Traditional Kitchen with Grey Splashback Ideas and Designs

Photo of a small traditional l-shaped kitchen/diner in Louisville with a single-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, green cabinets, quartz worktops, grey splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring, a breakfast bar and grey worktops.

Charming On Arden

Jarrett Design

Design ideas for a large classic galley kitchen/diner in Philadelphia with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, grey splashback, metro tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors and black worktops.

White Oak Kitchen

Lamar's Custom Cabinets

Inspiration for a medium sized classic l-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz worktops, grey splashback, metro tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors and white worktops.

Medfield Renovation

Winslow Design

Large traditional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Boston with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz worktops, grey splashback, metro tiled splashback, integrated appliances, light hardwood flooring, an island, beige floors and white worktops.

Vaulted Kitchen

Classic Kitchens & Design

The clients original kitchen was a dark, dated, and constrained space which they wanted opened up to include a window, more functional work area, a bench seat and wet bar. We were restricted to maintaining the Post on the island, however managed to check all the boxes and created a very Bright and Beachy Farmhouse feel. The clients now love to spend time in this functional kitchen ,cooking, entertaining, and relaxing with a good book.

Mona Home Remodel

Designs By Liv

Inspiration for a large traditional u-shaped kitchen/diner in Detroit with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, grey splashback, metro tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors and multicoloured worktops.

Appartement Rue Mathurin Régnier

BOsens

Pour cette cuisine entièrement rénovée par notre équipe, nous avons fait les plans 2D et 3D, une proposition de choix de matériaux. Ensuite nos artisans ont refait; les faux plafonds,la plomberie, l'électricité et ont fait la totalité du montage de la cuisine en optimisant, d'apres les plans, tous les espaces (surtout dans les angles du fond de la pièce).

Transitional Kitchen - Dallas, TX

Design Lifestyles, LLC

Medium sized traditional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Dallas with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey splashback, mosaic tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors and white worktops.

Galley Kitchen with Gray Tones

Normandy Remodeling

This view of the galley kitchen features beautiful grey washed cabinetry with glass front upper cabinets to show off your favorite bowls! Not to mention the nice compliment of the quartzite countertops, the short under mount apron front sink and built in appliances.

Transitional Kitchen

Design ideas for a large traditional l-shaped kitchen in Boston with grey splashback, ceramic splashback, medium hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors, white worktops, a belfast sink, shaker cabinets and grey cabinets.

Fort Charles 4

Kukk Architecture & Design P.A.

Classic l-shaped kitchen in Miami with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, grey splashback, mosaic tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors and white worktops.

Bosky Dell - Silver Oak Custom Homes

The WhiteHouse Collection

Photo of a large traditional u-shaped kitchen in Portland with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring, an island, grey worktops and beige floors.

Grey Kitchen Tiles for Apartment Backsplash

Fireclay Tile

Want beautiful grey kitchen tiles that fit your budget? Available in our budget-friendly Foundations Collection, our 2x6 Tile in French Linen maximizes style, square footage, and value in this chic NYC apartment kitchen. TILE SHOWN 2x6 Tile in French Linen DESIGN Grisoro Designs PHOTOS Regan Wood Photography

North Shore Villa

Lauren Coburn LLC

Medium sized classic galley kitchen pantry in Chicago with beaded cabinets, white cabinets, marble worktops, grey splashback, metro tiled splashback, integrated appliances, dark hardwood flooring, black floors and grey worktops.

Fanshaw - Whole Home Renovation and Two-Story Addition

Amsted Design-Build

Medium sized classic l-shaped open plan kitchen in Ottawa with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring, an island, beige floors and white worktops.

Methuen, MA

Plaistow Cabinet

Shiloh Cabinetry, Polar White Beaded Inset Perimeter with Rustic Knotty Alder Island in Silas stain. Counter Top is Cambria Skara Brae.
Large traditional kitchen/diner in Boston with a belfast sink, beaded cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey splashback, metro tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring, an island and white worktops.

Best of Fall 2017

Charleston Home + Design Mag

This is an example of a classic galley kitchen in Charleston with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, grey splashback, metro tiled splashback, integrated appliances, medium hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors and white worktops.

Southlake Remodel

The Interior Collection

Michael Hunter Photography, Texas Tile House
This is an example of a traditional u-shaped kitchen in Dallas with a submerged sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, grey splashback, stainless steel appliances, an island, beige floors and white worktops.

Traditional Elegance

City Homes, LLC

LandMark Photography
Photo of a traditional l-shaped kitchen pantry in Minneapolis with open cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops, grey splashback, medium hardwood flooring and brown worktops.

Bold Design in Doylestown

down2earth Interior Design, LLC.

Open shelves in kitchens make everyday kitchen items easy to access. The open shelves to the right of the sink even house a toaster and mixer that you actually want to see, along with cookbooks, glassware, and ceramics. Small hexagonal tile goes up the entire wall for an easy to clean surface. Lighting: https://cedarandmoss.com/collections/all-products/products/alto-rod-8 Two-toned faucet: Brizo Litze in Matte Black and Gold: https://www.brizo.com/kitchen/product/63043LF-BLGL Photo Credit: Rebecca McAlpin

Traditional Kitchen with Grey Splashback Ideas and Designs

Want to discover beautiful traditional kitchen ideas to inspire your new kitchen design? You’ve come to the right place. You can discover millions of traditional 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 classic photos to inspire you for your next kitchen project on Houzz.

What kind of traditional 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 classic 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 traditional 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 traditional 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 classic 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 traditional kitchen storage ideas should I consider?

If you want to keep your classic 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 traditional 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 classic 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 elegant 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 traditional 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 classic 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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