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Birch Plywood and Laminate Kitchen in 1930's Remodelled House
Birch Plywood and Laminate Kitchen in 1930's Remodelled House
BirkwoodBirkwood
David Brown Photography
Design ideas for a medium sized retro u-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with a double-bowl sink, light wood cabinets, wood worktops, green splashback, glass sheet splashback, stainless steel appliances, flat-panel cabinets, a breakfast bar, beige floors and beige worktops.
Retro Revival
Retro Revival
SGDI - Sarah Gallop Design Inc.SGDI - Sarah Gallop Design Inc.
Ema Peter Photography http://www.emapeter.com/ Constructed by Best Builders. http://www.houzz.com/pro/bestbuildersca/ www.bestbuilders.ca
Delawyk Modular House
Delawyk Modular House
R2 Studio ArchitectsR2 Studio Architects
The kitchen in this remodeled 1960s house is colour-blocked against a blue panelled wall which hides a pantry. White quartz worktop bounces dayight around the kitchen. Geometric splash back adds interest. The tiles are encaustic tiles handmade in Spain. The U-shape of this kitchen creates a "peninsula" which is used daily for preparing food but also doubles as a breakfast bar. Photo: Frederik Rissom
Tegnérgatan 25a
Tegnérgatan 25a
coloredhomecoloredhome
Foto: Gustav Aldin SE 360
Design ideas for a small urban single-wall open plan kitchen in Stockholm with medium wood cabinets, wood worktops, white splashback, glass tiled splashback and medium hardwood flooring.
Projet Voltaire, architectes Carla Lopez et Margaux Meza
Projet Voltaire, architectes Carla Lopez et Margaux Meza
Transition Interior DesignTransition Interior Design
Meero
Inspiration for a small scandinavian single-wall open plan kitchen in Paris with wood worktops, blue splashback, integrated appliances, no island, white cabinets and light hardwood flooring.
Retro Kitchen Remodel in Humboldt Park Chicago
Retro Kitchen Remodel in Humboldt Park Chicago
Chi Renovation & DesignChi Renovation & Design
A retro 1950’s kitchen featuring green custom colored cabinets with glass door mounts, under cabinet lighting, pull-out drawers, and Lazy Susans. To contrast with the green we added in red window treatments, a toaster oven, and other small red polka dot accessories. A few final touches we made include a retro fridge, retro oven, retro dishwasher, an apron sink, light quartz countertops, a white subway tile backsplash, and retro tile flooring. Home located in Humboldt Park Chicago. Designed by Chi Renovation & Design who also serve the Chicagoland area and it's surrounding suburbs, with an emphasis on the North Side and North Shore. You'll find their work from the Loop through Lincoln Park, Skokie, Evanston, Wilmette, and all of the way up to Lake Forest. For more about Chi Renovation & Design, click here: https://www.chirenovation.com/ To learn more about this project, click here: https://www.chirenovation.com/portfolio/1950s-retro-humboldt-park-kitchen/
Non una semplice casa di vacanze - progetto in corso
Non una semplice casa di vacanze - progetto in corso
LiadesignLiadesign
Liadesign
Small scandi l-shaped open plan kitchen in Milan with flat-panel cabinets, light hardwood flooring and no island.
STAPLETON FULL HOUSE REMODEL
STAPLETON FULL HOUSE REMODEL
KE Interior SolutionsKE Interior Solutions
Greg Muntz - Muntz Photography
This is an example of a large traditional galley open plan kitchen in Other with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors, white worktops, grey cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey splashback and ceramic splashback.
Coin cuisine
Coin cuisine
Sublicime - Gaëlle MaystreSublicime - Gaëlle Maystre
Les spots intégrés sont allumés, mais pas le bandeau LED. Chaque source de lumière a son propre interrupteur afin de pouvoir répondre à l'humeur du moment.
Coach House
Coach House
Modernarc LimitedModernarc Limited
Inspiration for a medium sized midcentury u-shaped open plan kitchen in London with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring and brown floors.
Houzz Tour | Zandra Lidén
Houzz Tour | Zandra Lidén
Nadja Endler | PhotographyNadja Endler | Photography
Nadja Endler © Houzz 2017
Photo of a medium sized scandinavian single-wall open plan kitchen in Stockholm with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel worktops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, white appliances, concrete flooring, no island, white floors, an integrated sink and a feature wall.
Contemporary Kitchen with Red Glass Cabinetry
Contemporary Kitchen with Red Glass Cabinetry
Peg Berens Interior Design LLCPeg Berens Interior Design LLC
Please visit my website directly by copying and pasting this link directly into your browser: http://www.berensinteriors.com/ to learn more about this project and how we may work together! An artful spot to enjoy breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Dale Hanson Photography
Küche in München-Bogenhausen
Küche in München-Bogenhausen
Möbel- und Raumunikate nach MaßMöbel- und Raumunikate nach Maß
hochglanzkühe
Design ideas for a small contemporary u-shaped open plan kitchen in Munich with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops, medium hardwood flooring, brown floors, a built-in sink, black appliances and multiple islands.
Sonia TocToc Vintage
Sonia TocToc Vintage
Jordi FolchJordi Folch
Jordi Folch. ©Houzz España 2017
Photo of a medium sized retro l-shaped open plan kitchen in Barcelona with a built-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, green splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic flooring and no island.
Rénovation d'un appartement 45m2 à Bordeaux
Rénovation d'un appartement 45m2 à Bordeaux
Ossa CasaOssa Casa
Un mixte pour la qualité des portes (chêne naturel et bois laqué) confirme l'aspect contemporain de cette pièce.
Photo of a small contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Bordeaux with white splashback, an island, a single-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, laminate countertops, glass tiled splashback, integrated appliances, painted wood flooring, white floors and white worktops.
Lofts Tuchfabrik
Lofts Tuchfabrik
Hauser ArchitekturHauser Architektur
Design ideas for a large industrial single-wall open plan kitchen in Other with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, black appliances, concrete flooring, an island and white splashback.
CP House - refurbishment
CP House - refurbishment
studio m architectsstudio m architects
Ros Kavanagh
Design ideas for a contemporary open plan kitchen in Dublin with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets and an island.
La cuisine de Bugs Bunny pour Marie Presani architecte
La cuisine de Bugs Bunny pour Marie Presani architecte
Valérie Servant Photographe - Kanopé SCAEValérie Servant Photographe - Kanopé SCAE
Valérie Servant
Photo of a medium sized urban open plan kitchen in Toulouse with medium wood cabinets, brown splashback, ceramic flooring, a breakfast bar, a double-bowl sink and black appliances.
APARTMENT BERLIN MITTE
APARTMENT BERLIN MITTE
THE INNER HOUSETHE INNER HOUSE
Eine offene Wohnfläche mit abgetrennten Bereichen fürs Wohnen, Essen und Schlafen zeichnen dieses kleine Apartment in Berlin Mitte aus. Das Interior Design verbindet moderne Stücke mit Vintage-Objekten und Maßanfertigungen. Dabei wurden passende Objekte aus ganz Europa zusammengetragen und mit vorhandenen Kunstwerken und Liebhaberstücken verbunden. Mobiliar und Beleuchtung schaffen so einen harmonischen Raum mit Stil und außergewöhnlichen Extras wie Barbie-Kleiderhaken oder der Tapete im Badezimmer, einer Sonderanfertigung. In die Gesamtgestaltung sind auch passgenaue Tischlerarbeiten integriert. Sie schaffen großen und unauffälligen Stauraum für Schuhe, Bücher und Küchenutensilien. Kleider finden nun zudem in einem begehbaren Schrank Platz. INTERIOR DESIGN & STYLING: THE INNER HOUSE MÖBELDESIGN UND UMSETZUNG: Jenny Orgis, https://salon.io/jenny-orgis FOTOS: © THE INNER HOUSE, Fotograf: Manuel Strunz, www.manuu.eu
Anders Reimers Väg 9 Reimersholme Södermalm
Anders Reimers Väg 9 Reimersholme Södermalm
HögalidsmäklarnaHögalidsmäklarna
Talita Rocha
Inspiration for a small scandinavian open plan kitchen in Stockholm with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets and no 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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