We turned the former living room into the kitchen. Fireplace wall became focal point for kitchen and we built oven into stone wall. Arched stone door, off-center, adds interest and style.

Black Sylt with Carravenatino

Kutchenhaus Altrincham

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary single-wall eat-in kitchen in Cheshire with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, quartzite benchtops, black appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop and vaulted.

Lodge Inspired

Showplace Cabinetry

Kitchen: Door Style: Edgewater Construction: International+/Full Overlay Wood Type: Hickory Finish: Tawny Island: Door Style: Edgewater Construction: International+/Full Overlay Wood Type: Paint Grade Paint: Showplace Paints - Dark Night After more than 15 years in their home, it was time for an upgrade. The homeowners loved the area where they lived and the unique, fabulous view it provided. Their trees were maturing beautifully, and recent landscaping improvements provided cherished outdoor living space. Although the owners had designed and built this to be the home of their dreams, those dreams changed over time. It all began with a discussion about "flipping the kitchen and dining room" in order to create one grand, yet cozy living space that encouraged togetherness, for either small or large gatherings. That discussion evolved into a more significant remodel that surpassed their expectations. Relocating the two primary rooms, kitchen and dining, afforded the opportunity to re-imagine other supporting spaces. A new walk-in pantry was added and the laundry, mud, and powder room areas were completely redefined. Additional finishing touches were added to the living/family room area, including removing a corner fireplace and building a new, larger fireplace in the center of the room surrounded by Showplace bookcase units. In the end, the owners got a lodge-inspired space that made them fall in love with their home all over again.

The Idea House

Karen Berkemeyer Home

This is an example of an expansive country single-wall open plan kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, grey splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor, white benchtop, vaulted and quartzite benchtops.

Encore Cabinets Design 239-331-5287 961 28th Ave North Naples Florida 34103

Encore Cabinets & Design

EXTREME MODERN
Expansive single-wall kitchen pantry in Miami with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, quartz benchtops, brown splashback, timber splashback, black appliances, laminate floors, with island, beige floor, brown benchtop and vaulted.

Lake Oswego - Lake Front Residence

Pedini NW

This was full kitchen remodel in Lake Oswego. We wanted to take full advantage of the lake views by putting the cooktop on the main island facing the lake and the sink at the window which also has a view of the water. The double islands (island and peninsula) make for a huge amount of prep space and the back butler's counter provides additional storage and a place for the toaster oven to live. The bench below the window provides storage for shoes and other items. The glass door cabinets have LED lighting inside to display dishes and decorative items.

MOTORIZED Flip-Around TV mount

Sofo Kitchens

Inspiration for a large contemporary single-wall kitchen in Vancouver with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, quartz benchtops, black splashback, cement tile splashback, black appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor, black benchtop and vaulted.

Three Arch Cottage

Nate Fischer Interiors

Bright and airy cottage kitchen with natural wood accents and a pop of blue.
Design ideas for a small beach style single-wall open plan kitchen in Orange County with shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, terra-cotta splashback, panelled appliances, with island, white benchtop and vaulted.

Kitchen with Shitake Caesarstone bench tops

Nouvelle Kitchens & Bathrooms

Inspiration for a small transitional single-wall eat-in kitchen in Sydney with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, no island, grey benchtop and vaulted.

The Bloom Project

Studio M Kitchen & Bath

This pantry is located right off of the kitchen and is perfect for organizing and storing dry goods. We love these pull-outs that allow you to access the back of the shelves!

Anthracite & Platinum grey handle-less kitchen

Arlington Interiors

This open plan kitchen is a mix of Anthracite Grey & Platinum Light Grey in a matt finish. This handle-less kitchen is a very contemporary design. The Ovens are Siemens StudioLine Black steel, the hob is a 2in1 Miele downdraft extractor which works well on the island.

Black Sylt with Carravenatino

Kutchenhaus Altrincham

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall eat-in kitchen in Cheshire with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, quartzite benchtops, black appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop and vaulted.

Contemporary Luxury on the Lake in Deephaven

MA Peterson Design Build, Inc.

Design ideas for a contemporary single-wall kitchen in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop and vaulted.

Three Arch Cottage

Nate Fischer Interiors

Bright and airy cottage kitchen with natural wood accents and a pop of blue.
This is an example of a small beach style single-wall open plan kitchen in Orange County with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, terra-cotta splashback, panelled appliances, with island, white benchtop and vaulted.

Longwoods Transitional

Frankel Design Build

Design ideas for an expansive transitional single-wall open plan kitchen in Houston with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, grey benchtop and vaulted.

Templeville Home - Large Extension

Joe Fallon Design

Open-plan living space with kitchen, dining and living with vaulted ceiling and high-level glazing
Mid-sized modern single-wall open plan kitchen in Dublin with shaker cabinets, with island and vaulted.

Minimal and Contemporary North London Kitchen Extension

Robert Rhodes Architecture + Interiors

Durham Road is our minimal and contemporary extension and renovation of a Victorian house in East Finchley, North London. Custom joinery hides away all the typical kitchen necessities, and an all-glass box seat will allow the owners to enjoy their garden even when the weather isn’t on their side. Despite a relatively tight budget we successfully managed to find resources for high-quality materials and finishes, underfloor heating, a custom kitchen, Domus tiles, and the modern oriel window by one finest glassworkers in town.

Island Beverage Center

SkyTree AZ

Mid-sized single-wall eat-in kitchen in Phoenix with beaded inset cabinets, blue cabinets, quartzite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, brick splashback, porcelain floors, with island, beige floor, multi-coloured benchtop and vaulted.

French Remodel

Pillar & Perch: Architects + Builders

We turned the former living room into the kitchen. Fireplace wall became focal point for kitchen and we built oven into stone wall.
Large single-wall kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, black benchtop and vaulted.

Open Kitchen with Shaker Cabinets and Wet Room

Johnson + Fernàndez Interior Design

Small transitional single-wall eat-in kitchen in Los Angeles with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, no island, white benchtop and vaulted.

Single-wall Kitchen with Vaulted 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!