Open Plan Kitchen with Porcelain Flooring Ideas and Designs

Kitchen with integrated fridge
This is an example of a large modern galley open plan kitchen in Brisbane with a built-in sink, all styles of cabinet, white cabinets, marble worktops, black appliances, porcelain flooring, an island, grey floors and grey worktops.

Palm Beach

Blackburne Designs

Open kitchen, dining, living
Inspiration for a large contemporary galley open plan kitchen in Gold Coast - Tweed with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, mirror splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain flooring, an island, multi-coloured floors and white worktops.

Coastal Kitchen Remodel

Artistic Design And Remodeling

This coastal home is located in Carlsbad, California! With some remodeling and vision this home was transformed into a peaceful retreat. The remodel features an open concept floor plan with the living room flowing into the dining room and kitchen. The kitchen is made gorgeous by its custom cabinetry with a flush mount ceiling vent. The dining room and living room are kept open and bright with a soft home furnishing for a modern beach home. The beams on ceiling in the family room and living room are an eye-catcher in a room that leads to a patio with canyon views and a stunning outdoor space! Design by Signature Designs Kitchen Bath Contractor ADR Design & Remodel Photos by San Diego Interior Photography

Alluring "Golden Home" in McLean - $4,450,000

Fouad Talout - Talout International LLC

A modern take on the "open concept" Gourmet Kitchen and Family Room. Walls of glass drench these spaces in natural light, while porcelain tile flooring and contemporary chandeliers tie the space together.

Oceanfront Modern | Coronado Shores

SD Design Studio

This is an example of a medium sized modern l-shaped open plan kitchen in San Diego with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite worktops, integrated appliances, porcelain flooring, an island and black worktops.

Concrete and Oak Kitchen

Kitchen Matters

Photo of a large modern single-wall open plan kitchen in Buckinghamshire with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz worktops, grey splashback, mirror splashback, black appliances, porcelain flooring, an island, grey floors, grey worktops and exposed beams.

Delray Beach Clearly Coastal

Nikki Levy Interiors

Inspiration for a large nautical l-shaped open plan kitchen in Miami with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain flooring, an island, grey floors, beige worktops, a timber clad ceiling and marble worktops.

SOGGIORNO CON CUCINA OPEN SPACE

Andrea Vertua Architetto

Soggiorno open space con cucina. Penisola divisoria con sgabelli. Elementi in laminato rovere nordico e basi in laminato laccato bianco lucido. Divano ad angolo e parete giorno su misura.

The New American Remodel 2019

By Design

Open plan kitchen with two separate island work stations. Designed for entertaining!
Photo of an expansive contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Las Vegas with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, engineered stone countertops, stainless steel appliances, porcelain flooring, an island, grey floors, white worktops and medium wood cabinets.

Doyle Lane Kitchen Renovation

Jordan Design-Build Group

A custom vent hood was clad with reclaimed wood in an Charcoal finish. The medium stained wood matches the trim on the peninsula, completing the look.

Colorful & Eclectic Kitchen by Solana James CKD

Classic Kitchens & Baths

Inspiration for a medium sized eclectic galley open plan kitchen in Other with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, mosaic tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain flooring, a breakfast bar, grey floors and white worktops.

MLL | Shades of green

PLUS ULTRA studio

Foto: Federico Villa Studio
Large eclectic l-shaped open plan kitchen in Milan with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, green cabinets, engineered stone countertops, black splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain flooring, no island, multi-coloured floors and black worktops.

Fort Lauderdale Beach, Auberge Beach Residences, Condo

Meredith Marlow Interiors

Photo of a large nautical u-shaped open plan kitchen in Miami with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz worktops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, integrated appliances, porcelain flooring, an island, grey floors and white worktops.

Open Concept Kitchen with Vaulted Ceiling and Waypoint Living Spaces Island

Cabinet-S-Top

In this kitchen, we removed walls and created a vaulted ceiling to open up this room. We installed Waypoint Living Spaces Maple Honey with Cherry Slate cabinets. The countertop is Baltic Brown granite.

Camino Real Residence

April Balliette

Photographer: Ryan Gamma
Photo of a large modern l-shaped open plan kitchen in Tampa with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey splashback, glass tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain flooring, an island, white floors and grey worktops.

TEQUESTA - NORTH JUPITER, FLORIDA

Premium Kitchens

CARLOS ARIZTOBAL
This is an example of a large contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, glass sheet splashback, integrated appliances, porcelain flooring, an island, white floors and white worktops.

Nicklaus House - Kitchen

Louise Stapleton Interiors

Elegant open concept kitchen design paired with dining room and usable island
Design ideas for a large contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Orlando with a belfast sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain flooring, an island, white floors and white worktops.

Ben Lomond renovation project

Eden Builders

This is an example of a large mediterranean galley open plan kitchen in Los Angeles with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, wood worktops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain flooring, an island, multi-coloured floors and brown worktops.

Modern Victorian Gem

Copper Leaf Interior Design Studio

Rick Lee Photo
Photo of a large victorian single-wall open plan kitchen in Other with a submerged sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, brown splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain flooring, an island, grey floors, black worktops and quartz worktops.

Details, Details, Details

Deskins Group LLC

This project was a typical suburban house that the owner wanted to modernize. The home was only 10 years old so we reused the cabinets and appliances. We lowered the bar and added some farmhouse style accents.

Open Plan Kitchen with Porcelain Flooring 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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