Our clients had just recently closed on their new house in Stapleton and were excited to transform it into their perfect forever home. They wanted to remodel the entire first floor to create a more open floor plan and develop a smoother flow through the house that better fit the needs of their family. The original layout consisted of several small rooms that just weren’t very functional, so we decided to remove the walls that were breaking up the space and restructure the first floor to create a wonderfully open feel. After removing the existing walls, we rearranged their spaces to give them an office at the front of the house, a large living room, and a large dining room that connects seamlessly with the kitchen. We also wanted to center the foyer in the home and allow more light to travel through the first floor, so we replaced their existing doors with beautiful custom sliding doors to the back yard and a gorgeous walnut door with side lights to greet guests at the front of their home. Living Room Our clients wanted a living room that could accommodate an inviting sectional, a baby grand piano, and plenty of space for family game nights. So, we transformed what had been a small office and sitting room into a large open living room with custom wood columns. We wanted to avoid making the home feel too vast and monumental, so we designed custom beams and columns to define spaces and to make the house feel like a home. Aesthetically we wanted their home to be soft and inviting, so we utilized a neutral color palette with occasional accents of muted blues and greens. Dining Room Our clients were also looking for a large dining room that was open to the rest of the home and perfect for big family gatherings. So, we removed what had been a small family room and eat-in dining area to create a spacious dining room with a fireplace and bar. We added custom cabinetry to the bar area with open shelving for displaying and designed a custom surround for their fireplace that ties in with the wood work we designed for their living room. We brought in the tones and materiality from the kitchen to unite the spaces and added a mixed metal light fixture to bring the space together Kitchen We wanted the kitchen to be a real show stopper and carry through the calm muted tones we were utilizing throughout their home. We reoriented the kitchen to allow for a big beautiful custom island and to give us the opportunity for a focal wall with cooktop and range hood. Their custom island was perfectly complimented with a dramatic quartz counter top and oversized pendants making it the real center of their home. Since they enter the kitchen first when coming from their detached garage, we included a small mud-room area right by the back door to catch everyone’s coats and shoes as they come in. We also created a new walk-in pantry with plenty of open storage and a fun chalkboard door for writing notes, recipes, and grocery lists. Office We transformed the original dining room into a handsome office at the front of the house. We designed custom walnut built-ins to house all of their books, and added glass french doors to give them a bit of privacy without making the space too closed off. We painted the room a deep muted blue to create a glimpse of rich color through the french doors Powder Room The powder room is a wonderful play on textures. We used a neutral palette with contrasting tones to create dramatic moments in this little space with accents of brushed gold. Master Bathroom The existing master bathroom had an awkward layout and outdated finishes, so we redesigned the space to create a clean layout with a dream worthy shower. We continued to use neutral tones that tie in with the rest of the home, but had fun playing with tile textures and patterns to create an eye-catching vanity. The wood-look tile planks along the floor provide a soft backdrop for their new free-standing bathtub and contrast beautifully with the deep ash finish on the cabinetry.

Millennium Tower | Interior Design

Erin Roberts Design

interior design & styling erin roberts | photography margaret austin
Design ideas for a large scandinavian single-wall open plan kitchen in New York with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

La Grange Park Residence - Kitchen

Phillip Harrison Interiors

Transitional white kitchen with quartz counter-tops and polished nickel fixtures. Photography: Michael Alan Kaskel
This is an example of a large transitional single-wall open plan kitchen in Chicago with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, brown floor, multi-coloured splashback, dark hardwood floors and grey benchtop.

Perkins Kitchen Remodel

Dream Home Builders and Remodelers

Awesome shot by Steve Schwartz from AVT Marketing in Fort Mill.
Large transitional single-wall eat-in kitchen in Charlotte with a single-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, limestone benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Drakefield Road, Wandsworth

GDL London

Photo of an expansive transitional single-wall eat-in kitchen in London with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, white appliances, light hardwood floors, a peninsula and white benchtop.

Z Tile + Stone Showroom - Kitchen Display

CK Hoffman Design

Photography - Zapata Design LLC
Small contemporary single-wall open plan kitchen in Portland with beaded inset cabinets, purple cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, marble splashback, no island, yellow benchtop and marble benchtops.

Modern English Tudor

Hendel Homes

Susan Gilmore Photography
Expansive transitional single-wall kitchen pantry in Minneapolis with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Beach House

DLT Interiors-Debbie Travin

This is an example of a large beach style single-wall eat-in kitchen in Miami with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances and with island.

Richmond | Scandinavian and Modern Parisian Influences

Davonport Kitchen & Home

Mid-sized scandinavian single-wall open plan kitchen in London with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island and white benchtop.

Sevenoaks Classic Painted Shaker Kitchen with statement marble splashback

Higham Furniture

We enjoyed designing this kitchen for our client in Kent. What makes it special is the statement splashback, made from exquisite Arabescato Rosso marble. Its red and earthy hues create a striking contrast against the blue-tone shaker cabinets, infusing the space with a sense of warmth and depth. This harmonious interplay of colors and textures brings together a captivating kitchen design that is both visually appealing and practical, and a true centerpiece of the house.

Кухня-гостиная

Екатерина и Андрей Санниковы | Scandinavi

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary single-wall open plan kitchen in Other with flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, with island, glass benchtops, beige splashback, stainless steel appliances, laminate floors, beige floor, marble splashback, beige benchtop and a double-bowl sink.

Industrial Kitchen: Natural Oak and Timeless Hardware

Plank Hardware

Natural materials in interior design are here to stay for 2023, but mix and match them with industrial finishes for a look that's reminiscent of a renovated warehouse apartment. Panelled cabinets in natural oak offer a soft foundation for which to dial-up your hardware details. Industrial textures — knurled swirling and grooving — add moments of visual intrigue and ruggedness, to offer balance to your kitchen scheme. You heard it here first, but Stainless Steel is having a resurgence in popularity. A cooler-toned alternative to brass hardware, steel is also corrosion-resistant and recycling-friendly. Win win? Style our SWIRLED SEARLE T-Bar Handles and SWIFT Knobs in Stainless Steel against neutral cabinets, adding tactile touch points that will elevate your functional kitchen space.

Cocina Alegre

recdi8

Contemporary single-wall open plan kitchen in Barcelona with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, with island, grey floor and white benchtop.

Renovated Brooklyn Brownstone

Brooklinteriors

This is an example of a large transitional single-wall separate kitchen in Austin with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor and grey benchtop.

Coach House

reDesign home | chicago

Small traditional single-wall kitchen pantry in Chicago with an undermount sink, open cabinets, medium wood cabinets, wood benchtops, grey splashback, marble splashback, black appliances, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Bedford Stuyvesant

Star Renovations NY

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.

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/

Hampden Modern

EastWing Architects

Photography by Coral Dove
Design ideas for a small modern single-wall eat-in kitchen in Baltimore with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor and white benchtop.

Кухня

Екатерина Шубина

Дизайн Екатерина Шубина Ольга Гусева Марина Курочкина фото-Иван Сорокин
Large contemporary single-wall eat-in kitchen in Saint Petersburg with an undermount sink, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, beige splashback, marble splashback, panelled appliances, ceramic floors, with island, beige floor, beige benchtop and shaker cabinets.

Appartamento a Milano

Architetto Isabella Franco

Matteo Imbriani
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall eat-in kitchen in Milan with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, no island, panelled appliances and red floor.

Single-wall Kitchen with Marble 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!