Kitchen with Onyx Worktops and Metro Tiled Splashback Ideas and Designs

This is an example of a traditional kitchen in Denver with onyx worktops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback and stainless steel appliances.

Country Kitchen inspired by HGTV Fixer Upper

Design by Numbers / Rebecca Zajac LLC

This is an example of a rural l-shaped kitchen/diner in Las Vegas with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, onyx worktops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, black appliances, medium hardwood flooring, an island and brown floors.

Allentown kitchen Remodel with Mouser Centra Cabinetry

Hamilton Building Supply / HBS Home™

This dramatic kitchen features Mouser Centra cabinetry in ebony on cherry with normal rub-through. The drama is further heightened by the black granite countertops, ebony brick backsplash and gleaming stainless steel appliances. Kitchen Design by: Mary Kendrick, HBS Home™ / Hamilton Building Supply

Kitchen on Appletree Lane

Cadence Custom Cabinetry, Inc.

This couple wanted to open the kitchen, so we removed the wall. Hand-made white shaker cabinetry lends a light, clean feel to the kitchen, and contrasts well with the dark counter tops. The natural cherry pub table accomdated the clients desire for both a small island and a eating area, but not combined. It also warms up the kitchen. This kitchen is inundated with organizing and storage accesories, such as 6" spice pull-outs, shallow drawers where standard doors wouldn't fit, and roll-out trays everywhere. An organizing center (white board/cork board) at the kitchen drop zone keeps the family organized. Jameson Nenn

Our Work

Rostrata Builders, Inc.

Photo of a large mediterranean l-shaped kitchen/diner in Austin with a double-bowl sink, dark wood cabinets, beige splashback, stainless steel appliances, an island, recessed-panel cabinets, onyx worktops, metro tiled splashback and slate flooring.

Sörgårdsgatan 17

Bjurfors Göteborg

Bjurfors.se/SE360
Design ideas for a scandi l-shaped kitchen/diner in Gothenburg with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, onyx worktops, white splashback, lino flooring, grey floors, a submerged sink, metro tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances and no island.

Willow Glen Ranch Remodel

Brad Cox, Architect, Inc.

Working at the sink is always nicer with a view.
Design ideas for a large traditional u-shaped kitchen/diner in San Francisco with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, onyx worktops, grey splashback, metro tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors and multicoloured worktops.

Ponte Coperto

Rezac Construction

Alan Jackson, Jackson Studios
Inspiration for a traditional l-shaped kitchen/diner in Other with a submerged sink, white cabinets, onyx worktops, metro tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood flooring and an island.

Classy Burlingame Beauty

Visionary Home Remodeling Inc.

THIS CLASSIC SLEEK MODERN KITCHEN IS SOMETHING OUT OF A MAGAZINE THE PANORAMIC FRENCH SLIDING DOORS GIVE ALL THE NATURAL LIGHT ONE CAN ASK FOR. THE WARM WOOD FLOORS HELP COMBINE THE MARBLE COUNTERTOPS AND COMBO WOOD CUSTOM CABINETS OF WHITE AND BLACK ; THIS WAS NOT A OPEN CONCEPT KITCHEN THIS WAS A 1974 KITCHEN WITH TWO WALLS AT EACH END OF THE ISLAND AREA // FARMERS SINK IS CERAMIC ; ALL NEW APPLICANCES

Kitchen Cabinetry

Thomas Merida Cabinetry

PHOTO JIM BIRCH OWNER 6’ island with post legs and glass book space, frame panel finished ends, Oil stain for color and top coats of polyurethane varnish, low sheen.

Historic Haven, A Chic Remodel

MAS Design

All rooms were complete renovations. Be sure to take a peek at the kitchen "before" image, the finished product is barely recongnizable. Hand-painted "rug" by Caroline Lizarraga Decorative Painting, custom kitchen cabinets and hood range cover, quartz countertop, farmhouse/apron sink. We love the details (down to the decorative toe-kick). Helynn Ospina Photography.

Open Concept Addition in Ladue

Liston Design Build

Large classic single-wall kitchen in St Louis with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, onyx worktops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood flooring, a breakfast bar, brown floors and white worktops.

Kitchen Cabinetry

Thomas Merida Cabinetry

PHOTO JIM BIRCH OWNER. Frame panel finished end, Oil stain for color and top coats of polyurethane varnish, low sheen.,
This is an example of a large classic l-shaped enclosed kitchen in Other with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, onyx worktops, blue splashback, metro tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood flooring, an island and brown floors.

SPANISH REMODEL

User

A desk, work, and casual dining area was introduced into the kitchen. This provides a multi-purpose space for the entire family.
This is an example of a small classic l-shaped kitchen/diner in Los Angeles with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, onyx worktops, yellow splashback, metro tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood flooring, no island and brown floors.

Kitchen on Appletree Lane

Cadence Custom Cabinetry, Inc.

Traditional Open Kitchen

Tim Lawlor Construction

Design ideas for a classic u-shaped kitchen/diner in San Francisco with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, onyx worktops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback and stainless steel appliances.

Atlantic Beach, NY Kitchen, GR1301

Kitchen Designs by Ken Kelly, Inc. (CKD, CBD, CR)

kitchendesigns.com
This is an example of a large classic l-shaped kitchen/diner in New York with a belfast sink, white cabinets, onyx worktops, white splashback, integrated appliances, medium hardwood flooring, an island, recessed-panel cabinets and metro tiled splashback.

Kitchen/Breakfast Room

Garret Cord Werner Architects & Interior Designers

Inspiration for a contemporary kitchen in Seattle with dark wood cabinets, onyx worktops, white splashback and metro tiled splashback.

Open Concept Addition in Ladue

Liston Design Build

Large traditional single-wall kitchen in St Louis with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, onyx worktops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood flooring, a breakfast bar, brown floors and white worktops.

Full Home Remodel

TMD Custom Builders

This is an example of a medium sized classic kitchen in Denver with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, onyx worktops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances and light hardwood flooring.

Kitchen with Onyx Worktops and 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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