Design ideas for a mid-sized modern single-wall open plan kitchen in Milan with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, black appliances, porcelain floors, no island, brown floor, white benchtop and recessed.

Cucina e sala da Pranzo

Valeriano

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall eat-in kitchen in Rome with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, yellow splashback, porcelain splashback, white appliances, light hardwood floors, no island, beige floor and white benchtop.

Autonomi in 60 mq: Casa, Ufficio, Palestra, Cinema

Liadesign

Liadesign
Small industrial single-wall open plan kitchen in Milan with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, black appliances, light hardwood floors, no island and recessed.

Modern Guest House Kitchen

ADU Contractors - Build. Design. Remodel.

Small modern guest house kitchen with high gloss white cabinets and black appliances, leathered granite countertops and a small pantry.
Photo of a small modern single-wall kitchen pantry in Miami with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, black splashback, granite splashback, black appliances, porcelain floors, no island, grey floor and black benchtop.

MAYAK FLAT

FLATFORFOX

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary single-wall eat-in kitchen in Moscow with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, solid surface benchtops, grey splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, laminate floors, no island, beige floor and white benchtop.

Rykestrasse Entire Home Interior Design/Furniture sourcing

Cocobird Design

Design ideas for an eclectic single-wall eat-in kitchen in London with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, wood benchtops, metallic splashback, no island and brown benchtop.

Rustic Pine Loft

Lawless Heritage Millwork LLC

This is an example of a small country single-wall open plan kitchen with a drop-in sink, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, no island, brown floor and vaulted.

Квартира в центре Москвы

Ira Sagun

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall eat-in kitchen in Moscow with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, granite splashback, black appliances, marble floors, no island, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Project Corten

CCASA Architects

Open kitchen and informal dining room. Exposed steel beam and exposed brickwork. Plywood finishes around which compliment with all materials. generous light room.

Decoración de piso pequeño en Bilbao

Sube Interiorismo

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional single-wall eat-in kitchen in Bilbao with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, stainless steel appliances, laminate floors, no island, brown floor, white benchtop and recessed.

Guest Suite - Kitchenette

Kasper Custom Home Remodeling

A small kitchenette provides guests with the ability to whip up a small snack or make themselves coffee or tea in the morning.
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional single-wall kitchen in Dallas with shaker cabinets, brown floor, an undermount sink, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, no island and beige benchtop.

Rénovation totale RdC Paris XV

Desjoconception

Inspiration for a small contemporary single-wall kitchen in Paris with black cabinets, laminate benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, no island, shaker cabinets, black appliances, multi-coloured floor and brown benchtop.

Квартира на Малом

Дизайн студия “Нечаев и Сенчугов”

Кухня
Mid-sized contemporary single-wall eat-in kitchen in Saint Petersburg with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, black appliances, ceramic floors, no island, grey floor, white benchtop and recessed.

Кухня

Екатерина и Андрей Санниковы | Scandinavi

Photo of a small contemporary single-wall eat-in kitchen in Other with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, wood benchtops, grey splashback, porcelain splashback, black appliances, medium hardwood floors, no island, brown floor and brown benchtop.

PETITES ECURIES

Stephan Bidoux Studio

Photo of a contemporary single-wall eat-in kitchen in Paris with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, no island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Частная баня в Подмосковье

ART BURO 365

В бане есть кухня, столовая зона и зона отдыха, спальня, туалет, парная/сауна, помывочная, прихожая.
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall eat-in kitchen in Moscow with porcelain floors, grey floor, an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, laminate benchtops, green splashback, ceramic splashback, black appliances, no island, brown benchtop and medium wood cabinets.

Rénovation d'un apprtement de 55m²

Corinne Palermo MH Déco

Pour ce projet le propriétaire m'a donné carte blanche pour la décoration. J J'ai voulu faire de cet endroit un lieu où l'on se sent comme dans un cocon. Je voulais que les occupants oublient qu'ils sont en ville, c'est pourquoi j'ai utilisé une peinture vert foncé pour les murs et matières naturelles. J'ai choisi des produits de qualité, j'ai fait réalisé la table et les chaises par un fabricant français. La cuisine a été réalisé par le menuisier avec qui je travaille. Le papier peint est également de fabrication française. Le mobilier a été acheté chez un commerçant local. Le propriétaire est très content du résultat, il n'en revient pas du changement opéré.

Интерьер квартиры Станислава Ярушина

LevelHouse

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary single-wall eat-in kitchen in Moscow with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, black splashback, glass sheet splashback, stainless steel appliances, no island, beige floor and white benchtop.

Кухня

Мила Колпакова

Кухня с зоной столовой
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional single-wall eat-in kitchen in Moscow with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, no island, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Rénovation appartement à Nantes

DECO PRODJECT

Photo of a contemporary single-wall kitchen in Nantes with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, no island, beige floor and beige benchtop.

Single-wall Kitchen with no Island 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!