This 1956 John Calder Mackay home had been poorly renovated in years past. We kept the 1400 sqft footprint of the home, but re-oriented and re-imagined the bland white kitchen to a midcentury olive green kitchen that opened up the sight lines to the wall of glass facing the rear yard. We chose materials that felt authentic and appropriate for the house: handmade glazed ceramics, bricks inspired by the California coast, natural white oaks heavy in grain, and honed marbles in complementary hues to the earth tones we peppered throughout the hard and soft finishes. This project was featured in the Wall Street Journal in April 2022.

Flora Green Kitchen

Model Remodel

Mid-sized contemporary single-wall open plan kitchen in Seattle with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and white benchtop.

COCINA LINEAL

Pili Molina | Masfotogenica Interiorismo

Cocina abierta lineal con zona de almacenaje bajo a modo de banco. Zona alta con baldas abiertas y luces led integradas.
This is an example of a small modern single-wall open plan kitchen in Malaga with a single-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, green cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, panelled appliances, porcelain floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Sophie Mosley

Warrington + Rose

Polished concrete worktops and up stands to compliment an elegant marble wall in this spacious and modern kitchen.
Photo of a traditional single-wall eat-in kitchen in London with shaker cabinets, green cabinets, white splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, painted wood floors, no island, white floor and white benchtop.

Muswell Hill N10

Martins Camisuli Architects

Alex Maguire Photography One of the nicest thing that can happen as an architect is that a client returns to you because they enjoyed working with us so much the first time round. Having worked on the bathroom in 2016 we were recently asked to look at the kitchen and to advice as to how we could extend into the garden without completely invading the space. We wanted to be able to "sit in the kitchen and still be sitting in the garden".

ULTIMO - Monticello inset in Moss Green with Chocolate glaze

Tuscan Hills Cabinetry

Inspiration for a large country single-wall kitchen pantry in New York with beaded inset cabinets, green cabinets, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, a drop-in sink, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, cement tile splashback, no island, brown floor and beige benchtop.

The Ladbroke Kitchen

Naked Kitchens

A fantastic handle-less style kitchen with a chic and modern vibrancy, contrasting natural hues of deep green and walnut timber, with beautiful bronze and Carrara marble overlays.

Mount Airy

Pillar & Peacock

Inspiration for a mid-sized eclectic single-wall separate kitchen in Richmond with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, wood benchtops, beige splashback, brick floors and red floor.

Telluride Project

Beth Lindsey Interior Design

Country single-wall eat-in kitchen in Houston with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, green cabinets, panelled appliances, with island and light hardwood floors.

Villa Normandie

Brunnquell & André - architectes

Mid-sized eclectic single-wall separate kitchen in Paris with green cabinets and with island.

Kelly Fleming Wines

Taylor Lombardo Architects

Adrián Gregorutti
Design ideas for a traditional single-wall eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, limestone benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances and concrete floors.

Earthy Mackay House

Cathie Hong Interiors

Квартира в Дюссельдорфе 140

Quatrobase Studio

Photo of a contemporary single-wall kitchen in Other with green cabinets, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Тропический лесaster

Людмила Кришталева

Евгений Кулибаба
Photo of an eclectic single-wall eat-in kitchen in Moscow with recessed-panel cabinets, green cabinets, stainless steel appliances, with island, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Clapham Kitchen

Herringbone Kitchens

David Rannard
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional single-wall eat-in kitchen in Kent with green cabinets, white splashback, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor, white benchtop and shaker cabinets.

Cuisine aménagée sur-mesure, style anglais

Menuiserie Resbeut

Paul Resbeut
Photo of a large contemporary single-wall separate kitchen in Le Havre with green cabinets and no island.

Kitchen

Primero UK Ltd

Multiwood , M I D
This is an example of a transitional single-wall eat-in kitchen in Manchester with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, wood benchtops, green splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Tortuga Beach House

KBG Design

By What Shanni Saw
Photo of a large beach style single-wall open plan kitchen in San Francisco with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, marble benchtops, green splashback, matchstick tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island and green cabinets.

PETERHOF

Hauvette & Madani

Mid-sized midcentury single-wall separate kitchen in Paris with a double-bowl sink, wood benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, panelled appliances, ceramic floors, green cabinets, no island and flat-panel cabinets.

Transitional Kitchen

Inspiration for a small transitional single-wall open plan kitchen in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, granite benchtops, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors and a peninsula.

Single-wall Kitchen with Green Cabinets 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!