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Sonoma Organic Modern
Sonoma Organic Modern
UserUser
Design by MAS Design in Oakland Ca For more information on products and design visit http://www.houzz.com/projects/1409139/sonoma-county-organic-modern
Lafayette Mid Century Modern Remodel
Lafayette Mid Century Modern Remodel
Klopf ArchitectureKlopf Architecture
The owners of this property had been away from the Bay Area for many years, and looked forward to returning to an elegant mid-century modern house. The one they bought was anything but that. Faced with a “remuddled” kitchen from one decade, a haphazard bedroom / family room addition from another, and an otherwise disjointed and generally run-down mid-century modern house, the owners asked Klopf Architecture and Envision Landscape Studio to re-imagine this house and property as a unified, flowing, sophisticated, warm, modern indoor / outdoor living space for a family of five. Opening up the spaces internally and from inside to out was the first order of business. The formerly disjointed eat-in kitchen with 7 foot high ceilings were opened up to the living room, re-oriented, and replaced with a spacious cook's kitchen complete with a row of skylights bringing light into the space. Adjacent the living room wall was completely opened up with La Cantina folding door system, connecting the interior living space to a new wood deck that acts as a continuation of the wood floor. People can flow from kitchen to the living / dining room and the deck seamlessly, making the main entertainment space feel at once unified and complete, and at the same time open and limitless. Klopf opened up the bedroom with a large sliding panel, and turned what was once a large walk-in closet into an office area, again with a large sliding panel. The master bathroom has high windows all along one wall to bring in light, and a large wet room area for the shower and tub. The dark, solid roof structure over the patio was replaced with an open trellis that allows plenty of light, brightening the new deck area as well as the interior of the house. All the materials of the house were replaced, apart from the framing and the ceiling boards. This allowed Klopf to unify the materials from space to space, running the same wood flooring throughout, using the same paint colors, and generally creating a consistent look from room to room. Located in Lafayette, CA this remodeled single-family house is 3,363 square foot, 4 bedroom, and 3.5 bathroom. Klopf Architecture Project Team: John Klopf, AIA, Jackie Detamore, and Jeffrey Prose Landscape Design: Envision Landscape Studio Structural Engineer: Brian Dotson Consulting Engineers Contractor: Kasten Builders Photography ©2015 Mariko Reed Staging: The Design Shop Location: Lafayette, CA Year completed: 2014
Contemporary Kitchen
Contemporary Kitchen
Granit Architects + InteriorsGranit Architects + Interiors
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary galley open plan kitchen in London with a belfast sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops, grey splashback, metro tiled splashback and an island.
Bi-fold doors open the bulthaup kitchen into the garden of this London Town Hous
Bi-fold doors open the bulthaup kitchen into the garden of this London Town Hous
Hobsons ChoiceHobsons Choice
A bulthaup b3 kitchen designed and installed by hobsons|choice and featured in the September issue of KBB Magazine in the UK. The corian island worktop has a molded double sink and drainer arrangement. Full length drawer aluminium 'G2' bulthaup handles make access easy.
Berkeley
Berkeley
Black Bear Builders, Inc.Black Bear Builders, Inc.
This is an example of a contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, grey splashback, stainless steel appliances, multiple islands and grey floors.
N Residence | Saratoga
N Residence | Saratoga
Via Builders, Inc.Via Builders, Inc.
Dean J. Birinyi Architectural Photography http://www.djbphoto.com
A Touch of Colour
A Touch of Colour
The Myers TouchThe Myers Touch
An accent colour of fuscia pink creates a lively feel to this clean, contemporary white gloss kitchen. Adding a touch of the owners personality to this large family space within the home. Photos by Phil Green
Courtyard House
Courtyard House
Architectural CollaborativeArchitectural Collaborative
Oak floors and quartz countertops w/ cherry stained cabinetry complete this modern kitchen oriented to look out at the courtyard deck.
Modern open plan kitchen in Atlanta with stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring and an island.
Outhouse
Outhouse
LOYN + CO ARCHITECTSLOYN + CO ARCHITECTS
Charles Hosea
Design ideas for a contemporary galley open plan kitchen in Cardiff with flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, grey splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete flooring and an island.
Photography for Red Squirrel Architects - East Dulwich conversion
Photography for Red Squirrel Architects - East Dulwich conversion
Adelina Iliev PhotographyAdelina Iliev Photography
Adelina Iliev
Design ideas for a contemporary galley open plan kitchen in London with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, light hardwood flooring and an island.
Milnthorpe
Milnthorpe
COUPDEVILLECOUPDEVILLE
Architectural Photography by Simon Kennedy http://www.simonkennedy.net/
Kew - Ground floor extension & refurb
Kew - Ground floor extension & refurb
Paul Wiggins ArchitectsPaul Wiggins Architects
Cantilevered glazed roof extension in Conservation Area. Enjoyable collaboration with Roundhouse Kitchens. Great pics by Darren Chung
Inspiration for a contemporary galley open plan kitchen in London with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback and an island.
White bespoke kitchen
White bespoke kitchen
RoundhouseRoundhouse
Roundhouse Urbo handle-less bespoke kitchen in cream, high gloss lacquer and book-matched Walnut veneer, with Vanilla compact composite quartz worksurface. Extension by Paul Wiggins Architects.
Everybody's Doing it!
Everybody's Doing it!
Eurodale Developments IncEurodale Developments Inc
This kitchen, located in the addition was a massive improvement on allocation of space of the previous kitchen. Relocating it to the other side of the home allowed for a more central hall and an improved relationship with the dining room viewed beyond. It is also open to the new family room as a great room, perfect for interacting with family and a well lit view to the rear yard to watch the kids play during meal prep time. This new kitchen is the hub of the home!
Contemporary Kitchen
Contemporary Kitchen
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary single-wall open plan kitchen in London with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz worktops, cement flooring, an island and grey floors.
Modern w/ a Side of Ranch
Modern w/ a Side of Ranch
HufftHufft
This contemporary renovation makes no concession towards differentiating the old from the new. Rather than razing the entire residence an effort was made to conserve what elements could be worked with and added space where an expanded program required it. Clad with cedar, the addition contains a master suite on the first floor and two children’s rooms and playroom on the second floor. A small vegetated roof is located adjacent to the stairwell and is visible from the upper landing. Interiors throughout the house, both in new construction and in the existing renovation, were handled with great care to ensure an experience that is cohesive. Partition walls that once differentiated living, dining, and kitchen spaces, were removed and ceiling vaults expressed. A new kitchen island both defines and complements this singular space. The parti is a modern addition to a suburban midcentury ranch house. Hence, the name “Modern with Ranch.”
Bloemfontein Road
Bloemfontein Road
Robert's 21st Century DesignRobert's 21st Century Design
This is an example of a large classic open plan kitchen in London with white floors, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, an island and blue cabinets.
Cottesloe Home
Cottesloe Home
Western CabinetsWestern Cabinets
Joel Barbitta D-Max Photography
Photo of a large scandinavian single-wall open plan kitchen in Perth with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, mirror splashback, black appliances, light hardwood flooring, an island, a double-bowl sink, tile countertops, metallic splashback, brown floors and white worktops.
Botany House
Botany House
Angus Mackenzie ArchitectAngus Mackenzie Architect
This freestanding brick house had no real useable living spaces for a young family, with no connection to a vast north facing rear yard. The solution was simple – to separate the ‘old from the new’ – by reinstating the original 1930’s roof line, demolishing the ‘60’s lean-to rear addition, and adding a contemporary open plan pavilion on the same level as the deck and rear yard. Recycled face bricks, Western Red Cedar and Colorbond roofing make up the restrained palette that blend with the existing house and the large trees found in the rear yard. The pavilion is surrounded by clerestory fixed glazing allowing filtered sunlight through the trees, as well as further enhancing the feeling of bringing the garden ‘into’ the internal living space. Rainwater is harvested into an above ground tank for reuse for toilet flushing, the washing machine and watering the garden. The cedar batten screen and hardwood pergola off the rear addition, create a secondary outdoor living space providing privacy from the adjoining neighbours. Large eave overhangs block the high summer sun, while allowing the lower winter sun to penetrate deep into the addition. Photography by Sarah Braden
House Two, Wandsworth Common
House Two, Wandsworth Common
ade architecture ltdade architecture ltd
This is an example of a large industrial galley open plan kitchen in London with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, marble worktops, black appliances, medium 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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