Single-wall Kitchen/Diner Ideas and Designs

Ильина Лаура
Inspiration for a small industrial single-wall kitchen/diner in Moscow with a built-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, copper worktops, grey splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic flooring, no island and white floors.

Contemporary Design and Major Renovation Richmond Street

Upside Development

Medium sized contemporary single-wall kitchen/diner in Toronto with a double-bowl sink, light hardwood flooring, an island, beige floors, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz worktops and integrated appliances.

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MIDE architetti

MIDE architetti
Design ideas for a medium sized modern single-wall kitchen/diner in Other with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, stainless steel appliances and no island.

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メープルホームズインターナショナル

Clintonville Kitchen

Dave Fox Design Build Remodelers

The original layout of the home had a wall cutting this kitchen in half. It was placed where the current range is and had a door way between connecting the kitchen and dining room.

Broadbeach Waters Lux Town Houses

Groove Tiles & Stone

Italian Cemento Grigio Cassero porcelain floor tile. Boston Lavagna matt finish subway tile on kitchen splash back.
Photo of a large contemporary single-wall kitchen/diner in Brisbane with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, black splashback, metro tiled splashback, an island, beige floors, granite worktops, stainless steel appliances and porcelain flooring.

Ceilings

Eberhard Architects LLC

This is an example of a large modern single-wall kitchen/diner in Cleveland with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring, an island and brown floors.

IP12 Construction

Chris Snook

Chris Snook
This is an example of a contemporary single-wall kitchen/diner in London with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, metro tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring and an island.

Kitchens : Personality Kitchens

Arrowhead Remodeling & Design, Inc.

This Hollywood Hills, Ca Studio has just raised it's value by at least a quarter, Modern with a dark mahogany off shine cabinets. Job well done!
This is an example of a small urban single-wall kitchen/diner in Los Angeles with no island.

Tasset Residence(ASID Design Excellence Award Total Remodel & 1st Place kitchen)

AB Design Elements, LLC

Jack London
Photo of a medium sized traditional single-wall kitchen/diner in Phoenix with a belfast sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble worktops, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood flooring, an island and brown floors.

San Marino Residence

[STRANG] Architecture

Photography © Claudia Uribe-Touri
Photo of a large contemporary single-wall kitchen/diner in Miami with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, marble worktops, multi-coloured splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, bamboo flooring, an island and beige floors.

Flygelgatan

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Foto: Andreas Pedersen #simplerphoto
Inspiration for a medium sized scandinavian single-wall kitchen/diner in Stockholm with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring and no island.

La Guarida St @ Dallas, TX

Q Construction Solutions

This is an example of a large country single-wall kitchen/diner in Orange County with a belfast sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble worktops, white splashback, stone tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring and an island.

Scandinavian Power Flat

Georgiana Ursache

Inspiration for a small scandinavian single-wall kitchen/diner in Other with a built-in sink, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback and stainless steel appliances.

Live Sawn White Oak Wide Plank Flooring

Hull Forest Products - Wide Plank Floors

Close-up view of live sawn wide plank solid White Oak flooring, custom sawn by Hull Forest Products from New England-grown White Oak. This cut of flooring contains a natural mix of quarter sawn, rift sawn, and plain sawn grain and reflects what the inside of a tree really looks like. Plank widths from 9-16 inches, plank lengths from 4-10+ feet. 4-6 week lead time. Nationwide shipping. 1-800-928-9602. www.hullforest.com Photo by Max Sychev.

Penthouse -Notting Hill

Nathalie Priem Photography

Nathalie Priem Photography
Design ideas for a small contemporary single-wall kitchen/diner in London with grey cabinets, marble worktops, metallic splashback, mirror splashback, integrated appliances, medium hardwood flooring and an island.

Kitchen Remodeling In Woodland Hills, CA by A-List Builders

A-List Builders Inc.

Kitchen Remodeling In Woodland Hills, CA photo by A-List Builders Brand New Oak Floors Custom Cabinets New Countertops Recessed lights Custom Island Dining Set All New Appliances

Armani Fine Woodworking Walnut Butcher Block Countertop

Armani Fine Woodworking

Walnut Butcher Block Countertop by Armani Fine Woodworking in Denver, CO. Armanifinewoodworking.com. Custom Made-to-Order. Shipped Nationwide. Remodel by Reconstruct (ReconstructKC.com) in Kansas City, MO

Romain - 15 m² transformé en 2 pièces-cuisine !

Batiik Studio

Bertrand Fompeyrine
This is an example of a small contemporary single-wall kitchen/diner in Paris with a submerged sink, beaded cabinets, white cabinets, laminate countertops, white splashback, ceramic splashback and light hardwood flooring.

Transitional Kitchen

Medium sized classic single-wall kitchen/diner in Minneapolis with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring and an island.

Single-wall Kitchen/Diner Ideas and Designs

Want to discover beautiful kitchen ideas to inspire your new kitchen design? You’ve come to the right place. You can discover millions of 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 photos to inspire you for your next kitchen project on Houzz.

What kind of 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 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 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 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 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 kitchen storage ideas should I consider?

If you want to keep your 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 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 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 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 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 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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