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Contemporary Kitchen Remodel - South San Jose, CA
Contemporary Kitchen Remodel - South San Jose, CA
CAGE Design BuildCAGE Design Build
Contemporary Kitchen Remodel featuring DeWils cabinetry in Maple with Just White finish and Kennewick door style, sleek concrete quartz countertop, jet black quartz countertop, hickory ember hardwood flooring, recessed ceiling detail | Photo: CAGE Design Build
Roundhouse kitchen/living spaces
Roundhouse kitchen/living spaces
RoundhouseRoundhouse
Roundhouse Urbo matt lacquer bespoke kitchen in Pearl Ashes 3 by Fired Earth and island in Graphite 4 by Fired Earth. Work surface in Quartzstone White 04 and on island, worktop and breakfast bar in Wholestave American Black Walnut. Splashback in colour blocked glass.
La Belle
La Belle
Phil Kean Design GroupPhil Kean Design Group
This is a French West Indies-inspired home with contemporary interiors. The floor plan was designed to provide lake views from every living area excluding the Media Room and 2nd story street-facing bedroom. Taking aging in place into consideration, there are master suites on both levels, elevator, and garage entrance. The three steps down at the entry were designed to get extra front footage while accommodating city height restrictions since the front of the lot is higher than the rear. The family business is run out of the home so a separate entrance to the office/conference room is off the front courtyard. Built on a lakefront lot, the home, its pool, and pool deck were all built on 138 pilings. The home boasts indoor/outdoor living spaces on both levels and uses retractable screens concealed in the 1st floor lanai and master bedroom sliding door opening. The screens hold up to 90% of the home’s conditioned air, serve as a shield to the western sun’s glare, and keep out insects. The 2nd floor master and exercise rooms open to the balcony and there is a window in the 2nd floor shower which frames the breathtaking lake view. This home maximizes its view! Photos by Harvey Smith Photography
Carlson Kitchen Design
Carlson Kitchen Design
USA Cabinet Store FairfaxUSA Cabinet Store Fairfax
Design ideas for a small traditional galley open plan kitchen in DC Metro with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors and white worktops.
A Modern Kitchen for a Retreat in the Woods
A Modern Kitchen for a Retreat in the Woods
Amazing SpacesAmazing Spaces
This is a great house. Perched high on a private, heavily wooded site, it has a rustic contemporary aesthetic. Vaulted ceilings, sky lights, large windows and natural materials punctuate the main spaces. The existing large format mosaic slate floor grabs your attention upon entering the home extending throughout the foyer, kitchen, and family room. Specific requirements included a larger island with workspace for each of the homeowners featuring a homemade pasta station which requires small appliances on lift-up mechanisms as well as a custom-designed pasta drying rack. Both chefs wanted their own prep sink on the island complete with a garbage “shoot” which we concealed below sliding cutting boards. A second and overwhelming requirement was storage for a large collection of dishes, serving platters, specialty utensils, cooking equipment and such. To meet those needs we took the opportunity to get creative with storage: sliding doors were designed for a coffee station adjacent to the main sink; hid the steam oven, microwave and toaster oven within a stainless steel niche hidden behind pantry doors; added a narrow base cabinet adjacent to the range for their large spice collection; concealed a small broom closet behind the refrigerator; and filled the only available wall with full-height storage complete with a small niche for charging phones and organizing mail. We added 48” high base cabinets behind the main sink to function as a bar/buffet counter as well as overflow for kitchen items. The client’s existing vintage commercial grade Wolf stove and hood commands attention with a tall backdrop of exposed brick from the fireplace in the adjacent living room. We loved the rustic appeal of the brick along with the existing wood beams, and complimented those elements with wired brushed white oak cabinets. The grayish stain ties in the floor color while the slab door style brings a modern element to the space. We lightened the color scheme with a mix of white marble and quartz countertops. The waterfall countertop adjacent to the dining table shows off the amazing veining of the marble while adding contrast to the floor. Special materials are used throughout, featured on the textured leather-wrapped pantry doors, patina zinc bar countertop, and hand-stitched leather cabinet hardware. We took advantage of the tall ceilings by adding two walnut linear pendants over the island that create a sculptural effect and coordinated them with the new dining pendant and three wall sconces on the beam over the main sink.
Crystal Cabinets
Crystal Cabinets
Katy Kitchen & BathKaty Kitchen & Bath
This is an example of a large traditional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Houston with a double-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite worktops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors and beige worktops.
Brill Home Remodel
Brill Home Remodel
Kircher Design & BuildKircher Design & Build
Photo of a large traditional galley open plan kitchen in Other with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite worktops, beige splashback, mosaic tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, an island, light hardwood flooring and beige floors.
Siochi Kitchen Addition
Siochi Kitchen Addition
Criner RemodelingCriner Remodeling
Photography: Joёlle Mclaughlin
Expansive classic l-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with a submerged sink, raised-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite worktops, blue splashback, glass tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances and medium hardwood flooring.
Angled island layout
Angled island layout
Stanton HomesStanton Homes
The island kitchen offers casual dining at the raised eating bar. A breakfast nook is tucked around the corner from the vaulted living room.
Design ideas for a large traditional u-shaped open plan kitchen in Raleigh with a double-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite worktops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring and an island.
Изумрудный замок
Изумрудный замок
4room4room
Photo of a contemporary open plan kitchen in Other with flat-panel cabinets, brown splashback, a breakfast bar, beige cabinets, white floors and brown worktops.
New Falmouth Home Architect & Build
New Falmouth Home Architect & Build
Longfellow Design BuildLongfellow Design Build
Mike Ciolino
Medium sized classic l-shaped open plan kitchen in Boston with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble worktops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood flooring, an island and brown floors.
Rustic Modern Lake Retreat - Kitchen
Rustic Modern Lake Retreat - Kitchen
Geneva Cabinet Company, LLCGeneva Cabinet Company, LLC
Geneva Cabinet Company, LLC., Authorized Dealer for Medallion Cabinetry., Lowell Management Services, Inc, Builder Victoria McHugh Photography Knotty Alder cabinetry, full height brick backsplash, stainless steel hood This rustic lake house retreat features an open concept kitchen plan with impressive uninterupted views. Medallion Cabinetry was used in Knotty Alder with a Natural glaze with distressing. This is the Brookhill raised panel door style. The hardware is Schlub Ancient Bronze. Every convenience has been built into this kitchen including pull out trash bins, tray dividers, pull-out spice reacts, roll out trays, and specialty crown molding and under cabinet and base molding details.
Kenilworth Project - Mid Century Modern Whole House Remodel
Kenilworth Project - Mid Century Modern Whole House Remodel
Haven Design and ConstructionHaven Design and Construction
The kitchen in this Mid Century Modern home is a true showstopper. The designer expanded the original kitchen footprint and doubled the kitchen in size. The walnut dividing wall and walnut cabinets are hallmarks of the original mid century design, while a mix of deep blue cabinets provide a more modern punch. The triangle shape is repeated throughout the kitchen in the backs of the counter stools, the ends of the waterfall island, the light fixtures, the clerestory windows, and the walnut dividing wall.
Galena
Galena
Carol Faccinetti Interior DesignCarol Faccinetti Interior Design
Expansive modern u-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with a submerged sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, white splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain flooring, an island, brown floors and grey worktops.
New Home in Orefield
New Home in Orefield
Laslo Custom Kitchens, Inc.Laslo Custom Kitchens, Inc.
Perimeter Hardware Paint Island - Rift White Oak Wood Driftwood Dark Stain
Inspiration for a medium sized classic l-shaped open plan kitchen in Philadelphia with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, engineered stone countertops, red splashback, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring, an island, beige floors and white worktops.
Organic Beauty
Organic Beauty
Freestyle InteriorsFreestyle Interiors
Photo of a large traditional u-shaped open plan kitchen in Miami with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tiled splashback, integrated appliances, medium hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors and a belfast sink.
Park Slope Townhouse Renovation
Park Slope Townhouse Renovation
Studio Geiger ArchitectureStudio Geiger Architecture
Allyson Lubow
Inspiration for a large classic single-wall open plan kitchen in New York with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, matchstick tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring, a breakfast bar and beige floors.
Washington Loft
Washington Loft
Avenue Builders, LLCAvenue Builders, LLC
Inspiration for a contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Chicago with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, grey splashback, metro tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring, an island and brown floors.
Kitchen and Bathroom renovation, Albemarle County, VA
Kitchen and Bathroom renovation, Albemarle County, VA
Weston Construction Company, LLCWeston Construction Company, LLC
Medium sized modern l-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz worktops, multi-coloured splashback, glass sheet splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors, a submerged sink and white worktops.
Green Hill Project
Green Hill Project
Caldwell & Johnson Custom Builders & RemodelersCaldwell & Johnson Custom Builders & Remodelers
Green Hill Project Photo Credit: Nat Rea
Inspiration for a medium sized coastal u-shaped open plan kitchen in Providence with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, stone tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring and an island.

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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