Kitchen with Engineered Stone Countertops Ideas and Designs

Photo of a medium sized mediterranean l-shaped kitchen/diner in Minneapolis with a belfast sink, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring, an island, beige floors, white worktops, engineered stone countertops and shaker cabinets.

Traditional kitchen open living room

Spectra Design Build

Inspiration for a medium sized rural l-shaped kitchen/diner in New York with a belfast sink, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain flooring, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets and a breakfast bar.

The Bent Tree Circle Remodel

Carla Bast Design

A 90s home update and addition featuring a new chef’s kitchen with state-of-the-art appliances, quartz and walnut top island.
Inspiration for a medium sized classic l-shaped kitchen in Minneapolis with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, engineered stone countertops, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors, grey cabinets, grey splashback, metro tiled splashback and black worktops.

Classic Meets Contemporary

Eagleview Construction

Ryan Salisbury
Photo of a medium sized classic u-shaped kitchen/diner in Toronto with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring, an island, beige floors, white worktops, a submerged sink, engineered stone countertops and metro tiled splashback.

Modern Farmhouse

Michael McKinley and Associates, LLC

Light blue/gray shaker cabinets combine with blue Grove Brickworks subway tile by Waterworks to create a serene kitchen. The refrigerator and freezer columns are divided by a small counter top and storage area. The pantry is tucked around the corner from the glass front china cabinet.

French Country Kitchen in Howell, MI

Dream Kitchens

This is an example of a large mediterranean kitchen in Detroit with a belfast sink, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors, white worktops and recessed-panel cabinets.

Ski In Ski Out Timber Frame

Rocky Mountain Homes/Rocky Mountain Log Homes

Design ideas for a medium sized rustic l-shaped kitchen/diner in Other with dark hardwood flooring, brown floors, a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, integrated appliances and an island.

Idaho 550 sq ft FabCab

FabCab

Location: Sand Point, ID. Photos by Marie-Dominique Verdier; built by Selle Valley
Design ideas for a medium sized rustic single-wall kitchen in Seattle with flat-panel cabinets, metal splashback, stainless steel appliances, a submerged sink, light wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, metallic splashback, medium hardwood flooring, no island and brown floors.

Easton Traditional Farmhouse

Segerson Builders

Farmhouse kitchen area featuring antique beams and floors and a blue kitchen island with a butcher block top.
Photo of a medium sized farmhouse u-shaped kitchen in Other with a belfast sink, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, an island, recessed-panel cabinets, light hardwood flooring and white worktops.

Cabin Redo

SALA Architects

Cabin Redo by Dale Mulfinger Creating more dramatic views and more sensible space utilization was key in this cabin renovation. Photography by Troy Thies

Mediterranean Kitchen

Large mediterranean u-shaped open plan kitchen in Dallas with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, stainless steel appliances, a submerged sink, engineered stone countertops, cement tile splashback, terracotta flooring, an island and brown floors.

Contemporary Kitchen Remodel

SweisKloss

This highly customized kitchen was designed in such a way to make use of as much space as possible in an elegant and modern way. The combination of walnut veneer cabinets and buttermilk caesarstone countertops creates contrast in a subtle and eye catching way. The angled island adds dimension and intrigue to the design, as well as creates a solution for seating at the island.

Kitchens III

Webber Coleman Woodworks

Modern Farmhouse Kitchen
This is an example of a large kitchen in Atlanta with glass-front cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring, an island, blue cabinets and white worktops.

Lexington Designed by CJ Lowenthal

Gilmans Kitchens and Baths

Photography by Treve Johnson Photography
This is an example of a midcentury galley kitchen in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, engineered stone countertops, multi-coloured splashback, stainless steel appliances, a double-bowl sink, medium wood cabinets, a breakfast bar and grey worktops.

San Francisco Modern Condo

Hearth Design

Gillian Walsworth Photography
Medium sized contemporary kitchen in San Francisco with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring, an island, beige floors, engineered stone countertops, glass tiled splashback and grey worktops.

Front Break- Shift Vacation Rentals - Mississippi District

Encircle Design and Build

22 Pages
Photo of a medium sized contemporary l-shaped kitchen in Portland with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, green splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances and no island.

St. Matthews Kitchen Expansion

JH Designs, LLC.

This is an example of a medium sized nautical kitchen/diner in Louisville with a single-bowl sink, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, an island, brown floors, white worktops, medium hardwood flooring and beaded cabinets.

The Patagonia | Kitchen

JayMarc Homes

Photo of a medium sized classic l-shaped kitchen/diner in Seattle with dark wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring, an island, white worktops and shaker cabinets.

E.29th Solar Lane House

Lanefab Design/Build

Colin Perry
Photo of a small contemporary u-shaped kitchen/diner in Vancouver with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, grey splashback, stainless steel appliances, an island, a submerged sink, engineered stone countertops, matchstick tiled splashback, concrete flooring, white floors and white worktops.

Big Open Kitchen

Chris and Dick's

Contemporary single-wall kitchen/diner in Salt Lake City with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, beige splashback, stainless steel appliances, stone tiled splashback, a submerged sink, engineered stone countertops, porcelain flooring and an island.

Kitchen with Engineered Stone Countertops 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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