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Single-wall Open Plan Kitchen Ideas and Designs

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Kendo Detached House
Kendo Detached House
Kapeti Ltd
Photo of a medium sized contemporary single-wall open plan kitchen in Other with quartz worktops, multi-coloured splashback, an island, beige worktops, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, mosaic tiled splashback, medium hardwood flooring and beige floors.
Artistic, Handleless Kitchen
Artistic, Handleless Kitchen
Nicholas Anthony
A perfect balance of materials, technology and colour. Matte, handleless units perfectly balance the light, bespoke breakfast bar and open drawer units. Gaggenau appliances add a true sense of luxury, fitting seamlessly with the stainless steel surfaces to give a clean, modern feel.
CHELSEA
CHELSEA
Krantz Designs
Our clients created a new glazed link between two parts of their home and wanted to relocate the kitchen within this space, integrating it with their existing dining area. It was important to them – and to us – that our design was in keeping with the period property, and the end result was magnificent fusion between old and new, creating a fluid link to the rest of their home. The large breakfast bar was finished in solid American walnut and incorporated a bespoke pop-up gin bar, another playful touch. This makes for a stunning showpiece, a surprising feature that acts as a real talking point.
nnu House
nnu House
Studio Jayga Architects
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary single-wall open plan kitchen in Essex with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, terrazzo worktops, multi-coloured splashback, stainless steel appliances, limestone flooring, an island and multicoloured worktops.
Woodside - open plan kitchen
Woodside - open plan kitchen
Alexander James Associates Ltd
Expansive contemporary single-wall open plan kitchen in West Midlands with flat-panel cabinets, concrete flooring, an island, a submerged sink, black cabinets, brick splashback, white appliances, marble worktops, grey floors and multicoloured worktops.
Net House Conversion
Net House Conversion
Fife Architects
Inspiration for a nautical single-wall open plan kitchen in Other with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops, medium hardwood flooring, no island, brown floors and brown worktops.
Large Skylight and Kitchen
Large Skylight and Kitchen
Studio Varey
A bright and spacious extension to a semi-detached family home in North London. The clients brief was to create a new kitchen and dining area that would be more suited to their family needs, and full of lots of sunlight. Using a large roof light and crittal style doors, we connected the new kitchen to the garden, allowing the family to use the space all year round.
THE PICTURE HOUSE, BALHAM
THE PICTURE HOUSE, BALHAM
NOTO Architects
Featuring a handmade, hand-painted kitchen, with marble surfaces and warm metal tones throughout.
Design ideas for a large traditional single-wall open plan kitchen in London with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, marble worktops, white splashback, marble splashback, black appliances, limestone flooring, an island, beige floors, white worktops, a vaulted ceiling and feature lighting.
High in the hills
High in the hills
Adornas Kitchens & Interiors
Richard & Caroline's kitchen was one of the biggest spaces we've had the pleasure of working on, yet this vast space has a very homely and welcoming feeling. Texture has played a huge part in this design, with a mixture of materials all working in harmony and adding interest. This property could be classed as a modern farmhouse, and the interior reflects this mix of traditional and modern. It's home to a young family, and we're loving Caroline's playful use of colour and accessories! As well as the meticulously designed kitchen, we created a modern storage area at the dining end to pull the two spaces together.
City of Westminster London - Contemporary 2 Bedroom Apartment
City of Westminster London - Contemporary 2 Bedroom Apartment
Homeconcepts
Contemporary Apartment Renovation in Westminster, London - Matt Finish Kitchen Silestone Worktops
This is an example of a small contemporary single-wall open plan kitchen in London with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring, no island, yellow floors, white worktops and a wallpapered ceiling.
Anthracite & Platinum grey handle-less kitchen
Anthracite & Platinum grey handle-less kitchen
Arlington Interiors
This open plan kitchen is a mix of Anthracite Grey & Platinum Light Grey in a matt finish. This handle-less kitchen is a very contemporary design. The Ovens are Siemens StudioLine Black steel, the hob is a 2in1 Miele downdraft extractor which works well on the island.
Long Crendon, Buckinghamshire
Long Crendon, Buckinghamshire
Kingsey Kitchens & Interiors
Medium sized classic single-wall open plan kitchen in Buckinghamshire with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, composite countertops, stainless steel appliances, ceramic flooring, an island, grey floors and white worktops.
Painted Shaker Cashmere Thundridge, Hertfordshire
Painted Shaker Cashmere Thundridge, Hertfordshire
C & C Kitchens
Painted Cashmere Shaker with Butler sink and American Style Fridge Freezer
This is an example of a large traditional single-wall open plan kitchen in Hertfordshire with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, quartz worktops, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, laminate floors, an island, white worktops, beige splashback and beige floors.
Contemporary kitchen for New Build Home
Contemporary kitchen for New Build Home
Kitchenology Ltd
Leicht cabinetry in a combination of Frosty White and Kiruna matt lacquer finishes. Wood effect niche creates warmth enhanced by recessed lighting under the wall cabinets and built into slim metal accent shelving.
Kitchen and Kitchen Island
Kitchen and Kitchen Island
Stickland Wright Architects + Interiors
open plan kitchen dining table rattan chairs rattan pendant marble fire place antique mirror sash windows glass pendant sawn oak kitchen cabinet door corian fronted kitchen cabinet door marble kitchen island bar stools engineered wood flooring brass kitchen handles mylands soho house wall colour sash windows automatic blinds
Little House on the Quarry
Little House on the Quarry
Norman-Prahm architects
Inspiration for a small scandi single-wall open plan kitchen in London with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, composite countertops, light hardwood flooring, no island, white worktops and a vaulted ceiling.
Hoop Lane
Hoop Lane
A M P U E R O Y U T R O N I C
Medium sized contemporary single-wall open plan kitchen in London with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, composite countertops, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring and an island.
Ukiyo
Ukiyo
Unique Homestays
Design ideas for a medium sized nautical single-wall open plan kitchen in Cornwall with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, window splashback, integrated appliances, a breakfast bar and white worktops.
Former MOD Listening Post
Former MOD Listening Post
DJB Photography
Damian James Bramley, DJB Photography
Photo of a contemporary single-wall open plan kitchen in Other with an island, a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, black appliances, grey floors and grey worktops.
Selfbuild Home
Selfbuild Home
JW:Bespoke Architecture & Interior Design
Small contemporary single-wall open plan kitchen in Hertfordshire with an island.

Single-wall Open Plan 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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