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Open Plan Kitchen with Soapstone Worktops Ideas and Designs

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BROOKLYN GIRL
BROOKLYN GIRL
d2 interieursd2 interieurs
DENISE DAVIES
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary u-shaped open plan kitchen in New York with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, soapstone worktops, grey splashback, light hardwood flooring, an island, a submerged sink, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances and beige floors.
Tudor Renovation & Addition
Tudor Renovation & Addition
Alto DesignAlto Design
Medium sized contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Cincinnati with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone worktops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood flooring and an island.
Modern Farmhouse Kitchen
Modern Farmhouse Kitchen
Beyond the Box | Design CollectiveBeyond the Box | Design Collective
This kitchen remodel was completed in 2015 with an eye toward modernizing a rustic home and adding farmhouse elements. Subway tile, a mix of walnut and painted cabinets, soapstone countertops and custom trim mix to create a warm, modern kitchen.
Greenwich Kitchen
Greenwich Kitchen
Connecticut StoneConnecticut Stone
Island is Calacatta Gold Marble in Honed Finish Perimeter is Classic Soapstone which was selected for its durability and soft grey color Backsplash is Calacatta Gold Marble selected to pick up the color used on the island Note that gray and white is a popular color combination that is trending in high-end residential kitchens. The palate is neutral and affords designers/ homeowners a lot of options for how to decorate. Photography: Neil Landino
Kitchen & Interior Remodel
Kitchen & Interior Remodel
A&E Construction and Design CenterA&E Construction and Design Center
Contemporary kitchen renovation in Titusville, NJ. This project included relocating existing basement stairs to provide an open floorplan between the kitchen and eating area. Modern, bright, with light wood floors, this kitchen makes an impact! Two tone cabinetry, grays and whites with black soapstone countertops. Open to eating area and family room. Large center island with seating for four. Custom box shape wood vent hood makes a statement. This project also involved installing pull-down attic stairs.
Tumbleweed Custom Home
Tumbleweed Custom Home
Alair Homes PlanoAlair Homes Plano
This new home was built on an old lot in Dallas, TX in the Preston Hollow neighborhood. The new home is a little over 5,600 sq.ft. and features an expansive great room and a professional chef’s kitchen. This 100% brick exterior home was built with full-foam encapsulation for maximum energy performance. There is an immaculate courtyard enclosed by a 9' brick wall keeping their spool (spa/pool) private. Electric infrared radiant patio heaters and patio fans and of course a fireplace keep the courtyard comfortable no matter what time of year. A custom king and a half bed was built with steps at the end of the bed, making it easy for their dog Roxy, to get up on the bed. There are electrical outlets in the back of the bathroom drawers and a TV mounted on the wall behind the tub for convenience. The bathroom also has a steam shower with a digital thermostatic valve. The kitchen has two of everything, as it should, being a commercial chef's kitchen! The stainless vent hood, flanked by floating wooden shelves, draws your eyes to the center of this immaculate kitchen full of Bluestar Commercial appliances. There is also a wall oven with a warming drawer, a brick pizza oven, and an indoor churrasco grill. There are two refrigerators, one on either end of the expansive kitchen wall, making everything convenient. There are two islands; one with casual dining bar stools, as well as a built-in dining table and another for prepping food. At the top of the stairs is a good size landing for storage and family photos. There are two bedrooms, each with its own bathroom, as well as a movie room. What makes this home so special is the Casita! It has its own entrance off the common breezeway to the main house and courtyard. There is a full kitchen, a living area, an ADA compliant full bath, and a comfortable king bedroom. It’s perfect for friends staying the weekend or in-laws staying for a month.
Modern Custom Build in WashPark neighborhood: Denver Life Magazine Showhouse
Modern Custom Build in WashPark neighborhood: Denver Life Magazine Showhouse
Beautiful Habitat: Design & DecorationBeautiful Habitat: Design & Decoration
The overall vision for the kitchen is a modern, slightly edgy space that is still warm and inviting. As a designer, I like to push people out of their comfort zones. We’ve done that a few ways with this kitchen – Ebony and matte gray cabinets, mixing cabinet and countertop materials, and mixing metals. We’ve all seen and done the white kitchen for the last 10 years. I wanted to demonstrate that a black kitchen is functional and dramatic and not the dark cave everyone fears. To soften the black, we’ve incorporated organic elements like natural woods, handmade backsplash tiles, brass and the flowing, organic patterns of the fabrics.
Industrial Loft Kitchen & Master Bath
Industrial Loft Kitchen & Master Bath
Neil Kelly CompanyNeil 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
Modern Farmhouse
Modern Farmhouse
Rockwood Custom HomesRockwood Custom Homes
Zoonmedia
Photo of a large rural u-shaped open plan kitchen in Calgary with a belfast sink, soapstone worktops, black splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring, a breakfast bar, beige floors, grey worktops, shaker cabinets and white cabinets.
Riverside
Riverside
Morrissey Saypol Interiors, LLCMorrissey Saypol Interiors, LLC
Photo by Morrissey Saypol Interiors
Design ideas for a classic u-shaped open plan kitchen in New York with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone worktops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring, an island and brown floors.
Cape Cod
Cape Cod
MacMillan-Pace, LLCMacMillan-Pace, LLC
This is an example of a medium sized traditional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with a submerged sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, soapstone worktops, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood flooring, an island and brown floors.
Hyde Park Treehouse
Hyde Park Treehouse
HA ArchitectureHA Architecture
Photo by: Leonid Furmansky
Photo of a small traditional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Austin with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, soapstone worktops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring and an island.
Farmhouse Dream
Farmhouse Dream
Oakley Builders IncOakley Builders Inc
Design ideas for a large rural l-shaped open plan kitchen in Raleigh with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone worktops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors and grey worktops.
Transitional Kitchen
Transitional Kitchen
Large classic u-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, soapstone worktops, metallic splashback, matchstick tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, an island, a submerged sink, medium hardwood flooring and brown floors.
South Berkeley Open Eclectic Kitchen
South Berkeley Open Eclectic Kitchen
Levitch Associates, IncorporatedLevitch Associates, Incorporated
Treve Johnson
This is an example of a medium sized eclectic l-shaped open plan kitchen in San Francisco with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone worktops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring, an island and brown floors.
Bay Island Kitchen
Bay Island Kitchen
B&T Kitchens and BathsB&T Kitchens and Baths
Ramone Photography
Large nautical l-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with a belfast sink, beaded cabinets, blue cabinets, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood flooring, an island, soapstone worktops, grey splashback, mosaic tiled splashback, brown floors and black worktops.
Bayona Drive::Santa Cruz, CA
Bayona Drive::Santa Cruz, CA
Jon Badeaux Construction, Inc.Jon Badeaux Construction, Inc.
Photos by Barnes Photography
Inspiration for a modern open plan kitchen in San Francisco with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, soapstone worktops, black splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, limestone flooring and an island.
Forest Green Home
Forest Green Home
Meadowlark Design+BuildMeadowlark Design+Build
Custom Meadowlark grain-matched cherry cabinetry in kitchen using crotch cherry. This home was design and built by Meadowlark Design+Build using aging in place design strategies. This kitchen area was designed and built using aging in place design strategies by Meadowlark Design+Build in Ann Arbor, Michigan
Farmhouse 2016
Farmhouse 2016
Knight Construction Design Inc.Knight Construction Design Inc.
This is an example of a medium sized farmhouse l-shaped open plan kitchen in Minneapolis with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, dark hardwood flooring, an island, soapstone worktops, ceramic splashback and integrated appliances.
Tree Lodge
Tree Lodge
Geri DesignsGeri Designs
subtle colours and beautiful sold wood furniture were combined with clean lines, pale Nordic woods, and plenty of eye catching lighting and art throughout

Open Plan Kitchen with Soapstone Worktops 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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