmansky Photography

Woodland Custom Home

Cabinetry by Cales, Inc.

Woodland Cabinetry Rustic Kitchen
Photo of a large rustic l-shaped kitchen in Denver with a submerged sink, raised-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, granite worktops, beige splashback, terracotta splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring and an island.

Service Area

Monteforte Construction Inc.

Old world charm service area. Warm cabinets with glass display fronts. Brick side wall and mahogany flooring.
Small retro galley kitchen pantry in New York with dark wood cabinets, granite worktops, an island, a submerged sink, raised-panel cabinets, brown splashback, terracotta splashback, white appliances and medium hardwood flooring.

Mediterranean Kitchen

This is an example of an expansive mediterranean l-shaped kitchen/diner in Dallas with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble worktops, white splashback, terracotta splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring and an island.

Ranch Renovation - Kitchen

Paxton Place Design

From the reclaimed brick flooring to the butcher block countertop on the island, this remodeled kitchen has everything a farmhouse desires. The range wall was the main focal point in this updated kitchen design. Hand-painted Tabarka terra-cotta tile creates a patterned wall that contrasts the white walls and beige cabinetry. Copper wall sconces and a custom painted vent hood complete the look, connecting to the black granite countertop on the perimeter cabinets and the oil rubbed bronze hardware. To finish out the farmhouse look, a shiplapped ceiling was installed.

Coker Hills Traditional Kitchen

Ironwood Custom Remodels LLC

Medium sized traditional u-shaped kitchen/diner in Raleigh with light hardwood flooring, a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz worktops, white splashback, terracotta splashback, stainless steel appliances, an island and white worktops.

Handy Storage Solutions - Spice Cabinet

JBR Designs

A handy spice rack placed next to the range offers a functional storage option for your kitchen. Beautiful terra cotta style, 3 inch square, white and gray backsplash complements the white upper and medium wood lower cabinets in this gorgeous kitchen. A 36 inch gas range with stainless steel chimney hood and white engineered quartz countertops complete the look.

Kitchen with All Styles of Cabinet and Terracotta 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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