Dark wood cabinets and light sand tones glass tile backsplash

Dark wood cabinet doors contrast with a very glossy light-colored glass tile backsplash that extends all the way up to the ceiling behind the chimney-style range hood.

Sleek modern glossy kitchen island

This very sleek modern kitchen island combines shiny granite counter, stainless steel faucet and undermount sink, stainless steel pendant lights, with a pro-style range and hood in the background.

Compact single wall kitchen with green tile backsplash

This very simple and compact single-wall kitchen uses soothing neutrals (including the green backsplash) to expand the feeling of space. Features light wood cabinets, green tile backsplash, black and stainless steel appliances, white sink, and a rather odd shaped stainless steel range hood.

Flip-up IKEA Wall Cabinets, Brown Tile Backsplash

The thing I like most here is the open counter workspace between sink and cooktop, perfect for prepping fresh food and taking it straight to the pan. Not so keen on the brown tile backsplash.

The wall cabinets open upwards instead of outwards like regular cabinet doors, which has its pros and cons. The upper cabinets look more useful to tall people than short ones! The best kitchen cabinets fit your size as well as looking good.

Gloss White Subway Tile Backsplash

Even with the dark wood cabinets, the light counter top and glossy white subway tile backsplash make this kitchen feel bright and open.