Small Kitchen with Green Splashback Ideas and Designs

A blackened steel beam supports the upper stories. We opened the kitchen to the garden with a full glass wall.
Inspiration for a small traditional l-shaped kitchen/diner with a belfast sink, glass-front cabinets, green cabinets, engineered stone countertops, green splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood flooring, brown floors and white worktops.

Kitchen for a real cook

Morisset Design

This is an example of a small farmhouse enclosed kitchen in Montreal with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, wood worktops, green splashback, ceramic splashback, white appliances, light hardwood flooring, no island, beige floors and beige worktops.

Kitchen - B Kenny - Undy

Rogiet Property Services

Roy Tucker - Rogiet Property Services
Design ideas for a small contemporary u-shaped enclosed kitchen in Other with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, granite worktops, green splashback, ceramic splashback, integrated appliances, ceramic flooring, a breakfast bar, grey floors and beige worktops.

Piso Hortaleza

Pietan Design

La Foto Belle
Photo of a small contemporary galley open plan kitchen in Madrid with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate countertops, green splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic flooring, a breakfast bar, multi-coloured floors and white worktops.

Беседка у моря

Svema Design

Photo of a small classic single-wall kitchen in Moscow with green cabinets, marble worktops, black appliances, ceramic flooring, raised-panel cabinets, green splashback, wood splashback and multi-coloured floors.

Kitchen Oak Crescent Burlington

The Affordable Kitchen Company

Mike Cauterman
Inspiration for a small modern enclosed kitchen in Toronto with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite worktops, green splashback, glass tiled splashback, white appliances, medium hardwood flooring and no island.

English Tudor Revamped Kitchen

Welcome Home Design Group

After
Inspiration for a small traditional galley enclosed kitchen in Other with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, soapstone worktops, green splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring, no island and black worktops.

Brookline Kitchen Renovation

Sashya Thind

Photography: Joyelle West
Inspiration for a small contemporary u-shaped enclosed kitchen in Boston with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, composite countertops, green splashback, glass sheet splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain flooring and a breakfast bar.

Tansu - Asian Fusion

Kitchen & Bath Concepts of Pittsburgh

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

Synod Isaf Barn

Angela Keegan Interior Stylist

Marcus Keegan Photography commissioned by West Wales Holiday Cottages
Small rural u-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with shaker cabinets, wood worktops, green splashback, metro tiled splashback and stainless steel appliances.

29 Pinnacle Ridge

RDC Fine Homes, Inc.

Small modern u-shaped kitchen/diner in Vancouver with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite worktops, green splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring and no island.

Из двушки в трешку. ЖК Лобачевский

Женя Постухова

Small traditional u-shaped open plan kitchen in Moscow with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, green splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, laminate floors, beige floors and beige worktops.

Next House

M+A Architecture Studio

View of kitchen to right, dining area to left, bathroom and laundry core behind concrete wall
This is an example of a small modern kitchen in Houston with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, green splashback and dark hardwood flooring.

Brookhaven Kitchen

K&N Appliance Gallery

Brookhaven Cabinetry creates a simple and modern design with the mix of white cabinets and a stainless steel sink. You can enjoy a more intimate meal with the incorporated wooden table that connects with the sink.

Harvey Jones - Linear Kitchens

Harvey Jones Kitchens

Inspiration for a small contemporary u-shaped kitchen in London with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, green splashback, glass sheet splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring and no island.

Project Crisp Modern

Chelsea Design Company

Small retro u-shaped kitchen in St Louis with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, green splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring, a breakfast bar, brown floors and black worktops.

Hollywood Actor's Off Grid Tiny Home

Tru Form Tiny

Designed by Malia Schultheis and built by Tru Form Tiny. This Tiny Home features Blue stained pine for the ceiling, pine wall boards in white, custom barn door, custom steel work throughout, and modern minimalist window trim. The Cabinetry is Maple with stainless steel countertop and hardware. The backsplash is a glass and stone mix. It only has a 2 burner cook top and no oven. The washer/ drier combo is in the kitchen area. Open shelving was installed to maintain an open feel.

Blooming Broomfield Kitchen

Vanessa Empire Interiors, LLC

Green kitchen backsplash crowns crispy white shaker wood cabinets. Gold hardware, plumbing and lighting compliment the natural hardwood flooring.
Design ideas for a small classic l-shaped kitchen/diner in Denver with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz worktops, green splashback, glass tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring, an island, beige floors, yellow worktops and a vaulted ceiling.

Lake front Bungalow

Paramount Woodworking

Melis Kemp
Small nautical u-shaped kitchen/diner in Boston with a belfast sink, beaded cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, green splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring, a breakfast bar and brown floors.

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 and Chateaux Blanc Quartzite countertop, this retro kitchen is sure to take you down memory lane.

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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