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Tiny House
Tiny House
Jessica Helgerson Interior DesignJessica Helgerson Interior Design
The new floors are local Oregon white oak, and the dining table was made from locally salvaged walnut. The range is a vintage Craigslist find, and a wood-burning stove easily and efficiently heats the small house. Photo by Lincoln Barbour.
Longbridge Lakefront
Longbridge Lakefront
TruKitchensTruKitchens
This crisp kitchen design is a fresh take on the classic white kitchen. Situated on Pentwater Lake in Michigan, this kitchen features high pressure laminate cabinets in Designer White along the sink wall and Melamine island cabinets in Natural Rustik from Eclipse Cabinetry by Shiloh. White quartz countertops keep the design clean while custom stainless island legs add a bit of industrial flair. Builder: Insignia Homes, Architect: Brad Douglas Design, Interior Design: Lynn Hollander Design, Photos: Ashley Avila Photography
Danes Dr
Danes Dr
Karen Parry ArchitectKaren Parry Architect
Alexis Nicolas Basso Photographer
Contemporary single-wall kitchen in Glasgow with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets and white cabinets.
Sunrise Kitchens
Sunrise Kitchens
Sunrise Building & Remodeling IncSunrise Building & Remodeling Inc
Elizabeth Dooley, Dooley Images
Photo of a medium sized traditional single-wall kitchen/diner in New York with a submerged sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring, an island, engineered stone countertops, porcelain splashback and beige floors.
Contemporary, Light & Airy Kitchen
Contemporary, Light & Airy Kitchen
Figura Kitchens & InteriorsFigura Kitchens & Interiors
A sleek modern kitchen in a light and airy vaulted space.
This is an example of a medium sized traditional single-wall kitchen/diner in Surrey with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, granite worktops, black splashback, glass sheet splashback, stainless steel appliances and an island.
Vermont goes Hobbit Modern
Vermont goes Hobbit Modern
Meditch Murphey ArchitectsMeditch Murphey Architects
A view of the kitchen, loft, and exposed timber frame structure. photo by Lael Taylor
Inspiration for a small rustic single-wall open plan kitchen in DC Metro with flat-panel cabinets, wood worktops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, brown floors, brown worktops, grey cabinets, medium hardwood flooring and an island.
PALAZZINA con VISTA
PALAZZINA con VISTA
Gian Paolo GuerraGian Paolo Guerra
Foto di Vincenzo Tambasco
Design ideas for a mediterranean single-wall enclosed kitchen in Rome with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, no island, grey floors and grey worktops.
Clapham
Clapham
Reigate Kitchen CompanyReigate Kitchen Company
James Watt
Medium sized contemporary single-wall kitchen in London with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, metallic splashback, metal splashback, stainless steel appliances, an island, beige floors, white worktops and light hardwood flooring.
Villa sur la côte d'Azur
Villa sur la côte d'Azur
Dorner DesignDorner Design
Large contemporary single-wall kitchen/diner in Paris with light wood cabinets and an island.
Southern Living House
Southern Living House
Cindy Aplanalp & Chairma Design GroupCindy Aplanalp & Chairma Design Group
Open, warm and welcoming-is this full loaded kitchen. The hand finished walnut bar is a favorite gathering place. Not shown is an attached 'morning room' that is well used for the day's first cup of joe!
Tel-Aviv Penthouse Apartment
Tel-Aviv Penthouse Apartment
Pitsou Kedem ArchitectPitsou Kedem Architect
Photography by Ofir Turjeman
Photo of a mediterranean single-wall kitchen with flat-panel cabinets and black cabinets.
Parnassus Heights Remodel
Parnassus Heights Remodel
WA Design ArchitectsWA Design Architects
Design ideas for a large contemporary single-wall kitchen/diner in San Francisco with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood flooring, an island, white worktops, engineered stone countertops and grey floors.
Traditional Kitchen Extension, Oxfordshire
Traditional Kitchen Extension, Oxfordshire
HollandGreen Architecture, Interiors & LandscapesHollandGreen Architecture, Interiors & Landscapes
Design ideas for a classic single-wall kitchen in London with yellow cabinets, wood worktops, white splashback, slate flooring and an island.
Bretby Court
Bretby Court
Matz Architects LimitedMatz Architects Limited
Design ideas for a rural single-wall open plan kitchen in Auckland with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, metallic splashback, medium hardwood flooring and an island.
New York Loft Kitchen
New York Loft Kitchen
Rhatigan and HickRhatigan and Hick
Brian MacLochlainn
This is an example of a large traditional single-wall kitchen/diner in Dublin with marble worktops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, an island, grey cabinets, metro tiled splashback, a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets and dark hardwood flooring.
Küchen - kitchen
Küchen - kitchen
Beton to BeBeton to Be
Inspiration for an expansive contemporary single-wall open plan kitchen in Berlin with an integrated sink, open cabinets, light hardwood flooring, an island, concrete worktops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances and black cabinets.
Kitchen
Kitchen
Bill Michels ArchitectBill Michels Architect
Contemporary rustic kitchen & guest house kitchen
Inspiration for a rustic single-wall enclosed kitchen in Minneapolis with a single-bowl sink and stainless steel appliances.
ONE:LONDON - Acton
ONE:LONDON - Acton
Buildup London LimitedBuildup London Limited
Inspiration for a medium sized industrial single-wall open plan kitchen in London with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, light hardwood flooring, no island, a submerged sink, wood worktops, brick splashback, integrated appliances and beige floors.
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.
Modern Ranch
Modern Ranch
Lorin Hill, ArchitectLorin Hill, Architect
Main house modern kitchen with island, glass tile backsplash and wood cabinets and accents
Design ideas for a medium sized modern single-wall open plan kitchen in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, blue splashback, an island, brown floors, white worktops, light hardwood flooring, a belfast sink, integrated appliances, composite countertops and metro tiled splashback.

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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