Kitchen with Black Cabinets and Metallic Splashback Ideas and Designs

Altrincham County House Kitchen - Bespoke Shaker Kitchen, Hand-crafted Kitchen

We are proud to present this breath-taking kitchen design that blends traditional and modern elements to create a truly unique and personal space. Upon entering, the Crittal-style doors reveal the beautiful interior of the kitchen, complete with a bespoke island that boasts a curved bench seat that can comfortably seat four people. The island also features seating for three, a Quooker tap, AGA oven, and a rounded oak table top, making it the perfect space for entertaining guests. The mirror splashback adds a touch of elegance and luxury, while the traditional high ceilings and bi-fold doors allow plenty of natural light to flood the room. The island is not just a functional space, but a stunning piece of design as well. The curved cupboards and round oak butchers block are beautifully complemented by the quartz worktops and worktop break-front. The traditional pilasters, nickel handles, and cup pulls add to the timeless feel of the space, while the bespoke serving tray in oak, integrated into the island, is a delightful touch. Designing for large spaces is always a challenge, as you don't want to overwhelm or underwhelm the space. This kitchen is no exception, but the designers have successfully created a space that is both functional and beautiful. Each drawer and cabinet has its own designated use, and the dovetail solid oak draw boxes add an elegant touch to the overall bespoke kitchen. Each design is tailored to the household, as the designers aim to recreate the period property's individual character whilst mixing traditional and modern kitchen design principles. Whether you're a home cook or a professional chef, this kitchen has everything you need to create your culinary masterpieces. This kitchen truly is a work of art, and I can't wait for you to see it for yourself! Get ready to be inspired by the beauty, functionality, and timeless style of this bespoke kitchen, designed specifically for your household.

Georgian Townhouse

Woolf Interior Architecture & Design

Inspiration for a large traditional u-shaped kitchen/diner in Other with shaker cabinets, black cabinets, a chimney breast, a double-bowl sink, marble worktops, metallic splashback, integrated appliances, light hardwood flooring, beige floors and multicoloured worktops.

Little Inka

Unique Homestays

This is an example of a small farmhouse l-shaped kitchen in Cornwall with black cabinets, metallic splashback, black appliances and grey floors.

Bromsgrove

Glorious Building Co

This House was a complete bare bones project, starting from pre planning stage to completion. The house was fully constructed out of sips panels.
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary cream and black galley open plan kitchen in Other with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, granite worktops, metallic splashback, black appliances, laminate floors, an island, beige floors, black worktops, a coffered ceiling, feature lighting and a submerged sink.

Rénovation d'une maison type 1930 proche de Lille.

Ronan Cooreman Architecte d'intérieur

Cuisine noire avec piano de cuisson.
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Lille with a submerged sink, black cabinets, granite worktops, metallic splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic flooring, no island, white floors, black worktops and flat-panel cabinets.

Manhattan via Melbourne kitchen

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Tom Roe
Photo of a large contemporary u-shaped kitchen in Melbourne with black cabinets, marble worktops, metallic splashback, a double-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, glass tiled splashback, coloured appliances, plywood flooring, an island, brown floors and white worktops.

RESIDENTIAL PARKLAND

XTONE- PORCELANOSA GRUPO

La esencia del mármol es única. Su presencia denota encanto, refinamiento y lujo, y en forma de porcelánico se añade durabilidad y resistencia Atemporal y luminoso refuerza la sofisticación en todo tipo de ambientes, desde una cocina gourmet a un amplio baño con unas vistas espectaculares. En el proyecto, se combinan las colecciones XLIGHT KALA White y XLIGHT LUSH White en acabado brillo espejo para potenciar aún más su fuerza.

Ridge Home

Jordan Lotoski

Design ideas for a contemporary kitchen in Calgary with stainless steel appliances, a double-bowl sink, black cabinets, metallic splashback and metal splashback.

FROM FLOOD TO FABULOUS

Karyn Dismore Interiors

After a devastating flood for our clients we completely changed this kitchen from outdated and soggy to fabulous and ready for whatever life throws at it. Waterfall quartzite brings the island front and center - pre existing exposed beams were darkened to match the new barn door which hides the coffee bar if needed or just looks fabulous open or closed. As is our signature we love to make our perimeter cabinetry different to our islands as is the case with this black and white color palette. Oversized Gold leaf pendants complete the whole ensemble and we could not be more pleased!

Rue de Toqueville

Roberta Becherucci - Cuisines et Décoration

Dans ce très bel appartement haussmannien, nous avons collaboré avec l’architecte Diane de Sedouy pour imaginer une cuisine élégante, originale et fonctionnelle. Les façades sont en Fénix Noir, un matériau mat très résistant au toucher soyeux, et qui a l’avantage de ne pas laisser de trace. L’îlot est en chêne teinté noir, le plan de travail est en granit noir absolu. D’ingénieux placards avec tiroirs coulissants viennent compléter l’ensemble afin de masquer une imposante chaudière. Photos Olivier Hallot www.olivierhallot.com

Watson

Nolte Kitchens UK

WATSON - LONDON The Watson project is an example of how a dark colour scheme and unusual kitchen materials can nestle into the personality of the home. The units along the back wall are from the Leicht Concrete range. In Brasilia Avance, this brooding but soft palette is ingrained with an antique mirror backsplash sourced by the client, opening the galley kitchen through a sparkling finish; this is a fantastic example of the Leicht kitchen design flexibility and bespoke design service. The units of the island are in Textured Wood Veneer in Oak Barrique Avance from the TOPOS range. The worktops in white offset the dark colours and pull the kitchen into the colour scheme of the homeowners open plan room. The kitchen is fitted around the architecture of the apartment, ensconced in the back wall with a beautifully situated island standing prominently in front. The island features a submerged sink with a Quooker Tap and a Siemens Dishwasher. The kitchen designers recommended the client the Westin Cache Extractor and Miele Ovens, which the client chose to incorporate into their stunning Central London apartment. They also chose a Leibherr Fridge and Freezer.

The Block 2016- Karlie & Will

Freedom Kitchens

Marcel Aucar Karlie & Will’s ‘In-deco’ kitchen design sees the perfect balance between modern industrial with influences of Art Deco. A feature timber look blockout in Rural Oak frames the cabinetry in Super Matt Black and the living and cooking spaces have been effortlessly linked with the introduction of a timber-look table in the new Natural Halifax Oak, a new addition to the Freedom Kitchen range that beautifully replicates the appearance and texture of solid oak. The duo have used a modern palette of white, black and timber to stunning effect, with the introduction of the brand new Cosmopolitan White benchtop from Caesarstone adding another standout feature to this winning kitchen. A display enclave in the kitchen island, sleek NEFF appliances and a butler’s pantry featuring open shelving complete the look. Featuring: •Cabinetry: Super Matt Black & Rural Oak •Benchtops: Caesarstone Cosmopolitan White (20mm pencil edge) & Natural Halifax Oak (38mm Streamline edge) •Handles: Peak, Volpato & Touch Catch •Accessories: Oliveri Spectra Gold Sink, Tall Brass Deluxe tap, Steel Cutlery Trays, Stainless Steel pull out wire baskets, Stainless Steel internal drawers with acrylic base, Bin & Le Mans corner pull out unit •Appliances: NEFF appliances

Vancover Home

Space Harmony

Photo of a contemporary kitchen in Vancouver with glass-front cabinets, black cabinets, metallic splashback and metal splashback.

Art Deco Revised

Stalburg Design

This stunning Art Deco Kitchen was a labor of love and vision for our creative homeowners who were ready to update their kitchen of 30+ years. By removing the peninsula island and creating space for a seated banquette, we were able to custom design and a curved mahogany island and curved bench to offset the straight dramatic dark lines of the main kitchen. With gold metallic tile and the new Litze Faucet in split finish of gold and black, we think drama in the kitchen looks fabulous indeed!

VICTOR Residence

Vivid Interiors

Photo of a large modern galley kitchen/diner in Atlanta with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, marble worktops, metallic splashback, mirror splashback, black appliances, light hardwood flooring, an island, beige floors and black worktops.

Rangitopuni Residence

Creative Arch

Garage, kitchen, dining and living spaces are grouped within one wing of the home, with bedrooms, bathrooms and family room in the other. A home office looks directly through the central green ‘courtyard’ to a feature tree, and beyond to the extensive deck which joins the wings together to the south. Photography by Mark Scowen

Hope Island / Gold Coast

Germancraft Cabinets

Contemporary l-shaped kitchen/diner in Gold Coast - Tweed with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, wood worktops, metallic splashback, mirror splashback, black appliances, an island and beige floors.

Luminosité et Modernité: La Métamorphose d'un Appartement Parisien

A.D.O Concept

Medium sized scandinavian l-shaped kitchen/diner in Paris with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, wood worktops, integrated appliances, medium hardwood flooring, brown floors, brown worktops, metallic splashback, no island and a submerged sink.

Rénovation d'une maison de capitaine de 1804

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Les meubles d'origine en chêne massif ont été conservés et repeints en noir mat. L’îlot central a été chiné et repeint en noir mat, une planche recouverte de carrelage façon carreaux de ciment sert de plan de travail supplémentaire et de table pour le petit déjeuner. Crédence en feuille de pierre et sol en vinyle gris façon béton ciré. La cuisine est séparée du salon par une verrière en métal noir. Photo : Séverine Richard (Meero)

Allison Road, North London

Glazing Vision

The installation of a Flushglaze fixed rooflight was key to unlocking the natural light in the windowless kitchen area, which shares its exterior wall with the neighbour’s house.

Kitchen with Black Cabinets and Metallic 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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