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Kitchen with Open Cabinets Ideas and Designs

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Basement Rear Extension and Full Refurbishment
Basement Rear Extension and Full Refurbishment
Pencil and BrickPencil and Brick
Contemporary kitchen in London with a submerged sink, open cabinets, grey cabinets, grey splashback, black appliances, light hardwood flooring, an island and grey worktops.
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.
Blue Stallion Farm - Southwest Ranches, FL
Blue Stallion Farm - Southwest Ranches, FL
Big ChillBig Chill
A Big Chill Retro refrigerator and dishwasher in mint green add cool color to the space.
Small farmhouse l-shaped kitchen in Miami with a belfast sink, open cabinets, medium wood cabinets, wood worktops, white splashback, coloured appliances, terracotta flooring, an island and orange floors.
Large Walk-In Kitchen Pantry with Custom Baking Racks in Royersford, PA
Large Walk-In Kitchen Pantry with Custom Baking Racks in Royersford, PA
Victory ClosetsVictory Closets
Large walk-in kitchen pantry with rounded corner shelves in 2 far corners. Installed to replace existing builder-grade wire shelving. Custom baking rack for pans. Wall-mounted system with extended height panels and custom trim work for floor-mount look. Open shelving with spacing designed around accommodating client's clear labeled storage bins and other serving items and cookware.
HEIGHTS PANTRY
HEIGHTS PANTRY
Wood CustomsWood Customs
This is an example of a large classic l-shaped kitchen pantry in Houston with open cabinets, grey cabinets, dark hardwood flooring and brown floors.
Urban Farmhouse
Urban Farmhouse
DK HomesDK Homes
This home is full of clean lines, soft whites and grey, & lots of built-in pieces​. Large entry area with message center, dual closets, custom bench with hooks and cubbies to keep organized. Living room fireplace with shiplap, custom mantel and cabinets, and white brick.
Elk Country Estate_French Country_Walk in Pantry
Elk Country Estate_French Country_Walk in Pantry
Cascade Builders & Associates Inc.Cascade Builders & Associates Inc.
Medium sized u-shaped kitchen pantry in Other with a built-in sink, grey cabinets, medium hardwood flooring, no island, open cabinets, composite countertops, white splashback and metro tiled splashback.
Spacious Kitchen Pantry - Riverside, CT
Spacious Kitchen Pantry - Riverside, CT
transFORM HometransFORM Home
Want to add substantially more pantry space without breaking through the walls? Let us transFORM a small closet to a spacious walk in pantry. This custom-designed melamine kitchen pantry in almondine includes, wine racks, tray dividers and space efficient wrap around corner shelves. Optional matching cabinet backing provides a stylish way to protect the walls from nicks and dents. Available in chrome or brass, our pull-out wine racks store bottles at a cool 15-degree angle to ensure the corks remain moist in storage. Rattan baskets in a natural finish add warmth to this high-capacity pantry.
New York Transformation
New York Transformation
Crisp ArchitectsCrisp Architects
Photography by Rob Karosis
Photo of a traditional kitchen pantry in New York with open cabinets and white cabinets.
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
Mountain Maritime Pantry
Mountain Maritime Pantry
Design HarmonyDesign Harmony
Custom Cabinets: Acadia Cabinets Backsplash Tile: Daltile Custom Copper Detail on Hood: Northwest Custom Woodwork Appliances: Albert Lee/Wolf Fabric for Custom Romans: Kravet
Old Locke Renovation
Old Locke Renovation
Fiorentino Group ArchitectsFiorentino Group Architects
Rob Karosis
Medium sized traditional l-shaped kitchen pantry in Boston with open cabinets, white cabinets, dark hardwood flooring and brown floors.
NEAT Kitchens
NEAT Kitchens
NEAT Method Santa BarbaraNEAT Method Santa Barbara
Medium sized classic kitchen pantry in Santa Barbara with open cabinets, white cabinets and white floors.
Rollingwood Slide House
Rollingwood Slide House
Oliver Custom HomesOliver Custom Homes
Architect: Tim Brown Architecture. Photographer: Casey Fry
This is an example of a large farmhouse u-shaped kitchen pantry in Austin with open cabinets, white splashback, concrete flooring, marble worktops, metro tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, an island, grey floors, white worktops and green cabinets.
Charmean Neithart Interiors, LLC.
Charmean Neithart Interiors, LLC.
Charmean Neithart InteriorsCharmean Neithart Interiors
Venice Beach is home to hundreds of runaway teens. The crash pad, right off the boardwalk, aims to provide them with a haven to help them restore their lives. Kitchen and pantry designed by Charmean Neithart Interiors, LLC. Photos by Erika Bierman www.erikabiermanphotography.com
High-Contrast Luxury Home
High-Contrast Luxury Home
CambriaCambria
This large, open-concept home features Cambria Swanbridge in the kitchen, baths, laundry room, and butler’s pantry. Designed by E Interiors and AFT Construction. Photo: High Res Media
Brooklyn Loft
Brooklyn Loft
Wills Design AssociatesWills Design Associates
Inspiration for a small bohemian open plan kitchen in New York with open cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring, an island and white worktops.
HEIGHTS PANTRY
HEIGHTS PANTRY
Wood CustomsWood Customs
Photo of a large classic l-shaped kitchen pantry in Houston with open cabinets, grey cabinets, dark hardwood flooring and brown floors.
Traditional Pantry
Traditional Pantry
CLOSET FURNISHINGS & CABINETRYCLOSET FURNISHINGS & CABINETRY
Traditional white pantry. Ten feet tall with walnut butcher block counter top, Shaker drawer fronts, polished chrome hardware, baskets with canvas liners, pullouts for canned goods and cooking sheet slots.
Contemporary Tuscan
Contemporary Tuscan
TRG Architecture + Interior DesignTRG Architecture + Interior Design
Bernard Andre
Photo of a large contemporary l-shaped kitchen in San Francisco with a submerged sink, open cabinets, medium wood cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring, an island, marble worktops, mosaic tiled splashback and beige floors.

Kitchen 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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