Large transitional single-wall open plan kitchen in Atlanta with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and white benchtop.

Olathe MCM

Stumpff HomeWorks, LLC

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.

Piso familial en Paris

DESIGN THERAPIE

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary single-wall kitchen in Paris.

Spacious Barn Conversion Classic In-Frame Kitchen

Handmade Kitchen Co

A beautiful barn conversion that underwent a major renovation to be completed with a bespoke handmade kitchen. What we have here is our Classic In-Frame Shaker filling up one wall where the exposed beams are in prime position. This is where the storage is mainly and the sink area with some cooking appliances. The island is very large in size, an L-shape with plenty of storage, worktop space, a seating area, open shelves and a drinks area. A very multi-functional hub of the home perfect for all the family. We hand-painted the cabinets in F&B Down Pipe & F&B Shaded White for a stunning two-tone combination.

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.

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.

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.

Atherton Avenue House

Mark English Architects, AIA

The Atherton House is a family compound for a professional couple in the tech industry, and their two teenage children. After living in Singapore, then Hong Kong, and building homes there, they looked forward to continuing their search for a new place to start a life and set down roots. The site is located on Atherton Avenue on a flat, 1 acre lot. The neighboring lots are of a similar size, and are filled with mature planting and gardens. The brief on this site was to create a house that would comfortably accommodate the busy lives of each of the family members, as well as provide opportunities for wonder and awe. Views on the site are internal. Our goal was to create an indoor- outdoor home that embraced the benign California climate. The building was conceived as a classic “H” plan with two wings attached by a double height entertaining space. The “H” shape allows for alcoves of the yard to be embraced by the mass of the building, creating different types of exterior space. The two wings of the home provide some sense of enclosure and privacy along the side property lines. The south wing contains three bedroom suites at the second level, as well as laundry. At the first level there is a guest suite facing east, powder room and a Library facing west. The north wing is entirely given over to the Primary suite at the top level, including the main bedroom, dressing and bathroom. The bedroom opens out to a roof terrace to the west, overlooking a pool and courtyard below. At the ground floor, the north wing contains the family room, kitchen and dining room. The family room and dining room each have pocketing sliding glass doors that dissolve the boundary between inside and outside. Connecting the wings is a double high living space meant to be comfortable, delightful and awe-inspiring. A custom fabricated two story circular stair of steel and glass connects the upper level to the main level, and down to the basement “lounge” below. An acrylic and steel bridge begins near one end of the stair landing and flies 40 feet to the children’s bedroom wing. People going about their day moving through the stair and bridge become both observed and observer. The front (EAST) wall is the all important receiving place for guests and family alike. There the interplay between yin and yang, weathering steel and the mature olive tree, empower the entrance. Most other materials are white and pure. The mechanical systems are efficiently combined hydronic heating and cooling, with no forced air required.

W Penthouse 1

Mend Services

Expansive contemporary single-wall kitchen in Austin with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, concrete benchtops, light hardwood floors, with island and grey benchtop.

Rac Jac Way

Creative Cabinetry Corp

The Textured Melamine, Homestead Cabinetry and Furniture with a Cleaf Noce Daniella finish is enclosed in a wood island with waterfall ends. Photo credit: Joe Kusumoto

Piso en el centro de Madrid

Ane Devesa

Kelly Hurd
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall kitchen in Madrid with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, white benchtop and beige floor.

Daniel Island Drive

Delpino Custom Homes

Photo of an expansive country single-wall open plan kitchen in Charleston with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, with island and white 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.

Avon Hill Cambridge

Elms Interior Design

Michael J. Lee
Mid-sized transitional single-wall separate kitchen in Boston with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Gold Coast Mid Century Modern

Marc-Michaels Interior Design

Edward C. Butera
This is an example of an expansive contemporary single-wall open plan kitchen in Miami with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, stone slab splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors and with island.

Kitchens

Boca Kitchens & Baths

This is an example of an expansive modern single-wall open plan kitchen in Miami with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, stainless steel appliances, marble floors and with island.

Serangoon North

Xin Concept Pte Ltd

Photo of a large scandinavian single-wall separate kitchen in Singapore.

Beach Hampton

Telemark Inc.

Inspiration for a small modern single-wall eat-in kitchen in New York with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, white appliances, light hardwood floors, no island, solid surface benchtops, stone slab splashback and beige floor.

Lake House

Riverstone Imaging

Ryan Moffat www.riverstoneimaging.com RobertsonSimmons Architects http://www.rsarchitects.ca/

Belfort

Jessica Koltun Home

Interior Design By Designer and Broker Jessica Koltun Home | Selling Dallas Texas
Photo of a mid-sized transitional single-wall eat-in kitchen in Dallas with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

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!