Modern Kitchen Without Wall Units: Why Choose It

Very current in terms of furnishing trends, the kitchens without wall units they can represent a perfect design solution both for those who have large rooms available and for those who have to organize small spaces in the best possible way, trying not to burden them excessively … you are wondering how to choose the kitchen that best suits your needs both in terms of design and practicality? We are ready to accompany you to the discovery of fantastic models of kitchens without high wall units that can help you clarify.

Our photo gallery, consisting of several unique design kitchen projects, in addition to providing you with a perfect glance to evaluate the aesthetic impact of a kitchen without wall units, will provide you with useful information on the pros and cons offered by these design solutions.

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Pros and cons of a kitchen without wall units

You are probably wondering if the choice of a kitchen without wall units is right for your daily life, you will probably be afraid of being able to regret a type of design that we could define a bit particular … to help you sweep away any kind of uncertainty we want to go to analyze what are the strengths and weaknesses of these kitchens, analyzing their various aspects and providing you with as many practical solutions to what might seem practical problems.

In any case, it is always good to keep in mind that any wall units can always be inserted into the composition.

Advantages

From a purely aesthetic and perceptive point of view, the absence of wall units inside a kitchen helps to create a wide-ranging environment where the volumes expand and the entire furnishing project takes on a decidedly current touch capable of marrying any style, from modern to minimal without forgetting vintage and classic.

In open space environments, a kitchen without wall units will literally integrate with the living area in favor of a space design that is as elegant and functional as possible.

Design and elegance come together with practicality and functionality, very important concepts in a kitchen. In fact, opting for the design of a kitchen without wall units will mean having everything you need at your fingertips without having to resort to the use of risers or ladders, without forgetting the possibility of using a large worktop.

Disadvantages

Wanting to immediately underline a possible negative aspect, we could talk about the reduction of the space available in terms of pantry given the absence of high wall units. Of course, if you have a large enough room available, you can expand the kitchen both linearly and through the introduction of a central island. On the contrary, if the square footage is small, it will be necessary to make the most of the heights.

Wardrobes

Diotti

To make sure you have all the pantry space you may need in the kitchen, the alternative to wall units is the one that sees the use of cabinets that can be inserted free-standing or recessed directly on the wall. This solution will leave you with the perception of a large and airy kitchen while having a large pantry area.

Diotti

Shelves and open shelves

When designing a kitchen without wall units, you can choose to leave the wall free, perhaps using decorative tiles that catch the eye, or you can choose to insert shelves or open shelves. The effect will be elegant and refined and will allow you to take advantage of practical shelves useful for example for arranging jars or accessories to always have at hand.

Shelves

Diotti

Open shelves

Diotti

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Where to insert the hood in a kitchen without wall units

One of the most frequent doubts when designing a kitchen without wall units concerns the location of the hood. In fact, also considering the latest technological discoveries (we invite you to consult our guide to the best kitchen hoods), the solutions are truly varied and versatile, let’s go and discover them …

Deck hood

Propeller

Let’s start by offering you the installation of a practical and versatile deck hood, these elements will be integrated directly into the kitchen top or hob, guaranteeing in any case the maximum in terms of extraction.

FaberSilverline

False ceiling hood

Propeller

If you want a clutter-free worktop and maybe the kitchen wall is occupied by a window, the perfect solution for the hood could be the one built directly into the false ceiling.

Falmec

Suspended hood

Propeller

Here is the hood transformed into a piece of furniture with an impeccable aesthetic … these suspended models in fact have a very sophisticated design that is a candidate to become the real protagonist of the space.

Propeller

Wall hood

Faber

Of course, you can also choose a wall hood, the ones shown here can be installed very easily.

Faber

Alternatives to the dish drainer in a kitchen without cabinets

You may be wondering how to remedy the lack of a dish drainer in your kitchen. Keeping in mind that installing a dishwasher will allow you not to worry about drying dishes, here are some ingenious and practical alternatives …

Equipped channel

Easyrack kitchen flat by Domusomnia

In the absence of wall units you will have the possibility to install an equipped channel directly on the kitchen top that will act as both a dish drainer and a container with integrated retractable systems for various accessories. Keep in mind that the insertion of an equipped channel will decrease the space on the kitchen counter, so if possible choose solutions with greater depth.

1CI120 by Barazza

Countertop dish drainer

A Tempo by Alessi

Definitely cheaper, the countertop dish drainer can help you when you need a space for drying dishes. You can choose models with a refined design or more basic that if necessary you can store for minimum space on the top.

Container island

Scavolini

Another practical solution to recover the pantry space lost due to the absence of the wall units will be to opt for a container island. Organized with drawers or shelves, it will offer a lot of extra space and will allow you to always have everything at hand.

Camagni kitchens

Kitchen lighting without wall units

The absence of wall units allows you to make the most of the lighting system in the kitchen. First you can enjoy large windows and then natural light and, of course, you can then choose to install any type of light source on your floor.

Large windows

A kitchen without wall units, on the other hand, is the idyllic solution to say the least if you decide to equip this environment with large windows that leave your gaze free to wander outside, naturally expanding the perception of the interior space.

Denis Fomin project

The model that you can admire below, minimal and very elegant, fits inside a spectacular kitchen with glass walls but, of course, by choosing a kitchen without high wall units you can also create large rectangular windows right on the wall where you intend to place it.

Project by Leonardo Carvalho Vieira

Spotlights for direct lighting

The absence of wall units will facilitate the placement of the different light sources, there will be no shadow areas and there will be no light behind. You can choose LED elements, directional spotlights or refined chandeliers.

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Kitchen designs and models without wall units

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