Kitchen with Granite Worktops and Stone Slab Splashback Ideas and Designs

Danzo Group Custom Cabinets & Woodworking

The soft-close trash can pull-out is an essential addition to any kitchen upgrade or remodel. These pull-outs help you easily separate your trash and recycling or food compost. The seal created when the pull-out is in the "closed" position easily hides any unwanted smells.

Rustic/Elegant Kitchen & Hearth Space

L Marie Interior Design

Once an enclosed kitchen with corner pantry and angled island is now a beautifully remodeled kitchen with painted flush set paneled cabinetry, a large granite island and white onyx back splash tile. Stainless steel appliances, Polished Nickel plumbing fixtures and hardware plus Copper lighting, decor and plumbing. Walnut flooring and the beam inset sets the tone for the rustic elegance of this kitchen and hearth/family room space. Walnut beams help to balance the wood with furniture and flooring. Joshua Watts Photography

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.

Beautiful Home On Lake CleElum

Great Northwest Homes

Large rustic kitchen, room for everyone to help and enjoy. Two refrigerators help with large groups and overnight guests. Photos by Bill Johnson
Design ideas for a large rustic u-shaped kitchen/diner in Seattle with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite worktops, beige splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring and an island.

Apartment Renovation

Bromley Caldari Architects PC

Large contemporary galley open plan kitchen in New York with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, grey splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, granite worktops, porcelain flooring, a breakfast bar and grey floors.

Private Residence, Pacific Northwest

TOBE DesignGroup, LLC

Traditional u-shaped kitchen in Seattle with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, integrated appliances, medium hardwood flooring, an island, a submerged sink, granite worktops, stone slab splashback, grey splashback and brown floors.

Proud to be a Galley Kitchen

McCabe By Design LLC

Tandem pull-out trash and recycling makes the most of the under sink storage. Photo: A Kitchen That Works LLC
Photo of a small classic galley enclosed kitchen in Seattle with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring, no island, brown splashback, brown floors and brown worktops.

Addition/Renovation in Lincoln Park

STUDIO Villanueva Architecture, LLC

In a narrow city house this kitchen had to be designed as a galley but I put a lot into it. The peninsula in the foreground acts as a eat in bar on the opposite side. The sink is in the peninsula. The refrigerator and pantry are hidden within dark wood feature piece. There is also a wine refrigerator built in behind the cabinets in this piece. Finally this piece is centered on the dining room pocket door so that you have a view of it when the door is open. Great flow in this house between the kitchen, family room, dining room and living room.

Scripps Ranch Kitchen

Miramar Kitchen and Bath

San Diego kitchen remodel to update a mid 1980's Scripps Ranch home using craftsman painted maple cabinets and exotic granite countertops. The full height granite splash behind the cooktop creates a unique focal point for this inviting kitchen. Remodeled by: Miramar Kitchen & Bath, Designed by: Deborah Wand, AKBD, CID, ASID

Morristown NJ Penthouse

YZDA | Yoshida + Zanon Design Atrium

Peter Rymwid Photography
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary u-shaped kitchen/diner in New York with granite worktops, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, grey splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood flooring and an island.

Multi-Cook Entertaining Kitchen (HBA Excellence Award)

Diane Plesset, CMKBD, NCIDQ, C.A.P.S.

Detail of large island with raised countertop for guests and food service. Island has a large prep sink; the faucet can be used as a pot filler for the adjacent commercial cooktop. Inspired Imagery Photography

Contemporary Kitchen Design Ideas

Everingham Design

This is an example of a medium sized contemporary l-shaped enclosed kitchen in Columbus with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite worktops, black splashback, stone slab splashback, black appliances, light hardwood flooring, brown floors and black worktops.

Modern-Industrial Kitchen

Next Stage Design + Build

Inspiration for a large industrial l-shaped kitchen/diner in San Francisco with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, granite worktops, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, laminate floors, an island, brown floors and black worktops.

Nussbaum & Green Mamba

raumwerkstätten

ES ist vollbracht, ein Unikat ist entstanden. Als erstes wurde die alte Küche abgebaut und die Elektrik für die neue Küche und die neuen Leuchten verlegt. Danach wurden die alten Fliesen entfernt, die Wände verputzt, geglättet und in einem zarten Rosaton gestrichen. Der wunderschöne Betonspachtelboden wurde von unserem Malermeister in den Raum gezaubert. Dann war es soweit, die neue Küche wurde geliefert und die Montage konnte beginnen. Wir haben uns für eine polarweiß matte Front mit graphitgrauen Korpus (Innenleben) entschieden. An den Fronten finden unsere gedrechselten, massiven Nussbaumknöpfe ihren perfekten Platz, die mit der maßangefertigten Wandverkleidung (dahinter versteckt sich der Heizkörper) und der Sitzgruppe super harmonieren. Selbst die Besteckeinsätze sind aus Nussbaum gefertigt. Die Geräte stammen alle, bis auf den Siemens-Einbauwaschtrockner, der sich links neben der Spüle hinter der Tür verbirgt, aus dem Hause Miele. Die Spüle und Armatur kommen aus der Schmiede der Dornbracht Manufaktur, deren Verarbeitung und Design einzigartig ist. Um dem ganzen die Krone aufzusetzen haben wir uns beim Granit für einen, nur für uns gelieferten Stein entschieden. Wir hatten diesen im letzten Sommer in Italien entdeckt und mussten diesen unbedingt haben. Die Haptik ist ähnlich wie Leder und fühlt sich samtweich an. Nach der erfolgreichen Montage wurden noch die weißen Panzeri Einbaustrahler eingebaut und wir konnten die Glasschiebetüre montieren. Bei dieser haben wir uns bewusst für eine weiße Oberführung entschieden damit am Boden keine Schiene zu sehen ist. Bilder (c) raumwerkstätten GmbH

Craftsman Residence, Camden, Maine

Dominic Paul Mercadante Architecture

Brian Vanden Brink Photographer
Inspiration for a large traditional u-shaped kitchen/diner in Portland Maine with a belfast sink, recessed-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite worktops, brown splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring and an island.

Contemporary Kitchen

Paradise Coast Construction

Small u-shaped kitchen in Miami with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, granite worktops, stone slab splashback and stainless steel appliances.

Absolute Black Honed and Saturnia Granite

Granite Grannies

The perimeter is Leathered Absolute Black Granite: a classic solid black with a unique textured finish that is soft to the touch and each to keep clean. The island and range backsplash are crafted from exotic Saturnia Granite from Brazil. This unique stone is reminiscent of a starry night sky with the Milky Way running through it. Huge flecks of mica give it a natural shimmer.

Luxury House in Buckinghamshire

Lida Cucina

Beautiful drawer inserts in crocodile photo by Jonathon Little
This is an example of an expansive contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Buckinghamshire with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite worktops, multiple islands, multi-coloured splashback, stone slab splashback and stainless steel appliances.

Great Falls, Virginia - Traditional - Kitchen Design

Jennifer Gilmer Kitchen & Bath

Great Falls, Virginia - Traditional - Kitchen Design by #JenniferGilmer. Photography by Bob Narod. http://gilmerkitchens.com/

Kitchens

Modesto Kitchen and Bath

MKB
This is an example of a medium sized traditional l-shaped kitchen/diner in Sacramento with a double-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite worktops, stone slab splashback, black appliances, medium hardwood flooring and an island.

Kitchen with Granite Worktops and Stone Slab 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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