This is a pretty kitchen, but it is also practical and efficient. The working triangle: sink to range to refrigerator is right in line and allows the cook to function without any interruption of workflow in the space. Friends and family can gather at the island or even help at the bar sink without feeling crowded.

Rénovation d'un apprtement de 55m²

Corinne Palermo MH Déco

Pour ce projet le propriétaire m'a donné carte blanche pour la décoration. J J'ai voulu faire de cet endroit un lieu où l'on se sent comme dans un cocon. Je voulais que les occupants oublient qu'ils sont en ville, c'est pourquoi j'ai utilisé une peinture vert foncé pour les murs et matières naturelles. J'ai choisi des produits de qualité, j'ai fait réalisé la table et les chaises par un fabricant français. La cuisine a été réalisé par le menuisier avec qui je travaille. Le papier peint est également de fabrication française. Le mobilier a été acheté chez un commerçant local. Le propriétaire est très content du résultat, il n'en revient pas du changement opéré.

Rénovation rue des vinaigriers

User

This is an example of a contemporary single-wall eat-in kitchen in Paris with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, yellow cabinets, beige splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, no island, beige floor and beige benchtop.

Tucker Court

Seif Designs

This modern kitchen features a large center island and an open concept design. The wall cabinets have slab doors with integrated touch latch. The counter is textured porcelain stone and the backsplash is milk porcelain tile. The knee wall and side panels have a high end linin textured laminate from Westin Wood Premium. You'll also find an undermount sink, high arch faucet, and a concealed fridge and dishwasher.

Квартира на улице Журавлева

MAKEdesign

Design ideas for a contemporary single-wall open plan kitchen in Moscow with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, white splashback, a peninsula, beige floor and white benchtop.

Parkmeadow

Clearcut Construction, Inc.

This beautiful eclectic kitchen brings together the class and simplistic feel of mid century modern with the comfort and natural elements of the farmhouse style. The white cabinets, tile and countertops make the perfect backdrop for the pops of color from the beams, brass hardware and black metal fixtures and cabinet frames.

Industrial Kitchen Design Ideas

Everingham Design

This is an example of a small industrial single-wall eat-in kitchen in Columbus with an undermount sink, open cabinets, black cabinets, concrete benchtops, black appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Complete kitchen makeover

ULLE Studio

Photo of a large contemporary single-wall open plan kitchen in Seattle with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, yellow floor and white benchtop.

Janice Way

Design Lab Home Design Center

The Kitchen The previous kitchen was a dated plan which cutoff the family room and living room / dining room area with walls and arch ways to enter each room. The space had a lot of cabinets, but was too small and felt crowded with more than a couple people in the kitchen at once. The client loved that the kitchen had a lot of natural light with a huge window looking out to the yard and wanted to incorporate a design that had as much natural light but included a more open feel with an island everyone could sit around. She also wanted a nice big vent hood over a cooktop. The challenge was on! Our NEW and Improved design gave our client 2 new tall windows with a brand new custom wood vent hood in the middle of both of them. We moved her cooktop to where the original sink was once located and created a whole new kitchen setting. The sink went on the island along with a pull out microwave drawer and the dishwasher. We made sure to add a lot of storage pull outs throughout the kitchen and nitched out the island for bar stools to not take away space from the family room. Both walls separating the family room and living / dining room areas came down and the family room was reinforced with a new wood beam that we stained to match the flooring. Cabinets are a white shaker on the perimeter with glass cabinets by her kitchen table. On the island we chose a Grey Stone shaker with shiplap on each finished side. The countertops are a Calacatta Verona Quartz with really pretty veining that we took up the walls on each side of the windows and vent hood. Hardware is in a brushed nickel and faucet by Brizio. A new pantry complete with barn door was also added under the stairs for more storage. This kitchen is now an open plan that gives our homeowners everything they wished for.

Rénovation appartement dans le 8ème

Stephane Vasco

This is an example of a transitional single-wall kitchen in Paris with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, black splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, no island, brown floor and black benchtop.

МОРСКАЯ ИЛЛЮЗИЯ

Ася Гриб

Design ideas for a small contemporary single-wall eat-in kitchen in Saint Petersburg with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, black appliances, medium hardwood floors, no island, brown floor, black benchtop and grey splashback.

GL33

Estudio Reciente

Inspiration for a scandinavian single-wall open plan kitchen in Madrid with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, grey splashback, black appliances, concrete floors, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Thornbury Extension

GKA architects Pty Ltd

Contemporary single-wall kitchen in Melbourne with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, black splashback, black appliances, with island, grey floor and black benchtop.

New architectural home in Chatswood

BIC Construction Pty Ltd

A contemporary kitchen featuring polished concrete floors, red cedar windows and doors, black-but timber joinery, curved bench detail & kit kat tiling. Also featuring a butlers pantry off to the side.

Bloomer Rustic

Lampert Lumber

Mid-sized country single-wall open plan kitchen in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, concrete benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Dark Green Kitchen

Tom Howley

This dark green kitchen shows how Tom Howley can create a kitchen where everything has a place and can be easily accessed. Integrated appliances and bespoke storage minimise clutter and glass fronted cabinetry with subtle lighting provides plenty of opportunity to display both attractive essentials and pieces of art.

Modern Farmhouse Kitchen & Entertainment Room

SOLLiD Cabinetry

This is an example of a mid-sized country single-wall eat-in kitchen in Phoenix with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Couple Turns Guest House Into Primary IKEA Kitchen

INSPIRED KITCHEN DESIGN

He explains: “I tried using the IKEA kitchen planner but the more I used it, the more questions I had. IKD, with all their expertise in kitchen design took all the hard decisions off of my hands. Plus the cost was very reasonable.” With a total budget of roughly $16,000, the couple selected a variety of high-end appliances, non-IKEA products and, of course, the IKEA SEKTION cabinet system to create a contemporary kitchen “with a splash of Scandinavian modern.” But it also needed to be reliable enough for everyday cooking as well as entertaining. “We have a large outdoor entertaining area by the entrance,” he adds. The pair combined the IKEA SEKTION cabinet framework with custom doors and drawer faces from the Cabinet Face. For the appliances, Richard selected a 24” Bertazonni range; an 18” Bosch dishwasher and 24” Bosch microwave drawer; a Franke Professional Series Sink; a KWC Domo kitchen faucet; a BodyGlove BG3000 water filter system; an InSinkErator Indulge Modern single-handle instant hot and cold water dispenser faucet and the Evolution Series garbage disposal, also from InSinkErator. The couple selected Silestone Cemento Spa countertop material as well as IKEA OMLOPP drawer lighting and IKEA IRSTA countertop lighting to finish the look.

Daniels Kitchen

Legacy Kitchens

Design ideas for a mid-sized modern single-wall kitchen in Cincinnati with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, white benchtop, an undermount sink, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Сталинка на Курской

Buro 19.23

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall kitchen in Other with flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, blue splashback, medium hardwood floors, no island, brown floor, grey benchtop and terrazzo benchtops.

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!