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Kitchen Layout Ideas

Single Wall Kitchen Ideas

From streamlined devices to clever storage options, these single-wall kitchen ideas will help you maximise both function and fashion in a design that uses just one wall. Single-wall kitchen designs are a firm favourite in small and large rooms, creating a compact cooking area that houses all of the essentials, while freeing up floor space for other features or a living area. Read our tips on planning a single-wall layout to discover the features that will work for your home and personal style.

White matt handleless kitchen in single wall layout with under cabinet lighting, wood worktop and built under electric oven.

1. Strip back with slab

A single-wall layout offers the ultimate minimal aesthetic, so including slab doors in a design will extend the effortless look. The flat surface is easy to clean, making these doors a practical touch to a cooking area. Slab is also easy to adapt to handleless by adding profiles that come in a variety of different shades.

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2. Lead with handle-free

Thanks to built-in handgrips, an integrated handle design is a great small single-wall kitchen idea as it will remove unnecessary adornments that can make a room feel crowded. The j-pull style also creates a horizontal line that can draw the eye through a space, elongating a room and making it appear larger.

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Neutral dove grey cottage style single wall shaker kitchen with chrome cup handles. Contains wood panelling and pitched roof.

3. Go statement with shaker

With cabinetry featuring on one side of a single-wall layout, it is a great opportunity to create a striking look without overpowering the room. The framed design of shaker styles has a homely feel that will add warmth to a space and can be adorned with statement hardware to extend the characterful aesthetic.

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White single wall kitchen idea with integrated handle cupboards, a grey worktop, induction hob and integrated appliances.

4. Maximise light

With single-wall layouts often used in smaller rooms, it is important to find ways that extend the light look for an open feel. Gloss cabinetry is a sound investment for making a cooking area appear more spacious. For the ultimate bright style, follow @no_48x’s lead by combining this reflective finish with a neutral colour palette, such as white or light grey.

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Black single wall kitchen idea with integrated handle cupboards, a white worktop and integrated appliances in a tower format.

5. Make it matt

A popular choice in open-plan spaces, single-wall designs are often the backdrop to living and dining zones. Matt styles, like @naomi_littlefair’s, will create a muted look that will sit subtly within a layout while adding to an on-trend, contemporary scheme. The non-reflective surface will also reduce glare from televisions – great for multi-use areas.

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Grey single wall kitchen idea with shaker cupboards, silver cup handles, a white worktop and inset sink, and grey oak floors.

6. Grow with grey

Keep your single-wall design on-trend with grey cabinetry that is a popular choice in traditional and contemporary decors alike. Including a cool-toned palette, like @_number_240, will update a single wall layout and ensure it lasts for years to come as the neutral shade is versatile and will blend well with changing trends.

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White single wall kitchen idea with integrated handle cupboards, a white marble effect worktop and integrated appliances.

7. Work in white

Single-wall designs come in all shapes and sizes, and each can benefit from a bright and airy feel. @inside.no6 has opted for white cabinetry to create a uniform look that is soft and neutral which adds to the simple format. Combine with matching fixtures, such as a counter and upstand, to make the most of an all-white scheme.

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8. Pick your palette

Single-wall designs are often used in open-plan spaces, so opting for a bold colour will create a distinctive style that differentiates a cooking area. Opting for a teal shade, just like @dustsheets_and_decor, adds to a characterful look while also contrasting living and dining spots, which will help to zone a multi-use layout.

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9. Switch to built-in

An essential for creating a stripped-back, single-wall space, integrated devices offer a contemporary look that is easy to navigate. Positioning equipment in a tower format will help free up valuable floor space, which is key in smaller rooms, and adds a functional workflow between different zones.

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10. Turn to multi-functional taps

Doubling up on devices creates a tidy and usable single-wall design, so adding a hot water tap is a clever way of reducing additional tools that can clutter your countertop. Using a boiling water tap for daily brews or filling up pots and pans will add to a streamlined layout and make a space highly functional.

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11. The only way is up

In a design that spans the width of one wall, it is a good idea to build upwards to maximise the full height of a room. Larder units create sought-after storage that organise a space and maintain a pared-back layout. Adding a pull-out system will also utilise every inch within the cupboard while making ingredients easy to access.

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12. Create seamless storage

When planning a single-wall design, it is important to consider storage options for all of your everyday essentials to ensure they are kept within arm’s reach. Internal drawers provide ample space for smaller items, such as food wraps, utensils, and cutlery, removing unnecessary clutter from countertops.

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Grey single wall kitchen idea with an undermount sink, silver mixer tap and white marble effect countertops.

13. Make it undermounted

Follow @ourspringfieldhome’s lead by including an undermount bowl, which is designed to sit below the surface for the ultimate uninterrupted look. This submerged design is easy to clean and has ample room for washing larger pots and pans, which is great for those who want to maintain a tidy single-wall scheme.

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Black induction hob set on a grey concrete effect worktop with a matching backboard and navy shaker handleless cupboards.

14. Flush and flexible

Saving counter space in essential in a single-wall design as work areas can be limited. By switching to a flush-fitting device, like @upgrading_upton, your cooking zone can double up as a spot for food prep. Many models also have a frameless style, offering a uniform aesthetic that is easy to clean.

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Lamona Slimline Fully Integrated Dishwasher

15. Stick to slimline

To create a single-wall layout that is highly functional, include slimline devices which will optimise a smaller room to its full potential. Compact dishwashers are great alternatives to full size models, offering the same functionality while saving on space. This can free up cupboards for additional storage.

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