Full custom kitchen and master bathroom. Lots of marble and H+H vanity.
Expansive contemporary single-wall eat-in kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, marble splashback, panelled appliances, with island and grey benchtop.

Kitchen Splash

Traditions in Tile

Southern Living Showhouse by: Castle Homes
Mid-sized traditional single-wall eat-in kitchen in Nashville with white cabinets, panelled appliances, recessed-panel cabinets, marble benchtops, with island, a farmhouse sink, white splashback, stone tile splashback and dark hardwood floors.

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.

Osmond Home

OSMOND DESIGNS

Photo of a large transitional single-wall separate kitchen in Salt Lake City with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, brown floor, grey benchtop and multiple islands.

Extensive Renovation to Golf Course Estate in Windso

RCL Development

Design ideas for a large traditional single-wall eat-in kitchen in Miami with an undermount sink, white cabinets, white splashback, coloured appliances, with island, recessed-panel cabinets, marble benchtops, porcelain splashback, limestone floors and beige floor.

Brook Green

Higham Furniture

Bespoke larder with fit-out painted in Little Greene's French Grey. Spice racks painted in Little Greene's Lead colour. Larder worktop is Carrara marble.

Coopersale

Juliet Murphy Photography

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional single-wall eat-in kitchen in London with a drop-in sink, glass-front cabinets, black cabinets, marble benchtops, green splashback, ceramic splashback, panelled appliances, ceramic floors, with island, grey floor and green benchtop.

Earthy Mackay House

Cathie Hong Interiors

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.

SPINA DORSALE

PadiglioneB

Il mobile Spina-Dorsale divide in forma continua l'ambiente soggiorno-cucina dalla zona notte, abbinando funzioni diverse a seconda degli spazi in cui si affaccia.

Finsbury Park - Full House Renovation

Varisco Stone Ltd

Kitchen worktops and full height splashback in Calacatta Borghini
Design ideas for a contemporary single-wall open plan kitchen in London with marble benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, marble splashback, with island and multi-coloured benchtop.

Casa Bh_la Cucina_le nicchie

HOOOME

Mobili su misura realizzati dalla falegnameria La Linea di Castello https://www.lalineadicastello.com/ https://www.houzz.it/pro/lalineadicastello/la-linea-di-castello

Proline PLFW 750 Series Stainless Island Range Hood

ProHoods

The PLFW 755 features a minimalistic, rectangular design that is a seamless fit in any kitchen. The dual 1100 CFM blower has incredible power, allowing to cook anything from steaks and fish to Indian food or wok-style cooking. This model is also exceptionally flexible with a six-speed blower. You don't have to have the blower on max speed all the time; in fact, you won't often need that power. The lower speeds are popular among our customers – and they are much quieter too! The first three speeds are all under four sones and will be practically undetectable to all your visitors! Features: 1100 CFM Dual Blower 6 Speed Blower LED Display Touch Panel Dishwasher-safe Stainless Steel Baffle Filters 430 Stainless Steel For more information on the PLFW 750, check out the link below. https://www.prolinerangehoods.com/catalogsearch/result/?q=plfw%20750

Riverdale Project

Two Birds Design

Blue evokes the sea and the sky, it creates a familiar and comforting feeling that conforms to the style of any once dull kitchen.
This is an example of a small traditional single-wall eat-in kitchen in Toronto with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island and white benchtop.

Contemporary Kitchen Design Ideas

Everingham Design

Design ideas for a small contemporary single-wall open plan kitchen in Columbus with an undermount sink, medium wood cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, grey floor, white benchtop and flat-panel cabinets.

Lebanon, TN Custom Home

Noble Johnson Architects

Photography: Garett + Carrie Buell of Studiobuell/ studiobuell.com
Photo of a large traditional single-wall open plan kitchen in Nashville with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, green splashback, medium hardwood floors, multiple islands and white benchtop.

Washington DC - Mid Century Modern with a Contemporary Flare - Kitchen

Jennifer Gilmer Kitchen & Bath

Washington DC - Mid Century Modern with a Contemporary Flare - Kitchen Design by #JenniferGilmer and #ScottStultz4JenniferGilmer in Washington, D.C Photography by Keith Miller Keiana Photography http://www.gilmerkitchens.com/portfolio-view/mid-century-kitchen-washington-dc/

Arlington Square

BLOCK Design & Build

chris snook
This is an example of a small scandinavian single-wall kitchen in London with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, matchstick tile splashback, black appliances, medium hardwood floors, no island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Upper East Side Parisian Apartment

Get Decorated

Small transitional single-wall open plan kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Modern Beach house in Venice

Weather Projects

Large modern single-wall eat-in kitchen in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and white benchtop.

Urban Oasis in River North

Jeannie Balsam Interiors

This is an example of a large contemporary single-wall open plan kitchen in Chicago with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, marble benchtops and grey floor.

Single-wall Kitchen with Marble Benchtops 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!