Kitchen with Granite Worktops and Brick Splashback Ideas and Designs

Photo of a large contemporary single-wall kitchen/diner in Sussex with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, brick splashback, black appliances, medium hardwood flooring, a breakfast bar and black worktops.

Mayview

Visbeen Architects

Photo of a large industrial u-shaped kitchen/diner in Grand Rapids with a belfast sink, raised-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite worktops, brick splashback, integrated appliances, medium hardwood flooring, an island and white worktops.

Brick Kitchen Remodel in St. Charles, IL

Advance Design Studio, Ltd.

Medium sized traditional l-shaped kitchen/diner in Chicago with a belfast sink, recessed-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite worktops, beige splashback, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors and multicoloured worktops.

Brookhaven Kitchen

Iris & Oak Interiors

This is an example of a farmhouse l-shaped kitchen in Atlanta with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood flooring, an island, red splashback, brown floors and grey worktops.

Traditional Fan District Kitchen

Custom Kitchens Inc

Crystal Keyline Cabinets: Brunswick Beaded Inset Door in Cherry with Signature Select Stain Amber Flat Sheen. (Rasping, Distressing, Cracking, Worm Holing, Wearing, Spatting.) Tops are Verde Laura granite. John Magor Photography

Comal County Ranch House

Dibello Architects, PLLC

The 3,400 SF, 3 – bedroom, 3 ½ bath main house feels larger than it is because we pulled the kids’ bedroom wing and master suite wing out from the public spaces and connected all three with a TV Den. Convenient ranch house features include a porte cochere at the side entrance to the mud room, a utility/sewing room near the kitchen, and covered porches that wrap two sides of the pool terrace. We designed a separate icehouse to showcase the owner’s unique collection of Texas memorabilia. The building includes a guest suite and a comfortable porch overlooking the pool. The main house and icehouse utilize reclaimed wood siding, brick, stone, tie, tin, and timbers alongside appropriate new materials to add a feeling of age.

Custom Kitchens

Preissless Design, LLC.

Medium sized traditional u-shaped enclosed kitchen in Atlanta with a submerged sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, brown splashback, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, laminate floors, no island, beige floors and beige worktops.

Hampton On The Lake

New Image Construction

Photo of a medium sized traditional single-wall kitchen/diner in Other with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, granite worktops, red splashback, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood flooring, an island and beige cabinets.

Row House Kitchen

Maple Tree Cabinetmakers, LLC

Robert Lisak
Photo of a medium sized rustic l-shaped kitchen/diner in Bridgeport with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite worktops, brown splashback, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring, a breakfast bar and brown floors.

Hartford County Kitchen Remodel

Zel, Inc.

Zel, Inc.
This is an example of an expansive country grey and cream u-shaped kitchen/diner in New York with a belfast sink, white cabinets, granite worktops, red splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring, no island, beaded cabinets and brick splashback.

Cozy Cottage

Gatling Design

Photo by Ed Gohlich
This is an example of a large traditional single-wall enclosed kitchen in San Diego with glass-front cabinets, granite worktops, beige cabinets, red splashback, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood flooring, an island and brown floors.

Restored 1920's Denver Hilltop Tutor Estate

Architectural Storytelling

Medium sized classic single-wall kitchen/diner in Denver with a belfast sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite worktops, white splashback, brick splashback, black appliances, medium hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors, white worktops and exposed beams.

Mayview

Visbeen Architects

Design ideas for a large urban u-shaped kitchen/diner in Grand Rapids with a belfast sink, raised-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite worktops, brick splashback, integrated appliances, medium hardwood flooring, an island and white worktops.

The Ranch Mine

Photo by Roehner + Ryan
Inspiration for an open plan kitchen in Phoenix with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, integrated appliances, medium hardwood flooring, an island, grey worktops, a submerged sink, red splashback, brick splashback and brown floors.

Nun Monkton

The Main Company

Photo Credits: Sean Knott
Design ideas for a medium sized rural u-shaped kitchen/diner in Other with a belfast sink, beaded cabinets, blue cabinets, granite worktops, brick splashback, coloured appliances, dark hardwood flooring, no island, brown floors and beige worktops.

Craftsman Kitchen

Cornerstone Builders Inc

Amy Pearman, Boyd Pearman Photography
Inspiration for a large classic u-shaped kitchen in Other with a belfast sink, beaded cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite worktops, beige splashback, brick splashback, integrated appliances, an island, multi-coloured floors and multicoloured worktops.

Seaford Kitchen

Oceanside Cabinetry Corp.

Inspiration for a medium sized farmhouse l-shaped kitchen/diner in New York with a belfast sink, raised-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, granite worktops, brown splashback, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood flooring, an island and brown floors.

The Kenell Kitchen

The Creative Kitchen Company

The beautiful lake house that finally got the beautiful kitchen to match. A sizable project that involved removing walls and reconfiguring spaces with the goal to create a more usable space for this active family that loves to entertain. The kitchen island is massive - so much room for cooking, projects and entertaining. The family loves their open pantry - a great functional space that is easy to access everything the family needs from a coffee bar to the mini bar complete with ice machine and mini glass front fridge. The results of a great collaboration with the homeowners who had tricky spaces to work with.

Morton Street

Ben The Builder Inc

Blue Bahia granite countertops over knotty hickory cabinets. Hammered copper farmhouse sink. Reclaimed historic Jacksonville beam shelves. Reclaimed historic Chicago brick. Knotty hickory shelves hung on patinaed copper supports. Faber hood flush with the ceiling. Induction range. Knotty alder doors and trim. Custom powder coated railing. Oak floors.

San Francisco Kitchens

Ryan Rosene Photography

Photo of a medium sized classic l-shaped kitchen in San Francisco with a belfast sink, white cabinets, granite worktops, grey splashback, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, cement flooring, an island, grey floors and grey worktops.

Kitchen with Granite Worktops and Brick 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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