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Spanish ceramic Aparici tiles are laid into the hardwood floor with a seamless transition. Photography: Sean McBride
Inspiration for a large traditional single-wall open plan kitchen in Toronto with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, concrete worktops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic flooring, an island, a belfast sink, porcelain splashback and multi-coloured floors.
Guesthouse at Conn Creek
Guesthouse at Conn Creek
RGArchitectureRGArchitecture
Interior view of the kitchen area. Interior design from Donald Ohlen at Ohlen Design. Photo by Adrian Gregorutti.
Inspiration for a small rural single-wall open plan kitchen in San Francisco with a submerged sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring, an island and wood worktops.
Grosvenor Crescent
Grosvenor Crescent
Gibbon Lawson McKee Ltd.Gibbon Lawson McKee Ltd.
Contemporary single-wall open plan kitchen in Edinburgh with a submerged sink, dark hardwood flooring and an island.
Mill Valley, CA
Mill Valley, CA
Urrutia DesignUrrutia Design
URRUTIA DESIGN Photography by Matt Sartain
Expansive traditional single-wall kitchen/diner in San Francisco with stainless steel appliances, metro tiled splashback, brown splashback, shaker cabinets, marble worktops, a submerged sink, white worktops, light hardwood flooring, an island, beige floors and a vaulted ceiling.
Arlington Heights
Arlington Heights
CR Cabinetry Kitchen & Bath Design StudioCR Cabinetry Kitchen & Bath Design Studio
Featuring R.D. Henry & Company
This is an example of a medium sized classic single-wall kitchen in Chicago with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, stainless steel worktops and medium hardwood flooring.
Basement Kitchen
Basement Kitchen
Old World Kitchens & Custom CabinetsOld World Kitchens & Custom Cabinets
Cabinetry: Old World Kitchens (oldworldkitchens.com) Photography: Bob Young (bobyoungphoto.com)
Photo of a traditional single-wall kitchen in Vancouver with glass sheet splashback and dark wood cabinets.
small kitchen
small kitchen
Susan SerraSusan Serra
Inspiration for a rustic single-wall kitchen/diner in New York with glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, white appliances and a built-in sink.
Kitchen Splash
Kitchen Splash
Traditions in TileTraditions in Tile
Southern Living Showhouse by: Castle Homes
Medium sized traditional single-wall kitchen/diner in Nashville with white cabinets, integrated appliances, recessed-panel cabinets, marble worktops, an island, a belfast sink, white splashback, stone tiled splashback and dark hardwood flooring.
NICOLLET
NICOLLET
Kate Roos Design LLCKate Roos Design LLC
A peak inside the hidden pantry
Design ideas for a large traditional single-wall open plan kitchen in Minneapolis with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring, multiple islands, brown floors and white worktops.
Japandi Kitchen
Japandi Kitchen
Indigo Road Design GroupIndigo Road Design Group
Photo of a medium sized world-inspired single-wall kitchen/diner in Atlanta with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, white appliances, light hardwood flooring, an island, white floors and white worktops.
Aménagement d'un 110m²
Aménagement d'un 110m²
POËSIS STUDIOPOËSIS STUDIO
Au cœur de ce projet, la création d’un espace de vie centré autour de la cuisine avec un îlot central permettant d’adosser une banquette à l’espace salle à manger.
Olathe MCM
Olathe MCM
Stumpff HomeWorks, LLCStumpff HomeWorks, LLC
Inspiration for a large midcentury single-wall kitchen in Kansas City with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, orange cabinets, engineered stone countertops, multi-coloured splashback, granite splashback, integrated appliances, slate flooring, an island, black floors, white worktops and a vaulted ceiling.
Lloyd Park Extension
Lloyd Park Extension
Studio FabbriStudio Fabbri
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary single-wall kitchen/diner in London with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, terrazzo worktops, pink splashback, ceramic splashback, black appliances, lino flooring, an island, grey floors, white worktops, exposed beams and a feature wall.
Little Italy Gem
Little Italy Gem
M-Squared Contracting Inc.M-Squared Contracting Inc.
Inspiration for a large classic single-wall kitchen/diner in Toronto with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey splashback, stone slab splashback, integrated appliances, light hardwood flooring, an island and white worktops.
Golders Green Inset Handle Kitchen
Golders Green Inset Handle Kitchen
Higham FurnitureHigham Furniture
This inset Shaker kitchen has a very calming colour scheme, with the kitchen cabinetry painted in Slaked Lime Deep by Little Greene and the island in Pompeian Ash. The wooden floor compliments the colours beautifully as do the other touches in the room. The brass inset handles tie in with other small brass details, such as in the bar stools and lampshade.
Microcement Worktops - Visually Striking, Durable And Easy-To-Maintain
Microcement Worktops - Visually Striking, Durable And Easy-To-Maintain
York House DesignsYork House Designs
The choice of microcement worktops adds a touch of contemporary elegance to the kitchen. Not only are they visually striking, but they also provide a durable and easy-to-maintain surface which is perfect for busy areas.
Edith Walk, Widemouth Bay, Cornwall
Edith Walk, Widemouth Bay, Cornwall
The Bazeley PartnershipThe Bazeley Partnership
Located less than a quarter of a mile from the iconic Widemouth Bay in North Cornwall, this innovative development of five detached dwellings is sympathetic to the local landscape character, whilst providing sustainable and healthy spaces to inhabit. As a collection of unique custom-built properties, the success of the scheme depended on the quality of both design and construction, utilising a palette of colours and textures that addressed the local vernacular and proximity to the Atlantic Ocean. A fundamental objective was to ensure that the new houses made a positive contribution towards the enhancement of the area and used environmentally friendly materials that would be low-maintenance and highly robust – capable of withstanding a harsh maritime climate. Externally, bonded Porcelanosa façade at ground level and articulated, ventilated Porcelanosa façade on the first floor proved aesthetically flexible but practical. Used alongside natural stone and slate, the Porcelanosa façade provided a colourfast alternative to traditional render. Internally, the streamlined design of the buildings is further emphasized by Porcelanosa worktops in the kitchens and tiling in the bathrooms, providing a durable but elegant finish. The sense of community was reinforced with an extensive landscaping scheme that includes a communal garden area sown with wildflowers and the planting of apple, pear, lilac and lime trees. Cornish stone hedge bank boundaries between properties further improves integration with the indigenous terrain. This pioneering project allows occupants to enjoy life in contemporary, state-of-the-art homes in a landmark development that enriches its environs. Photographs: Richard Downer
Industrial Revolution
Industrial Revolution
TroicoTroico
Medium sized urban single-wall kitchen/diner in Other with a built-in sink, light wood cabinets, grey splashback, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors, grey worktops, beaded cabinets and concrete worktops.
Reforma interior - Casa AS
Reforma interior - Casa AS
Gallego ArquitecturaGallego Arquitectura
Photo of a medium sized contemporary single-wall open plan kitchen in Other with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, black splashback, engineered quartz splashback, black appliances, medium hardwood flooring, a breakfast bar, brown floors and black worktops.
Montmartre - Tholozé
Montmartre - Tholozé
Supercraft Studio | Architecte d'intérieurSupercraft Studio | Architecte d'intérieur
Cuisine ouverte sur la pièce de vie avec coin repas.
This is an example of a medium sized mediterranean single-wall open plan kitchen in Paris with a submerged sink, beaded cabinets, dark wood cabinets, composite countertops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, integrated appliances, light hardwood flooring, no island and white worktops.

Single-wall Kitchen 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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