Open Plan Kitchen with Slate Flooring Ideas and Designs

Alberta Kitchen Remodel--Holliston, Massachusetts

Inspiration for a large traditional open plan kitchen in Boston with a submerged sink, white cabinets, quartz worktops, white splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate flooring, an island, grey floors and recessed-panel cabinets.

South Hill Renovation

Greg Robinson Architect

Haris Kenjar Photography and Design
Design ideas for a traditional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Seattle with white cabinets, marble worktops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, an island, grey floors, grey worktops, a submerged sink, metro tiled splashback, slate flooring and shaker cabinets.

San Mateo Modern

Peninsula Modern

Margot Hartford
Midcentury open plan kitchen in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, an island, grey floors and slate flooring.

Toorak Gardens

Space Craft Joinery

Jonathan VDK
Photo of a large modern u-shaped open plan kitchen in Adelaide with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, composite countertops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate flooring, an island and multi-coloured floors.

Sophisticated Mercer Island interior

Cleft Painting

Design ideas for a medium sized traditional u-shaped open plan kitchen in Seattle with a submerged sink, grey splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate flooring, an island, multi-coloured floors, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets and concrete worktops.

Armstrong-Stones and Naturals

Direct Hardwood Flooring

Medium sized traditional open plan kitchen in Charlotte with slate flooring.

SieMatic Stilwelt | PURE

SieMatic - moebelplus Deutschland GmbH & Co KG

Design ideas for a large contemporary galley open plan kitchen in Munich with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel worktops, beige splashback, slate flooring, an island and black floors.

Dreamstyle Remodeling Showroom in Albuquerque

Dreamstyle Remodeling

Kitchen display in Dreamstyle Remodeling's showroom located at 1460 N Renaissance Blvd in Albuquerque, NM.
Photo of a large rustic galley open plan kitchen in Albuquerque with a submerged sink, beaded cabinets, dark wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, multi-coloured splashback, matchstick tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate flooring, an island and grey floors.

Townhouse, New York

Ingui Architecture

Photo of a large u-shaped open plan kitchen in New York with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, marble worktops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate flooring and no island.

Kitchen space

Kipnis Architecture + Planning

The kitchen is as natural as possible. The countertops are concrete with recycled glass included in the mix and the backsplash is made from local river rock. The cabinets are bamboo. All of the cleaning products used are green certified. This home was awarded 'Home of the Decade' from Natural Home Magazine. http://www.kipnisarch.com Photo Credit - Klobo Photo/David Klobucar

Lodge Inspired Custom Home- Naperville, IL

Charleston Building and Development

Photo of a medium sized contemporary single-wall open plan kitchen in Chicago with raised-panel cabinets, stainless steel appliances, a submerged sink, white cabinets, granite worktops, multi-coloured splashback, slate flooring, an island and slate splashback.

Froemmling Residence

AMD Architecture

This is an example of a modern l-shaped open plan kitchen in Salt Lake City with a built-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, marble worktops, stainless steel appliances, an island, black floors, white worktops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback and slate flooring.

Lawless Rereat

Searl Lamaster Howe Architects

Oak cabinetry is stained a deep deep green and then paired with honed Danby marble. Beyond is the staircase which wraps around a screen evocative of the site's many trees amongst the winter snow.

Fitler Square Trinity

Kaminski + Pew

Compact galley kitchen, with all appliances under-counter. Slate tile flooring, hand-glazed ceramic tile backsplash, custom walnut cabinetry, and quartzite countertop.

Nellysford

Arterra Design & Construction

Euro style
This is an example of an expansive rustic l-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with a submerged sink, medium wood cabinets, granite worktops, stainless steel appliances, slate flooring, multiple islands, grey floors, white worktops, recessed-panel cabinets, white splashback and stone slab splashback.

FAWN POINT KITCHEN

DESIGNS BY CHRISTINE

Steven Paul Whitsitt Photography
Design ideas for 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.

Ritz Carlton Residence

Liz Ryan Design

William Lesch
Photo of a large l-shaped open plan kitchen in Phoenix with a double-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite worktops, stainless steel appliances, slate flooring, an island and multi-coloured floors.

Paradise in the Pines

Red Rock Pools and Spas and Red Rock Contractors

All Cedar Log Cabin the beautiful pines of AZ Elmira Stove Works appliances Photos by Mark Boisclair
Design ideas for a large rustic open plan kitchen in Phoenix with a belfast sink, raised-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, limestone worktops, beige splashback, wood splashback, black appliances, slate flooring and an island.

Lake of Bays Retreat

Cassis Design Studio with Urban Rustic Living

Inspiration for a large rustic l-shaped open plan kitchen in Toronto with white cabinets, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate flooring and an island.

Contemporary Residence in Arlington, VA

Marblex Design International, Inc.

Marblex installed 12"X24" Brazillian Black slate in Natural Cleft in herringbone pattern on the floor as well as 4"X12" Aria Aqua Opera Glass on the backsplash. Countertops are: Sea Pearl with mitered edge on the island and Silestone White Storm on the perimeter countertops.

Open Plan Kitchen with Slate 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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