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Boca Raton - New Construction Estate
Boca Raton - New Construction Estate
REH InteriorsREH Interiors
This is an example of a mediterranean open plan kitchen in Miami with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring, multiple islands and white worktops.
Asheville Kitchen
Asheville Kitchen
Parkwood HomesParkwood Homes
Photos by Vic Moss, Moss Photography
This is an example of a classic open plan kitchen in Denver with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, beige splashback and stainless steel appliances.
1270 NE 82nd St, Miami, FL
1270 NE 82nd St, Miami, FL
Sabal Luxury BuilderSabal Luxury Builder
Design ideas for a contemporary open plan kitchen in Miami with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, window splashback, an island, beige floors and black worktops.
Edwardian Residence
Edwardian Residence
RYAN ASSOCIATES GENERAL CONTRACTORSRYAN ASSOCIATES GENERAL CONTRACTORS
Design ideas for a classic grey and cream u-shaped open plan kitchen in San Francisco with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, concrete worktops, yellow splashback, metro tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring and an island.
The Capilano
The Capilano
Trickle Creek Designer HomesTrickle Creek Designer Homes
Calgary Photos
This is an example of a traditional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Calgary with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, brown splashback, stainless steel appliances, an island and dark hardwood flooring.
The crazy mama with bedroom studio
The crazy mama with bedroom studio
Villages In ParisVillages In Paris
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary galley open plan kitchen in Paris with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops, multi-coloured splashback, black appliances, medium hardwood flooring and no island.
Modern Shaker
Modern Shaker
Cushman Design GroupCushman Design Group
Photography by Susan Teare
This is an example of a contemporary open plan kitchen in Burlington with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, wood worktops and stainless steel appliances.
#DaytonHorseHouse
#DaytonHorseHouse
Alma HomesAlma Homes
Melissa Oholendt
This is an example of a large classic galley open plan kitchen in Minneapolis with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, an island, white worktops, quartz worktops, metro tiled splashback, medium hardwood flooring and brown floors.
Hamburg Loft
Hamburg Loft
UserUser
Laminate with aluminium edge, stainless steel and cherry wood worktop
Inspiration for a medium sized urban single-wall open plan kitchen in Hamburg with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, wood worktops, stainless steel appliances and an island.
Küchentresn
Küchentresn
cornehl | atelier für architekturcornehl | atelier für architektur
Wolfgang Egberts Fotografie
Contemporary open plan kitchen in Hamburg with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, wood worktops, concrete flooring and a breakfast bar.
RedHouse
RedHouse
Misiaszek Turpin pllcMisiaszek Turpin pllc
The 800 square-foot guest cottage is located on the footprint of a slightly smaller original cottage that was built three generations ago. With a failing structural system, the existing cottage had a very low sloping roof, did not provide for a lot of natural light and was not energy efficient. Utilizing high performing windows, doors and insulation, a total transformation of the structure occurred. A combination of clapboard and shingle siding, with standout touches of modern elegance, welcomes guests to their cozy retreat. The cottage consists of the main living area, a small galley style kitchen, master bedroom, bathroom and sleeping loft above. The loft construction was a timber frame system utilizing recycled timbers from the Balsams Resort in northern New Hampshire. The stones for the front steps and hearth of the fireplace came from the existing cottage’s granite chimney. Stylistically, the design is a mix of both a “Cottage” style of architecture with some clean and simple “Tech” style features, such as the air-craft cable and metal railing system. The color red was used as a highlight feature, accentuated on the shed dormer window exterior frames, the vintage looking range, the sliding doors and other interior elements. Photographer: John Hession
Sellwood Library House
Sellwood Library House
The WorksThe Works
This turn-of-the-century original Sellwood Library was transformed into an amazing Portland home for it's New York transplants. Custom woodworking and cabinetry transformed this room into a warm living space. An amazing kitchen with a rolling ladder to access high cabinets as well as a stunning 10 by 4 foot carrara marble topped island! This open living space is incredibly unique and special! The Tom Dixon Beat Light fixtures define the dining space and add a beautiful glow to the room. Leaded glass windows and dark stained wood floors add to the eclectic mix of original craftsmanship and modern influences. Lincoln Barbour
Legare Carriage House
Legare Carriage House
Artis ConstructionArtis Construction
Inspiration for a small beach style open plan kitchen in Charleston with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, grey splashback, metro tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring and grey worktops.
Dark and Dramatic Ukrainian Village Townhouse
Dark and Dramatic Ukrainian Village Townhouse
Elizabeth Krueger DesignElizabeth Krueger Design
Mike Schwartz
Design ideas for a large contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Chicago with an island, a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, dark hardwood flooring, brown floors, white cabinets, marble worktops, white splashback, stone slab splashback and white worktops.
Jacobean Manor Restored
Jacobean Manor Restored
Di Biase Filkoff ArchitectsDi Biase Filkoff Architects
Design ideas for a classic open plan kitchen in New York with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood flooring and an island.
Marin Custom Home
Marin Custom Home
Kelly Hohla InteriorsKelly Hohla Interiors
Photography by John Merkl
This is an example of a large classic galley open plan kitchen in San Francisco with a submerged sink, white cabinets, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring, an island, shaker cabinets, beige floors, composite countertops and black worktops.
Rosemary Beach- Gulf front Home
Rosemary Beach- Gulf front Home
Grand Floridian Builders, Inc.Grand Floridian Builders, Inc.
Inspiration for a medium sized world-inspired l-shaped open plan kitchen in Miami with a double-bowl sink, beige cabinets, stainless steel appliances, an island, recessed-panel cabinets, granite worktops and dark hardwood flooring.
Contemporary Condo Kitchen, Two12 North 9th, Brooklyn
Contemporary Condo Kitchen, Two12 North 9th, Brooklyn
Meshberg GroupMeshberg Group
This open urban kitchen invites with pops of yellow and an eat in dining table. A highly functional, contemporary beauty featuring wide plank white oak grey stained floors, white lacquer refrigerator and washing machine, brushed aluminum lower cabinets and walnut upper cabinets. Pure white Caesarstone countertops, Blanco kitchen faucet and sink, Bertazzoni range, Bosch dishwasher, architectural lighting trough with LED lights, and Emtech brushed chrome door hardware complete the high-end look.
Hinsdale Renovation
Hinsdale Renovation
Black Knight GroupBlack Knight Group
This 1966 contemporary home was completely renovated into a beautiful, functional home with an up-to-date floor plan more fitting for the way families live today. Removing all of the existing kitchen walls created the open concept floor plan. Adding an addition to the back of the house extended the family room. The first floor was also reconfigured to add a mudroom/laundry room and the first floor powder room was transformed into a full bath. A true master suite with spa inspired bath and walk-in closet was made possible by reconfiguring the existing space and adding an addition to the front of the house.
Captivating Kitchen With Open Cabinetry
Captivating Kitchen With Open Cabinetry
Fitch Design CompanyFitch Design Company
The vertically-laid glass mosaic backsplash adds a beautiful and modern detail that frames the stainless steel range hood to create a grand focal point from across the room. The neutral color palette keeps the space feeling crisp and light, working harmoniously with the Northwest view outside. Patrick Barta Photography

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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