Kitchen with Composite Countertops and Window Splashback Ideas and Designs

Oriental Rug Inspiration
This is an example of a small traditional u-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, window splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring, no island, beige floors and brown worktops.

Bainbridge Island Retreat

Ben Trogdon Architects

Inspiration for a medium sized world-inspired l-shaped open plan kitchen in Seattle with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, composite countertops, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring, an island, beige floors and window splashback.

Vista Residence

Miró Rivera Architects

Paul Finkel
Design ideas for a medium sized midcentury l-shaped kitchen in Austin with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, composite countertops, porcelain flooring, grey floors, white worktops and window splashback.

Oatley - Kitchen Renovation

Balnei & Colina

The new kitchen design balanced both form and function. Push to open doors finger pull mechanisms contribute to the contemporary and minimalist style our client wanted. The cabinetry design symmetry allowing the focal point - an eye catching window splashback - to take centre stage. Wash and preparation zones were allocated to the rear of the kitchen freeing up the grand island bench for casual family dining, entertaining and everyday activities. Photography: Urban Angles

Treehouse

Ha2 Architecture & Design Inc.

Medium sized contemporary u-shaped enclosed kitchen in Toronto with flat-panel cabinets, stainless steel appliances, a breakfast bar, a double-bowl sink, dark wood cabinets, composite countertops, window splashback and porcelain flooring.

The Great Barn

Architect Your Home

Conversion and renovation of a Grade II listed barn into a bright contemporary home
Large country open plan kitchen in Other with dark wood cabinets, composite countertops, stainless steel appliances, limestone flooring, a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, window splashback, beige floors, grey worktops and multiple islands.

U84

Studio Lema

Hieu Le and Skyler Fike
Medium sized contemporary galley open plan kitchen in Dallas with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, composite countertops, window splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring, an island, grey floors and white worktops.

Mountview

Benedict Design

Photographer: Mitchell Fong
Large midcentury u-shaped kitchen/diner in Other with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, composite countertops, window splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring, a breakfast bar and black worktops.

Résidence Dubois

SGD A Architecture + Design

Design ideas for a large contemporary galley kitchen/diner in Other with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, composite countertops, black appliances, light hardwood flooring, an island, beige floors, black worktops and window splashback.

Teddington extension

Moxon Architects

Simon Kennedy
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary galley kitchen in London with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, composite countertops, window splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain flooring, an island, grey floors and grey worktops.

On the Farm

Cabinetry Creations, Inc.

This is an example of a medium sized country l-shaped open plan kitchen in Orlando with a belfast sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, composite countertops, window splashback, black appliances, medium hardwood flooring, an island and beige floors.

Sandringham

Donnellan Constructions

Medium sized modern single-wall open plan kitchen in Melbourne with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, window splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete flooring and an island.

First Hill Penthouse

NB Design Group, Inc

Photo by: Haris Kenjar
This is an example of a contemporary kitchen in Seattle with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, composite countertops, stainless steel appliances, grey worktops, window splashback, dark hardwood flooring and an island.

ДОМ НА ХОЛМЕ

Марина Кутепова

Кухоный гарнитур в классическом стиле, фрагмент. Деревянная кухня Итальянского производителя Veneta Cucine. Кухня цвета натурального дерева.
Design ideas for a large traditional l-shaped kitchen in Other with dark wood cabinets, composite countertops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain flooring, an island, white worktops, a double-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets and window splashback.

Snake River Canyon Residence

Dynia Architects

This residence, sited above a river canyon, is comprised of two intersecting building forms. The primary building form contains main living spaces on the upper floor and a guest bedroom, workroom, and garage at ground level. The roof rises from the intimacy of the master bedroom to provide a greater volume for the living room, while opening up to capture mountain views to the west and sun to the south. The secondary building form, with an opposing roof slope contains the kitchen, the entry, and the stair leading up to the main living space. A.I.A. Wyoming Chapter Design Award of Merit 2008 Project Year: 2008

Appartamento TOG

COESO architettura e interni

Ph. Josef Ruffoni
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary u-shaped enclosed kitchen in Other with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, white splashback, window splashback, stainless steel appliances, a breakfast bar, grey floors and light hardwood flooring.

洗練のモダンデザインハウス

株式会社REGARD（リガード）

白が映えるモダンスタイルのキッチン。背面収納の扉を黒にして引き締め、天井に木をあしらうことで存在感を際立たせています。天板の高さを低くして圧迫感をなくして、すっきりと見せながら、ダイニング側からも使いやすくしています。
Photo of a medium sized world-inspired single-wall open plan kitchen in Tokyo Suburbs with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, composite countertops, white splashback, window splashback, medium hardwood flooring, a breakfast bar, brown floors and white worktops.

Warm and Welcoming Kitchen

Red Fred Design

The functional sculpture of wall cabinets - Ikea Eket. The pops of yellow tie with the light well over the tulip table and chairs and show off interesting vintage pieces.

Liberty Park Craftsman

cityhomeCOLLECTIVE

Our client requested interior design and architecture on this lovely Craftsman home to update and brighten the existing kitchen. The pop of color in the cabinetry pairs perfectly with the traditional style of the space.

Taringa House

Shane Marsh Architects

Design ideas for a medium sized modern galley open plan kitchen in Brisbane with a double-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, all types of cabinet finish, composite countertops, black splashback, window splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors, white worktops and a drop ceiling.

Kitchen with Composite Countertops and Window 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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