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Open Plan Kitchen with Composite Countertops Ideas and Designs

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Living Spaces
Living Spaces
Mathew Klujian & Sons Inc.Mathew Klujian & Sons Inc.
Oriental Rug Inspiration
This is an example of a small traditional u-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, window splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring, no island, beige floors and brown worktops.
Walnut Kitchen
Walnut Kitchen
Texas Crown & Millwork, INCTexas Crown & Millwork, INC
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional open plan kitchen in Houston with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, composite countertops, multi-coloured splashback, glass tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring, no island and beige floors.
Bainbridge Island Retreat
Bainbridge Island Retreat
Ben Trogdon ArchitectsBen Trogdon Architects
Inspiration for a medium sized world-inspired l-shaped open plan kitchen in Seattle with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, composite countertops, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring, an island, beige floors and window splashback.
Orange County Kitchen Remodels
Orange County Kitchen Remodels
Goff RenovationsGoff Renovations
Small traditional u-shaped open plan kitchen in Orange County with a submerged sink, white cabinets, composite countertops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, no island, shaker cabinets, medium hardwood flooring, brown floors and black worktops.
Wenham Ranch-House Renovation/Addition
Wenham Ranch-House Renovation/Addition
Katie Hutchison StudioKatie Hutchison Studio
Constructed in two phases, this renovation, with a few small additions, touched nearly every room in this late ‘50’s ranch house. The owners raised their family within the original walls and love the house’s location, which is not far from town and also borders conservation land. But they didn’t love how chopped up the house was and the lack of exposure to natural daylight and views of the lush rear woods. Plus, they were ready to de-clutter for a more stream-lined look. As a result, KHS collaborated with them to create a quiet, clean design to support the lifestyle they aspire to in retirement. To transform the original ranch house, KHS proposed several significant changes that would make way for a number of related improvements. Proposed changes included the removal of the attached enclosed breezeway (which had included a stair to the basement living space) and the two-car garage it partially wrapped, which had blocked vital eastern daylight from accessing the interior. Together the breezeway and garage had also contributed to a long, flush front façade. In its stead, KHS proposed a new two-car carport, attached storage shed, and exterior basement stair in a new location. The carport is bumped closer to the street to relieve the flush front facade and to allow access behind it to eastern daylight in a relocated rear kitchen. KHS also proposed a new, single, more prominent front entry, closer to the driveway to replace the former secondary entrance into the dark breezeway and a more formal main entrance that had been located much farther down the facade and curiously bordered the bedroom wing. Inside, low ceilings and soffits in the primary family common areas were removed to create a cathedral ceiling (with rod ties) over a reconfigured semi-open living, dining, and kitchen space. A new gas fireplace serving the relocated dining area -- defined by a new built-in banquette in a new bay window -- was designed to back up on the existing wood-burning fireplace that continues to serve the living area. A shared full bath, serving two guest bedrooms on the main level, was reconfigured, and additional square footage was captured for a reconfigured master bathroom off the existing master bedroom. A new whole-house color palette, including new finishes and new cabinetry, complete the transformation. Today, the owners enjoy a fresh and airy re-imagining of their familiar ranch house. Photos by Katie Hutchison
Greenwich
Greenwich
Forrester Roberts Interior DesignForrester Roberts Interior Design
NIck White
This is an example of a medium sized modern u-shaped open plan kitchen in Hampshire with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, composite countertops, blue splashback, metro tiled splashback, integrated appliances, porcelain flooring and a breakfast bar.
Marin County Shingle Style.
Marin County Shingle Style.
Laura Hunt DesignLaura Hunt Design
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Квартира в стиле лофт для холостяка с 2мя кошками и собакой
Квартира в стиле лофт для холостяка с 2мя кошками и собакой
Евгения Разуваева дизайнер интерьера 9designЕвгения Разуваева дизайнер интерьера 9design
дизайнер Евгения Разуваева
Photo of a medium sized industrial single-wall open plan kitchen in Moscow with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, an island, brick splashback, integrated appliances, vinyl flooring and brown floors.
Benito
Benito
Green Tech ConstructionGreen Tech Construction
Photo of a small traditional u-shaped open plan kitchen in Salt Lake City with a double-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring, a breakfast bar, brown floors and grey worktops.
Vertical grain cherry cabinets and cream-colored quartz countertops.
Vertical grain cherry cabinets and cream-colored quartz countertops.
FabCabFabCab
Photography by Dale Lang
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Seattle with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, composite countertops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete flooring and an island.
Atherton Avenue
Atherton Avenue
Arcanum ArchitectureArcanum Architecture
Bernard Andre
Modern l-shaped open plan kitchen in San Francisco with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, composite countertops, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring, an island and beige floors.
Scenic Drive
Scenic Drive
Brian David Roberts | Interior Planning & DesignBrian David Roberts | Interior Planning & Design
This is an example of a medium sized modern u-shaped open plan kitchen in Salt Lake City with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, black appliances, ceramic flooring and an island.
PanoSource
PanoSource
PanoSourcePanoSource
This is an example of a medium sized traditional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Dallas with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, composite countertops, grey splashback, mosaic tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic flooring and a breakfast bar.
Boulder Ridge
Boulder Ridge
Mann Customs, Inc.Mann Customs, Inc.
Photo of a medium sized modern u-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, composite countertops, white splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood flooring and an island.
Rosslyn penthouse
Rosslyn penthouse
Sagart StudioSagart Studio
poliform sagart studio
Photo of a medium sized urban l-shaped open plan kitchen in DC Metro with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, composite countertops, red splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring, a breakfast bar, brick splashback and beige floors.
Kitchen "Bujoto"
Kitchen "Bujoto"
BujotoBujoto
Medium sized modern l-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with a submerged sink, yellow cabinets, composite countertops, yellow splashback, glass sheet splashback, black appliances and porcelain flooring.
Roundhouse white kitchens
Roundhouse white kitchens
RoundhouseRoundhouse
Roundhouse Urbo matt lacquer handle-less bespoke kitchen in Farrow & Ball Cornforth White and Wenge handrail. Work top in 20mm GC2 composite stone with Shark edge.
Umbau Doppelhaushälfte
Umbau Doppelhaushälfte
BESPOKE Interior Design & ProductionBESPOKE Interior Design & Production
This is an example of a large contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Munich with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, composite countertops, black splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring, no island and brown floors.
Kitchen
Kitchen
Echelon Custom HomesEchelon Custom Homes
This is an example of a large traditional u-shaped open plan kitchen in Philadelphia with a built-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring and an island.
Midvale
Midvale
Steven Cordrey Interior DesignSteven Cordrey Interior Design
Design ideas for a large modern l-shaped open plan kitchen in Los Angeles with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, composite countertops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring and an island.

Open Plan Kitchen with Composite Countertops 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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