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Log Cabin Kitchen
Log Cabin Kitchen
Leland Interiors, LLCLeland Interiors, LLC
This kitchen is part of a new log cabin built in the country outside of Nashville. It is open to the living room and dining room. An antique pair of French Doors can be seen on the left; were bought in France with the original cremone bolt. Antique door knobs and backplates were used throughtout the house. Photo by Shannon Fontaine
Dark mixed wood custom cabinets
Dark mixed wood custom cabinets
Ehlen Creative CommunicationsEhlen Creative Communications
Photography by Mark Ehlen - Ehlen Creative
Classic l-shaped open plan kitchen in Minneapolis with stainless steel appliances, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite worktops, brown splashback, stone tiled splashback, medium hardwood flooring and an island.
Curved House
Curved House
HufftHufft
The Curved House is a modern residence with distinctive lines. Conceived in plan as a U-shaped form, this residence features a courtyard that allows for a private retreat to an outdoor pool and a custom fire pit. The master wing flanks one side of this central space while the living spaces, a pool cabana, and a view to an adjacent creek form the remainder of the perimeter. A signature masonry wall gently curves in two places signifying both the primary entrance and the western wall of the pool cabana. An eclectic and vibrant material palette of brick, Spanish roof tile, Ipe, Western Red Cedar, and various interior finish tiles add to the dramatic expanse of the residence. The client’s interest in suitability is manifested in numerous locations, which include a photovoltaic array on the cabana roof, a geothermal system, radiant floor heating, and a design which provides natural daylighting and views in every room. Photo Credit: Mike Sinclair
Classic Coastal Colonial Renovation - the Anti McMansion
Classic Coastal Colonial Renovation - the Anti McMansion
Michael Robert ConstructionMichael Robert Construction
Michael Robert Construction
Design ideas for a classic open plan kitchen in Newark with stainless steel appliances.
Transitional Kitchen
Transitional Kitchen
Photo of a traditional open plan kitchen in Denver with recessed-panel cabinets, stainless steel appliances, medium wood cabinets and multi-coloured splashback.
Rocky Ledge Kitchen
Rocky Ledge Kitchen
LDa Architecture & InteriorsLDa Architecture & Interiors
Photo Credit: Sam Gray Photography White Caesarstone Counters Black Marble Island Lights: Restoration Hardware- Benson Pendant (16")
Inspiration for a classic u-shaped open plan kitchen in Boston with recessed-panel cabinets and integrated appliances.
Wm Ohs Hampton Classics
Wm Ohs Hampton Classics
Wm Ohs Inc.Wm Ohs Inc.
This beautiful kitchen features cabinets from the Wm Ohs Hampton Classics line. Rob Klein Conceptual Kitchens Indianapolis, IN
Classic open plan kitchen in Denver with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, integrated appliances and marble splashback.
Encinitas remodel
Encinitas remodel
Design Moe Kitchen & Bath / Heather Moe designerDesign Moe Kitchen & Bath / Heather Moe designer
Design ideas for a medium sized classic u-shaped open plan kitchen in San Diego with stainless steel appliances, a belfast sink, engineered stone countertops, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, ceramic flooring, an island and beige floors.
Traditional Kitchen
Traditional Kitchen
Paul Moon DesignPaul Moon Design
Photo of a medium sized classic l-shaped open plan kitchen in Seattle with beige cabinets, beige splashback, integrated appliances, ceramic splashback, an island and medium hardwood flooring.
квартира на набережной
квартира на набережной
Special-styleSpecial-style
www.special-style.ru
This is an example of a traditional single-wall open plan kitchen in Moscow with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets and an island.
Flatiron Apartment
Flatiron Apartment
ChangoChango
Interior Design, Interior Architecture, Custom Millwork & Furniture Design, AV Design & Art Curation by Chango & Co. Photography by Jacob Snavely Featured in Architectural Digest: "A Modern New York Apartment Awash in Neutral Hues"
Georgian Townhouse
Georgian Townhouse
Compass and RoseCompass and Rose
Alexis Hamilton
Inspiration for a large traditional open plan kitchen in London with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, painted wood flooring, an island and marble worktops.
Hollingbourne Road
Hollingbourne Road
Finch LondonFinch London
www.pollytootal.com - Polly Tootal
This is an example of a large contemporary grey and cream galley open plan kitchen in London with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, marble worktops, white splashback, glass sheet splashback, ceramic flooring and an island.
Peckham Rye London
Peckham Rye London
ArchicArchic
Inspiration for a contemporary galley open plan kitchen in London with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, concrete worktops and stainless steel appliances.
A Touch of Grey
A Touch of Grey
Showcase KitchensShowcase Kitchens
Ric Marder Imagery
Photo of a large classic l-shaped open plan kitchen in New York with white cabinets, white splashback, integrated appliances, an island, recessed-panel cabinets, marble worktops, stone slab splashback, a submerged sink and dark hardwood flooring.
Tribeca Residence
Tribeca Residence
Dirk Denison ArchitectsDirk Denison Architects
In Collaboration with: Sara Story Design Photography: Eric Laignel
Design ideas for a contemporary open plan kitchen in New York with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets and brown splashback.
2012 New American Home
2012 New American Home
UserUser
James F. Wilson / courtesy BUILDER Magazine
Design ideas for a contemporary open plan kitchen in Orlando with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback and metro tiled splashback.
Fairfax Station Kitchen - Fridge
Fairfax Station Kitchen - Fridge
Synergy Design & ConstructionSynergy Design & Construction
This deluxe kitchen was created with the homeowner's background as a chef in mind. Open metal cabinetry makes accessing tools a snap, and the professional range can handle any cooking project.
Lubbock Parade 2011 Kitchen
Lubbock Parade 2011 Kitchen
B&S Woodworking Inc.B&S Woodworking Inc.
Modern kitchen in Lubbock, TX parade home. Coffered ceiling & antiqued cabinets.
Large traditional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Dallas with integrated appliances, white cabinets, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, marble worktops, dark hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors and grey worktops.
Cabin Fever on Cross Lake
Cabin Fever on Cross Lake
Crystal Kitchen + BathCrystal Kitchen + Bath
February and March 2011 Mpls/St. Paul Magazine featured Byron and Janet Richard's kitchen in their Cross Lake retreat designed by JoLynn Johnson. Honorable Mention in Crystal Cabinet Works Design Contest 2011 A vacation home built in 1992 on Cross Lake that was made for entertaining. The problems • Chipped floor tiles • Dated appliances • Inadequate counter space and storage • Poor lighting • Lacking of a wet bar, buffet and desk • Stark design and layout that didn't fit the size of the room Our goal was to create the log cabin feeling the homeowner wanted, not expanding the size of the kitchen, but utilizing the space better. In the redesign, we removed the half wall separating the kitchen and living room and added a third column to make it visually more appealing. We lowered the 16' vaulted ceiling by adding 3 beams allowing us to add recessed lighting. Repositioning some of the appliances and enlarge counter space made room for many cooks in the kitchen, and a place for guests to sit and have conversation with the homeowners while they prepare meals. Key design features and focal points of the kitchen • Keeping the tongue-and-groove pine paneling on the walls, having it sandblasted and stained to match the cabinetry, brings out the woods character. • Balancing the room size we staggered the height of cabinetry reaching to 9' high with an additional 6” crown molding. • A larger island gained storage and also allows for 5 bar stools. • A former closet became the desk. A buffet in the diningroom was added and a 13' wet bar became a room divider between the kitchen and living room. • We added several arched shapes: large arched-top window above the sink, arch valance over the wet bar and the shape of the island. • Wide pine wood floor with square nails • Texture in the 1x1” mosaic tile backsplash Balance of color is seen in the warm rustic cherry cabinets combined with accents of green stained cabinets, granite counter tops combined with cherry wood counter tops, pine wood floors, stone backs on the island and wet bar, 3-bronze metal doors and rust hardware.

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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