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Kitchen with Concrete Worktops and Matchstick Tiled Splashback Ideas and Designs

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Our clients and their three teenage kids had outgrown the footprint of their existing home and felt they needed some space to spread out. They came in with a couple of sets of drawings from different architects that were not quite what they were looking for, so we set out to really listen and try to provide a design that would meet their objectives given what the space could offer. We started by agreeing that a bump out was the best way to go and then decided on the size and the floor plan locations of the mudroom, powder room and butler pantry which were all part of the project. We also planned for an eat-in banquette that is neatly tucked into the corner and surrounded by windows providing a lovely spot for daily meals. The kitchen itself is L-shaped with the refrigerator and range along one wall, and the new sink along the exterior wall with a large window overlooking the backyard. A large island, with seating for five, houses a prep sink and microwave. A new opening space between the kitchen and dining room includes a butler pantry/bar in one section and a large kitchen pantry in the other. Through the door to the left of the main sink is access to the new mudroom and powder room and existing attached garage. White inset cabinets, quartzite countertops, subway tile and nickel accents provide a traditional feel. The gray island is a needed contrast to the dark wood flooring. Last but not least, professional appliances provide the tools of the trade needed to make this one hardworking kitchen.
ranch home with spunky style
ranch home with spunky style
Sustainable HomeSustainable Home
The kitchen area is open to the living room. The star lights are a romantic touch, they are similar to the ones at the mansion where this young couple was married. Ken Gutmaker
East Texas Remodel, Great Room, Kitchen, Concrete Countertops, Recycled Glass
East Texas Remodel, Great Room, Kitchen, Concrete Countertops, Recycled Glass
ArtisanCrete of TylerArtisanCrete of Tyler
Photo of a medium sized eclectic u-shaped kitchen/diner in Austin with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, concrete worktops, multi-coloured splashback, matchstick tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood flooring, a breakfast bar and brown floors.
Craftsman Charm
Craftsman Charm
Annette English & AssociatesAnnette English & Associates
Photography by Laura Hull.
Inspiration for a classic l-shaped kitchen in Los Angeles with stainless steel appliances, a belfast sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, concrete worktops, beige splashback and matchstick tiled splashback.
Modern Farmhouse
Modern Farmhouse
Tina KonstasTina Konstas
This is an example of a large traditional kitchen/diner in New York with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, yellow cabinets, concrete worktops, metallic splashback, matchstick tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood flooring and an island.
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This is an example of a small traditional galley open plan kitchen in Orange County with a double-bowl sink, beaded cabinets, concrete worktops, beige splashback, stainless steel appliances, an island, medium hardwood flooring, matchstick tiled splashback and dark wood cabinets.
Awbrey Butte Renewal
Awbrey Butte Renewal
Neal Huston & AssociatesNeal Huston & Associates
Photo of a medium sized contemporary l-shaped kitchen/diner in Other with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, concrete worktops, grey splashback, matchstick tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring, an island and brown floors.
Tile Products - Back Splashes
Tile Products - Back Splashes
DeGraaf InteriorsDeGraaf Interiors
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This is an example of a medium sized contemporary kitchen in Grand Rapids with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, concrete worktops, blue splashback, matchstick tiled splashback and grey worktops.
Cabinets
Cabinets
Fortino Islas PaintingFortino Islas Painting
This is an example of a large contemporary single-wall enclosed kitchen in Orange County with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, concrete worktops, multi-coloured splashback, matchstick tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, cement flooring, an island and beige floors.
Kitchens
Kitchens
seattlehometours.comseattlehometours.com
Dan Farmer | seattlehometours.com
This is an example of a contemporary open plan kitchen in Seattle with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, concrete worktops, multi-coloured splashback, matchstick tiled splashback and stainless steel appliances.
Divine Kitchens LLC
Divine Kitchens LLC
Divine Design CenterDivine Design Center
Photo of an expansive contemporary u-shaped kitchen/diner in Boston with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, concrete worktops, blue splashback, matchstick tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood flooring and an island.
Josh Wynne Construction
Josh Wynne Construction
Josh Wynne ConstructionJosh Wynne Construction
Zinc alloy island top. Concrete countertops. Antique teak shutters refurbished and re-purposed as pantry doors. Knotty alder cabinets. Energy Star appliances. LEED-H Platinum certified with a score of 110 (formerly highest score in America). Photo by Matt McCorteney.
Cozy Cottage
Cozy Cottage
New Vision Staging & Design LLCNew Vision Staging & Design LLC
Design ideas for a small beach style l-shaped open plan kitchen in DC Metro with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, concrete worktops, black splashback, matchstick tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring, an island and brown floors.
Osprey Traditional to Contemporary Transformation
Osprey Traditional to Contemporary Transformation
Anne Folsom Smith Interior DesignAnne Folsom Smith Interior Design
In the breakfast nook, E. G. Cody's red, wet-look chairs sit playfully beneath a bold Murano glass chandelier that seems to drip upon the custom designed table. Nearby kitchen cabinetry features concrete countertops, glass serving tiers and scalloped red, painted doors. Photographed by Matt McCourtney
Countertops
Countertops
Concrete InteriorsConcrete Interiors
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary single-wall kitchen/diner in Phoenix with concrete worktops, a submerged sink, grey cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, matchstick tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring, an island, beige floors and grey worktops.
31st House Remodel and Gut
31st House Remodel and Gut
Work Shop ColoradoWork Shop Colorado
Zachary Cornwell
Design ideas for a contemporary l-shaped kitchen in Denver with concrete worktops, stainless steel appliances, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, matchstick tiled splashback and multi-coloured splashback.
Spacious Pool House New Build
Spacious Pool House New Build
Ellis Construction, Inc.Ellis Construction, Inc.
Inspiration for a large contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Denver with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, concrete worktops, multi-coloured splashback, matchstick tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring and no island.
Divine Kitchens LLC
Divine Kitchens LLC
Divine Design CenterDivine Design Center
Photo of an expansive contemporary u-shaped kitchen/diner in Boston with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, concrete worktops, blue splashback, matchstick tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood flooring and an island.
East Texas Remodel, Great Room, Kitchen, Concrete Countertops, Recycled Glass
East Texas Remodel, Great Room, Kitchen, Concrete Countertops, Recycled Glass
ArtisanCrete of TylerArtisanCrete of Tyler
Photo of a medium sized eclectic u-shaped kitchen/diner in Austin with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, concrete worktops, multi-coloured splashback, matchstick tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood flooring, a breakfast bar and brown floors.
508 Sheridan Road
508 Sheridan Road
Jeremy Lew & Assoc., Inc.Jeremy Lew & Assoc., Inc.
Matt Mansueto
Photo of a large contemporary u-shaped kitchen/diner in Chicago with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, concrete worktops, grey splashback, matchstick tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring and an island.

Kitchen with Concrete Worktops and Matchstick Tiled 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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