Inspiration for an asian single-wall open plan kitchen in Melbourne with open cabinets, wood benchtops, medium hardwood floors and exposed beam.

Projet Dubois

Lagom architectes

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary single-wall kitchen in Paris with open cabinets, green cabinets, tile benchtops, no island and white benchtop.

高槻の家（takatsuki hause）

ALTS DESIGN OFFICE (アルツデザインオフィス)

This is an example of a mid-sized asian single-wall open plan kitchen in Osaka with an undermount sink, open cabinets, grey cabinets, laminate benchtops, grey splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, cement tiles, with island, grey floor, grey benchtop and wallpaper.

Küche

Jens Gerber Fotografie

Gartenhaus an der Tabaksmühle
Inspiration for a small modern single-wall open plan kitchen in Frankfurt with open cabinets, medium wood cabinets, wood benchtops, beige splashback, timber splashback, black appliances, light hardwood floors, no island, beige floor, beige benchtop and wood.

house-25

dwarf

Design ideas for a mid-sized midcentury single-wall open plan kitchen in Other with an integrated sink, open cabinets, grey cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, grey splashback, porcelain splashback and a peninsula.

Groove Pad Studio Apartment

Sustainable Home

The live edge countertop, reclaimed wood from an urban street tree, creates space for dining. The compact kitchen includes two burners, a small sink, and a hotel room sized refrigerator. photos by Michele Lee Willson

Botany House

Angus Mackenzie Architect

This freestanding brick house had no real useable living spaces for a young family, with no connection to a vast north facing rear yard. The solution was simple – to separate the ‘old from the new’ – by reinstating the original 1930’s roof line, demolishing the ‘60’s lean-to rear addition, and adding a contemporary open plan pavilion on the same level as the deck and rear yard. Recycled face bricks, Western Red Cedar and Colorbond roofing make up the restrained palette that blend with the existing house and the large trees found in the rear yard. The pavilion is surrounded by clerestory fixed glazing allowing filtered sunlight through the trees, as well as further enhancing the feeling of bringing the garden ‘into’ the internal living space. Rainwater is harvested into an above ground tank for reuse for toilet flushing, the washing machine and watering the garden. The cedar batten screen and hardwood pergola off the rear addition, create a secondary outdoor living space providing privacy from the adjoining neighbours. Large eave overhangs block the high summer sun, while allowing the lower winter sun to penetrate deep into the addition. Photography by Sarah Braden

Cocinas con estilo LEICHT

CHEF D'OEUVRE

Cocinas Chef d´Oeuvre - Leicht
Photo of a large contemporary single-wall kitchen in Barcelona with open cabinets, yellow cabinets, with island, grey floor and stainless steel appliances.

Cambria

Kitchen & Bath Source

Cambria
This is an example of a large industrial single-wall eat-in kitchen in New York with stainless steel cabinets, quartz benchtops, metallic splashback, metal splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, with island, an integrated sink, open cabinets and grey floor.

Gallery Loft

Incorporated

Eric Straudmeier
Photo of an industrial single-wall open plan kitchen in Los Angeles with stainless steel benchtops, open cabinets, an integrated sink, stainless steel cabinets, white splashback, stone slab splashback and stainless steel appliances.

Coach House

reDesign home | chicago

Design ideas for a 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.

Farmers Market Pantry

California Closets of Tennessee

This simple storage solution includes adjustable shelves and specialized organization in a clean, white palette.
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional single-wall kitchen pantry in Nashville with open cabinets, white cabinets, painted wood floors and no island.

Pool House

Huseby Homes

Small transitional single-wall kitchen in Nashville with a single-bowl sink, open cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances and multi-coloured floor.

Stora Kvinns väg 76

Alexander White

Kronfoto, Adam Helbaoui
Mid-sized scandinavian single-wall eat-in kitchen in Stockholm with open cabinets, tile benchtops, white splashback, light hardwood floors and no island.

Ashdale Residence

User

Type: Kitchen/backyard concept & design Year: 2016 Status: Completed Location: East end, Toronto Everything has its own place in this newly renovated kitchen. At Ashdale Residence, the main concept is to open up the kitchen to create a seamless transition moving from one space to another and to maximize natural light within long and narrow spaces of the house. The transformation is achieved in a sustainable and cost-conscious manner. Features: customized open shelving, lots of storage space, neutral colour palette, durable materials, simple clean lines.

Mediterráneo Cocina

Large mediterranean single-wall eat-in kitchen in Barcelona with open cabinets, with island, white splashback, stainless steel appliances and ceramic floors.

Dyna - Portage Bay

Dyna Builders

Clean and simple define this 1200 square foot Portage Bay floating home. After living on the water for 10 years, the owner was familiar with the area’s history and concerned with environmental issues. With that in mind, she worked with Architect Ryan Mankoski of Ninebark Studios and Dyna to create a functional dwelling that honored its surroundings. The original 19th century log float was maintained as the foundation for the new home and some of the historic logs were salvaged and custom milled to create the distinctive interior wood paneling. The atrium space celebrates light and water with open and connected kitchen, living and dining areas. The bedroom, office and bathroom have a more intimate feel, like a waterside retreat. The rooftop and water-level decks extend and maximize the main living space. The materials for the home’s exterior include a mixture of structural steel and glass, and salvaged cedar blended with Cor ten steel panels. Locally milled reclaimed untreated cedar creates an environmentally sound rain and privacy screen.

Park Street - Kitchen

Studio Sarah Willmer Architecture

View of kitchen with soffit along back wall. Photographed by Ken Gutmaker
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary single-wall open plan kitchen in San Francisco with open cabinets, light wood cabinets, metallic splashback, stainless steel appliances, marble benchtops, dark hardwood floors, with island and a drop-in sink.

練馬の家

スタジオダックス

This is an example of a small contemporary single-wall open plan kitchen in Tokyo with an integrated sink, open cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, brown splashback, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, no island and beige floor.

Russell Home

SteveGriggsDesign.com

Mid-sized arts and crafts single-wall eat-in kitchen in New York with with island, a single-bowl sink, open cabinets, quartzite benchtops, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate floors and beige floor.

Single-wall Kitchen with Open 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!