This is an example of a large transitional single-wall eat-in kitchen in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, multi-coloured splashback, porcelain splashback, panelled appliances, porcelain floors, brown floor, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, with island and grey benchtop.

House of Three Courtyards

Winn Wittman Architecture A.I.A.

Modern linear kitchen is lit by natural light coming in via a clerestory window above the cabinetry.
Large contemporary single-wall open plan kitchen in Austin with flat-panel cabinets, quartz benchtops, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, black cabinets, brown floor, a drop-in sink, white splashback, ceramic splashback and beige benchtop.

Heritage Bone Country Kitchen

Wickes

Sophisticated and elegant, Heritage Bone offers a classic look that lets the beauty of the solid oak frames shine through the painted finish. Choose deep shades for your walls and flooring to create a striking contrast with your kitchen's subtle bone white colouring.

Utensil Pull Out

User

http://nationalkitchenandbath.com It's all over the internet, you can find them here. Great way to hide all those annoying cooking utensils, but keeps them close at hand.

Double Stainless Steel Kitchen Island

RD Homes

This is an example of a large modern single-wall open plan kitchen in Santa Barbara with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, stainless steel cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, multiple islands and beige floor.

Kitchen with Pantry Porthole

Seaside Construction - Custom Home Builder

Large beach style single-wall eat-in kitchen in Houston with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island and brown floor.

Park Slope Townhouse Renovation

Studio Geiger Architecture

Allyson Lubow
Design ideas for a large transitional single-wall open plan kitchen in New York with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, matchstick tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, a peninsula and beige floor.

Loft

SIMAGINA NATALYA

Виталий Иванов
Design ideas for a large contemporary single-wall eat-in kitchen in Novosibirsk with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, grey splashback, porcelain splashback, black appliances, porcelain floors and no island.

Clapham Common

Haus Concrete Surfaces

In the heart of South West London this contemporary property had a full re-fit installing a range of bespoke concrete work to complement various spaces around the house. The kitchen features a custom island, worktop and matching splash-back. The handleless white units with brass detailing and matching Vola Taps/Accessories are complemented by the striking colour and thickness of our polished concrete. Continuing through to the living room, there is a bespoke fire hearth and shelf counter spanning over five meters in length. Manufactured in two pieces this concrete counter enhances the feature wall with its overwhelming presence. Matching units and brass detailing combined with the same concrete thickness compliment the kitchen and keep a sense of fluidity throughout the property. Following the brass detailing motif to the bathroom, we installed a white ‘Kern’ Kast Concrete Basin and matching bespoke shelf. The stunning combination of colours creates a bright, freshly modern space, perfect for a modern but classic bathroom.

Faulkner Drive

Colonial Reproductions, Inc.

Greg Premru Photography
Design ideas for a large beach style single-wall eat-in kitchen in Boston with with island, shaker cabinets, marble benchtops, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, a farmhouse sink, white cabinets, blue splashback and metal splashback.

DOUBLE FACE

AR[K]STUDIODESIGN+

CECE' CARNUCCIO
Photo of a large contemporary single-wall open plan kitchen in Other with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, light hardwood floors and with island.

From Childhood Home to Forever Home: A complete Renovation in Southern MA

Kitchen & Bath Gallery

Design ideas for a large transitional single-wall eat-in kitchen in Providence with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, limestone benchtops, brown splashback, subway tile splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and beige floor.

2016 SYNTHIA IOS LARGO FS

Leicht Westchester-Greenwich

Large modern single-wall open plan kitchen in New York with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, solid surface benchtops, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and with island.

December

Andrew Sherman Photography

Open Kitchen. Photo by Andrew Sherman. www.AndrewSherman.co
Photo of a large beach style single-wall eat-in kitchen in Other with a drop-in sink, light hardwood floors and with island.

Palm Valley on Intracoastal

Glenn Layton Homes

Glenn Layton Homes, LLC, "Building Your Coastal Lifestyle"
Photo of a large beach style single-wall open plan kitchen in Jacksonville with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island and dark hardwood floors.

Briarwood Road

Granit Architects + Interiors

Photo Credit: Andy Beasley An Industrial styled kitchen with a monochrome design and a splash of blue makes for a sophisticated collection of textures and materials in a space perfect for entertaining. The large format tiles on the floor make the space seem bigger. The feature angle poise lights from the ceiling above the island are an unusual way of using lighting to make a statement. Metro tile splashback is a classic look but still in keeping with the retro feel. Matt White kitchen with a contrast coloured island means the “work” side of the kitchen is hidden into the walls and the island is the thing to catch your eye first. Polished concrete floor from Lazenby’s adds to the desired industrial aesthetic and is a great way to bounce light into a basement space. Large black pendant lights compliment the black framing on the Clement windows Crittall Glazing beautifully. Its worth noting the way the light catches on the framing and casts shadows on the wall. – This is a great way of manipulating light to create a dynamic feature - no need for artwork!

Himitsu Bakko

IslandLife

Himitsu Bako kitchen Island, multiple upgrades and configurations available. Complementary Sliding screens: High gloss black etched glass inserts hardwood construction 2x 96”x 72 with concealed sliding hardware.

New Adura® Flooring

Mannington

Inspired by salt-salvaged lumber from an old shipwreck, Adura® "Seaport" luxury vinyl planks are a rustic weathered look rich with layers of color, aggressive graining and cross-cut texture. Available in 6" wide planks and 4 colors (Anchor shown here).

Downtown Condo Combo

Hamilton-Gray Design, Inc.

Inspiration for a large contemporary single-wall open plan kitchen in San Diego with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors and with island.

A Handsome, Light Filled Kitchen

Maquette Interior Design

Liz Daly Photography
Large transitional single-wall separate kitchen in San Francisco with a single-bowl sink, granite benchtops, white splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, beaded inset cabinets, blue cabinets and medium hardwood floors.

Large Single-wall Kitchen Design Ideas

There’s a lot to consider when it comes to planning your kitchen design. Where do you even start? Gathering some inspiration in a photo gallery is always a good starting point, as looking at different kitchen designs often brings up ideas you haven’t even thought of yet.

Browse Photos of Kitchen Designs for Inspiration and Collect Your Ideas

You can browse through photos of all kinds of kitchen styles, layouts and sizes on Houzz to get started before jumping into any design software or contacting a local professional for help. Here’s a few considerations to keep in mind when planning your kitchen.

1. What Makes a Good Kitchen Design, and Why is it Important?

For starters, you want to find a balance between aesthetics and function. You may have heard of the ‘kitchen work triangle’, which refers to the space between your fridge, sink and stove. You want everything within easy reach when you’re working in the kitchen and look beautiful at the same time. It’s a good idea to take note of both when browsing our photo gallery.

2. Consider Your Space to Determine Your Kitchen Layout

Firstly, consider the space you have, and the limitations that come with it. Do you have a small kitchen and need to maximise your workspace and storage? Can you allow yourself some more space and a big island with seating? Are you designing your kitchen from scratch or renovating an existing design? Which appliances do you already own and what are their measurements? Are there windows you need to take into consideration when planning cabinets? How do kitchen, living and dining areas connect? Depending on your space and needs, you want to use a shape that suits you. U, G, or L-shaped kitchen, with or without island or peninsula? Know your dimensions, plan cabinetry carefully and consider the placement of your appliances. You don’t want to end up with a finished design, only for your significant other to question where the fridge is supposed to go. Consider from the start where your fridge, oven, microwave and sink goes to save yourself from starting again from scratch - remember the kitchen work triangle! You also want to plan the layout of your cabinets. Maybe you’re planning for a pantry and can do with less storage space in your kitchen, so that your design can be one without upper or lower cabinets for a different look. A corner cabinet can be a smart storage solution if you want to keep the look clean and simple.

3. Decide on a Kitchen Style, But Don’t Forget Practicality

You want the style of your kitchen to reflect your personality and taste. We have curated a large array of kitchen styles here at Houzz, from traditional to contemporary to transitional and everything in between. Consider what your cooking style is for a start - Italy is known for its cuisine, so italian kitchen designs are generally popular. Also consider ergonomics - depending on how much time you spend in your kitchen, the height of your counters can make a big difference to your overall health. You also want to consider colour and finishes of cabinets, countertops and splashbacks. Which colour do you want your cupboards to be? Simple, timeless white or rather making a statement in black? Maybe rather a rustic wood? Also consider the colour of your floor - if you have dark floors, you may want to keep cabinets lighter. You could also go for an all-white look and choose black appliances for contrast. Once you know which style you fancy, don’t forget how you will be using the space. You want to keep cooking in mind, as well as how easy to clean and maintain the space will be. How many cooks do you need to accommodate? Do you have kids around? How much storage do you need? Maybe you want to go for open shelves rather than cabinets and allow for easy reach of key items you use when cooking. Again - remember the triangle! Lastly, choose lighting that both enhances the look of your kitchen as well as your cooking performance, providing light in all the right places.

4. Be Conscious of Your Budget

No matter what you plan for your kitchen design, cost is always a big factor. Be sure to plan with your budget in mind. It may make more sense to go for a modular kitchen design rather than custom build. You can save a lot of money if you get at least 3 estimates from professionals before locking in the job. And don’t forget to allow a 20% buffer for emergencies. Once you are ready to hire a pro, our directory will help you find one, no matter where you are. So whether you're looking for an Interior Designer in Melbourne or an Architect in Sydney, you can be sure to find a qualified expert for the job!