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soltär
Fabi Architekten BDA part gmbbFabi Architekten BDA part gmbb
Herbert stolz, regensburg
This is an example of a medium sized industrial single-wall open plan kitchen in Munich with light hardwood flooring, a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white splashback, no island, white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, brown floors, white worktops and a wood ceiling.
Scenic Acres Kitchen Transformation
Scenic Acres Kitchen Transformation
Talee Renovations Inc.Talee Renovations Inc.
Inspiration for a large traditional u-shaped open plan kitchen in Calgary with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood flooring and an island.
Brackenhurst
Brackenhurst
PAD studioPAD studio
Kitchen
Contemporary u-shaped open plan kitchen in Hampshire with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, stainless steel appliances and a breakfast bar.
Exeter Residence
Exeter Residence
Azro LimitedAzro Limited
Discrete audio and lighting control to the Kitchen and Living Room area. Images by Tom Hargreaves http://tomhargreaves.photography
West London Extension
West London Extension
Chris CunninghamChris Cunningham
Chris Cunningham
This is an example of a large modern single-wall open plan kitchen in London with flat-panel cabinets, granite worktops, an island and white worktops.
Paso Robles
Paso Robles
Lori Dennis, ASID, LEED APLori Dennis, ASID, LEED AP
Construction by: SoCal Contractor Interior Design by: Lori Dennis Inc Photography by: Roy Yerushalmi
Photo of a large contemporary u-shaped open plan kitchen in Los Angeles with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, composite countertops, multi-coloured splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring, multiple islands, brown floors and white worktops.
Savannah Drive Custom Home
Savannah Drive Custom Home
RCL DevelopmentRCL Development
Photo of a nautical u-shaped open plan kitchen in Miami with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, integrated appliances, medium hardwood flooring and an island.
Вид из гостиной на кухню
Вид из гостиной на кухню
«Точка дизайна»«Точка дизайна»
Для заказчиков это уже третий проект, поэтому работа шла легко и быстро. Кухня, столовая и гостиная совмещены в единое пространство. Фото Михаил Степанов.
Renfrow Remodel / Before and after Kitchen
Renfrow Remodel / Before and after Kitchen
Interiors by DesignInteriors by Design
Jeremy Mason Mcgraw
Large rustic l-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz worktops, white splashback, stone tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring, an island and brown floors.
Family kitchen with peninsula
Family kitchen with peninsula
LWK London KitchensLWK London Kitchens
Family kitchen design with all white finish, accented with brightly coloured furnishings.
Large contemporary single-wall open plan kitchen in London with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, stainless steel appliances and light hardwood flooring.
Whistler Oasis
Whistler Oasis
Openspace ArchitectureOpenspace Architecture
This is an example of a large modern single-wall open plan kitchen in Vancouver with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, composite countertops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring and an island.
Modern Oasis
Modern Oasis
David Small DesignsDavid Small Designs
Jason Hartog Photography
This is an example of a contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Toronto with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble worktops, white splashback, integrated appliances, dark hardwood flooring and an island.
Back Country Pre-War Colonial Renovation
Back Country Pre-War Colonial Renovation
Significant Homes LLCSignificant Homes LLC
Robert Benson For Charles Hilton Architects From grand estates, to exquisite country homes, to whole house renovations, the quality and attention to detail of a "Significant Homes" custom home is immediately apparent. Full time on-site supervision, a dedicated office staff and hand picked professional craftsmen are the team that take you from groundbreaking to occupancy. Every "Significant Homes" project represents 45 years of luxury homebuilding experience, and a commitment to quality widely recognized by architects, the press and, most of all....thoroughly satisfied homeowners. Our projects have been published in Architectural Digest 6 times along with many other publications and books. Though the lion share of our work has been in Fairfield and Westchester counties, we have built homes in Palm Beach, Aspen, Maine, Nantucket and Long Island.
Coastal Contemporary
Coastal Contemporary
Tina Kuhlmann - Primrose DesignsTina Kuhlmann - Primrose Designs
Modern meets classic kitchen. Merging of two styles to create a soft cozy kitchen that is sexy and sophisticated, yet family friendly and warm. Photography by John Lennon
Интерьер квартиры на Богословском
Интерьер квартиры на Богословском
TS Design | Тарас Безруков и Стас СамковичTS Design | Тарас Безруков и Стас Самкович
студия TS Design | Тарас Безруков и Стас Самкович
Medium sized contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Moscow with light hardwood flooring, a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, no island and beige floors.
Updated Traditional Home
Updated Traditional Home
Twilly and FigTwilly and Fig
This transitional open-concept kitchen provides functionality, style and character. The reupholstered bar stools contribute just the right amount of color to allow a cohesive feel throughout the kitchen and living room area. Michael Hunter Photography
A Traditional Estate
A Traditional Estate
UserUser
Photography by Alise O'Brien Space Planning by Mitchell Wall Architects Construction by PK Construction
Design ideas for a medium sized classic l-shaped open plan kitchen in St Louis with white cabinets, marble worktops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, integrated appliances, medium hardwood flooring and an island.
Дизайн интерьера - Квартира в жк Велл Хаус на Ленинском. г. Москва
Дизайн интерьера - Квартира в жк Велл Хаус на Ленинском. г. Москва
Борис КузнецовБорис Кузнецов
Авторы: Борис и Наталья Кузнецовы Заказчик: Частное лицо Площадь: 144 м2 Дата сдачи: 2012 г.
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary single-wall open plan kitchen in Moscow with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, stainless steel appliances, porcelain flooring and an island.
Forest House
Forest House
McClellan | TelloneMcClellan | Tellone
This is an example of a contemporary open plan kitchen in Seattle.
Loft Living
Loft Living
zpd+a and roomTEN designzpd+a and roomTEN design
Dark floors ground the space while soaring curved ceilings bounce light throughout. The low cost,. high impact kitchen was designed to recede, creating a wide open home available for entertaining. Steel shelves anchored to the header above provide ample storage for fine glassware. The rolling island can be positioned as required. photography by Tyler Mallory www.tylermallory.com

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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