Kitchen with Zinc Worktops and Tile Countertops Ideas and Designs

The open plan kitchen with a central moveable island is the perfect place to socialise. With a mix of wooden and zinc worktops, the shaker kitchen in grey tones sits comfortably next to exposed brick works of the chimney breast. The original features of the restored cornicing and floorboards work well with the Smeg fridge and the vintage French dresser.

Isabelle's Kitchen

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Raphaël Thibodeau
Medium sized contemporary galley kitchen/diner in Montreal with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, tile countertops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, white appliances, ceramic flooring, an island and grey floors.

Cottesloe Home

Western Cabinets

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

Cascadia Renovation

Karen Ellentuck. ASID

This kitchen was in a home dating from the early 20th century and located in the Mt. Baker neighborhood of Seattle. It is u-shaped with an island in the center topped with a zinc counter. Black and white tile was used on the floor in a tradition pattern with hexagon as the inset and a black and white border with a square mosaic around the perimeter framing the island. Cabinetry is inset traditional style with the hardware on the exterior. the base of each cabinet is framed with a footed detail. Base cabinet were painted with teal, upper cabinets are white and the full height cabinets are mahogany which is used throughout the residence. A tradition style faucet was used with the pull out attached. Cup pulls are used on the drawers and knobs have a back plate.

Moore Kitchen

Modern Craft Construction, LLC

Design ideas for a large modern single-wall kitchen/diner in Dallas with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, stainless steel appliances, a double-bowl sink, zinc worktops, white splashback, medium hardwood flooring, an island and brown floors.

cuisine contemporaine

Les Cuisines de ChaCha

Cuisine rénovée dans son intégralité, avec des hauteurs d'armoires allant jusqu'au plafond, nous avons plus de 2886 mm de hauteur de meubles. Les clients désiraient avoir le plus de rangement possible et ne voulaient pas perdre le moindre espace. Nous avons des façades mates de couleur blanc crème et bois. Les Sans poignées sont de couleur bronze ou doré.

CASA BEATRICE

PadiglioneB

Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary single-wall open plan kitchen in Venice with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, yellow cabinets, tile countertops, green splashback, porcelain splashback, integrated appliances, marble flooring, multi-coloured floors, green worktops and a drop ceiling.

Private Waterfront Residence on the Chester River

Purple Cherry Architects

Extensive custom millwork, two islands, and an abundance of natural light combine to create a feeling of casual sophistication in the main kitchen. A screen porch is connected, offering nearby space for gracious waterfront dining. ⁠⁠

The Bold but Cosy Bachelor Pad

Kathy Kunz Interiors

Detail: the ceramic countertop in concrete-effect features a lovely (and highly durable!) satin finish.
Medium sized contemporary grey and white u-shaped open plan kitchen in Berlin with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, tile countertops, red splashback, black appliances, medium hardwood flooring, a breakfast bar and grey worktops.

White Kitchen Collection By Darash

By Darash - Kitchen Cabinets, Vanities & Closets

Photo of a small modern u-shaped enclosed kitchen in Austin with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, zinc worktops, white splashback, stone tiled splashback, integrated appliances, porcelain flooring, an island, white floors, white worktops and all types of ceiling.

Queen Anne Craftsman Home

Seattle Staged to Sell and Design LLC

Inspiration for a traditional kitchen/diner in Seattle with a double-bowl sink, white cabinets, tile countertops, multi-coloured splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring, an island, white worktops and recessed-panel cabinets.

SLG CHEZ ARMELLE

Jours & Nuits

Jours & Nuits © 2018 Houzz
Photo of a bohemian kitchen in Montpellier with an integrated sink, tile countertops, brown splashback, terracotta splashback, stainless steel appliances, terracotta flooring, a breakfast bar, red floors and brown worktops.

Гостевой дом-баня. 1 этаж. Кухня

Эдуард Григорьев & Алла Григорьева

Эдуард Григорьев, Алла Григорьева
Photo of a rural single-wall open plan kitchen in Moscow with blue cabinets, tile countertops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, porcelain flooring, a built-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, a breakfast bar and beige floors.

White Farmhouse Kitchen

Schrock's Woodworking

Design ideas for a small rural u-shaped kitchen pantry in Columbus with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors and zinc worktops.

Mansard Malevich village

buro5

buro5, архитектор Борис Денисюк, architect Boris Denisyuk. Photo: Luciano Spinelli
Design ideas for a small urban single-wall open plan kitchen in Moscow with a submerged sink, tile countertops and white floors.

Captains House

Colonial Reproductions, Inc.

This country kitchen is accented with detailed tiles, brass light fixtures and a large butcher block. Greg Premru Photography
Inspiration for a medium sized rural u-shaped kitchen in Boston with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, an island, tile countertops, dark hardwood flooring and brown floors.

Soter Vineyard Tasting Room

Solid Form Fabrication

This project features a Zinc Tasting Bar with Integral Zinc sink, Zinc Countertops by the Range, Vintage 3 Exhaust and Fireplace Hood (4 total) with Vintage 3 wrapped Chimney, Custom Spark Arrestors, Stainless Steel Kitchen Counters, Back Splash and Integral Sink, and Stainless Steel Wash Basins

CASA ST

Easy Relooking

cucina a L
This is an example of a large contemporary l-shaped enclosed kitchen in Other with tile countertops, dark hardwood flooring and no island.

RLD apt | 100 mq

kkarchitecture

Photo of a medium sized contemporary galley open plan kitchen in Turin with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, tile countertops, stainless steel appliances, porcelain flooring, an island, white floors, white worktops and a drop ceiling.

Dalston Victorian House

Emilie Fournet Interiors

Kitchen with Zinc Worktops and Tile Countertops 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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