Kitchen with Metro Tiled Splashback Ideas and Designs

My customers came to me wanting a big change in their small colonial kitchen. They knew they had extra space from a previous addition and dining room. As far as layout they didn't give me any limitations. They asked for more counter space, storage, and something they can comfortably entertain in with their growing family. We knocked down the wall between the old kitchen and dining room and added another doorway to the front room. This allowed me to double the size of the kitchen and add an angled peninsula with seating. The kitchen is now open to the existing addition which serves as great room with a built in desk area. All new windows were put in throughout the house and the patio door was moved to the back wall of great room. This allows for a better flow to the in ground pool where we added new steps and decking. My customers love their new open concept living space. They especially enjoy it with the grandkids during the summer months. Photo By: Lindsey Markel

Hillsborough remodel

TRG Architecture + Interior Design

Bernard Andre
Design ideas for a medium sized urban galley open plan kitchen in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood flooring, an island, a submerged sink, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback and brown floors.

Our Work

NewStyle Communities

Design ideas for a medium sized classic galley open plan kitchen in San Diego with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble worktops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring and an island.

Georgetown Kitchen and Bath

Overmyer Architects

Kitchen Photograph by Gordon Beall
This is an example of a country l-shaped kitchen/diner in DC Metro with glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, marble worktops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood flooring, an island and metro tiled splashback.

Austin, Texas | Hawkes Landing - Premier Juniper Kitchen

Brightland Homes

Design ideas for a large contemporary l-shaped kitchen/diner in Austin with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, marble worktops, beige splashback, metro tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors and multicoloured worktops.

ЖК Чемпион-парк

Nataly Komova

Classic galley open plan kitchen in Moscow with shaker cabinets, black cabinets, grey splashback, metro tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances and a breakfast bar.

Cozy Spaces! ~ AlliKristé Custom Cabinetry and Kitchen Design

AlliKristé Custom Cabinetry and Kitchen Design

Beautiful, cozy spaces! By AlliKristé Custom Cabinetry and Kitchen Design
This is an example of a traditional l-shaped kitchen in Tampa with recessed-panel cabinets, white splashback, metro tiled splashback and stainless steel appliances.

Ladera Ranch

Preferred Kitchen & Bath

Photo of a large classic l-shaped kitchen/diner in Orange County with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz worktops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors and white worktops.

Modern Farmhouse

Ahmann Design, Inc.

White country kitchen opens to living/great room
Medium sized farmhouse l-shaped kitchen/diner in Cedar Rapids with a belfast sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors and white worktops.

BECKER HOUSE

OSCAR E. FLORES DESIGN STUDIO, LLC

mid century modern house locate north of san antonio texas house designed by oscar e flores design studio photos by lauren keller
Photo of a medium sized retro l-shaped kitchen/diner in Austin with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete flooring, an island and grey floors.

ARCHITECTURE INTERIEURE DECORATION RENOVATION PARIS

InDé - créateurs d'identités

Shoootin
Scandi single-wall open plan kitchen in Paris with flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, wood worktops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring, an island and beige floors.

Money Hill

The French Mix Interior Design

Large classic single-wall open plan kitchen in New Orleans with a belfast sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz worktops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood flooring and an island.

Scenic Acres Kitchen Transformation

Talee Renovations Inc.

Inspiration for a large traditional u-shaped open plan kitchen in Calgary with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood flooring and an island.

This Old House, Bedford

Kathy Marshall Design

This is an example of a large rustic single-wall open plan kitchen in Boston with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, marble worktops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, integrated appliances, medium hardwood flooring, an island and brown floors.

Blueline Architects Contemporary Mountain Residence

Blueline Architects p.c.

Photo of a large modern l-shaped open plan kitchen in Denver with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances and light hardwood flooring.

Custom Southwestern Home

Desert Star Homes

Photo of a large l-shaped open plan kitchen in Phoenix with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring and an island.

Avalon - N1466 Summerview (2016 Winter Parade Home)

Cypress Homes, Inc.

Inspiration for a traditional kitchen in Other with a double-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl flooring and an island.

Waban Transitional Kitchen

New England Design & Construction

In this total gut and reconfiguration of the kitchen and adjacent spaces, a seamless marriage of farmhouse aesthetic with materials that are already in the home create a space that integrates with the feeling of the original home. Significant changes to the layout and removal of walls has created an open concept living, larger kitchen area, and an organized and functional kitchen space. New French doors connect to the outdoors and introduce more light into the space, as well as increased recessed and accent lighting assist in generating a light-filled home. The new layout provides an open, inviting entertaining space where children can play in the den while meals are prepared on the oversized island.

2nd Story Addition

Reliance Design Build

Classic l-shaped open plan kitchen in Los Angeles with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, medium hardwood flooring and an island.

Contemporary Kitchen

Contemporary kitchen/diner in Denver with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring and an island.

Kitchen with Metro 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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