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Chesapeake Kitchen
Chesapeake Kitchen
Parkwood HomesParkwood Homes
Photos by Vic Moss, Moss Photography.
Photo of a traditional open plan kitchen in Denver with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, beige splashback and stainless steel appliances.
2016 Concrete Topos # 3
2016 Concrete Topos # 3
Leicht Westchester-GreenwichLeicht Westchester-Greenwich
Photo of a medium sized modern galley open plan kitchen in New York with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, composite countertops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete flooring and an island.
Old Copper Kitchen
Old Copper Kitchen
Mercury Mosaics and TileMercury Mosaics and Tile
Jon & Moch Photography
Large mediterranean l-shaped open plan kitchen in Minneapolis with beaded cabinets, white cabinets, marble worktops, green splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors and white worktops.
Фили Град
Фили Град
Максимова АннаМаксимова Анна
Михаил Лоскутов
Inspiration for a traditional u-shaped open plan kitchen in Moscow with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, a breakfast bar and grey worktops.
Traditional Kitchen
Traditional Kitchen
This is an example of a traditional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Sacramento with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, brick flooring, no island, red floors and white worktops.
Surrey Country Classic Bespoke Kitchen
Surrey Country Classic Bespoke Kitchen
Thomas Davies KitchensThomas Davies Kitchens
Anita Fraser
Large classic open plan kitchen in London with shaker cabinets and an island.
Linn Ranch
Linn Ranch
Big-D SignatureBig-D Signature
Photo Credit: JLF Architecture
Large rustic u-shaped open plan kitchen in Jackson with an island, a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, dark hardwood flooring, composite countertops, brown splashback and stainless steel appliances.
Création d'une cuisine pour appartement Lyonnais
Création d'une cuisine pour appartement Lyonnais
In'DécoIn'Déco
BATISTE DE IZARRA
Medium sized contemporary u-shaped open plan kitchen in Lyon with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, granite worktops, green splashback, wood splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic flooring, an island, black floors and black worktops.
House of Three Courtyards
House of Three Courtyards
Winn Wittman Architecture A.I.A.Winn Wittman Architecture A.I.A.
Modern linear kitchen is lit by natural light coming in via a clerestory window above the cabinetry.
Photo of a large contemporary single-wall open plan kitchen in Austin with flat-panel cabinets, engineered stone countertops, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring, an island, black cabinets, brown floors, a built-in sink, white splashback, ceramic splashback and beige worktops.
SPINNERSTOWN STONE HOUSE.
SPINNERSTOWN STONE HOUSE.
Sullivan Building & Design GroupSullivan Building & Design Group
The overall impact of this kitchen space is the defining element in the overall scheme for the project. We were able to flip around a stone fireplace to become a dominant focal point in the interior space. We created a central axis from front to rear by the addition of the massive window wall leading to the outdoor entertaining area. Clearly the woodwork and the attention to every detail are evident in the final product. This unique kitchen is the focal point of 2 complimentary buildings which have been connected to form a beautiful master suite on one side and a lively family room and dining room on the other. This central open kitchen is the focal point for this sensitive and creative renovation. Custom walnut cabinets and built-ins and Danby marble countertops blend perfectly with the carefully re-pointed stone walls of the original walls of the existing buildings.
Ratho, The Elliot
Ratho, The Elliot
ZAC and ZAC - PhotographyZAC and ZAC - Photography
Ⓒ ZAC+ZAC
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary open plan kitchen in London with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, wood worktops, light hardwood flooring and an island.
Central Minnesota Lake Home
Central Minnesota Lake Home
Charlie & Co. Design, LtdCharlie & Co. Design, Ltd
Design: Charlie & Co. Design | Builder: Stonefield Construction | Interior Selections & Furnishings: By Owner | Photography: Spacecrafting
Photo of a medium sized rustic l-shaped open plan kitchen in Minneapolis with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, distressed cabinets, wood worktops, yellow splashback, integrated appliances, medium hardwood flooring, an island and metro tiled splashback.
Gallowhill Road Extension
Gallowhill Road Extension
Claire McLuckie ArchitectClaire McLuckie Architect
Photography: © Sha McAuley
Medium sized contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz worktops, grey splashback, glass sheet splashback, stainless steel appliances, lino 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
Open Concept Kitchen, Dining, Family Room
Open Concept Kitchen, Dining, Family Room
TRUADDITIONSTRUADDITIONS
Project and photographs by Chris Doering for TRUADDITIONS. Proprietary copyrights apply.
Photo of a large classic open plan kitchen in Los Angeles with raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, composite countertops, stainless steel appliances, travertine flooring and an island.
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
48м2 ЖК Заельцовский
48м2 ЖК Заельцовский
Бюро интерьеров MethodБюро интерьеров Method
Small contemporary u-shaped open plan kitchen in Novosibirsk with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, composite countertops, stainless steel appliances, porcelain flooring, a breakfast bar, white floors, white worktops, grey cabinets and grey splashback.
Architectural Designs House Plan 14637RK Client-Built in Virginia
Architectural Designs House Plan 14637RK Client-Built in Virginia
Architectural DesignsArchitectural Designs
Farmhouse l-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with a belfast sink, recessed-panel cabinets, marble worktops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring, an island and white worktops.
Walden Model Home
Walden Model Home
Charter Homes & NeighborhoodsCharter Homes & Neighborhoods
Charter Homes & Neighborhoods, Walden Mechanicsburg PA
This is an example of a classic l-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, beige splashback and limestone splashback.
Cool Charm
Cool Charm
Handwerk InteriorsHandwerk Interiors
This modern, open concept design consists of a large island and lots of storage in the tall pantry cabinets. All of the appliances are fully integrated into the cabinetry, creating a streamlined, modern look only achieved through high quality custom design. Each of the pantry cabinets are outfitted with interior solid maple dovetailed drawers. Other materials found throughout this kitchen space include Caesarstone, engineered maple veneer and colourcore formica.

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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