Kitchen with Granite Worktops and Green Splashback Ideas and Designs

The unique design challenge in this early 20th century Georgian Colonial was the complete disconnect of the kitchen to the rest of the home. In order to enter the kitchen, you were required to walk through a formal space. The homeowners wanted to connect the kitchen and garage through an informal area, which resulted in building an addition off the rear of the garage. This new space integrated a laundry room, mudroom and informal entry into the re-designed kitchen. Additionally, 25” was taken out of the oversized formal dining room and added to the kitchen. This gave the extra room necessary to make significant changes to the layout and traffic pattern in the kitchen. By creating a large furniture style island to comfortably seat 3, possibilities were opened elsewhere on exterior walls. A spacious hearth was created to incorporate a 48” commercial range in the existing nook area. The space gained from the dining room allowed for a fully integrated refrigerator and microwave drawer. This created an “L” for prep and clean up with room for a small wine bar and pantry storage. Many specialty items were used to create a warm beauty in this new room. Custom cabinetry with inset doors and a hand painted, glazed finish paired well with the gorgeous 3 ½” thick cherry island top. The granite was special ordered from Italy to coordinate with the hand made tile backsplash and limestone surrounding the stone hearth. Beth Singer Photography

Warm & Inviting Beach Cottage - Santa Cruz Garage Conversion Remodel

Shannon Demma

Kitchen remodel as part of a larger garage conversion renovation.
Photo of a medium sized contemporary l-shaped kitchen/diner in Other with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite worktops, green splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring and no island.

Liberty Trail House Remodel

CMH Builders, Inc.

3 drawer corner cabinet
This is an example of a medium sized classic u-shaped open plan kitchen in Indianapolis with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite worktops, green splashback, stone tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring and an island.

Our Work

Western Tile Design Center

Design ideas for a medium sized traditional l-shaped kitchen/diner in San Francisco with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, green splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring and an island.

Gibsonia Craftsman with Asian Inspiration

Kitchen & Bath Concepts of Pittsburgh

Hidden Refrigerator Craig Thompson Photography
This is an example of a large world-inspired u-shaped enclosed kitchen in Other with recessed-panel cabinets, a submerged sink, medium wood cabinets, granite worktops, green splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic flooring, an island and brown floors.

Short Hills, NJ

SRA Design + Build Architects Corp.

This Craftsman style house went from 1950s split-level to contemporary design featuring a large family room with oak truss ceiling, outdoor decks and a walk-out basement. We used most of the existing foundation and first-floor perimeter walls and embraced the narrow, deep lot. This was a Design Build speculative house that started a trend of upgrading the entire street.

Designer Challenge Winner - Paiko Lagoon Oasis

Archipelago Hawaii Luxury Home Designs

Photographer: Augie Salbosa
Design ideas for a coastal kitchen/diner in Hawaii with glass-front cabinets, stainless steel appliances, granite worktops, green splashback and green worktops.

Rénovation partielle d'une maison parisienne

Emilie Melin architecte DPLG

This is an example of a medium sized scandinavian l-shaped enclosed kitchen in Paris with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, green splashback, ceramic splashback, integrated appliances, ceramic flooring, no island, grey floors and black worktops.

Rénovation partielle d'une maison parisienne

Emilie Melin architecte DPLG

Photo of a medium sized scandinavian l-shaped enclosed kitchen in Paris with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, green splashback, ceramic splashback, integrated appliances, ceramic flooring, no island, grey floors and black worktops.

Kitchen Remodel

GJK Building & Remodeling

Photo of a classic u-shaped open plan kitchen in Charlotte with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, green splashback, white appliances, medium hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors and multicoloured worktops.

Green with envy (Mid-Century Modern)

Jenny Roush Newman, Designer

A fun, green Mid-Century Modern kitchen.
Design ideas for a medium sized retro galley kitchen/diner in Other with a belfast sink, flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, granite worktops, green splashback, metro tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, laminate floors, an island, brown floors and black worktops.

Moody Marble

Niche Design Co | Chelsey Mathieson

Design ideas for a large contemporary galley kitchen pantry in Other with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, granite worktops, green splashback, marble splashback, black appliances, medium hardwood flooring, an island and black worktops.

Ramble - Biltmore Forest, NC

BlueStone Construction, LLC

Beautiful cooks kitchen with a fantastic arched window that defines the space.
Design ideas for an expansive classic u-shaped kitchen/diner in Other with a submerged sink, white cabinets, green splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring, an island, orange floors, shaker cabinets, granite worktops, ceramic splashback and brown worktops.

Milwaukee Craftsman Kitchen

Renovations Group Inc

This Craftsman style kitchen displays warm earth tones between the cabinetry and various stone details. Richly stained quartersawn red oak cabinetry in a shaker door style feature simple mullion details and dark metal hardware. Slate backsplash tiles, granite countertops, and a marble sink complement each other as stunning natural elements. Mixed metals bridge the gap between the historical Craftsman style and current trends, creating a timeless look. Zachary Seib Photography

SW Victorian Kitchen Remodel

Howells Architecture + Design

Anna M Campbell
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional u-shaped enclosed kitchen in Portland with a belfast sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, green splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring and an island.

White Cape Cod Kitchen

Maraya Interior Design

Luxurious modern take on a traditional white Italian villa. An entry with a silver domed ceiling, painted moldings in patterns on the walls and mosaic marble flooring create a luxe foyer. Into the formal living room, cool polished Crema Marfil marble tiles contrast with honed carved limestone fireplaces throughout the home, including the outdoor loggia. Ceilings are coffered with white painted crown moldings and beams, or planked, and the dining room has a mirrored ceiling. Bathrooms are white marble tiles and counters, with dark rich wood stains or white painted. The hallway leading into the master bedroom is designed with barrel vaulted ceilings and arched paneled wood stained doors. The master bath and vestibule floor is covered with a carpet of patterned mosaic marbles, and the interior doors to the large walk in master closets are made with leaded glass to let in the light. The master bedroom has dark walnut planked flooring, and a white painted fireplace surround with a white marble hearth. The kitchen features white marbles and white ceramic tile backsplash, white painted cabinetry and a dark stained island with carved molding legs. Next to the kitchen, the bar in the family room has terra cotta colored marble on the backsplash and counter over dark walnut cabinets. Wrought iron staircase leading to the more modern media/family room upstairs. Project Location: North Ranch, Westlake, California. Remodel designed by Maraya Interior Design. From their beautiful resort town of Ojai, they serve clients in Montecito, Hope Ranch, Malibu, Westlake and Calabasas, across the tri-county areas of Santa Barbara, Ventura and Los Angeles, south to Hidden Hills- north through Solvang and more. Painted white Cape Cod farmhouse style kitchen on the beach in California. Wide plank pine floors, and hand scraped ceiling beams. Dark green marble and limestone counters and backsplash. Architect: Kurt Magness, Contractor: Stan Tenpenny, Photo: Peter Malinowski

Seaglass Kitchen

Accent On Kitchens, LLC

Medium sized coastal l-shaped kitchen/diner in Orange County with beaded cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, green splashback, ceramic splashback, an island, a submerged sink and ceramic flooring.

Southwestern Contemporary Living in the Texas Hill Country

J B Hall Custom Homes

Julie Albini
Photo of a large u-shaped kitchen/diner in Austin with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, green splashback, terracotta splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors and black worktops.

House in Marin

Hart Wright Architects, AIA

David Duncan Livingston
Design ideas for a contemporary l-shaped kitchen/diner in San Francisco with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite worktops, green splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring and an island.

Mountain Modern

Münter Design & Build

Large modern u-shaped enclosed kitchen in Calgary with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, green splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain flooring, a breakfast bar, brown floors and grey worktops.

Kitchen with Granite Worktops and Green 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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