Open Plan Kitchen with Distressed Cabinets Ideas and Designs

This rustic style kitchen design was created as part of a new home build to be fully wheelchair accessible for an avid home chef. This amazing design includes state of the art appliances, distressed kitchen cabinets in two stain colors, and ample storage including an angled corner pantry. The range and sinks are all specially designed to be wheelchair accessible, and the farmhouse sink also features a pull down faucet. The island is accented with a stone veneer and includes ample seating. A beverage bar with an undercounter wine refrigerator and the open plan design make this perfect place to entertain. Linda McManus

Roll-Out Shelves

Shelf Confident

Design ideas for a medium sized classic open plan kitchen in Austin with raised-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, granite worktops, multi-coloured splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances and travertine flooring.

Rustic Kitchen Cabinets

Diana Paul Design

Our client brought in a photo of an Old World Rustic Kitchen and wanted to recreate that look in their newly built lake house. They loved the look of that photo, but of course wanted to suit it to that more rustic feel of the house.

The Cabinet Genie's Home

Cabinet Genies, Inc.

Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary u-shaped open plan kitchen in Miami with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, engineered stone countertops, brown splashback, stone tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain flooring and an island.

O'Connor Kitchen

Aegean Design Studio

Design ideas for a medium sized romantic u-shaped open plan kitchen in Los Angeles with recessed-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, granite worktops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, no island, a single-bowl sink and ceramic flooring.

Avalanche Ranch

Elevation Design Group

Dick Springgate
This is an example of an expansive traditional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Salt Lake City with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, distressed cabinets, granite worktops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, integrated appliances, slate flooring and an island.

Most Expensive French Chateau Home by Fratantoni Design

Fratantoni Design / Residential Architects

World Renowned Architecture Firm Fratantoni Design created this beautiful home! They design home plans for families all over the world in any size and style. They also have in-house Interior Designer Firm Fratantoni Interior Designers and world class Luxury Home Building Firm Fratantoni Luxury Estates! Hire one or all three companies to design and build and or remodel your home!

Town House Kitchen: Fort Worth, TX

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Custom townhouse.
Photo of a large classic l-shaped open plan kitchen in Dallas with a submerged sink, raised-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, granite worktops, beige splashback, mosaic tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood flooring and an island.

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Carolina Timberworks

Reclaimed original patina hand hewn © Carolina Timberworks
Design ideas for a large rustic galley open plan kitchen in Charlotte with a belfast sink, glass-front cabinets, distressed cabinets, limestone worktops, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances and multiple islands.

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JD Designs

JD Designs
Inspiration for an expansive country u-shaped open plan kitchen in Denver with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, granite worktops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, integrated appliances, medium hardwood flooring and an island.

Hacienda Ranch

Astleford Interiors, Inc.

Open concept home built for entertaining, Spanish inspired colors & details, known as the Hacienda Chic style from Interior Designer Ashley Astleford, ASID, TBAE, BPN Photography: Dan Piassick of PiassickPhoto

Alpine - Parade of Homes 2015

Raykon Construction

Large classic galley open plan kitchen in Salt Lake City with a belfast sink, raised-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, engineered stone countertops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood flooring and multiple islands.

Sater Design Collection's 6934 "Avondale" Home Plan

Sater Design Collection, Inc.

Sater Design Collection's luxury, European home plan "Avondale" (Plan #6934). saterdesign.com
Inspiration for an expansive classic u-shaped open plan kitchen in Miami with a submerged sink, raised-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, granite worktops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, travertine flooring and an island.

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Double Diamond Property & Construction

Inspiration for a large rustic grey and cream l-shaped open plan kitchen in Denver with a belfast sink, recessed-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, soapstone worktops, black splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring, an island and brown floors.

Roll-Out Shelves

Shelf Confident

Ranch Home Re-design Kitchen/Den Makeover

claybakin247

Bulkheads removed and original cabinets re-mounted and painted white distressed finish. Open shelving with white wrought iron brackets installed below cabinets, with lighting underneath. Designer: Cynthia Crane, artist/pottery, www.TheCranesNest.com, cynthiacranespottery.etsy.com

Sun City Grand Kitchen Redesign - Transitional Interior Design Projects

Concierge Design & Project Management, LLC

This bright and open kitchen was designed with beautiful custom cabinetry to provide ample storage. The stone counter tops and back splashes are enhanced with custom mosaic tiles above the range top, and the custom stainless steel range hood provides a clean balance.

Hidden Treasures in New Hope, PA

Lang's Kitchen & Bath

This kitchen design in New Hope, PA created an open living space in the home by removing a 24 foot wall between the kitchen and family room. The resulting space is a kitchen that is both elegant and practical. It is packed with features such as slate inserts above the hood, lights in all of the top cabinets, a double built-up island top, and all lighting remote controlled. All of the kitchen cabinets include specialized storage accessories to make sure every item in the kitchen has a home and all available space is utilized.

Paia Bay Suites - Maui Beach Vacation Cottage Remodel

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Maui beach chic vacation cottage makeover: custom cabinets; custom rustic concrete countertop, undermount stainless steel sink; custom rustic dining table for two, backsplash and passage doors handcrafted from the same Maui-grown salvaged Cypress log wood, all-new hand-crafted window casings with retrofit low-e windows. Photo Credit: Alyson Hodges, Risen Homebuilders LLC.

FAWN POINT KITCHEN

DESIGNS BY CHRISTINE

Steven Paul Whitsitt Photography
Photo of an expansive rustic u-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with a submerged sink, raised-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, granite worktops, multi-coloured splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate flooring and a breakfast bar.

Open Plan Kitchen with Distressed Cabinets 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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