We used textured wallpaper to cover a large expense of glass that matched the adjacent lounge area.
This is an example of a large contemporary single-wall eat-in kitchen in London with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, grey splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor, beige benchtop and coffered.

Kitchens

S&P Construction

Photo of a large traditional single-wall eat-in kitchen in Atlanta with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, grey floor, grey benchtop and coffered.

Classic Design on Rolling Hills

Nathan Taylor for Obelisk Home

Expansive traditional single-wall open plan kitchen in Other with white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, medium hardwood floors, with island, white benchtop and coffered.

Classic Easy-clean Single Wall Kitchen Design

United Signature Tacoma

Classic transitional kitchen design that radiates comfort and functionality in one space. This design shows the modern touches with the high-end furnishings. Its white pantries, as well as the white quartzite sink area and countertop, gleam with grey-colored walling and rustic wooden flooring.

Ile Saint Louis II

Agence Laurent Pisoni

Inspiration for a contemporary single-wall open plan kitchen in Paris with white splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor, white benchtop, an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, no island, coffered and exposed beam.

Stonebrook

Jessica Koltun Home

Interior design by Jessica Koltun Home. This stunning transitional home with an open floor plan features a formal dining, dedicated study, Chef's kitchen and hidden pantry. Designer amenities include white oak millwork, marble tile, and a high end lighting, plumbing, & hardware.

Velvet kitchen

Wood Works Brighton

This beautiful hand painted railing kitchen was designed by wood works Brighton. The idea was for the kitchen to blend seamlessly into the grand room. The kitchen island is on castor wheels so it can be moved for dancing. This is a luxurious kitchen for a great family to enjoy.

Modern One Wall Open white kitchen with blue Island

Smart Remodeling LLC

It’s a complete kitchen remodeling with a dining area design. Shaker style custom paints white solid wood cabinet with soft close. One Custom made Island with custom paint. The flooring was porcelain with a light cappuccino color. We used ceramic tiles for the white backsplash. We used Quartz white countertop with a farmhouse sink. The appliance finish was stainless steel to match the design and the final look. The result was an open, modern kitchen with good flow and function.

Inverness Terrace . Bayswater . London W2

Workshop CJ Wood Architects

This space was re-created in the original part of the house - the 1980's suspended ceiling removed and original plaster work and cornices revealed. Contemrporary kitchen with marble surfaces. Storage wall conceals mechanical services.

N10, London

Kirkham Kitchens

Symmetry and brightness were key to the developer of this large family home in Muswell Hill. Keeping the symmetrical aesthetic, when viewed from the dining and living spaces and ensuring the room remained bright and airy were the primary requirements to help attract potential buyers of this luxury development.

Classic Design on Rolling Hills

Nathan Taylor for Obelisk Home

This is an example of an expansive traditional single-wall open plan kitchen in Other with white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, medium hardwood floors, with island, white benchtop and coffered.

Cedarvale meets New York

Geometra Design Ltd.

Mid-sized contemporary single-wall open plan kitchen in Toronto with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, limestone benchtops, grey splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor, grey benchtop and coffered.

Ocean City, MD Multiple Room Beach House Project

Creative In Counters

This kitchen features Snow White Q Quartz on the perimeter and Twin Arch Roanoke quartz on the island.
Photo of a large beach style single-wall open plan kitchen in DC Metro with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, white floor, white benchtop and coffered.

Transitional Kitchen Transformation - Elmhurst, IL

Drury Design

This beautiful kitchen was remodeled for a growing family in the Chicago suburbs. As they were purchasing a new home, they realized there were many drawbacks to the kitchen. It needed to be redesigned to meet their lifestyle and it made sense to do it before moving in. It was a large kitchen but the functional work space was very small. The work triangle was cumbersome and traffic flowed right through it. The existing kitchen had new red oak floors. They were beautiful, but dark red floors just aren’t practical for a growing family with dogs. THE REMODEL The first thing we did was redesign the space and reorient the layout with two islands. Incorporating a built-in banquette, instead of a table, freed up plenty of room for them. The islands are strategically placed in the opposite direction of the previous layout’s single island. This not only creates a better view from the family room, it keeps the traffic flow out of the work area while facilitating two separate workspaces. The small island incorporates a new prep sink. It’s right across from the cooking area, which is a new focal point with a gorgeous new metal hood. The larger island incorporates a Galley Workstation with accessories for efficient prep, expediting and serving. The 4′ sink makes post-meal clean-up a breeze. The butler’s pantry just outside the kitchen was large enough to create a new beverage center for morning coffee and cocktail prep. An ice maker was added to this area but there wasn’t enough room for a new wine cooler and refrigerator drawers. A separate area using previously unused space was added to the kitchen (by the table) – it includes a new wine cooler and cold beverage drawers. This is framed nicely with some glass door cabinets and a lighted open niche above for decorative display. STRATEGIC DESIGN A combination of colors and finishes highlight different focal points in the kitchen – this includes a slate blue, a soft grey and a light whitewashed stain on rift-cut oak. The stained white oak makes the wine cooler and refrigeration areas look more like furniture pieces instead of kitchen cabinets. The floors were refinished with a very light grey stain that enabled us to lighten up the color and get the red out of the finish. A new ceiling was designed to add architectural detail to the space – it includes three separate tray areas with new crown molding and lighting. THE RENEWED SPACE This stunning new kitchen is the perfect fit for the family and their home – the finishes and design elements flow beautifully into the adjoining spaces. It fulfills all of the family’s dreams for a beautiful and comfortable space that is functional and versatile.

Dry Kitchen

Red Land Design

In addition of large couch, a hangout space here at dry kitchen was built as a place for immediate friends or family to spend time together with drinks and snacks all stored inside fridge and full height cabinet, a long term declutter solution.

38 Cabernet Villas

Frost Interior Co.

A quaint little student apartment renovation. Replacement of tile floor to vinyl flooring. Solid oak kitchen tops.
Small contemporary single-wall open plan kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, louvered cabinets, black cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, black appliances, vinyl floors, with island, grey floor, black benchtop and coffered.

COCINA

DCORE

Renovación integral de apartamento
Inspiration for a mid-sized modern single-wall open plan kitchen in Madrid with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, white appliances, porcelain floors, no island, brown floor, white benchtop and coffered.

Sophisticated Glamour

RLH Studio

Spacecrafting Photography
This is an example of a large traditional single-wall open plan kitchen in Minneapolis with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, granite benchtops, panelled appliances, grey benchtop and coffered.

Edwardian Family Home – East Finchley

JLV Design Ltd

We used textured wallpaper to cover a large expense of glass that matched the adjacent lounge area.
Large contemporary single-wall eat-in kitchen in London with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, grey splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor, beige benchtop and coffered.

The Mock Tudor House

Simpson & Voyle

Inspiration for a large contemporary single-wall open plan kitchen in London with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, solid surface benchtops, black splashback, mirror splashback, panelled appliances, ceramic floors, with island, grey floor, black benchtop and coffered.

Single-wall Kitchen with Coffered 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!