Open Plan Kitchen with Glass-front Cabinets Ideas and Designs

FX Home Tours Interior Design: Osmond Design
This is an example of a large traditional u-shaped open plan kitchen in Salt Lake City with a belfast sink, white cabinets, marble worktops, white splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring, multiple islands, white worktops, glass-front cabinets and brown floors.

Mid-century Modern Urban infill

Berghuis Construction LLC

photos by Kaity
Photo of a medium sized contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Grand Rapids with a submerged sink, glass-front cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, glass tiled splashback, white appliances, light hardwood flooring, an island and black cabinets.

Gallery

Nordin Builders, Inc.

In-Law Unit Kitchen
Inspiration for a small contemporary single-wall open plan kitchen in San Francisco with cork flooring, a single-bowl sink, glass-front cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite worktops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, no island, metro tiled splashback and brown floors.

Bellevue Somerset Remodel

Kayron Brewer, CMKBD / Studio K B

Drew Rice, Red Pants Studio
Classic l-shaped open plan kitchen in Seattle with a submerged sink, glass-front cabinets, beige cabinets, quartz worktops, beige splashback, metro tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring, an island and brown floors.

Traditional Kitchen

Design ideas for a classic open plan kitchen in Los Angeles with integrated appliances, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback and engineered stone countertops.

Cuisine Marly le Roi

Olivia Martin / Architecte d'Intérieur

Cuisine style campagne chic un peu British
Medium sized rural l-shaped open plan kitchen in Paris with a belfast sink, glass-front cabinets, blue cabinets, wood worktops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring, no island, brown floors and brown worktops.

Квартира 41 м2 в ЖК Зил Арт

Алла Сеничева

Photo of a medium sized bohemian l-shaped open plan kitchen in Moscow with a submerged sink, glass-front cabinets, green cabinets, composite countertops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring and beige worktops.

Notting Hill

GRANT WHITE DESIGN LTD

Photo of a medium sized retro single-wall open plan kitchen in London with a built-in sink, glass-front cabinets, black cabinets, marble worktops, grey splashback, marble splashback, integrated appliances, medium hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors and grey worktops.

Living Spaces

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.

Kitchen with Living Room beyond

Haver & Skolnick LLC Architects

A pass-through counter serves as a beverage center and provides a visual connection from the Kitchen to the Living Room / Dining Room. Robert Benson Photography

1930s Church Home Revival

HSH Interiors

David Duncan Livingston
Photo of a traditional u-shaped open plan kitchen in San Francisco with glass-front cabinets, grey cabinets, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, medium hardwood flooring, an island, a belfast sink and stainless steel appliances.

Chartreuse House

Vertebrae Art and Architecture

Photo of a medium sized contemporary single-wall open plan kitchen in Los Angeles with glass-front cabinets, stainless steel cabinets, stainless steel worktops, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring, a submerged sink, a breakfast bar and brown floors.

Farr Residence

Studio 80 Interior Design

Inspiration for a rustic open plan kitchen in Denver with glass-front cabinets, medium wood cabinets and stainless steel appliances.

Georgetwon House

Patrick Sutton

photos by Erik Kvalsvik
This is an example of a traditional open plan kitchen in DC Metro with glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback and integrated appliances.

East Belfast

Interior360

Rory Corrigan
This is an example of a large modern single-wall open plan kitchen in Belfast with glass-front cabinets and an island.

Industrial Loft Kitchen & Master Bath

Neil Kelly Company

The "Dream of the '90s" was alive in this industrial loft condo before Neil Kelly Portland Design Consultant Erika Altenhofen got her hands on it. The 1910 brick and timber building was converted to condominiums in 1996. No new roof penetrations could be made, so we were tasked with creating a new kitchen in the existing footprint. Erika's design and material selections embrace and enhance the historic architecture, bringing in a warmth that is rare in industrial spaces like these. Among her favorite elements are the beautiful black soapstone counter tops, the RH medieval chandelier, concrete apron-front sink, and Pratt & Larson tile backsplash

Attico SR | Nel centro di Parma

Architetto Matteo Dall'Asta

Cucina a T con piano in gres, ante laccate per le basi mentre vetro retro laccato per i pensili.
This is an example of a large contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Bologna with glass-front cabinets, beige cabinets, composite countertops, grey splashback, engineered quartz splashback, black appliances, marble flooring, an island, pink floors, grey worktops and a drop ceiling.

Grace of light

Bellas Artes

Medium sized modern galley open plan kitchen in Valencia with an integrated sink, glass-front cabinets, grey cabinets, tile countertops, multi-coloured splashback, porcelain splashback, black appliances, porcelain flooring, an island, grey floors and multicoloured worktops.

Кухня с островом в лофт стиле

Rock'n'wood

Кухня в лофт стиле, с островом. Фасады из массива и крашенного мдф, на металлических рамах. Использованы элементы закаленного армированного стекла и сетки.

Maxwell Modern II

Peter Eskuche, AIA

Design ideas for a contemporary open plan kitchen in Minneapolis with a submerged sink, glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, white splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors and white worktops.

Open Plan Kitchen with Glass-front 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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