When working with small homes, small kitchens often come with the territory. It can be a struggle to achieve the needed floor space and countertop space in a limited area. However, utilizing a one-wall design for your kitchen can provide you with the much-needed functionality that other layouts simply cannot achieve in small spaces.
If you’re thinking about planning out your kitchen along a single wall, have a look at the list below. The list includes the most inspiring one-wall kitchens to help you work with your limited horizontal space and create the kitchen you’ve been dreaming of.
A Functional Grey One Wall Kitchen Layout
A simple, linear layout, this kitchen design utilizes a small cooktop and sink to help maximize usable countertop space. The abundance of drawers and cabinets creates more space for storage, keeping things organized and de-cluttered.
This one-wall kitchen also creates visual balance by placing the wall cabinets away from the left-hand corner of the room and using greenery to take up some of the negative space on the right.
Styled by Emma Fisher, Annica Clarmell, and Anna Granberg, photographed by Peter Pousard for Alvhem
An Open and Airy, Yet Compact, Single Wall Kitchen
This one-wall kitchen layout features a narrow stove and large cabinets in an off-white shade of paint that matches the walls of the room. The black countertop provides just enough contrast to create depth while the orientation of the flooring draws you into the workspace.
This color palette provides a sense of space, making the kitchen seem larger than it is. Additionally, the large area of open floor space enhances this effect while improving the work triangle.
Styled by Grey Deco, photographed by Henrik Linden for Alvhem
High Contrast Colors in a One-Wall Kitchen Layout
This one-wall layout uses standard-size appliances as well as a table that can easily function as an island for efficient food preparation and ease of cooking. In smaller homes with limited counter space, furniture that can serve multiple purposes is something to be taken advantage of.
This high-contrast interior design style creates an area of the house that you want to spend time in, while the dining table increases the functionality of the kitchen itself.
Styled by Grey Deco, photographed by Fredrik J Karlsson for Alvhem
One Wall Kitchen Design With Varying Cabinet Depths
For those in search of a unique design that uses a blend of materials, this one-wall design checks all of the boxes. The natural contrast between the marbled countertops, brown kitchen cabinets, and the stainless steel range hood creates visual interest, however, the built-in features are the true star of the show.
The section of cabinets slightly recessed from the natural line created by the lower and side cabinets allows for a greater appearance of space. As a bonus, this design allows you to grab things easily and quickly while cooking your meals.
Styled by Lindholm, photographed by Boukari for Historiska Hem
A Minimalist One Wall Kitchen With Open Shelving
A simplistic design with a rustic feel, this one-wall kitchen features a small stove and sink with plenty of shelving. The use of raw, natural wood for both the kitchen layout and the dining space allows for nearly endless styling and decor options.
The open-face shelves also provide incredible versatility, serving as a place for decor or for storing items that are used frequently and need to be quickly accessed.
Styled by Thomas Lingsell, photographed by Per Orchidéen for Historiska Hem
Sleek Appliances and Cabinets With a Rustic Touch
In a similar design to the previous one-wall kitchen layout, this kitchen also uses wood to create a slightly rustic style. This kitchen, however, uses a much more subdued wood in a combination of vertical and horizontal planks and pairs it with a marble countertop and a full-size, modern stove.
The strip of dark, natural wood spanning the perimeter of the space features versatile pegs that can be used for hanging everything from tools and utensils to small decor items.
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Light Grey and Neutral Tones for Peak Functionality
Unlike many one-wall kitchen layouts, this design has found a way to incorporate a full-size refrigerator into the room without compromising either the living space or the work area. The everyday color palette used here allows you to change up the style of the rest of the kitchen area without needing to rework the design or styling of the workspace.
This also allows homeowners to decorate the space in conjunction with the seasons or holidays while maintaining the overall functionality of the kitchen.
A Dark, Dramatic One Wall Layout
If you’re in search of a more bold kitchen design, this dramatic yet elegant style is for you. The room makes full use of a range of black materials to achieve a dark, monochromatic single-wall kitchen.
Touches of dark brown wood add a layer of depth by breaking up the intensity of the black. To maintain the effect, it’s important to use strategic lighting and dark appliances. The open geometric shelving helps to maximize storage space without adding unnecessary visual weight to the room.
Styled by Nouvel Interior, photographed by Alen Cordic, for sale via Entrance Makleri
Full Cabinetry for Extra Storage Space
Make the most of your one-wall kitchen space by installing a full set of drawers and cabinets. This layout uses different types of cabinetry to provide the most storage opportunities available. These smooth-faced cabinet doors provide a sleek, modern look while keeping your counter space open and free of any clutter.
The simple, low-profile cooktop and built-in stove allow for a wide variety of cooking options. Meanwhile, the medium-sized sink placed strategically in the middle of the countertop space and the mildly recessed upper cabinets ensure comfortable mobility.
Photographed by Frederic Boukari for Historiska Hem
A Fun Color Palette and Open Shelving
Showcase your personality with a fresh, bold color palette. These dark blue cabinets pair well with the dark blue of the sofa in the living room area and pull in tones from the fun and unique rug.
To make the color pop, this single-wall kitchen surrounds the blue with bright white tiles on both the countertop and the wall with a complementary wood tone for the shelves. The floating shelving creates more visual space in the room, making it seem larger.
Styled by Lingsell, photographed by Florbrant for Historiska Hem
Dark Cabinetry Paired With Abundant Natural Light
If your one-wall kitchen has large windows that provide a lot of natural lighting, you can experiment with dark shades without committing to a fully dark and dramatic kitchen.
This design uses built-in appliances, including a camouflaged refrigerator to maintain a uniform look. The mix of shelf sizes creates just a touch of visual interest and utilizes a simple pattern that is easy to replicate when disguising the fridge.
To optimize storage space in your one-wall kitchen layout, go for a floor-to-ceiling kitchen design.
Styled by Emma Fischer, Linnéa H. Manaberi, and Annica Clarmell, photographed by Anders Bergstedt for Alvhem
A Simplistic, Yet Cozy One Wall Kitchen Layout
Classic kitchen layouts are known for their cozy, inviting air and this one-wall layout is no exception. With wall-to-wall countertops and a small dining nook, this kitchen hearkens back to a bygone era.
The simple design provides everything needed for an efficient, streamlined cooking experience by utilizing all of the provided space in a meaningful way. This timeless kitchen design is sure to last a lifetime.
photographed by Krister Engström, styled by Livindeco, sold via Kvarteret Mäkleri
Full-Size Appliances and Floor to Ceiling Tiles
This one-wall kitchen sports full-size, bold appliances and understated tile alongside marbled countertops and a large dining table. Similar to a previous kitchen idea, this design allows the table to double as an additional counter or island space with the brightly colored chairs offering an extra pop of color to the space.
The undermount sink provides a larger usable area on the countertops, something that is both pleasing to the eye and practical.
Styled by Van Keppel, photographed by Andersson for Historiska Hem
Smooth Faced Cabinets and Small Appliances in an Airy Space
This final one-wall kitchen layout combines many of the elements we’ve discussed already. Sleek, smooth cabinets, built-in appliances, an under-mounted sink, large windows, and a floor pattern that draws you in are all present here.
All of these elements come together to create a unique kitchen that’s bright and airy, avoiding any feeling of being cramped as some other small kitchens do.
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