Open plan kitchen ideas

5 years ago

Hello, any ideas how to resolve this space between kitchen and living space? The space is open plan and I think it should be a transition piece. A bookcase? A cupboard for porcelain? Other? Thank you!

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E D

5 years ago

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I think your children's drawing board looks fine there.

Certainly no need for another cupboard. There are 'cupboards' already on both sides of that small area.

It would help people here to help you though, if you posted photos showing more of the rooms and what needs to be 'resolved'.

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Tani H-S
5 years ago
I agree with E D ie I don't think you need anymore cupboards there unless it was going into the dining area (in which case an open shelving unit for china etc would be good)

Could do with seeing pics of the rest of the room though? Perhaps a partition display shelf coming out from the wall between the two rooms to form a visual break would work if there is nothing opposite that wall to cause traffic issues. That's only if you feel the need for there to be a defined lounge and kitchen space of course. If you are happy with open plan then it's really fine as it is. Tall plant would be nice of course.
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Hi, thanks for taking the time to reply. I thought I might use the additional living room space as a play area and could perhaps get a screen if I wanted to hide toys away when not in use and could add an armchair/chaise by fire in dining room. Need to zone but haven't had such q big space to do before so a bit overwhelmed with flooring/colour/furniture choices and things it all together, large rugs definitely on the shopping list. Definitely want to get rid of the dark wood on doors and skirting. We are going to put recessed downlights in kitchen and dining room and either two pendants or more downlights in living room. The current dining room light is centered to fit the previous owners table so we can change this. Think I want pendants over new breakfast bar. I like the idea of painting archway darker colour to define areas, funnily enough just saw that in Ideal Home mag yest. Thanks again!
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Kittihawke
5 years ago
I would love to see more photos too, we have moved to open plan here but apart from the built in kitchen all of our furniture is free standing. I’d really like to see what the wall mounted cupboards in your sitting area are like, they look very nice so far.
Tatiana
Original Author
5 years ago
Thank you for your thoughts :) There is a dining table just across. I was thinking something along the lines of floating wooden shelves to the edge of the wall to create that “transition” I am looking for between kitchen and living space and then keep the plant and perhaps put a picture above? Will that be too much? We have some books and crystal that would be a shame not to display at some point...(hiding it from the kids for now :)) Now that the big pieces of furniture in place, I am working on adding the soft touches...it is taking me some time! Trying to live and breathe the space first.
Emily
5 years ago
Tbh I think it would be better with nothing there. I think in art the say the “negative space” is just as important as the space where the creative bits are. But I’m if not then either a hanging plant or a plant stand with legs so you get to still see the floor.
Catherine HW
5 years ago
I’m with Emily, I think you have enough lovely built in units, shelves etc already :-) I was going to suggest putting a larger plant in the gap or even swapping the two you have around around. But I love the idea of something hanging or on a stand more. You have a great space!
Emily
5 years ago
Yes forgot to say I really like your space b
Anthony (Beano)
5 years ago
Yep, I think it would look better with nothing there! Think it looks cluttered at the moment! Possibly the right plant might work.
User
5 years ago
I agree, more shelving/cupboards would look too bulky. Perhaps some art work or plant either hanging or on the floor?
Ali Dolphin
5 years ago
Have you thought about chalkboard paint?

Painting that part of the wall may divide the room up a little, plus you can use the top half for memo's (shopping lists etc, menu's) whilst your daughter can use the bottom half for her drawings.

You could also double it as a noticeboard with the some cork matting to make it a pinboard.

Hope this helps.
rachelmidlands
5 years ago
Ladder shelves?
Tatiana
Original Author
5 years ago
Interesting ideas, refreshing to hear your thoughts! Thank you very much! It sounds like I am revisiting my floating shelves idea to a more simple solution
Sarah
5 years ago
Hello, love your kitchen/diner! We have similar floating white wall units to you and we'd like to add a wooden top but can't find one long enough. Can I ask where you got your wooden top from? Thanks a lot
Tatiana
Original Author
5 years ago
@ Sarah, the length of our units is 4.2m and it is actually two long oak planks (I think about 2.5m is about max that can be sourced). The connecting line is visible a little. I approached a bespoke kitchen company, who got the planks and also oiled them to the desired colour (matching our floors). They did a fantastic job: CKW London – Creative Kitchens and Woodworks Ltd.
minipie
5 years ago
I think a floor lamp would look great where you have the plant. Maybe some pictures/photos on the wall where you have the easel. Agree it's better to keep the floor visible.
Sarah
5 years ago
@Tatiana thanks, I'll check it out! :-)
E D
5 years ago
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Great looking space!

Im not a minimalist so don't mind busy interiors, but I'm not sure why you would want to clutter that space up.

The plant that's there can perhaps work as a slight zoning tool when you move it to where the drawing board is at the moment (move that somewhere else) and keep it away from the wall a little.

surely you don't need shelving there?
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5 years ago
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Lovely home! I would hang wall art .Nothing more.
Huw Buckley
5 years ago
I would also say hang up sort artwork or a nice statement clock?

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