Small Kitchen with Green Splashback Ideas and Designs

Counter space is multiplied by the overhanging maple shelf at the back of the banquette. The kitchen is animated by a rich variety of materials. Photo and styling by Heidi Solander

Contemporary City | Wilshire Boulevard

Barclay Butera Interiors

Photo of a small contemporary single-wall kitchen/diner in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, marble worktops, green splashback, glass tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood flooring and an island.

White Jade Onyx Backsplash and Chateaux Blanc Quartzite Countertop

Aria Stone Gallery

Mint green and retro appliances marry beautifully in this charming and colorful 1950's inspired kitchen. Featuring a White Jade Onyx backsplash, Chateaux Blanc Quartzite countertop, and an Onyx Emitis custom table, this retro kitchen is sure to take you down memory lane.

Kitchen Remodel

HOME REMODELING INC.

Photo of a small modern l-shaped kitchen/diner in Los Angeles with a single-bowl sink, green cabinets, engineered stone countertops, green splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl flooring, no island, grey floors and black worktops.

Laurelhurst Kitchen

Blue Sound Construction, Inc.

Lovely kitchen remodel featuring inset cabinetry, herringbone patterned tile, Cedar & Moss lighting, and freshened up surfaces throughout. Design: Cohesively Curated. Photos: Carina Skrobecki. Build: Blue Sound Construction, Inc.

Gray Compact Kitchen | Kimball Starr

Kimball Starr Interior Design

Small contemporary u-shaped kitchen/diner in San Francisco with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, engineered stone countertops, glass tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, lino flooring, no island, brown floors, white worktops and green splashback.

Box in Box - monolocale | 26 mq

Fo.Ca | Studio d'architettura

Vista verso la cucina e la zona notte. Questa foto rende bene l'organizzazione complessiva degli spazi all'interno del monolocale. La 'scatola' che contiene la zona notte ricopre anche la funzione di libreria e di mobile contenitore. I materiali utilizzati rendono questo piccolo piccolo ambiente ricco e confortevole. Il calore del legno è bilanciato dagli inserti di colore verde e dalle pannellature bianche. Lo spazio nel suo insieme è estremamente funzionale e moderno.

Coffee station and Oven cabinet

MH Baker, LLC

A small closet area is used for oven cabinet space. Aware of limited entryway space, we were still able to create a coffee station and TV area, tucked in the corner with shallow 9" deep upper and 16" deep base cabinets.

Compact Shoreditch shaker/freestanding kitchen

Murray & Ball Furniture Ltd

This compact kitchen is bold in its use of colour and materials.
Small contemporary l-shaped kitchen/diner in London with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, granite worktops, green splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring, no island, brown floors and black worktops.

Silver Lake Guest House

Battle Associates, Architects

Woodsy kitchen for guest house. This project was a Guest House for a long time Battle Associates Client. Smaller, smaller, smaller the owners kept saying about the guest cottage right on the water's edge. The result was an intimate, almost diminutive, two bedroom cottage for extended family visitors. White beadboard interiors and natural wood structure keep the house light and airy. The fold-away door to the screen porch allows the space to flow beautifully. Photographer: Nancy Belluscio

Tansu - Asian Fusion

Kitchen & Bath Concepts of Pittsburgh

Simone and Associates
Photo of a small world-inspired u-shaped kitchen/diner in Other with a built-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, green splashback, stone slab splashback, black appliances, an island and wood worktops.

Waterfront Cottage

b Architecture Studio

Small coastal l-shaped kitchen/diner in Boston with a belfast sink, open cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, green splashback, porcelain splashback, integrated appliances, light hardwood flooring, an island, beige floors, white worktops and exposed beams.

Kitchen remodel in Friedrichshain, Berlin.

Nomads at home

Kitchen remodel, apartment renovation, 35 m2 | Berlin | Friedrichshain | 2020 Scope of work: Conception Planning, Furniture Design, Budgeting, Detailed Planning, Sourcing, Contractors Evaluation, Site Supervision ulia and Mathieu are a couple who have lived in Berlin-Friedrichshain for several years. Although they loved their apartment, they were never satisfied with their kitchen and dining area. Although the space was large, it felt cramped. There were many doorways and it was difficult to make it functional. Plus, there just wasn't enough counter space, and it was difficult to find enough room for all of their kitchen utensils. Julia and Mathieu are two wonderful people who radiated warmth and welcome but the gloomy kitchen did not do justice to their personalities. That is why they reached out to me, hoping that an architect would help them better plan their apartment remodel.

Zen's House

Zugai Strudwick Architects

Kitchen with concrete floors & island bench, lime green splashback. Plumbing for upstairs bathroom concealed in drop ceiling to kitchen. Clever idea that lets you make the rest of the room higher - only the bit where the plumbing needs to go is lower - also makes the kitchen look great with feature lighting.

Оранжерея

EgoDesign

This is an example of a small scandi l-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, green splashback, ceramic splashback, black appliances, ceramic flooring, beige floors and white worktops.

Kitchen Design

David Bayo Architect

Photo of a small contemporary u-shaped open plan kitchen in London with a single-bowl sink, pink cabinets, terrazzo worktops, green splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood flooring, no island, brown floors and green worktops.

S. Minneapolis Kitchen

Prima Construction

A kitchen build that uses the green and brown to make a cozy atmosphere!

Manhattan/New York City Living

Cabinet Artistry

Manhattan, New York City apartment living. Gorgeous frameless full overlay cabinetry in a craftsman style/arts & crafts. Quarter sawn oak, shaker doors with a rich, light stain. Granite counter tops, stainless steel appliances & glass tile back splashes

Kitchen Backsplash

Casa Blanca Tile & Stone Inc.

Soft green ceramic tile kitchen backsplash
Inspiration for a small traditional u-shaped enclosed kitchen in New York with a submerged sink, marble worktops, green splashback, ceramic splashback, dark hardwood flooring, recessed-panel cabinets and white cabinets.

Modern Bachelor Condo

MCYIA Interior Architecture and Design

Dining integrated into kitchen island to save space in a small condo. {Photo Credit: Zach Manzano}
Photo of a small contemporary galley open plan kitchen in Hawaii with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite worktops, green splashback, glass tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring, a breakfast bar and brown floors.

Small Kitchen with Green Splashback Ideas and Designs

Want to discover beautiful Small kitchen ideas to inspire your new kitchen design? You’ve come to the right place. You can discover millions of Small 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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