Photo of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall eat-in kitchen in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors and with island.

Oregon Guest Cottage

Anthology Woods

Painted White Reclaimed Wood wall paneling clads this guest space. In the kitchen, a reclaimed wood feature wall and floating reclaimed wood shelves were re-milled from wood pulled and re-used from the original structure. The open joists on the painted white ceiling give a feeling of extra head space and the natural wood textures provide warmth.

2014 Fall Parade of Homes - The Chorley Cottage

Clark & Co Homes

Doug Petersen Photography
Photo of a mid-sized traditional single-wall open plan kitchen in Boise with shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors and a peninsula.

Big Open Kitchen

Chris and Dick's

Contemporary single-wall eat-in kitchen in Salt Lake City with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, beige splashback, stainless steel appliances, stone tile splashback, an undermount sink, quartz benchtops, porcelain floors and with island.

EAGLE ROCK

Dacotah Studio

A contemporary new home in an earthy, natural palette
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall eat-in kitchen in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, marble benchtops, beige splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and beige benchtop.

Inspiring Vista

Cornerstone Builders Inc

Amy Pearman, Boyd Pearman Photography
This is an example of a large transitional single-wall eat-in kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, beige splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Client's home

Transformed Interiors, LLC

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional single-wall eat-in kitchen in Cincinnati with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, dark hardwood floors and with island.

Mid-Century Rewind

Studio M Kitchen & Bath

In addition to the island, this kitchen comes equipped with storage solutions for everything from dishes, to spices and hard-to-fit trays.
Photo of a large midcentury single-wall eat-in kitchen in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, quartzite benchtops, beige splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

The Beach House

Mark Scott Homes

Photo of a small contemporary single-wall open plan kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, quartzite benchtops, beige splashback, timber splashback, panelled appliances, ceramic floors, with island, grey floor and white benchtop.

Kitchen Project Photos

PHD GENERAL CONTRACTING INC.

Design ideas for a mid-sized modern single-wall eat-in kitchen in New York with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, porcelain splashback, porcelain floors and beige benchtop.

Knoty Alder Kitchen with accent Island, Kimberly Idaho

Premier Woodworking

Lisa Brown - Photographer
Design ideas for an expansive country single-wall open plan kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and beige floor.

Oceanfront Kitchen

Abbate Tile and Marble

Large beach style single-wall kitchen in Miami with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, panelled appliances, marble floors and with island.

Virginia Highlands Home

WAKE + LOOM DESIGN

Photo of a mid-sized transitional single-wall open plan kitchen in Los Angeles with a farmhouse sink, white cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, shaker cabinets and matchstick tile splashback.

Kitchen

Taylor Woodworks

Painted kitchen featuring brick pizza oven. Large island with walnut counter-top. Photo by Justin and Elizabeth Taylor.
Design ideas for a large traditional single-wall eat-in kitchen in Wilmington with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, white appliances, dark hardwood floors and with island.

Zinfandel Estate

Carreiro Builders

Vernon Nelson, Every Angle Photography
Design ideas for a large contemporary single-wall open plan kitchen in San Francisco with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, beige splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, an undermount sink and stone slab splashback.

Barnes Kitchen

LANSERRING

A sleek clean family kitchen created to be the heart of the home.
Photo of a large contemporary single-wall eat-in kitchen in London with black cabinets, marble benchtops, with island, an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, beige splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Appartement haussmannien Paris 16

SQUARE RENOVATION

Inspiration for a large traditional single-wall open plan kitchen in Paris with an integrated sink, beaded inset cabinets, grey cabinets, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, ceramic floors, grey floor and brown benchtop.

Partial Home Remodel - Pinckney, MI

User

Design ideas for a large country single-wall eat-in kitchen in Detroit with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, with island, grey floor, white benchtop and wood.

Luxury Country Living

Collins Builders

Design ideas for a large country single-wall eat-in kitchen in Jacksonville with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, with island, brown floor and beige benchtop.

The Kempsford House

Green Tech Houses

Ammar Selo
This is an example of a large traditional single-wall open plan kitchen in Houston with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, laminate floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Single-wall Kitchen with Beige Splashback 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!