A kitchen design where all appliances, cabinets, and countertops are positioned along one wall is known as the one-wall layout. The one-wall kitchen layout can work equally well for both very small kitchens and for extremely big spaces.

By definition a one wall kitchen layout is composed of a singular kitchen unit that is set up in one wall, covering all the basic needs in the kitchen. In this design, all the major components of the kitchen, namely the cooking area (range), the food preparation (sink) area and the storage area (refrigerator) are arrayed in one area.

What a One-Wall Layout Is In a one-wall kitchen layout, all of the cabinets, countertops, and major work services are arrayed along one wall. The other three sides of the kitchen are open and often face living areas. Major work services include the refrigerator, sink, and stove or oven. A dishwasher is often included as a major service.

Originally called the "Pullman kitchen," the one-wall kitchen layout is generally found in studio or loft spaces because it’s the ultimate space saver. Cabinets and appliances are fixed on a single wall. Most modern designs also include an island, which evolves the space into a sort of Galley style with a walk-through corridor.