Kitchen with Open Cabinets and Blue Splashback Ideas and Designs

Traditional l-shaped kitchen pantry in San Diego with open cabinets, white cabinets, blue splashback, no island, beige floors and white worktops.

Mill Valley Historical Remodel

Rasmussen Construction

Jonathan Mitchell
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary u-shaped kitchen pantry in San Francisco with a submerged sink, open cabinets, white cabinets, blue splashback, metro tiled splashback, medium hardwood flooring, white worktops, composite countertops and brown floors.

Coastal Sliding French Doors and Windows

D.K. Boos Glass Inc

Inspiration for a coastal l-shaped kitchen in Orange County with a double-bowl sink, open cabinets, white cabinets, blue splashback, metro tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances and an island.

San Francisco Remodel

Hart Wright Architects, AIA

David Livingston
Contemporary galley kitchen/diner in San Francisco with a single-bowl sink, open cabinets, dark wood cabinets, blue splashback and stainless steel appliances.

My Houzz: Putting the Craft in an Ohio Craftsman

Adrienne DeRosa

Kiel's woodworking talents are in full effect in the kitchen. Rather than incorporate pre-fabricated cabinets into the newly rebuilt space, he decided to build them himself, affording the home the custom work that it so deserves. "It didn't make sense to put in the same fiberboard cabinetry that was there before", he confesses. Part of the plan called for open shelving up top to show off Chelsea's colorful plate collection. "One of the perks of being married to a wood worker", Chelsea jokes, "is having an entire kitchen worth of cabinets for the cost of wood and paint!" The couple outfitted the antique sink with a modern spray fixture from IKEA. The enameled cast iron sink was not only a steal at $25, but it is certainly made to last. "Often we buy older pieces which have been around for 50+ years because we know that if they have survived this long they will likely survive another 50", she says. Backsplash Tile, Hamilton Parker Photo: Adrienne DeRosa Photography © 2014 Houzz

Eclectic Kitchen

Inspiration for a bohemian kitchen in Burlington with wood worktops, open cabinets and blue splashback.

Susan Teare

Susan Teare, Professional Photographer

Living on the Edge, Lakefront Contemporary Prairie Style Home
Contemporary kitchen in Burlington with open cabinets, blue cabinets, blue splashback and stainless steel appliances.

Colorado Golf Club Spec Home

TKP Architects

J. Walters Photography
Inspiration for a large contemporary galley open plan kitchen in Denver with a built-in sink, open cabinets, grey cabinets, blue splashback, glass tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring and an island.

HiveHaus Kitchenette

Culshaw Kitchen Makers

A retro kitchenette designed specifically for Hive Haus, a modular multi functional living space. As seen on C4 'George Clarke's Amazing Spaces' 2013 and display at Grand Designs 2014. Culshaw were approached by friend, colleague and product designer Barry Jackson, to produce a kitchenette for the Hivehaus, a new modular living system based on the hexagon. Barry’s vision was for a kitchenette that would be a part of his design style concept “Future Retro” a style that fused mid-century design with modern concepts to produce a retro but forward looking design principle adding a modern twist to furniture for today. This style fitted in perfectly with Michael idea of fun and functional kitchenettes. The Hivehaus Kitchenette is available through Hivehaus and Culshaw and looks great in any funky mid-century styled apartment. The Hivehaus Kitchenette is also available in a narrower 1320mm width and has a Formica and plywood worktop synonymous with the original 1950’s influence.

Moscou

Rô Arquitectura

Design ideas for a medium sized urban kitchen in Barcelona with open cabinets, black cabinets, wood worktops, blue splashback, a breakfast bar and beige worktops.

1930s Tudor Revival

gld interiors ny

Duncan Urquart
Design ideas for a medium sized classic galley enclosed kitchen in New York with a built-in sink, open cabinets, white cabinets, laminate countertops, blue splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring and no island.

Mid-Century Modern Revival Kitchen by Shasta Smith

Shasta Smith - CID #6478

Renovation Design by Shasta Smith Photography by Dave Adams
Modern kitchen in Sacramento with wood worktops, open cabinets, blue splashback, mosaic tiled splashback, medium wood cabinets and a feature wall.

Calm Cool Kitchen Makeover

Farm Fresh Therapy

Chelsea Mohrman | farm fresh therapy
Photo of a medium sized country l-shaped kitchen in Columbus with a belfast sink, open cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops, blue splashback, metro tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood flooring and an island.

Kitchen 003

Tanner Vine - 2Go Custom Kitchens Inc

Contemporary galley open plan kitchen in Ottawa with a submerged sink, open cabinets, white cabinets, blue splashback and glass sheet splashback.

White Oak Hardwood Floors

Vintage Hardwood Flooring

Designström choose Vintage Hardwood Flooring Hand Scrapted White Oak Nautilus for this beautiful kitchen! ?
Inspiration for a large classic galley kitchen/diner in Toronto with open cabinets, medium wood cabinets, blue splashback, light hardwood flooring, an island, beige floors, white worktops, a double-bowl sink, metro tiled splashback and stainless steel appliances.

Eclectic Kitchen

Tamar Schechner/Nest Pretty Things Inc

Photo of a bohemian enclosed kitchen in Burlington with wood worktops, open cabinets, white cabinets, blue splashback and a built-in sink.

Noe Street Victorian Remodel

Craig O'Connell Architecture

The kitchen design complements the original Victorian details and features Heath Ceramic tiles. New custom cabinetry, built on-site, fits around the antique oven. The island includes a custom concrete countertop with a functional sink.

My Houzz: Putting the Craft in an Ohio Craftsman

Adrienne DeRosa

In the kitchen, the feeling is light and airy, thanks to a soft color palette and open shelving. Rather than create a massive center island, Kiel applied his handy work to an array of inexpensive materials, resulting in an island work table with open shelving. By keeping sight lines open down below, the kitchen gains a greater feeling of space. Wall Color, Lightest Sky, by Pantone for Valspar; Counter top, IKEA; Pendant Fixtures, Home Depot Photo: Adrienne DeRosa Photography © 2014 Houzz

Farmhouse Kitchen Gallery Wall

Rustic Chic Interiors

This lovely remodeled french country, farmhouse kitchen is designed featuring a beautiful bead board tray ceiling with crown molding & lower half wall bead board wainscoting color matching the Decora designer cabinetry in a painted off-white/creamy & brown distressed glazed finish. The front cabinet doors were taken off above the stove's wall to display "open shelving" adding bead board wall paper to the back of cabinets. This kitchen also features, recessed lighting, stainless steel appliances, silver drawer pulls, & a drum light chandelier over the custom center island.

Woodside Showhouse

Brooke Grafstrom Interior Design LLC

This is an example of a small classic u-shaped kitchen pantry in San Francisco with open cabinets, copper worktops, terracotta flooring, an integrated sink, blue splashback, glass tiled splashback and no island.

Kitchen with Open Cabinets and Blue 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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