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Cherry Hills VIllage
Cherry Hills VIllage
Bellwether Design LLCBellwether Design LLC
This is an example of a medium sized classic galley open plan kitchen in Denver with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood flooring, an island and brown floors.
Rustic Kitchen
Rustic Kitchen
Lampert Lumber - North BranchLampert Lumber - North Branch
Design ideas for a medium sized rustic l-shaped open plan kitchen in Minneapolis with a double-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite worktops, multi-coloured splashback, matchstick tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring and an island.
Rustic Charm in Schnecksville
Rustic Charm in Schnecksville
Bella Casa Kitchen and BathBella Casa Kitchen and Bath
Vanessa Guevara
Design ideas for a medium sized rustic open plan kitchen in Philadelphia with a belfast sink, glass-front cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite worktops, stone tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring and an island.
Midcentury Kitchen
Midcentury Kitchen
Inspiration for a midcentury galley open plan kitchen in Los Angeles with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood flooring and an island.
Mulberry Place Custom Lodge
Mulberry Place Custom Lodge
VPC Builders, LLCVPC Builders, LLC
Photography by Bernard Russo
Inspiration for a large rustic u-shaped open plan kitchen in Charlotte with a submerged sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite worktops, beige splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring and an island.
Custom Boulder Kitchen with Creative Amenities
Custom Boulder Kitchen with Creative Amenities
Christopher's Kitchen & BathChristopher's Kitchen & Bath
Pull out trash and recycle were incorporated to the left of the main sink.
Design ideas for a large classic l-shaped open plan kitchen in Denver with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring and multiple islands.
Family Friendly Mountain Retreat
Family Friendly Mountain Retreat
Bob Lancaster DesignsBob Lancaster Designs
This kitchen would bring out the chef in anyone that enters. The extra large island gives plenty of workspace while the sub zero stays hidden behind panels that match he custom cabinetry.
Kitchen
Kitchen
Ryan Group ArchitectsRyan Group Architects
Ethan Rohloff Photography
Design ideas for a medium sized rustic l-shaped open plan kitchen in Sacramento with stainless steel appliances, a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, laminate countertops, ceramic splashback, porcelain flooring, an island and white splashback.
Merillat Masterpiece Kitchen in Bolt Cherry Chocolate
Merillat Masterpiece Kitchen in Bolt Cherry Chocolate
Page Lumber, Millwork, & Building SuppliesPage Lumber, Millwork, & Building Supplies
Design ideas for a small classic l-shaped open plan kitchen in New York with recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, an island and white worktops.
Marshall Remodel Addition
Marshall Remodel Addition
Duinkerken Homes, Inc.Duinkerken Homes, Inc.
Design ideas for a rustic open plan kitchen in Other with medium wood cabinets, grey splashback, dark hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors and raised-panel cabinets.
Rustic Farmhouse Kitchen. Haas Signature Collection
Rustic Farmhouse Kitchen. Haas Signature Collection
Bailey's CabinetsBailey's Cabinets
Cabinet Brand: Haas Signature Collection Wood Species: Rustic Hickory Cabinet Finish: Pecan Door Style: Shakertown V Counter top: Corian, Eased edge detail, Coved back splash, Rain Cloud color
Traditional Craftsman in the Setting of Black Mountain
Traditional Craftsman in the Setting of Black Mountain
Living Stone Design + BuildLiving Stone Design + Build
Design ideas for a medium sized rustic l-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite worktops, multi-coloured splashback, stone tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors and multicoloured worktops.
Dutcher Creek House
Dutcher Creek House
Nielsen:Schuh ArchitectsNielsen:Schuh Architects
Dutcher Creek House - photo: Matthew Millman
Contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in San Francisco with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, concrete worktops, blue splashback, an island and brown floors.
Main Street
Main Street
Foster Custom KitchensFoster Custom Kitchens
Design ideas for a large rustic u-shaped open plan kitchen in New York with a belfast sink, beaded cabinets, distressed cabinets, wood worktops, stainless steel appliances and an island.
Modern Craftsman
Modern Craftsman
Departure l ArchitectureDeparture l Architecture
The multi purpose island is definitely the center of the house. A small built in breakfast nook tucked to the side also has become a hang out. The small corner sink was found by the home owner and was originally a sink in a caboose.
Traditional Kitchen
Traditional Kitchen
Small traditional single-wall open plan kitchen in Phoenix with a submerged sink, raised-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite worktops, black splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring and an island.
Traditional White Kitchen in Clear Lake Shores
Traditional White Kitchen in Clear Lake Shores
Bay Area KitchensBay Area Kitchens
This kitchen in Clear Lake Shores, TX blends traditional styling with all the latest in modern conveniences. All of the glass-door cabinets have LED lighting cleverly integrated into the cabinet sides and shelves. Two Sub-Zero refrigerator/freezers are completely concealed within the cabinetry (can you spot them?). The Wolf combination convection steam oven and the Wolf convection oven are flush-mounted within the cabinetry. There is a pot-filler faucet above the Wolf range-top, and there's a drawer microwave in the island. The white cabinets which are stuffed with specialty storage accessories were custom built so there's no wasted space (see the detail photos). Also notice the stainless steel farmhouse sink, which has a Culligan reverse-osmosis water filtration system below.
Lawson Custom Kitchen
Lawson Custom Kitchen
That Design StudioThat Design Studio
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional open plan kitchen with a submerged sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, beige splashback, stone tiled splashback, integrated appliances, medium hardwood flooring and an island.
Santa Fe Retreat
Santa Fe Retreat
Overland Partners Architecture + Urban DesignOverland Partners Architecture + Urban Design
Copyright © 2009 Robert Reck. All Rights Reserved.
Inspiration for a large u-shaped open plan kitchen in Albuquerque with a submerged sink, glass-front cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite worktops, multi-coloured splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring, an island and brown floors.
Mid-Century Modern Residence
Mid-Century Modern Residence
AB design studio inc.AB design studio inc.
1950’s mid century modern hillside home. full restoration | addition | modernization. board formed concrete | clear wood finishes | mid-mod style.
Retro open plan kitchen in Santa Barbara.

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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