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Modern Single-wall Kitchen Ideas and Designs

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East Belfast
East Belfast
Interior360Interior360
Rory Corrigan
This is an example of a large modern single-wall open plan kitchen in Belfast with glass-front cabinets and an island.
Lakeside Retreat
Lakeside Retreat
Tielens Construction Inc.Tielens Construction Inc.
This is an example of a medium sized modern single-wall open plan kitchen in Other with an island, a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, concrete worktops, integrated appliances, medium hardwood flooring, brown floors and grey worktops.
San Francisco residence
San Francisco residence
KnocknockKnocknock
Full view of kitchen. Photography by Open Homes photography
Medium sized modern single-wall open plan kitchen in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, a single-bowl sink, light hardwood flooring and an island.
Studio parisien - Trocadéro / Paris 16ème
Studio parisien - Trocadéro / Paris 16ème
E.G Home ConceptE.G Home Concept
La cuisine a été conservée partiellement (linéaire bas noir). Avant, la cuisine était en total look noir (crédence et meubles hauts compris) Après : Dans l'objectif d'optimiser les rangements et la luminosité, une crédence blanche a été posée et les meubles hauts ont été remplacés par des meubles blancs de plus grande capacité. La crédence est ponctuée d'une étagère bois, en rappel aux aménagements installés dans la pièce de vie.
Mini studio à Neuilly Plaisance
Mini studio à Neuilly Plaisance
AGENCE MARN DÉCOAGENCE MARN DÉCO
Cuisine ouverte et salle d'eau.
Photo of a small modern single-wall open plan kitchen in Paris with a single-bowl sink, beaded cabinets, light wood cabinets, laminate countertops, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback, integrated appliances, terrazzo flooring, multi-coloured floors and white worktops.
Case Study House #64 K House
Case Study House #64 K House
NASU CLUBNASU CLUB
Case Study House #64 K House 私たちが得意とするビスポーク・キッチン。黒御影石のワークトップ、アメリカン・ブラックウォルナットのカウンター、無垢フローリング、ドイツ製水栓器具、フィンランド製照明等、オーダーメイドでなければ得られない歓びがあります。建築に加えてキッチン、テーブル、チェア等、様々な家具のデザイン、製作、コーディネイトを行っています。今回は海を見ながら料理や食事を楽しめる様、デザインを行いました。
H様邸
H様邸
DIRECTDIRECT
This is an example of a modern single-wall kitchen/diner in Other with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, concrete worktops, grey splashback, integrated appliances, concrete flooring, no island, grey floors and grey worktops.
My Projects
My Projects
euro-cabseuro-cabs
Inspiration for a medium sized modern single-wall kitchen in Minneapolis with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, beige splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, an island and beige floors.
CASTELLO CECONI - INTERNI
CASTELLO CECONI - INTERNI
Elia FalaschiElia Falaschi
ELIA FALASCHI © 2013/2014
Photo of a modern single-wall kitchen in Venice with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets and medium hardwood flooring.
RENOVACIÓN INTEGRAL | Vivienda a los píes de Barcelona
RENOVACIÓN INTEGRAL | Vivienda a los píes de Barcelona
BRFS ARQUITECTURABRFS ARQUITECTURA
Vista general del comedor, la cocina y la sala de estar, destaca la tonalidad natural de la madera y el color de bronce envejecido de las lámparas
Inspiration for a large modern single-wall open plan kitchen with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, marble worktops, white splashback, marble splashback, black appliances, porcelain flooring, an island, grey floors, white worktops and a drop ceiling.
Modern Midnight Blues Reno
Modern Midnight Blues Reno
Interiors by J. CurryInteriors by J. Curry
This is an example of a medium sized modern single-wall kitchen/diner in Minneapolis with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl flooring, an island, brown floors and white worktops.
LAB | Cocinas
LAB | Cocinas
Laboratorio de Arquitectura en BarcelonaLaboratorio de Arquitectura en Barcelona
Inspiration for a small modern grey and white single-wall open plan kitchen in Barcelona with a built-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, engineered stone countertops, beige splashback, wood splashback, integrated appliances, light hardwood flooring, no island, beige floors, grey worktops and a drop ceiling.
納入事例：グレイッシュ・モダンな空間
納入事例：グレイッシュ・モダンな空間
キッチンハウスキッチンハウス
Design ideas for a modern single-wall open plan kitchen in Tokyo with a submerged sink, beaded cabinets, grey cabinets, laminate countertops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, black appliances, medium hardwood flooring, an island, beige floors and grey worktops.
HAUS R HAMBURG
HAUS R HAMBURG
REICHWALD SCHULTZ & PARTNER HamburgREICHWALD SCHULTZ & PARTNER Hamburg
Küche mit Panoramafenster (Fotograf: Marcus Ebener, Berlin)
Medium sized modern single-wall open plan kitchen in Hamburg with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate countertops, green splashback, glass tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors, grey worktops and a vaulted ceiling.
Küche
Küche
Jens Gerber FotografieJens 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 worktops, beige splashback, wood splashback, black appliances, light hardwood flooring, no island, beige floors, beige worktops and a wood ceiling.
Urb. Puerta al Mar - Tarifa (2123)
Urb. Puerta al Mar - Tarifa (2123)
LU&JO CocinasLU&JO Cocinas
Inspiration for a small modern single-wall enclosed kitchen in Other with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic flooring, no island, grey floors and white worktops.
Display Modern Walnut Kitchen
Display Modern Walnut Kitchen
Miller's Dutch Haus FurnitureMiller's Dutch Haus Furniture
Our Modern Walnut Display Kitchen. See this display in our showroom at 3737 Bahia Vista Street.
Small modern single-wall kitchen in Tampa with medium wood cabinets, granite worktops and black worktops.
White modern plywood kitchen.
White modern plywood kitchen.
JS DECO Bespoke FurnitureJS DECO Bespoke Furniture
Plywood kitchen furniture is one of the most durable solutions in case of arranging kitchen space. Next to high physical properties, it is also good looking modern style design. One of our customers asked us to design and manufacture such a kitchen for his flat based in Sheffield South Yorkshire.
Mini studio à Neuilly Plaisance
Mini studio à Neuilly Plaisance
AGENCE MARN DÉCOAGENCE MARN DÉCO
Espace cuisine? Un rendu sur mesure avec des meubles du commerce. Salle d'eau avec verrière.
Photo of a small modern single-wall open plan kitchen in Paris with a single-bowl sink, beaded cabinets, light wood cabinets, laminate countertops, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback, integrated appliances, terrazzo flooring, multi-coloured floors and white worktops.
Woods Modern Farmhouse
Woods Modern Farmhouse
Hines Homes, LLCHines Homes, LLC
This is an example of a medium sized modern single-wall open plan kitchen in Little Rock with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors and white worktops.

Modern Single-wall Kitchen Ideas and Designs

Want to discover beautiful modern kitchen ideas to inspire your new kitchen design? You’ve come to the right place. You can discover millions of modern kitchen designs and ideas; from kitchen islands and storage units, to all sorts of kitchen lighting ideas, such as pendant lighting or under cabinet lighting. Whether you want inspiration for all-in-one fitted kitchen designs, some small kitchen ideas or maybe just some tips for improving your kitchen decor, there are tons of modern photos to inspire you for your next kitchen project on Houzz.

What kind of modern kitchen design should I go for?

With so many kitchen ideas and photos to look at you might be a bit overwhelmed when it comes to picking your own modern kitchen design. If you are updating your kitchen you know what a big and important decision it is to get the design right – the kitchen can be the hub and heart of the home, and it’s unlikely that you would invest in renovating your kitchen again in a few years. But fear not, focusing first on the important elements like layout, cabinet style, worktops and appliances will help you to bring together your dream kitchen design. Additional elements like kitchen lighting, cupboard storage and decor can come after in the kitchen planning process. A kitchen designer or fitter can help you to decide the layout of your modern kitchen in terms of where to place your kitchen units, appliances and island (if you’re having one), but if you prefer to handle this yourself you can focus on where you want your key elements of your kitchen to be – the oven, hob, sink and fridge. Of course you might be constricted by space, but try to envisage the easiest and most efficient layout based on how you usually like to cook and prepare your food. If you’re fed up of always having to carry dirty pans and pots across the room to the sink, place the sink closer to your oven and hob. Once you have the core elements sorted, consider extra layout considerations, such as where your bins will be stored, where the cutlery draw should be and where small modern kitchen appliances can be installed.

Should I include a kitchen island?

Kitchen island ideas are abundant these days; it seems most kitchen designs include a kitchen island, if not multiple islands. However, if the layout doesn’t work, especially if you have a small kitchen, then there’s no necessity to add in a kitchen island. You can add a breakfast bar or counter to your existing kitchen units, or stick with a good old-fashioned dining table if you don’t need the extra work surfaces. That said, if you do have the room, take a look at some modern kitchen island ideas to see if the designs inspire you for your kitchen. There are a huge variety of island designs to cater to different needs – you can have sinks, ovens, hobs, wine storage and all sorts of drawers and organisers built-in, you can have separate bars and counters that extend from your island, or you could go for a kitchen island on wheels to make your kitchen layout more versatile.

How do I choose my kitchen units and cabinets?

When picking out kitchen units and cupboard styles for a fitted kitchen, you’ll first want to consider the more practical questions – how many units do you need? How many cupboards and drawers do you need? Do you need extra kitchen storage built into your units? It’s always best to overestimate how much kitchen storage you’ll need as we all tend to have a habit of filling up whatever current space we have to the maximum. Next you can consider kitchen cabinet style and colour. Shaker style cabinets and raised and recessed panel cabinets offer a more traditional kitchen cabinet look, while flat panel cabinet doors tend to lend more to the modern and contemporary style. However, going for raised or recessed panel work in a striking colour such as dark blue, green or black can still work with contemporary kitchen ideas. White kitchens can give a sleek and clean feel, but remember you may have to do a bit more cleaning of those cupboard doors if you want everything to stay shiny and fresh. Of course, grey kitchens are the neutral colour choice du jour and can be paired with pale and rich shades alike if you want your fitted kitchen cupboards to contrast with your worktop, splashback, floor, or all of the above. Exposed shelving and storage is also popular for eclectic, Scandi and industrial-inspired looks, so you could opt for glass-fronted cabinets or no wall-mounted cabinets at all. Remember that this will require more restraint in what you can store and more effort in keeping it looking presentable compared to what is stored away hastily behind cupboard doors. The kitchen cupboard handles are also another element to decide upon – do you want traditional round knobs, modern metal bars, country kitchen cup handles or maybe to go ultra sleek with a completely handleless kitchen?

What modern kitchen storage ideas should I consider?

If you want to keep your modern kitchen well-stocked and well-equipped but don’t want it spilling over with clutter, then you’ll need to rely on good kitchen storage. Apart from the usual fitted kitchen cupboards and drawer space, there are many other ways of keeping your kitchen tidy. Whilst a large kitchen pantry is the dream of most homeowners, it can’t always be a reality. However, there are now lots of pull out compartments and drawers with trays and shelving that can act as mini kitchen pantries, and you can install handy cupboard organisers that fit onto the inside of the door to make the most of your cupboard space. You can also look at corner drawers and cupboards that open up to reveal lots of extra storage. Rails or small shelves along your kitchen walls or splashback can help with hanging utensils or pans, or storing small items like herbs and spices in an usually empty space. Buy extra kitchen storage products for your home on Houzz

Are there small kitchen ideas for small modern spaces?

If you’re working with a galley kitchen, a one-wall kitchen in an open plan space or just a pretty small kitchen, there are some small kitchen ideas that can help you get the most out of your cooking and dining area. If you find that you don’t utilise the back of your cupboards (maybe they become the graveyard for out-of-date tin cans), you could decide to go with shallower kitchen units to free up some extra floor space in front of your cabinets. As mentioned, open shelving or glass-fronted cabinets are a popular trend and they should make the space feel more open and less boxed-in. However, if you have the capacity for it, cupboards and modern kitchen units that maximise the floor-to-ceiling space you have will mean you can use all of that for valuable kitchen storage. Wall or ceiling racks could be a useful solution for hanging pans and pots if you’ve run out of cupboards in which to store them. Kitchen ideas and modern accessories such as baskets, trolleys and storage jars are both aesthetically pleasing and practical as they give you extra storage space. Kitchen appliances like a fridge or dishwasher can be tucked away in built-in units in fitted kitchens so they blend into your layout and don’t make the space look crowded. Discover all the small kitchen ideas you could need by taking a look at photos of compact kitchens.

What sort of modern kitchen lighting should I go for?

In the kitchen you need to have practical lighting – no one wants to chop, cut and cook in a dingy room. Kitchen ceiling lights are probably the best way to go, but should you opt for recessed spotlights or traditional hanging ceiling lights? While spotlight LED kitchen lighting will give you excellent light, they may not fit with a design that’s not contemporary. Traditional chandelier lights could work for other kitchen styles, and of course, kitchen pendant lighting comes in all sorts of styles, colours and designs. While the popular choice is to go with one or two pendant lights over your kitchen island, you could also opt for a single pendant light over your dining space, or a few spaced out across your kitchen. Of course, if you want good lighting for your worktops, under-cabinet lighting is the way forward. Speak to your kitchen supplier about having this pre-installed, or there are a number of easy-install options you can fit yourself or with the help of a lighting expert or electrician. In the market for your modern kitchen lighting today? Once you’ve found some inspiring kitchen lighting ideas here, take a look at our kitchen lighting products to find the new lights for your kitchen project.

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