Kitchen with Granite Worktops and Porcelain Flooring Ideas and Designs

The greatest challenge that we faced on this project was marrying the divergent tastes of the homeowners; one loves mid-century modern while the other favors a bit of sparkle. We used the clients' existing modern classic Bertoia chairs and paired them with a traditional crystal chandelier in the dining area to add glamour. The white kitchen and inky glass back splash tiles inspired the selection of this outstanding white linen drapery fabric with an embroidered indigo medallion by Telafina. Interior Design by Lori Steeves of Simply Home Decorating Inc. Photos by Tracey Ayton Photography.

Jim Richey Jobs

Red River Lumber & The Design Center

Inspiration for a small traditional galley kitchen/diner in New Orleans with raised-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite worktops, beige splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain flooring, a breakfast bar and beige floors.

Contemporary Dream

Eurotech Cabinetry Inc.

Tom Harper Photography
This is an example of a large contemporary u-shaped kitchen/diner in Miami with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, stone slab splashback, integrated appliances, porcelain flooring, an island, a submerged sink and grey splashback.

Before & After pictures of Kitchen Remodel

Jill K. Greene of Sand Castle Kitchens & More, LLC

Sand Castle Kitchens & More, LLC
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary galley kitchen in Miami with a submerged sink, granite worktops, white splashback, glass tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain flooring, red cabinets, no island and flat-panel cabinets.

New England Oak Shaker Kitchen

BP Kitchens & Interiors

Natural Oak using our New England Shaker doors, for that quintessential simple shaker look.
Photo of an expansive contemporary u-shaped kitchen/diner in Hampshire with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite worktops, stainless steel appliances, porcelain flooring and an island.

Galena

Carol Faccinetti Interior Design

Expansive modern u-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with a submerged sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, white splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain flooring, an island, brown floors and grey worktops.

Кухня в современном стиле

Ira Sagun

Линейная кухня в современном стиле с матовыми фасадами. Столешница и фартук из натурального гранита. Из особенностей технического решения: 1) левая колонна скрывает вентиляционный короб, поэтому шкаф небольшой глубины 2) в правую колонну встроен холодильник без морозильной камеры большой вместимости и отдельно морозильная камера.

Rustic Remodel

Hinman Construction

We removed existing dated builder grade oakk cabinetry, tile floor. Replaces with rustic barnboard look tile floor, Greenfield Cabinetry in Chalk White. Counters are a leathered granite. The backsplash and fireplace feature a rustic whitewashed look Urban Brick in Loft Gray

ЖК Коммунарка

Anastasia Kovalchuk

Ковальчук Анастасия
Photo of a medium sized contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Moscow with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, granite worktops, porcelain splashback, black appliances, porcelain flooring, an island, grey floors and black worktops.

Mohawk Flooring

BC Flooring

Inspiration for a large classic l-shaped enclosed kitchen in Orange County with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, beige splashback, metro tiled splashback, porcelain flooring, an island, beige floors and black worktops.

NY Country Kitchen

Delphinium Design

Photo Credit: Jessica Miccio Photography
This is an example of a large farmhouse kitchen in Charlotte with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain flooring, an island, beige floors and black worktops.

Modern Interior

Randal G. Winter Construction Inc.

Mel Carll
Photo of a medium sized modern u-shaped enclosed kitchen in Los Angeles with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, grey splashback, metro tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain flooring, no island, grey floors and black worktops.

Ranch Kitchen Remodel

Sheila Mayden Interiors

Photography: Christian J Anderson. Contractor & Finish Carpenter: Poli Dmitruks of PDP Perfection LLC.
Design ideas for a medium sized country l-shaped enclosed kitchen in Seattle with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite worktops, grey splashback, slate splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain flooring, an island and grey floors.

MEDALLION

Medallion Cabinetry

Inspiration for a medium sized rustic l-shaped kitchen pantry in Minneapolis with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite worktops, brick splashback, porcelain flooring and beige floors.

Amaretto Kitchen

Distinctive Designs Inc. Kitchen & Baths

Beth Johnson
Photo of a medium sized classic l-shaped kitchen/diner in Raleigh with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, granite worktops, grey splashback, stone tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain flooring and an island.

Kulinary Delight

Brilliant Design Concepts

Enclosed a a collection of vintage storage, serving platters and delicate tea cups and saucers. Blum motion soft close drawers contain the perishables and a large integrated Fisher & Paykel fridge freezer drawer adapts to any occasion. the over bench shelves have concealed LED lighting to offset the pendant ambient lighting.

Rustic Private Lodge

Hamish Anderson Custom Homes

Inspiration for a large rustic l-shaped kitchen in Seattle with open cabinets, granite worktops, beige splashback, stone tiled splashback, porcelain flooring, an island and medium wood cabinets.

Gothic Kitchen Remodel in Hyde Park

Neal's Design Remodel

Beautiful expansive kitchen remodel with custom cast stone range hood, porcelain floors, peninsula island, gothic style pendant lights, bar area, and cozy seating room at the far end. Neals Design Remodel Robin Victor Goetz

Baldwin Park, FL

Wolfe Rizor Interiors

Classic l-shaped open plan kitchen in Orlando with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite worktops, metallic splashback, metal splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain flooring, an island and a submerged sink.

Craftsman Kitchen

Vision Interiors

Lisa Webb
Inspiration for a small classic l-shaped enclosed kitchen in Orange County with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite worktops, multi-coloured splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain flooring and no island.

Kitchen with Granite Worktops and Porcelain Flooring 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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