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Full House Renovation - Mermaid Waters
Full House Renovation - Mermaid Waters
Verto KitchensVerto Kitchens
Contemporary galley open plan kitchen in Gold Coast - Tweed with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors, white worktops, exposed beams, a timber clad ceiling and a vaulted ceiling.
Saguaro Grove
Saguaro Grove
AFT ConstructionAFT Construction
This is an example of a large traditional galley open plan kitchen in Phoenix with a submerged sink, beaded cabinets, light wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring, multiple islands, beige floors, white worktops and a wood ceiling.
RENOVATION APPARTEMENT 60 M2 RUE LAMARTINE
RENOVATION APPARTEMENT 60 M2 RUE LAMARTINE
Studio Céline PoulfortStudio Céline Poulfort
Small contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Paris with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, terrazzo worktops, beige splashback, stone tiled splashback, integrated appliances, medium hardwood flooring, no island, brown floors and beige worktops.
East Hampton 5
East Hampton 5
Kevin O'Sullivan + AssociatesKevin O'Sullivan + Associates
Inspiration for a contemporary u-shaped open plan kitchen in New York with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble worktops, multi-coloured splashback, marble splashback, integrated appliances, medium hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors and multicoloured worktops.
Doulton Pl Remodel
Doulton Pl Remodel
Detailed Designs By DeniseDetailed Designs By Denise
Remodel Collab with Temple & Hentz (Designer) and Tegethoff Homes (Builder). Cabinets provided by Detailed Designs and Wright Cabinet Shop.
Large classic l-shaped open plan kitchen in St Louis with a belfast sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, multi-coloured splashback, integrated appliances, light hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors, white worktops and a wallpapered ceiling.
Breakwater Scandinavian// Scandinavian Farmhouse
Breakwater Scandinavian// Scandinavian Farmhouse
Younger HomesYounger Homes
Design ideas for a scandinavian l-shaped open plan kitchen in Austin with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz worktops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete flooring, an island, grey floors and white worktops.
Spanish Mission Revival in Delray Beach
Spanish Mission Revival in Delray Beach
Olga AdlerOlga Adler
Large open transitional kitchen with white cabinets and dark island, white quartz counters and glass tile. Bertazzoni appliances, Dornbracht and Kohler fixtures.
Nakan Craftsman | Modin LVP Collection Customer Space | IL
Nakan Craftsman | Modin LVP Collection Customer Space | IL
FlooretFlooret
Inspired by sandy shorelines on the California coast, this beachy blonde vinyl floor brings just the right amount of variation to each room. With the Modin Collection, we have raised the bar on luxury vinyl plank. The result is a new standard in resilient flooring. Modin offers true embossed in register texture, a low sheen level, a rigid SPC core, an industry-leading wear layer, and so much more.
Black Stallion
Black Stallion
America Granite INCAmerica Granite INC
A mid-size minimalist bar shaped kitchen gray concrete floor, with flat panel black cabinets with a double bowl sink and yellow undermount cabinet lightings with a wood shiplap backsplash and black granite conutertop
Restauro Appartamento Via Magnolie
Restauro Appartamento Via Magnolie
Arch. Alessandra CiprianiArch. Alessandra Cipriani
Open space con cucina, corner breakfast studiati nel minimo dettaglio
This is an example of a small contemporary u-shaped open plan kitchen in Florence with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz worktops, engineered quartz splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring, an island and brown floors.
Bricks and Stones NJ: Reinstating Fresh Elegance to a 100-Year Old Estate
Bricks and Stones NJ: Reinstating Fresh Elegance to a 100-Year Old Estate
Michael Robert ConstructionMichael Robert Construction
Inspiration for a classic u-shaped open plan kitchen in New York with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble worktops, multi-coloured splashback, marble splashback, integrated appliances, medium hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors and multicoloured worktops.
House from the Trees: Kitchen
House from the Trees: Kitchen
Tamara Day DesignTamara Day Design
This is an example of a contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Kansas City with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, marble worktops, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring, an island, beige floors and multicoloured worktops.
Modern Spanish
Modern Spanish
Cdot Design StudioCdot Design Studio
Photo of an open plan kitchen in Phoenix with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, marble worktops, multi-coloured splashback, marble splashback, integrated appliances, an island, brown floors and multicoloured worktops.
Двухэтажная квартира в ЖК "Бартон"
Двухэтажная квартира в ЖК "Бартон"
UserUser
Medium sized contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Moscow with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, beige splashback, engineered quartz splashback, white appliances, medium hardwood flooring, an island, beige floors, beige worktops and a drop ceiling.
納入事例：イメージは明るいLDK空間
納入事例：イメージは明るいLDK空間
キッチンハウスキッチンハウス
Design ideas for a scandinavian grey and cream galley open plan kitchen in Tokyo with a submerged sink, beaded cabinets, white cabinets, laminate countertops, white appliances and white worktops.
Ultramodern German Kitchen in Cranleigh, Surrey
Ultramodern German Kitchen in Cranleigh, Surrey
Alexander KitchensAlexander Kitchens
Ultramodern German Kitchen in Cranleigh, Surrey This Cranleigh kitchen makes the most of a bold kitchen theme and our design & supply only fitting option. The Brief This Cranleigh project sought to make use of our design & supply only service, with a design tailored around the sunny extension being built by a contractor at this property. The task for our Horsham based kitchen designer George was to create a design to suit the extension in the works as well as the style and daily habits of these Cranleigh clients. A theme from our Horsham Showroom was a favourable design choice for this project, with adjustments required to fit this space. Design Elements With the core theme of the kitchen all but decided, the layout of the space was a key consideration to ensure the new space would function as required. A clever layout places full-height units along the rear wall of this property with all the key work areas of this kitchen below the three angled windows of the extension. The theme combines dark matt black furniture with ferro bronze accents and a bronze splashback. The handleless profiling throughout is also leant from the display at our Horsham showroom and compliments the ultramodern kitchen theme of black and bronze. To add a further dark element quartz work surfaces have been used in the Vanilla Noir finish from Caesarstone. A nice touch to this project is an in keeping quartz windowsill used above the sink area. Special Inclusions With our completely custom design service, a number of special inclusions have been catered for to add function to the project. A key area of the kitchen where function is added is via the appliances chosen. An array of Neff appliances have been utilised, with high-performance N90 models opted for across a single oven, microwave oven and warming drawer. Elsewhere, full-height fridge and freezers have been integrated behind furniture, with a Neff dishwasher located near to the sink also integrated behind furniture. A popular wine cabinet is fitted within furniture around the island space in this kitchen. Project Highlight The highlight of this project lays within the coordinated design & supply only service provided for this project. Designer George tailored our service to this project, with a professional survey undertaken as soon as the area of the extension was constructed. With any adjustments made, the furniture and appliances were conveniently delivered to site for this client’s builder to install. Our work surface partner then fitted the quartz work surfaces as the final flourish. The End Result This project is a fantastic example of the first-class results that can be achieved using our design & supply only fitting option, with the design perfectly tailored to the building work undertaken – plus timely coordination with the builder working on the project. If you have a similar home project, consult our expert designers to see how we can design your dream space. To arrange an free design consultation visit a showroom or book an appointment now.
COASTAL HAMPTONS LUXE HOME | Stephanie & David
COASTAL HAMPTONS LUXE HOME | Stephanie & David
INNOVATIVE KITCHENSINNOVATIVE KITCHENS
Photo of a large coastal l-shaped open plan kitchen in Adelaide with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, metallic splashback, ceramic splashback, black appliances, laminate floors, an island, brown floors, white worktops and a vaulted ceiling.
Calke Green
Calke Green
Weston Kitchens and InteriorsWeston Kitchens and Interiors
Mock In-Frame effect narrow frame shaker style door that offers the modern twist on an old classic design. Colour is from Farrow & Ball choosen by client through our Colour Match System. Solid Oak countertop to island with Silestone 'Lusso' 20mm on either side.
Highlands Eichler
Highlands Eichler
Gast ArchitectsGast Architects
Kitchen open to Family Room, Home Office, and Breakfast Area
This is an example of a midcentury u-shaped open plan kitchen in San Francisco with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, stainless steel appliances, terrazzo flooring, an island, white floors, white worktops and a timber clad ceiling.
John Street South
John Street South
New Age DesignNew Age Design
Design ideas for a medium sized rural l-shaped open plan kitchen in Toronto with a belfast sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, integrated appliances, light hardwood flooring, an island and white worktops.

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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