Kitchen with Light Wood Cabinets and Ceramic Splashback Ideas and Designs

Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary u-shaped kitchen/diner in London with a submerged sink, louvered cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz worktops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring, a breakfast bar, brown floors and white worktops.

Lloyd Park Extension

Studio Fabbri

Photo of a medium sized contemporary single-wall kitchen/diner in London with flat-panel cabinets, pink splashback, black appliances, an island, grey floors, an integrated sink, light wood cabinets, terrazzo worktops, ceramic splashback, lino flooring, white worktops, exposed beams and a feature wall.

Castlewood Crescent - Kitchen

HEM Architects

Single-storey extension to the side of the house creates a large kitchen and dining space.
Medium sized contemporary l-shaped kitchen/diner in Other with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, wood worktops, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback, light hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors, white worktops, a timber clad ceiling, black appliances and feature lighting.

Boho Bungalow Kitchen

Arcata Cabinet & Design Company

Design ideas for a small scandi l-shaped kitchen/diner in Other with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors and white worktops.

Bedford Village

Erika Jayne Design Build

Tired of the original, segmented floor plan of their midcentury home, this young family was ready to make a big change. Inspired by their beloved collection of Heath Ceramics tableware and needing an open space for the family to gather to do homework, make bread, and enjoy Friday Pizza Night…a new kitchen was born. Interior Architecture. Removal of one wall that provided a major obstruction, but no structure, resulted in connection between the family room, dining room, and kitchen. The new open plan allowed for a large island with seating and better flow in and out of the kitchen and garage. Interior Design. Vertically stacked, handmade tiles from Heath Ceramics in Ogawa Green wrap the perimeter backsplash with a nod to midcentury design. A row of white oak slab doors conceal a hidden exhaust hood while offering a sleek modern vibe. Shelves float just below to display beloved tableware, cookbooks, and cherished souvenirs.

Custom Modern IKEA Kitchen Remodel

Dendra Doors

Custom IKEA Kitchem Remodel by John Webb Construction using Dendra Doors Modern Slab Profile in VG Doug Fir veneer finish.
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary kitchen/diner in Portland with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, an island, black splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, beige floors, black worktops and a vaulted ceiling.

New House in Chatswood Heritage Area

Danny Broe Architect

Medium sized contemporary single-wall open plan kitchen in Sydney with a double-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, marble worktops, black splashback, ceramic splashback, black appliances, concrete flooring, an island, grey floors and white worktops.

Mexican Hacienda

DD Ford Construction

Jim Bartsch Photography
Mediterranean kitchen in Santa Barbara with raised-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, marble worktops, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback, terracotta flooring, an island and integrated appliances.

Vibrant Kitchen Backsplash

Susan Jablon

This blend of bold two inch square glass tiles is custom made by hand at Susan Jablon Mosaics. The bright backsplash tiles add life to this beautiful, modern kitchen.

Fernwood Kitchen

Fox Interiors

This kitchen in a Mid-century modern home features rift-cut white oak and matte white cabinets, white quartz countertops and a marble-life subway tile backsplash. The original hardwood floors were saved to keep existing character. The new finishes palette suits their personality and the mid-century details of their home. We eliminated a storage closet and a small hallway closet to inset a pantry and refrigerator on the far wall. This allowed the small breakfast table to remain. By relocating the refrigerator from next to the range, we allowed the range to be centered in the opening for more usable counter and cabinet space on both sides. A counter-depth range hood liner doesn’t break the line of the upper cabinets for a sleeker look. Large storage drawers include features like a peg system to hold pots in place and a shallow internal pull-out shelf to separate lids from food storage containers.

Neutral Coastal Style Home Remodel

Signature Designs Kitchen | Bath | Interiors

We took a builder basic home and did what others said could not be done. We removed a structural wall that divided the family room -dining area with the living room. Moved the kitchen from its original layout to face the backyard with a view the whole family could enjoy. We focus on clean, simple lines, minimalism, and functionality without sacrificing beauty. White walls, wood floors, modern furniture, and minimalist decor are all hallmark traits of a California aesthetic. A lot of cost were invested into changing the structure so we keep the materials simple, but we were still able to add wood features in the home like the island, the warm toned light fixture centered over the island adds depth to this personal home. Designer Bonnie Bagley Catlin Builder Artistic Design and Remodeling Photographer James Furman

Sunset Residence

Hayley Bridges Design

Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary galley kitchen in Santa Barbara with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, green splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain flooring, a breakfast bar, grey floors, white worktops and all types of ceiling.

Черничный Щербет

Ксения Розанцева | Творческая группа «Оcобинка»

This is an example of a small contemporary single-wall open plan kitchen in Moscow with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, laminate countertops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, black appliances, vinyl flooring, an island and grey worktops.

Mid-Century Classic

Lucy Johnson Interior Design

U-shaped kitchen with Super Susan corner cabinet. Flat door style in Rift-Cut White Oak. Satin Nickel cabinet pulls.
Photo of a medium sized midcentury u-shaped kitchen/diner in Seattle with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite worktops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain flooring, a breakfast bar, grey floors and multicoloured worktops.

Mid-Century Classic

Lucy Johnson Interior Design

Enlarged kitchen by removing a wall, back door & window, creating a U-shaped kitchen. Open site lines into Dining & Living room now. High storage cabinets were provided on the Dining room side of peninsula. Which helped separate the kitchen from eating area.

Minecraft House

Board & Vellum

Photo by Tina Witherspoon.
Photo of a large contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Seattle with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring, an island, white worktops and brown floors.

Two-Toned Warm Kitchen Remodel

Karr Bick Kitchen and Bath

Medium sized modern l-shaped open plan kitchen in St Louis with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz worktops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors and grey worktops.

Rawiri Drive

Vogue Kitchens

A beautiful new contemporary kitchen with plenty of room for family and greater storage, with space to add more storage in the laundry and computer nook in the future as the family grows.

SW 27th

John Webb Construction and Design

Complete kitchen and guest bathroom remodel with IKEA cabinetry, custom VG Fir doors, quartz countertop, ceramic tile backsplash, and grouted LVT tile flooring

Flour and sugar bins in lower cabinet drawer

APEX Design Build

Photo of a medium sized traditional galley enclosed kitchen in Minneapolis with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl flooring, no island, multi-coloured floors and multicoloured worktops.

Kitchen with Light Wood Cabinets and Ceramic 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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