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North Wales Coastal Home Kitchen Diner
North Wales Coastal Home Kitchen Diner
No Space Like HomeNo Space Like Home
Dining area in coastal home with rattan textures and sideboard with scallop detail
This is an example of a large nautical l-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with an integrated sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, laminate countertops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, black appliances, laminate floors, an island and grey worktops.
Cape Cod
Cape Cod
Noelle InteriorsNoelle Interiors
Medium sized classic open plan kitchen in Los Angeles with a belfast sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, blue splashback, engineered stone countertops, glass tiled splashback, medium hardwood flooring, an island and blue worktops.
Venice Micro Apartment
Venice Micro Apartment
Vertebrae Art and ArchitectureVertebrae Art and Architecture
Art Gray
Photo of a small contemporary single-wall open plan kitchen in Los Angeles with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, concrete flooring, grey cabinets, metallic splashback, integrated appliances, composite countertops, grey floors and grey worktops.
Beach Cottage Transformation - Custom Cabinetry Creates Light and Airy Kitchen.
Beach Cottage Transformation - Custom Cabinetry Creates Light and Airy Kitchen.
Urbana Design StudioUrbana Design Studio
Custom Cabinetry Creates Light and Airy Kitchen. A combination of white painted cabinetry and rustic hickory cabinets create an earthy and bright kitchen. A new larger window floods the kitchen in natural light.
Appartement SVL
Appartement SVL
Olivier Chabaud Architecte - Paris & LuberonOlivier Chabaud Architecte - Paris & Luberon
Inspiration for a small scandi l-shaped open plan kitchen in Paris with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, medium hardwood flooring, an island, grey worktops, white appliances, brown floors and a submerged sink.
Dilworth New Build - Living & Kitchen Design
Dilworth New Build - Living & Kitchen Design
House of NomadHouse of Nomad
Inspiration for a medium sized beach style l-shaped open plan kitchen in Charlotte with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors, marble worktops and ceramic splashback.
Eclectic kitchen, dining in kitchen
Eclectic kitchen, dining in kitchen
Ayelet DesignsAyelet Designs
click here to see BEFORE photos / AFTER photos
Medium sized bohemian l-shaped open plan kitchen in San Francisco with a belfast sink, engineered stone countertops, red splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring, an island, recessed-panel cabinets and beige cabinets.
Kitchen Pantry
Kitchen Pantry
Bill Fry Construction - Wm. H. Fry Const. Co.Bill Fry Construction - Wm. H. Fry Const. Co.
Kitchen Storage Pantry in Bay Area European Style Cabinetry made in our artisanal cabinet shop with a wonderful Hafele Gourmet Pantry for kitchen storage.
Constitution Rd, West Ryde
Constitution Rd, West Ryde
Papallo KitchensPapallo Kitchens
Design ideas for a medium sized modern l-shaped open plan kitchen in Sydney with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, engineered stone countertops, multi-coloured splashback, mirror splashback, black appliances, porcelain flooring, an island, yellow floors and white worktops.
Georgetown Woods
Georgetown Woods
Clearcut Construction, Inc.Clearcut Construction, Inc.
This is an example of a medium sized scandinavian open plan kitchen in Raleigh with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors, white worktops and a feature wall.
Aldershot Retreat
Aldershot Retreat
Cranberry Hill KitchensCranberry Hill Kitchens
Eat-in kitchen with large island and open shelving, stainless steel appliances, grey and blue custom cabinetry, apron front sink, quartz countertops.
MAISON DARWIN
MAISON DARWIN
Studio KirawStudio Kiraw
Medium sized contemporary single-wall open plan kitchen in Paris with a belfast sink, black cabinets, wood worktops, cement tile splashback, black appliances, cement flooring, an island, multi-coloured floors, shaker cabinets, multi-coloured splashback and brown worktops.
Kitchen with a View
Kitchen with a View
Waterview KitchensWaterview Kitchens
Gorgeous all blue kitchen cabinetry featuring brass and gold accents on hood, pendant lights and cabinetry hardware. The stunning intracoastal waterway views and sparkling turquoise water add more beauty to this fabulous kitchen.
Blue and Walnut Next125 Kitchen
Blue and Walnut Next125 Kitchen
Planet FurniturePlanet Furniture
This renovation in Hitchin features Next125, the renowned German range, which is a perfect choice for a contemporary look that is stylish and sleek and built to the highest standards. We love how the run of tall cabinets in a Walnut Veneer compliment the Indigo Blue Lacquer and mirrors the wide planked Solid Walnut breakfast bar. The Walnut reflects other pieces of furniture in the wider living space and brings the whole look together. The integrated Neff appliances gives a smart, uncluttered finish and the Caesarstone Raw Concrete worktops are tactile and functional and provide a lovely contrast to the Walnut. Once again we are pleased to be able to include a Quooker Flex tap in Stainless Steel. This is a fantastic living space for the whole family and we were delighted to work with them to achieve a look that works across both the kitchen and living areas.
Transitional with a Twist Kitchen
Transitional with a Twist Kitchen
Robinwood KitchensRobinwood Kitchens
Photo of a medium sized traditional u-shaped open plan kitchen in New York with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic flooring, an island, grey floors and white worktops.
Minutes from Rocky Mountain Natl Park
Minutes from Rocky Mountain Natl Park
Kinley BuiltKinley Built
This is an example of a medium sized rustic l-shaped open plan kitchen in Denver with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite worktops, beige splashback, metro tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors and multicoloured worktops.
Contemporary Coastal Kitchen
Contemporary Coastal Kitchen
Ethos InteriorsEthos Interiors
This contemporary kitchen plays with colour and texture, featuring a bronze fish scale tile, contrasted with a statement navy blue tongue & groove patterned island.
Knoll - Modern Farmhouse Kitchen
Knoll - Modern Farmhouse Kitchen
In the DeetsIn the Deets
Modern functionality with a vintage farmhouse style makes this the perfect kitchen featuring marble counter tops, subway tile backsplash, SubZero and Wolf appliances, custom cabinetry, white oak floating shelves and engineered wide plank, oak flooring.
Santa Cruz Modern Ranch Home
Santa Cruz Modern Ranch Home
Lydia Lyons DesignsLydia Lyons Designs
Heath Little Diamond ceramic tile backsplash, painted cabinets, stained oak floating shelves.
Large modern open plan kitchen in San Francisco with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring, an island and white worktops.
Bright & Fresh First Floor
Bright & Fresh First Floor
UnpatternedUnpatterned
Photo: Dustin Halleck
Photo of a contemporary galley open plan kitchen in Chicago with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate flooring, no island, green floors and white worktops.

Blue Open Plan Kitchen Ideas and Designs

Want to discover beautiful kitchen ideas to inspire your new kitchen design? You’ve come to the right place. You can discover millions of kitchen designs and ideas; from kitchen islands and storage units, to all sorts of kitchen lighting ideas, such as pendant lighting or under cabinet lighting. Whether you want inspiration for all-in-one fitted kitchen designs, some small kitchen ideas or maybe just some tips for improving your kitchen decor, there are tons of photos to inspire you for your next kitchen project on Houzz.

What kind of kitchen design should I go for?

With so many kitchen ideas and photos to look at you might be a bit overwhelmed when it comes to picking your own kitchen design. If you are updating your kitchen you know what a big and important decision it is to get the design right – the kitchen can be the hub and heart of the home, and it’s unlikely that you would invest in renovating your kitchen again in a few years. But fear not, focusing first on the important elements like layout, cabinet style, worktops and appliances will help you to bring together your dream kitchen design. Additional elements like kitchen lighting, cupboard storage and decor can come after in the kitchen planning process. A kitchen designer or fitter can help you to decide the layout of your kitchen in terms of where to place your kitchen units, appliances and island (if you’re having one), but if you prefer to handle this yourself you can focus on where you want your key elements of your kitchen to be – the oven, hob, sink and fridge. Of course you might be constricted by space, but try to envisage the easiest and most efficient layout based on how you usually like to cook and prepare your food. If you’re fed up of always having to carry dirty pans and pots across the room to the sink, place the sink closer to your oven and hob. Once you have the core elements sorted, consider extra layout considerations, such as where your bins will be stored, where the cutlery draw should be and where small kitchen appliances can be installed.

Should I include a kitchen island?

Kitchen island ideas are abundant these days; it seems most kitchen designs include a kitchen island, if not multiple islands. However, if the layout doesn’t work, especially if you have a small kitchen, then there’s no necessity to add in a kitchen island. You can add a breakfast bar or counter to your existing kitchen units, or stick with a good old-fashioned dining table if you don’t need the extra work surfaces. That said, if you do have the room, take a look at some kitchen island ideas to see if the designs inspire you for your kitchen. There are a huge variety of island designs to cater to different needs – you can have sinks, ovens, hobs, wine storage and all sorts of drawers and organisers built-in, you can have separate bars and counters that extend from your island, or you could go for a kitchen island on wheels to make your kitchen layout more versatile.

How do I choose my kitchen units and cabinets?

When picking out kitchen units and cupboard styles for a fitted kitchen, you’ll first want to consider the more practical questions – how many units do you need? How many cupboards and drawers do you need? Do you need extra kitchen storage built into your units? It’s always best to overestimate how much kitchen storage you’ll need as we all tend to have a habit of filling up whatever current space we have to the maximum. Next you can consider kitchen cabinet style and colour. Shaker style cabinets and raised and recessed panel cabinets offer a more traditional kitchen cabinet look, while flat panel cabinet doors tend to lend more to the modern and contemporary style. However, going for raised or recessed panel work in a striking colour such as dark blue, green or black can still work with contemporary kitchen ideas. White kitchens can give a sleek and clean feel, but remember you may have to do a bit more cleaning of those cupboard doors if you want everything to stay shiny and fresh. Of course, grey kitchens are the neutral colour choice du jour and can be paired with pale and rich shades alike if you want your fitted kitchen cupboards to contrast with your worktop, splashback, floor, or all of the above. Exposed shelving and storage is also popular for eclectic, Scandi and industrial-inspired looks, so you could opt for glass-fronted cabinets or no wall-mounted cabinets at all. Remember that this will require more restraint in what you can store and more effort in keeping it looking presentable compared to what is stored away hastily behind cupboard doors. The kitchen cupboard handles are also another element to decide upon – do you want traditional round knobs, modern metal bars, country kitchen cup handles or maybe to go ultra sleek with a completely handleless kitchen?

What kitchen storage ideas should I consider?

If you want to keep your kitchen well-stocked and well-equipped but don’t want it spilling over with clutter, then you’ll need to rely on good kitchen storage. Apart from the usual fitted kitchen cupboards and drawer space, there are many other ways of keeping your kitchen tidy. Whilst a large kitchen pantry is the dream of most homeowners, it can’t always be a reality. However, there are now lots of pull out compartments and drawers with trays and shelving that can act as mini kitchen pantries, and you can install handy cupboard organisers that fit onto the inside of the door to make the most of your cupboard space. You can also look at corner drawers and cupboards that open up to reveal lots of extra storage. Rails or small shelves along your kitchen walls or splashback can help with hanging utensils or pans, or storing small items like herbs and spices in an usually empty space. Buy extra kitchen storage products for your home on Houzz

Are there small kitchen ideas for small spaces?

If you’re working with a galley kitchen, a one-wall kitchen in an open plan space or just a pretty small kitchen, there are some small kitchen ideas that can help you get the most out of your cooking and dining area. If you find that you don’t utilise the back of your cupboards (maybe they become the graveyard for out-of-date tin cans), you could decide to go with shallower kitchen units to free up some extra floor space in front of your cabinets. As mentioned, open shelving or glass-fronted cabinets are a popular trend and they should make the space feel more open and less boxed-in. However, if you have the capacity for it, cupboards and kitchen units that maximise the floor-to-ceiling space you have will mean you can use all of that for valuable kitchen storage. Wall or ceiling racks could be a useful solution for hanging pans and pots if you’ve run out of cupboards in which to store them. Kitchen ideas and accessories such as baskets, trolleys and storage jars are both aesthetically pleasing and practical as they give you extra storage space. Kitchen appliances like a fridge or dishwasher can be tucked away in built-in units in fitted kitchens so they blend into your layout and don’t make the space look crowded. Discover all the small kitchen ideas you could need by taking a look at photos of compact kitchens.

What sort of kitchen lighting should I go for?

In the kitchen you need to have practical lighting – no one wants to chop, cut and cook in a dingy room. Kitchen ceiling lights are probably the best way to go, but should you opt for recessed spotlights or traditional hanging ceiling lights? While spotlight LED kitchen lighting will give you excellent light, they may not fit with a design that’s not contemporary. Traditional chandelier lights could work for other kitchen styles, and of course, kitchen pendant lighting comes in all sorts of styles, colours and designs. While the popular choice is to go with one or two pendant lights over your kitchen island, you could also opt for a single pendant light over your dining space, or a few spaced out across your kitchen. Of course, if you want good lighting for your worktops, under-cabinet lighting is the way forward. Speak to your kitchen supplier about having this pre-installed, or there are a number of easy-install options you can fit yourself or with the help of a lighting expert or electrician. In the market for your kitchen lighting today? Once you’ve found some inspiring kitchen lighting ideas here, take a look at our kitchen lighting products to find the new lights for your kitchen project.

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