Kitchen with Metallic Splashback Ideas and Designs

Renovated bungalow in the Montrose neighborhood of Houston, Texas. This kitchen features stained maple cabinets built by our carpenters, "Chipped Ice" quartz countertops by Dal Tile, "Flash Ablaze" mosaic backsplash by Emser Tile, "Bombay Zamania" floor tile by Emser Tile, Thermador appliances, and track lighting by Access Lighting.

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Boston Bluestone

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Design ideas for a classic l-shaped kitchen in Boston with a submerged sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite worktops, metallic splashback, stone slab splashback and multicoloured worktops.

Yoder Kitchen

Reliance

Warm kitchen with oak cabinets, stainless back splash, coffee bar and wine refrigerator
Inspiration for a large traditional u-shaped kitchen/diner in Other with recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite worktops, stainless steel appliances, cement flooring, an island, metallic splashback, grey floors, black worktops and a submerged sink.

Net Zero High Performance Multi-Family Home

Newschool Builders LLC

This was one of those special projects in which we were able to build not only a incredibly insulated and efficient home, but were also able to incorporate a bunch of custom woodworking, metal work, stone work and historical details into the project. We adhered to “Efficiency Vermont’s’ rigorous High Performance Home standards in the construction of this project. In addition, this was a Duplex and as a result required extra attention to special code requirements surrounding multi-family construction. We also tried to recreate the exterior details to match with the historical period of early Vermont.

WEBER KITCHEN

House of Glass, Inc.

House of Glass
Medium sized classic kitchen/diner in Baltimore with a double-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, laminate countertops, metallic splashback, mosaic tiled splashback and white appliances.

Scotch Ridge Barn Home Kitchen

Heritage Restorations CT

Medium sized rural galley open plan kitchen in New York with shaker cabinets, green cabinets, metallic splashback, metal splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring and a breakfast bar.

Narrabeen House

CHROFI

The Narrabeen House is located on the edge of Narrabeen Lagoon and is fortunate to have outlook across water to an untouched island dense with casuarinas. By contrast, the street context is unremarkable without the slightest hint of the lagoon beyond the houses lining the street and manages to give the impression of being deep in suburbia. The house is new and replaces a former 1970s cream brick house that functioned poorly and like many other houses from the time, did little to engage with the unique environmental qualities of the lagoon. In starting this project, we clearly wanted to re-dress the connection with the lagoon and island, but also found ourselves drawn to the suburban qualities of the street and this dramatic contrast between the front and back of the property. This led us to think about the project within the framework of the ‘suburban ideal’ - a framework that would allow the house to address the street as any other suburban house would, while inwardly pursuing the ideals of oasis and retreat where the water experience could be used to maximum impact - in effect, amplifying the current contrast between street and lagoon. From the street, the house’s composition is built around the entrance, driveway and garage like any typical suburban house however the impact of these domestic elements is diffused by melding them into a singular architectural expression and form. The broad facade combined with the floating skirt detail give the house a horizontal proportion and even though the dark timber cladding gives the building a ‘stealth’ like appearance, it still withholds the drama of the lagoon beyond. This sets up two key planning strategies. Firstly, a central courtyard is introduced as the principal organising element for the planning with all of the house’s key public spaces - living room, dining room, kitchen, study and pool - grouped around the courtyard to connect these spaces visually, and physically when the courtyard walls are opened up. The arrangement promotes a socially inclusive dynamic as well as extending the spatial opportunities of the house. The courtyard also has a significant environmental role bringing sun, light and air into the centre of the house. Secondly, the planning is composed to deliberately isolate the occupant from the suburban surrounds to heighten the sense of oasis and privateness. This process begins at the street bringing visitors through a succession of exterior spaces that gradually compress and remove the street context through a composition of fences, full height screens and thresholds. The entry sequence eventually terminates at a solid doorway where the sense of intrigue peaks. Rather than entering into a hallway, one arrives in the courtyard where the full extent of the private domain, the lagoon and island are revealed and any sense of the outside world removed. The house also has an unusual sectional arrangement driven partly by the requirement to elevate the interior 1.2m above ground level to safeguard against flooding but also by the desire to have open plan spaces with dual aspect - north for sun and south for the view. Whilst this introduces issues with the scale relationship of the house to its neighbours, it enables a more interesting multi- level relationship between interior and exterior living spaces to occur. This combination of sectional interplay with the layout of spaces in relation to the courtyard is what enables the layering of spaces to occur - it is possible to view the courtyard, living room, lagoon side deck, lagoon and island as backdrop in just one vista from the study. Flood raising 1200mm helps by introducing level changes that step and advantage the deeper views Porosity radically increases experience of exterior framed views, elevated The vistas from the key living areas and courtyard are composed to heighten the sense of connection with the lagoon and place the island as the key visual terminating feature. The materiality further develops the notion of oasis with a simple calming palette of warm natural materials that have a beneficial environmental effect while connecting the house with the natural environment of the lagoon and island.

Clairemont Kitchen Update

K-Co Construction, Inc.

Design ideas for a classic u-shaped kitchen pantry in San Diego with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite worktops, metallic splashback, metal splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring and an island.

The Walhalla Road Kitchen, Clintonville

The Creative Kitchen Company

Cabinet Detail Macasser Ebony - exotic wood. Mid-Century Modern Cabinet refacing project.
This is an example of a medium sized retro u-shaped enclosed kitchen in Columbus with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, metallic splashback, metal splashback, white appliances, ceramic flooring and no island.

Downtown San Diego Condo Kitchen Remodel - CairnsCraft Design & Remodel

CairnsCraft Design & Remodel

A downtown San Diego, California contemporary Kitchen with a twist--the customer requested a beautiful antique mirror to be installed as the back splash. The stainless steel panel behind the stove matches the mirror but serves as a functional part of the kitchen. Recessed lighting is matched with pendant lighting to create a cool ambiance. Contractor: CairnsCraft Remodeling Designer: Marie Cairns Photographer: Jon Upson

Interior Retreat

CTA Design Builders, Inc.

Photo of a medium sized retro l-shaped kitchen/diner in Seattle with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, stainless steel worktops, metallic splashback, metal splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring and a breakfast bar.

Kitchen

GreenRose Design

Zack Pearl
This is an example of a large traditional kitchen/diner in New York with medium wood cabinets, quartz worktops, metallic splashback, metal splashback, stainless steel appliances, an island, white worktops and flat-panel cabinets.

Westminster St

NC Design Ltd

Inspiration for an expansive contemporary galley kitchen pantry in Christchurch with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, composite countertops, metallic splashback, metal splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete flooring, a breakfast bar, beige floors and black worktops.

Wenatchee River House Leavenworth

Syndicate Smith LLC

http://willaustin.com/
Contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Seattle with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, metallic splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete flooring and an island.

Kitchen's

Petersen Design Associates, LLC

Inspiration for a large contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in San Francisco with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite worktops, metallic splashback, metal splashback, stainless steel appliances, limestone flooring and an island.

Park Place

Palette Architecture

Design ideas for a large traditional u-shaped open plan kitchen in New York with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, marble worktops, metallic splashback, metal splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors and white worktops.

Timber Springs Project

Studio H Designs, Inc.

This is an example of a large contemporary u-shaped kitchen/diner in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, metallic splashback, glass tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain flooring, a breakfast bar and white worktops.

Benger Farmhouse

Sophine Pfuhl Architect

Bianca Turri Photographer
Medium sized traditional galley open plan kitchen in Other with glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops, metallic splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete flooring, grey floors, a breakfast bar and brown worktops.

Wow: This Zero-Reno Kitchen Makeover Is Amazing

One Kings Lane

The floor BEFORE: While the rest of my apartment has lovely parquet wood flooring, the kitchen was not so lucky. A linoleum tile was what I referred to as “institutional chic.” While I dreamed of a whitewashed herringbone floor, Megan had an intriguing alternative: cork. Photos by Lesley Unruh.

Bridge House

有限会社モノスタ’70

キッチン｜南・東を３階建ての住宅に囲まれた80㎡ほどの変形旗竿敷地に建つ住まい。余った分譲地を更に細分化された結果残った敷地は変形し、周囲の住宅の窓が敷地に向かって開いています。空からの光を１階まで導くため、渓谷のような吹抜とトップライトに接する高い壁を設けました。撮影：akihito mukai

Kitchen with Metallic 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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