Single-wall and U-shaped Kitchen Design Ideas

Breaker Street Kitchen Project Coastal Apartment Renovation – Main Beach Our clients engaged us to redesign their apartment kitchen to bring in more light, functionality, and a timeless coastal elegance. The brief was to create a refined space that felt calm and connected to the surrounding ocean views while enhancing everyday usability and storage. Cabinetry The cabinetry features a classic Shaker-style profile finished in 2pac satin white, delivering a clean and enduring aesthetic. To complement the bright palette, brushed brass hardware was selected for a subtle touch of sophistication. Open timber shelving in Polytec Boston Oak Woodmatt introduces warmth and texture, tying beautifully with the timber flooring and coastal-inspired décor. All cabinetry was custom-built to maximise every inch of available space, including full-height storage and a dedicated appliance nook. Benchtops & Splashback The benchtops are Caesarstone Aterra Blanca, chosen for their soft veining and high durability. The same material was extended up the wall as a full-height splashback, creating a seamless, luxurious finish that reflects natural light throughout the room. The large L-shaped breakfast bar provides generous preparation space and breakfast seating, enhancing the kitchen’s social and practical design. Appliances & Fixtures The layout was planned around a combination of integrated and freestanding appliances to suit the client’s cooking and entertaining style. Inclusions feature: • Double wall ovens and induction cooktop • French-door refrigerator • Dishdrawer dishwasher • Undermount butler’s sink with brushed brass mixer • Built-in wine fridge and coffee station Lighting & Styling Under-cabinet LED lighting adds functional task illumination, while minimal white ceiling lights maintain a crisp, uncluttered look. The overall styling embraces soft coastal textures. Design & Functionality Every element of this kitchen was designed to feel spacious, light, and effortlessly functional. Clever storage solutions and well-proportioned benches ensure ease of use without compromising aesthetics. The result is a calm, coastal-inspired kitchen that seamlessly blends modern convenience with timeless style — perfect for apartment living and entertaining alike.

This is an example of a modern u-shaped kitchen in Perth with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, stone slab splashback, panelled appliances, dark hardwood floors, a peninsula, brown floor and white benchtop.

Photo of a small beach style u-shaped separate kitchen in Sydney with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors and green benchtop.

Step into timeless elegance with this light-filled kitchen design featuring crisp white shaker cabinets, brushed gold hardware, and subtle marble-look splashbacks. The open servery window connects seamlessly to the outdoor entertaining area, making it perfect for summer hosting. Rattan stools and soft neutral tones add a coastal charm, while sleek integrated appliances and minimalist lines keep things fresh and functional.

This is an example of a modern u-shaped open plan kitchen in Melbourne with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, marble splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

A mid-century modern masterpiece, this ageless and eye-catching four-bedroom, four-bathroom residence speaks of timeless style and effortless elegance. Featuring an undercroft garage and an elevation highlighted by sleek lines and pops of pastels, this home sits comfortably in the established streetscape. Inside, a wide entry leads to the living area and study. Tucked away in the west wing is the extraordinary master suite, with vast his-and-hers wardrobe, plus luxury ensuite. The light-filled living area, dining area, kitchen and games room focus on the outdoor entertaining area, with the entire space able to be opened up for ease of entertaining. The kitchen features both a scullery, walk-in pantry, and adjoining laundry. To the rear of the home, you’ll find three large bedrooms, each with their own ensuite. This is an effortlessly stylish sanctuary for the young family who call it home, with an abundance of living areas, both inside and outside. Finalist 2025 HIA custom built home 1.7 million to 2.5 million

This kitchen design close to Manly beach in Sydney pairs soft sage green cabinetry with warm blackbutt timber flooring. Textured zellige, gloss splashback tiles reflect natural light from the window, while antique brass handles add subtle detail. The L-shaped layout integrates high-end appliances, maximizing corner storage and workspace functionality.

Evening in Istanbul is a richly textured exploration of materiality and individuality, celebrating curved elements, colour, and collaboration. Inherently inspired by the architectural legacy of Morocco and Turkey, the home embraces key forms such as arched thresholds and organic lines, softening transitions and imbedding character. A muted base materiality serves as a foundation for bold accents elements - artworks, ceramics, and objects – layering personality throughout. Moving beyond the conventional white box, the residence celebrates curves, colour, and texture, shaped by a design-impassioned client and their own vision for a home that would feel both eclectic, yet authentic to them. Tactile surfaces - from plaster finishes to custom joinery - intensify the sensory experience. Natural light and ventilation both animate the interior throughout the day, while skylights and large openings foster an intentionally effortless connection between inside and out. Cross-ventilation naturally tempers each of the spaces, while a sculptural staircase ties the levels together, echoing the arched motifs and blending traditional artisanal detailing amongst more contemporary gestures. As an eclectic haven, the home balances both unconventional living and a timeless liveability. The result is a dynamic and creative retreat - a reflection of the owners' own vision and passion for design.

Design ideas for a contemporary u-shaped kitchen in Melbourne with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, grey splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, a peninsula and white benchtop.

Photo of a large contemporary u-shaped kitchen in Sydney with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, marble benchtops, glass sheet splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, grey benchtop and exposed beam.

Reimagined kitchen design at Perrie Designs Mosman House IV Project transformed this kitchen from being closed off to being open and functional.
Design ideas for a small transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Sydney.

Design ideas for a transitional u-shaped kitchen in Wollongong with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, grey splashback, stone slab splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor, grey benchtop and vaulted.

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall eat-in kitchen in Adelaide with an undermount sink, black cabinets, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, black appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and white benchtop.

Design ideas for a small tropical single-wall kitchen in Brisbane with an integrated sink, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, green splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors, no island, grey floor and green benchtop.

This is an example of a transitional u-shaped kitchen in Sydney with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, black splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, black benchtop, exposed beam and vaulted.

Photo of a contemporary u-shaped kitchen in Melbourne.

Design ideas for a beach style u-shaped kitchen in Sydney with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, beige splashback, panelled appliances, dark hardwood floors, no island, brown floor, beige benchtop, exposed beam and vaulted.

Small contemporary u-shaped kitchen in Sydney with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, medium hardwood floors, no island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Photo of a contemporary u-shaped kitchen in Sydney with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor and grey benchtop.