Design ideas for a large midcentury single-wall eat-in kitchen in Kansas City with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, quartz benchtops, granite splashback, black appliances, slate floors, with island, black floor, white benchtop, vaulted, orange cabinets and multi-coloured splashback.

Wil Rose - Whole Home Remodel

Anderson & Rodgers Construction

Design ideas for a large transitional single-wall eat-in kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, multiple islands, brown floor, white benchtop and timber.

Charming French Country Renovation

By Design Interiors, Inc.

The kitchen is so light and refreshing. Designed with natural tones, custom Wood-Mode Cabinets, and a handcrafted range hood. The calming beiges and cream tones of the backsplash and primary cabinetry pair with the stunning blue/green granite countertop of the entertainment island for bold statement.

Hammersmith Colour consultation basement kitchen extension

Emilie Fournet Interiors

Colour consultation on a kitchen basement extension designed by Sam Tisdall Architects. Photos Richard Chivers
Design ideas for a large contemporary single-wall open plan kitchen in London with flat-panel cabinets, yellow cabinets, light hardwood floors and with island.

TROCADÉRO

atelier daaa

Photo : BCDF Studio
Design ideas for a large contemporary single-wall eat-in kitchen in Paris with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, light wood cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, panelled appliances, ceramic floors, with island, beige floor and white benchtop.

Morgan Creek Estate

Herlong Architects

Inspiration for a large beach style single-wall eat-in kitchen in Charleston with an undermount sink, marble benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Cucina e sala da pranzo

Valeriano

Design ideas for a large contemporary single-wall eat-in kitchen in Rome with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, yellow splashback, porcelain splashback, white appliances, light hardwood floors, no island, beige floor and white benchtop.

De taller...a Loft de diseño!

Lupoy Interiorismo

Cocina formada por un lineal con columnas, donde queda oculta una parte de la zona de trabajo y parte del almacenaje. Dispone de isla de 3 metros de largo con zona de cocción y campana decorativa, espacio de fregadera y barra. La cocina está integrada dentro del salón-comedor y con salida directa al patio.

Nia & Jerome's Kitchen

Lozi

Large modern single-wall eat-in kitchen in London with white cabinets, laminate benchtops, yellow splashback, ceramic splashback, black appliances, no island, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Oakhill Residence

MILLWORX

This is an example of a large scandinavian single-wall eat-in kitchen in Toronto with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor and white benchtop.

Bauformat Projects

Pacific Source Oahu

Large modern single-wall separate kitchen in Hawaii with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, solid surface benchtops, mirror splashback, black appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Osmond Home

OSMOND DESIGNS

Inspiration for a large transitional single-wall separate kitchen in Salt Lake City with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, multiple islands, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Farmhouse Kitchen

Photo of a large country single-wall eat-in kitchen in Los Angeles with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, multiple islands, beige floor and light wood cabinets.

Design Ideas by Waypoint Living Spaces

Waypoint Living Spaces

Photo of a large transitional single-wall separate kitchen in DC Metro with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, white appliances, dark hardwood floors, brown floor, with island and a farmhouse sink.

Walnut Retreat

TRG Architecture + Interior Design

Design ideas for a large contemporary single-wall eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, quartz benchtops, dark hardwood floors and grey floor.

Country Dr. Custom Home II

Jeffrey L. Henry, Inc.

Photo by Open.Tours
Large traditional single-wall open plan kitchen in Other with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, stainless steel appliances, with island, brown floor and medium hardwood floors.

Grand Prairie Kitchen Remodel

Urbanology Designs

Transitional kitchen with farmhouse charm. A dark blue island makes the brass hardware come to life, as well as the butcher block counter top! Soft roman shades and a cement pendant complete the bright and cozy breakfast nook. photo by Convey Studios

Modern Charm in Highland Park

Glenbrook Remodeling

The kitchen, butler’s pantry, and laundry room uses Arbor Mills cabinetry and quartz counter tops. Wide plank flooring is installed to bring in an early world feel. Encaustic tiles and black iron hardware were used throughout. The butler’s pantry has polished brass latches and cup pulls which shine brightly on black painted cabinets. Across from the laundry room the fully custom mudroom wall was built around a salvaged 4” thick seat stained to match the laundry room cabinets.

Armani Fine Woodworking Rustic Walnut Butcher Block Countertop Everlast Varnish

Armani Fine Woodworking

Armani Fine Woodworking Rustic Walnut Butcher Block Countertop with Everlast Varnish finish. Armanifinewoodworking.com. Custom Made-to-Order. Shipped Nationwide.

Valais 2017

User

Leicht
Large modern single-wall open plan kitchen in Vancouver with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, timber splashback, black appliances, concrete floors and with island.

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!