Kitchen Layouts Laid Out: Single-Wall Kitchens
A single-wall kitchen can incorporate various design elements and storage options, making it functional and fabulous
When designing a single-wall kitchen, treat it as a large artwork, utilising a perfect palette of materials, colours and textures. The layout can work effectively in a teeny-weeny apartment or a spacious kitchen that opens directly out to the garden – they key is getting the right mix of appliances and storage. Even when it’s a tight fit, open shelving and wall cabinets that reach to the ceiling can be used wisely to minimise mess.
Here are various ways you can make a single-wall kitchen work for you.
Here are various ways you can make a single-wall kitchen work for you.
Clever demarcation
Set in a converted church, this single-wall kitchen has been separated into two sections divided by the refrigerator. One side is dedicated to cooking and the other to cleaning up – it’s a great layout when more than one person is preparing a meal. The burnt-orange cupboards and splashbacks bring a warmth and pop of colour to the ethereal space.
Take a tour of this church conversion
Set in a converted church, this single-wall kitchen has been separated into two sections divided by the refrigerator. One side is dedicated to cooking and the other to cleaning up – it’s a great layout when more than one person is preparing a meal. The burnt-orange cupboards and splashbacks bring a warmth and pop of colour to the ethereal space.
Take a tour of this church conversion
Feminine touch
This kitchen is fun and lighthearted while still overflowing with cool, contemporary charm. There are plenty of personalised items on show but each has been carefully edited to keep the room from feeling cluttered.
This kitchen is fun and lighthearted while still overflowing with cool, contemporary charm. There are plenty of personalised items on show but each has been carefully edited to keep the room from feeling cluttered.
Tight fit
This is a relatively small kitchen so the open shelving above the splashback is handy, looks good and is the perfect height for the microwave. The island bench is on wheels adding versatility and a range of options to the layout of the room. Positioning the stovetop/oven at one end and the fridge at the other makes sense from a functional point of view.
This is a relatively small kitchen so the open shelving above the splashback is handy, looks good and is the perfect height for the microwave. The island bench is on wheels adding versatility and a range of options to the layout of the room. Positioning the stovetop/oven at one end and the fridge at the other makes sense from a functional point of view.
Seamless look
The long, sleek lines of this light-filled kitchen almost seem to recede to the horizon. The fridge is integrated and the lack of handles creates a flowing, seamless look. There’s enough storage to keep the most gadget-obsessed cook happy, and the long dining table complements and reflects the white kitchen bench.
The long, sleek lines of this light-filled kitchen almost seem to recede to the horizon. The fridge is integrated and the lack of handles creates a flowing, seamless look. There’s enough storage to keep the most gadget-obsessed cook happy, and the long dining table complements and reflects the white kitchen bench.
Built-in desk
When space is tight, a single-wall kitchen works a treat. Here, the continuity of the kitchen extends to include a built-in desk – a great place to store recipes, search the internet or order online from the supermarket.
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When space is tight, a single-wall kitchen works a treat. Here, the continuity of the kitchen extends to include a built-in desk – a great place to store recipes, search the internet or order online from the supermarket.
More: How to Work a Work Space Into Any Room in the House
Clean lines
Symmetrical and minimalist, plus wonderfully clean lines, this single-wall kitchen is a masterpiece of integration. The hidden-away refrigerator is positioned on one side while the pantry is on the other, topped off by matching pendants that add an extra colour element to the timber-and-stainless-steel space.
Symmetrical and minimalist, plus wonderfully clean lines, this single-wall kitchen is a masterpiece of integration. The hidden-away refrigerator is positioned on one side while the pantry is on the other, topped off by matching pendants that add an extra colour element to the timber-and-stainless-steel space.
Industrial edge
There’s nothing more durable and easy to clean than stainless steel. That’s why this tight-fitted kitchen draws inspiration form hardworking kitchens at cafes and restaurants. To complete the look, the matching industrial tables double as a prep area and dining zone. Simply add a tablecloth or placemats to soften the hard-edged look.
There’s nothing more durable and easy to clean than stainless steel. That’s why this tight-fitted kitchen draws inspiration form hardworking kitchens at cafes and restaurants. To complete the look, the matching industrial tables double as a prep area and dining zone. Simply add a tablecloth or placemats to soften the hard-edged look.
Blond timber
Despite the smaller windows, this kitchen has a lovely airy feel courtesy of the blond timber used against pristine white walls. The atmosphere is natural and organic with the chairs and pendant lights perfectly complementing the table and cabinetry. The picture boxes add a charming random element while keeping handy glassware and utensils close by. The boxes can also be used to display favourite objects and artwork, personalising the space and adding a touch of whimsy.
Despite the smaller windows, this kitchen has a lovely airy feel courtesy of the blond timber used against pristine white walls. The atmosphere is natural and organic with the chairs and pendant lights perfectly complementing the table and cabinetry. The picture boxes add a charming random element while keeping handy glassware and utensils close by. The boxes can also be used to display favourite objects and artwork, personalising the space and adding a touch of whimsy.
Ultimate storage
When it comes to storage, this single-wall kitchen is the pièce de résistance. It’s not only functional, it boasts a strong design element with a stainless-steel strip framing the beautifully edited items. And, of course, only the most appealing items are on display – the other kitchen necessities, including small appliances, are all stacked away in myriad cupboards and drawers.
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When it comes to storage, this single-wall kitchen is the pièce de résistance. It’s not only functional, it boasts a strong design element with a stainless-steel strip framing the beautifully edited items. And, of course, only the most appealing items are on display – the other kitchen necessities, including small appliances, are all stacked away in myriad cupboards and drawers.
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Do you have a single-wall kitchen? What are its pros and cons? Let us know in the comments section.
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Drenched with light and offering sweeping views of the garden, this single-wall kitchen is the place to sit, relax and catch up with friends and family. The table is large and social and the bright colour of the splashback tiles sets the tone – a little rustic and plenty welcoming! The tri-coloured pendants seemingly float overhead while the dark timber flooring anchors the room beautifully.
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