Kitchen with Matchstick Tiled Splashback and Stainless Steel Appliances Ideas and Designs

Rustic kitchen/diner in Sacramento with shaker cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, matchstick tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, an island and medium hardwood flooring.

Sch2 Kitchen Town 'n Country

Schoeman Construction

Island size5’x3’
This is an example of a medium sized classic u-shaped kitchen/diner in Tampa with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, green splashback, matchstick tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic flooring and an island.

Park Slope Townhouse Renovation

Studio Geiger Architecture

Allyson Lubow
Inspiration for a large classic single-wall open plan kitchen in New York with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, matchstick tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring, a breakfast bar and beige floors.

Waialae Residence

WhiteSpace Architects

Inspiration for a large world-inspired l-shaped open plan kitchen in Hawaii with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, matchstick tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors, white worktops and composite countertops.

Chatham Hills - Modern Prairie

Old Town Design Group

With a more modern styled kitchen and plenty of counter space, the pale cabinets finish this kitchen with a sophisticated flair. Photo Credit: Tom Graham

La Costa- Kitchen

Living Design Interiors

This partial kitchen remodel, features a beautiful multi-color glass tile backsplash and with the additional under cabinet lighting, the counter top and backsplash provide a'pop' to this kitchen. The island was completely remodelled and enlarged to include additional cabinets and the addition of a stunning butcher block atop the beverage fridge. This additional height at the end of the large island adds a different height element as well as warmth and texture to the granite counter.

Tustin Ranch, CA Kitchen and Bath Remodel

Battres Construction

Medium sized classic u-shaped kitchen/diner in Orange County with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring, a breakfast bar, beige floors, composite countertops and matchstick tiled splashback.

Anastasia

Maximus Development Inc.

Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary u-shaped kitchen/diner in Sacramento with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz worktops, grey splashback, matchstick tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring, an island, beige floors and white worktops.

Bakes & Kropp - 2016 Hampton Designer Showhouse

Bakes & Kropp Fine Cabinetry

Large nautical kitchen in Other with a belfast sink, white cabinets, beige splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring, an island, glass-front cabinets, matchstick tiled splashback and beige floors.

Rustic Kitchen

Lampert Lumber - North Branch

Design ideas for a medium sized rustic l-shaped open plan kitchen in Minneapolis with a double-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite worktops, multi-coloured splashback, matchstick tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring and an island.

Kitchen Remodel with White Shaker Style Cabinets and Granite

Granite and Cabinet Depot

Kitchen remodel in San Dimas California. White Shaker cabinets with silver accents and a white farmhouse sink. Under cabinet Lighting for both upper and lower cabinets!

Rugs

Bert Henry Carpet & Tile, Inc

This is an example of a medium sized classic galley enclosed kitchen in Other with a submerged sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops, grey splashback, matchstick tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, brick flooring, an island, grey floors and white worktops.

Mount Royal

Cruz Custom Homes

Photography by kate kunz Styling by jaia talisman
Large traditional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Calgary with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood flooring, an island, engineered stone countertops and matchstick tiled splashback.

Saratoga Pool House

Mimi Snowden Design

This is an example of a small nautical u-shaped enclosed kitchen in San Francisco with a belfast sink, blue cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring, glass-front cabinets and matchstick tiled splashback.

Our Work

First Class Wood Flooring

Inspiration for a large contemporary l-shaped kitchen/diner in New York with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble worktops, grey splashback, matchstick tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring and multiple islands.

Contemporary Design with High Gloss wood grain

Alexander Otis collection Llc.

Large contemporary galley kitchen/diner in Dallas with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, marble worktops, blue splashback, matchstick tiled splashback, a breakfast bar, a submerged sink, stainless steel appliances, porcelain flooring and white floors.

Kitchen with gray cabinets & Cambria countertops

Pacific Coast Custom Design

Beautiful remodel of kitchen with Cambria countertop, mosaic backsplash, pendant lights, porcelain wood look flooring, and an island nook all in inviting gray shades.

Deep Creek Lakehouse Kitchen

Premier Granite And Stone

Photo of a medium sized farmhouse galley kitchen/diner in Other with granite worktops, an island, a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, grey splashback, matchstick tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, limestone flooring and multi-coloured floors.

Titanium 3cm leathered granite

Ecstatic Stone, LLC

Titanium 3cm leathered granite installed by local fabricator Rocky Tops, and granite supplied by Ecstatic Stone, LLC of Columbia, SC. Titanium granite originates from a quarry in Brazil.

Dreamstyle Remodeling Showroom in Albuquerque

Dreamstyle Remodeling

Kitchen display in Dreamstyle Remodeling's showroom located at 1460 N Renaissance Blvd in Albuquerque, NM.
Photo of a large rustic galley open plan kitchen in Albuquerque with a submerged sink, beaded cabinets, dark wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, multi-coloured splashback, matchstick tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate flooring, an island and grey floors.

Kitchen with Matchstick Tiled Splashback and Stainless Steel Appliances 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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