Kitchen with Tile Countertops and Light Hardwood Flooring Ideas and Designs

This is an example of a medium sized classic enclosed kitchen in Los Angeles with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, tile countertops, multi-coloured splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring, no island, brown floors and multicoloured worktops.

Mid Century Modern Inspired Kitchen

CENTRO by drôrs Kitchen and Home

Mid Century Modern Inspired Kitchen with walnut veneer and graphite lacquered cabinetry with integrated dining table.
Medium sized modern kitchen/diner in Toronto with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, tile countertops, beige splashback, light hardwood flooring, an island and black worktops.

modern home in burlingame

building Lab, inc.

Plenty of counter spaces and large island for the pastry chef in the house. Backsplash and countertops are made with printed oversize ceramic slabs from Italy (manufactured by Epic). Modern shaker style cabinets are painted a very pale green. Kitchen faucet is by Kohler (Moderne Brass).

San Jose Full Home Rebuild

Lemon Remodeling & Services

With this full home rebuild we opted for a modern design, opening up the interior, increasing the square footage. We expanded the kitchen, adding an island and custom cabinetry. We split one bathroom into two and installed floating vanities. Italian porcelain tiles and countertops all around gives this house a pristine polished look. We redid all the electrical work, and rebuilt the garage as a yoga studio. We totally redesigned and re-fenced the backyard, installing an outdoor kitchen creating the perfect environment for hosting.

Modern Kitchen

Coastal Floors Georgia

Porcelain Tile backsplash and countertops with Flat Panel Cabinetry. Single-bowl kitchen sink.
Design ideas for a large modern single-wall open plan kitchen in Other with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, an island, tile countertops and light hardwood flooring.

Great Room with Hex Tile Island and Fireplace Tiles

Fireclay Tile

Create a show-stealing kitchen island by using a lively green hexagon countertop tile with a live edge that flows into a warm wood finish. DESIGN Silent J Design PHOTOS TC Peterson Photography INSTALLER Damskov Construction Tile Shown: Brick in Olympic, 6" Hexagon in Palm Tree, Left & Right Scalene in Tempest

kita-n70, tokyo

FIELD LABO

2018-08 After Renovation
Photo of a modern single-wall open plan kitchen in Tokyo with a submerged sink, dark wood cabinets, tile countertops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring, white floors and grey worktops.

PentalTek in Calacatta Elegante - Porcelain Slab

Architectural Surfaces

PentalTek in Calacatta Elegante PentalTek combines the strength and durability of a porcelain slab, with sophisticated design and a refined palette. By utilizing innovative technology, we’re able to expand the design potential for both interior and exterior spaces. Along with the technical performance of a porcelain surface, PentalTek’s XL size allows for seamless installations from large kitchen islands, to long stretches of countertops, expanses of walls, and even flooring.

Cottesloe Home

Western Cabinets

Joel Barbitta D-Max Photography
Design ideas for a large modern single-wall open plan kitchen in Perth with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, tile countertops, metallic splashback, mirror splashback, black appliances, light hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors and white worktops.

Eagle Point

Prentiss Balance Wickline Architects

Rob Skelton, Keoni Photos
Inspiration for a small modern single-wall kitchen/diner in Seattle with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, tile countertops, light hardwood flooring, no island, a built-in sink, stainless steel appliances, brown floors and grey worktops.

SMALL APPLIANCES

Molly J Littlejohn Design

Photo of a small traditional galley enclosed kitchen in Portland with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, tile countertops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring, no island and black worktops.

house NF

Didonè Comacchio Architects

Photo of a medium sized modern galley open plan kitchen in Venice with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, tile countertops, grey splashback, porcelain splashback, black appliances, light hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors and grey worktops.

Katrine St

Kristin Adam Design

Contemporary kitchen in Perth with grey cabinets, tile countertops, grey splashback, porcelain splashback, light hardwood flooring, an island and grey worktops.

Stora Kvinns väg 76

Alexander White

Kronfoto, Adam Helbaoui
Medium sized scandi single-wall kitchen/diner in Stockholm with open cabinets, tile countertops, white splashback, light hardwood flooring and no island.

Majestic Adobe Kitchen with Island

Trillium Enterprises, INC.

A kitchen any home chef would dream of, featuring a large island with a built-in sink and custom cabinetry. © Holly Lepere
Design ideas for a large mediterranean l-shaped kitchen/diner in Santa Barbara with a submerged sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, tile countertops, integrated appliances, ceramic splashback, light hardwood flooring, an island and beige splashback.

Realizzazione in Prestige ART rovere

Tekno Rekord parquet

Rural kitchen/diner in Naples with tile countertops, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback and light hardwood flooring.

house NF

Didonè Comacchio Architects

This is an example of a medium sized modern galley open plan kitchen in Venice with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, tile countertops, grey splashback, porcelain splashback, black appliances, light hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors and grey worktops.

Kochblock als Zentrum - Klappen geöffnet

hansen innenarchitektur

Im zentralen Raum teilen sich Küche, Essplatz und Sofaecke die Fläche. Die Küche wurde auf Maß vom Schreiner gefertigt. In der Zeile an der Wand sind – neben viel Stauraum – auch Backofen, Dampfgarer, Kühlschrank und Spülmaschine untergebracht. Die Spüle aus Edelstahl ist unter der Arbeitsplatte aus Feinsteinzeug eingebaut, die Abtropffläche wurde leicht vertieft und mit Gefälle ausgeführt. Die Rückwand wurde mit einem mattierten, rückseitig weiß lackierten Floatglas verkleidet. Hinter den Klappen über der Arbeitsfläche ist das täglich benutzte Geschirr jederzeit griffbereit. Eine eingelassene LED-Leiste an der Unterseite des Schranks beleuchtet die Arbeitsfläche gleichmäßig, ohne zu blenden. Als einziges Element in der Zeile ist der Schrank in Eiche ausgeführt. Damit wird er zum Blickpunkt, die umgebenden weißen Fronten treten in den Hintergrund. Der große Küchenblock in Eiche ist der Mittelpunkt und zugleich die Abtrennung zum Essplatz. Hier kann problemlos auch mit mehreren Personen gleichzeitig gekocht werden. Das Kochfeld ist flächenbündig in die Platte eingebaut und hat einen integrierten Muldenlüfter. Seitlich steht die Arbeitsplatte über und bildet mit zwei Hockern einen kleinen Sitzplatz. Zur Küche hin bieten Schubladen viel Platz für Kochgeschirr und -besteck. In den Fächern in Richtung Essplatz sind Geschirr und Gläser untergebracht. Aus praktischen Erwägungen sind die Schränke der häufig genutzten Fächer in der Küche mit Griffen versehen. Grifflos sind nur die Schränke ganz oben und die Fächer im Küchenblock in Richtung Essplatz.

Vintage Kitchen and Powder Room Design

Bellwether Design LLC

The range is an authentic Magic Chef from the late 1920's.
This is an example of a small vintage l-shaped enclosed kitchen in Other with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, tile countertops, white splashback, wood splashback, white appliances, light hardwood flooring, an island and brown floors.

Mon ancien chez moi !

Mélanie Gonin Architecte d'Intérieur

Photo of a medium sized contemporary single-wall open plan kitchen in Paris with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, tile countertops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, integrated appliances, light hardwood flooring, beige floors, white worktops, a submerged sink and no island.

Kitchen with Tile Countertops and Light Hardwood Flooring 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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