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Kitchen/Diner with Open Cabinets Ideas and Designs

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Kitchen Transformation
Kitchen Transformation
Smith & Vansant Architects PCSmith & Vansant Architects PC
This kitchen was formerly a dark paneled, cluttered, divided space with little natural light. By eliminating partitions and creating a more functional, open floorplan, as well as adding modern windows with traditional detailing, providing lovingly detailed built-ins for the clients extensive collection of beautiful dishes, and lightening up the color palette we were able to create a rather miraculous transformation. The wide plank salvaged pine floors, the antique french dining table, as well as the Galbraith & Paul drum pendant and the salvaged antique glass monopoint track pendants all help to provide a warmth to the crisp detailing. Renovation/Addition. Rob Karosis Photography
C. & A.
C. & A.
Adriano CastelliAdriano Castelli
Adriano Castelli © 2018 Houzz
This is an example of a mediterranean l-shaped kitchen/diner in Milan with a built-in sink, open cabinets, grey cabinets, concrete worktops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete flooring, no island, grey floors and grey worktops.
Dandelion House by Jennifer Ott Design
Dandelion House by Jennifer Ott Design
UserUser
Remodel of a two-story residence in the heart of South Austin. The entire first floor was opened up and the kitchen enlarged and upgraded to meet the demands of the homeowners who love to cook and entertain. The upstairs master bathroom was also completely renovated and features a large, luxurious walk-in shower. Jennifer Ott Design • http://jenottdesign.com/ Photography by Atelier Wong
Mackeson Road
Mackeson Road
MW ArchitectsMW Architects
French + Tye
This is an example of a contemporary kitchen/diner in London with medium wood cabinets, white splashback, slate flooring, a double-bowl sink and open cabinets.
Vintage Cast Iron Farmhouse Double Drainboard Sink
Vintage Cast Iron Farmhouse Double Drainboard Sink
weldrealtyweldrealty
Chef’s Kitchen in Hyde Park, NY House Close to The Culinary Institute of America
Inspiration for a medium sized farmhouse u-shaped kitchen/diner with a belfast sink, open cabinets, green cabinets, wood worktops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, laminate floors, an island, brown floors, beige worktops and a timber clad ceiling.
Kitchen Renovation
Kitchen Renovation
Architect HewsonArchitect Hewson
Dining Chairs by Coastal Living Sorrento Styling by Rhiannon Orr & Mel Hasic Laminex Doors & Drawers in "Super White" Display Shelves in Laminex "American Walnut Veneer Random cut Mismatched Benchtop - Caesarstone Staturio Maximus' Splashback - Urban Edge - "Brique" in Green Floor Tiles - Urban Edge - Xtreme Concrete
Kitchens Projects
Kitchens Projects
Ancient SurfacesAncient Surfaces
Antique French country side sink with a whimsical limestone brass faucet. This Southern Mediterranean kitchen was designed with antique limestone elements by Ancient Surfaces. Time to infuse a small piece of Italy in your own home.
Open Kitchen
Open Kitchen
FRAME design co.FRAME design co.
A modern kitchen with a farmhouse feel, with open shelving and an eat-in kitchen island. Backsplash tile from Pratt & Larson, AGA appliances. Island countertop is from Paperstone, and pendant lighting is J Schatz. Photo by David Agnello
East Bay
East Bay
UserUser
Classic u-shaped kitchen/diner in Houston with black cabinets, an island, medium hardwood flooring and open cabinets.
Clapham Painted Shaker Kitchen
Clapham Painted Shaker Kitchen
Higham FurnitureHigham Furniture
Painted shaker kitchen with a Corian worktop. Cabinets painted in Farrow and Ball Shaded White. 40mm thick Glacier White Corian. Satin Nickel cup handles and knobs.
Highland Lake House kitchen
Highland Lake House kitchen
Kaplan Thompson ArchitectsKaplan Thompson Architects
This is an example of a rustic u-shaped kitchen/diner in Portland Maine with white appliances, a built-in sink, open cabinets, white cabinets, medium hardwood flooring and a breakfast bar.
Market Street Penthouse Kitchen
Market Street Penthouse Kitchen
Winder Gibson ArchitectsWinder Gibson Architects
An interior build-out of a two-level penthouse unit in a prestigious downtown highrise. The design emphasizes the continuity of space for a loft-like environment. Sliding doors transform the unit into discrete rooms as needed. The material palette reinforces this spatial flow: white concrete floors, touch-latch cabinetry, slip-matched walnut paneling and powder-coated steel counters. Whole-house lighting, audio, video and shade controls are all controllable from an iPhone, Collaboration: Joel Sanders Architect, New York. Photographer: Rien van Rijthoven
Progetto 1
Progetto 1
The villa ownerThe villa owner
Photo of a mediterranean kitchen/diner in Other with open cabinets, an island and beige floors.
Bouldin Pied-Á-Terre
Bouldin Pied-Á-Terre
Ashby CollectiveAshby Collective
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary single-wall kitchen/diner in Austin with a built-in sink, open cabinets, light wood cabinets, limestone worktops, white splashback, stone tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring, an island, beige floors and beige worktops.
Oldfield Custom Home
Oldfield Custom Home
Coastal Signature HomesCoastal Signature Homes
Gorgeous, functional, dream kitchen.
Inspiration for a large traditional u-shaped kitchen/diner in Atlanta with open cabinets, beige cabinets, granite worktops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood flooring, an island and brown floors.
Paradise Valley Country Club Masterpiece
Paradise Valley Country Club Masterpiece
Calvis Wyant Luxury HomesCalvis Wyant Luxury Homes
Mark Boisclair Photography
This is an example of a kitchen/diner in Phoenix with a belfast sink, medium wood cabinets, beige splashback, black appliances and open cabinets.
house L
house L
Amitzi ArchitectsAmitzi Architects
אמיצי אדריכלים
Small modern l-shaped kitchen/diner in Tel Aviv with open cabinets, white cabinets, blue splashback, glass sheet splashback, stainless steel appliances, a built-in sink, engineered stone countertops, limestone flooring, an island and a feature wall.
MNB_Rénovation d'une maison
MNB_Rénovation d'une maison
Gabrielle Vinson architecteGabrielle Vinson architecte
Design ideas for an urban single-wall kitchen/diner in Toulouse with an integrated sink, open cabinets, stainless steel worktops, stainless steel appliances, terrazzo flooring, grey floors and grey worktops.
Downtown Santa Ana Loft
Downtown Santa Ana Loft
omranbahiaomranbahia
Design ideas for an industrial kitchen/diner in Orange County with a belfast sink, open cabinets, stainless steel cabinets, wood worktops, grey splashback, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete flooring, an island and grey floors.
Urban beach home
Urban beach home
Egue y SetaEgue y Seta
Design ideas for a mediterranean l-shaped kitchen/diner in Barcelona with open cabinets, beige splashback, black appliances, light hardwood flooring and beige floors.

Kitchen/Diner with Open Cabinets 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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