Open Plan Kitchen with Terrazzo Worktops Ideas and Designs

Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary single-wall open plan kitchen in Essex with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, terrazzo worktops, multi-coloured splashback, stainless steel appliances, limestone flooring, an island and multicoloured worktops.

Ferndale Cottage

Kitty Lee Architecture

Inspiration for a small contemporary open plan kitchen in Sydney with a submerged sink, medium wood cabinets, terrazzo worktops, pink splashback, stone slab splashback, black appliances, medium hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors and pink worktops.

Reforma cocina Cassà de la Selva

el Replà

Design ideas for a contemporary grey and black galley open plan kitchen in Other with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, terrazzo worktops, black appliances, light hardwood flooring, an island and black worktops.

REFORMA LES CORTS

BRFS ARQUITECTURA

Large scandi open plan kitchen in Other with a built-in sink, beige cabinets, terrazzo worktops, beige splashback, engineered quartz splashback, black appliances, light hardwood flooring, a breakfast bar, brown floors, beige worktops and a vaulted ceiling.

Penthouse

Yellow Cloud Studio

This is an example of a medium sized contemporary galley open plan kitchen in London with flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, terrazzo worktops, metallic splashback, a breakfast bar, grey floors, multicoloured worktops, a submerged sink and integrated appliances.

Heather Moe

Design Moe Kitchen & Bath / Heather Moe designer

Southern California remodel of a track home into a contemporary kitchen.
Design ideas for a medium sized retro l-shaped open plan kitchen in San Diego with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, terrazzo worktops, grey splashback, matchstick tiled splashback, integrated appliances, ceramic flooring, an island and beige floors.

Ultra-Modern Desert Home

User

The A7 Series aluminum windows with triple-pane glazing were paired with custom-designed Ultra Lift and Slide doors to provide comfort, efficiency, and seamless design integration of fenestration products. Triple pane glazing units with high-performance spacers, low iron glass, multiple air seals, and a continuous thermal break make these windows and doors incomparable to the traditional aluminum window and door products of the past. Not to mention – these large-scale sliding doors have been fitted with motors hidden in the ceiling, which allow the doors to open flush into wall pockets at the press of a button. This seamless aluminum door system is a true custom solution for a homeowner that wanted the largest expanses of glass possible to disappear from sight with minimal effort. The enormous doors slide completely out of view, allowing the interior and exterior to blur into a single living space. By integrating the ultra-modern desert home into the surrounding landscape, this residence is able to adapt and evolve as the seasons change – providing a comfortable, beautiful, and luxurious environment all year long.

Classic Spanish Renewed

Nyhus Design Group

Photo of a medium sized mediterranean l-shaped open plan kitchen in San Francisco with a belfast sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, terrazzo worktops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, integrated appliances, medium hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors and beige worktops.

Natural Birdseye-Project 3216

Design 1 Kitchen & Bath

This is an example of a medium sized contemporary u-shaped open plan kitchen in Boston with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, terrazzo worktops, metro tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring, a breakfast bar and grey splashback.

Los Gatos Treehouse

Cathie Hong Interiors

This 1960s home was in original condition and badly in need of some functional and cosmetic updates. We opened up the great room into an open concept space, converted the half bathroom downstairs into a full bath, and updated finishes all throughout with finishes that felt period-appropriate and reflective of the owner's Asian heritage.

MId Century Family Home

Sally Feeney Interior Design Pty Ltd

Asymmetrical mid century inspired kitchen island bench featuring tiled kick.
Design ideas for a medium sized retro open plan kitchen in Melbourne with terrazzo worktops, an island, a double-bowl sink, blue cabinets, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, black appliances, light hardwood flooring and white worktops.

Hexagon Haus - kitchen and dining

Kristy Kropat Design GmbH

mid-century modern kitchen with lime green ceramic dimensional backsplash tile, terrazzo countertops, gray oak wood flat panel cabinet doors, white pull tab handles for a modern mountain vacation home. Moderne Küche aus der Mitte des Jahrhunderts mit lindgrüner, maßhaltiger Keramikfliese, Terrazzo-Arbeitsplatten, Flachschranktüren aus Eichenholz grau, weiße Griffleisten für ein modernes Ferienhaus in den Bergen.

Amsterdam | Ceintuurbaan

Pamela Cases

Linéaire de cuisine avec frigo camouflé.
Medium sized retro single-wall open plan kitchen in Amsterdam with an integrated sink, beaded cabinets, blue cabinets, terrazzo worktops, multi-coloured splashback, integrated appliances, concrete flooring, grey floors and multicoloured worktops.

Heather Moe

Design Moe Kitchen & Bath / Heather Moe designer

Southern California remodel of a track home into a contemporary kitchen.
This is an example of a medium sized midcentury l-shaped open plan kitchen in San Diego with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, terrazzo worktops, grey splashback, matchstick tiled splashback, integrated appliances, ceramic flooring, an island and beige floors.

Carriage Lot 49 Palm Island Plantation

Signature Kitchens of Vero Beach

Custom terrazzo countertop in 3 inch thickness by Coulter Designs.
This is an example of a large classic l-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, terrazzo worktops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain flooring, an island, multi-coloured floors and multicoloured worktops.

Plank Hardware: 2023 Trending Kitchens

HU-277083493

Terracotta cabinets with Brass Hardware: FOLD Collection
Design ideas for a modern single-wall open plan kitchen in London with flat-panel cabinets, pink cabinets, terrazzo worktops and multicoloured worktops.

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Toby Hartline Custom Homes & Remodeling

This is an example of a medium sized farmhouse l-shaped open plan kitchen in Austin with a double-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, terrazzo worktops, grey splashback, stone tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood flooring and an island.

appartamento TB

BURNAZZI FELTRIN ARCHITETTI

Expansive contemporary galley open plan kitchen in Other with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, terrazzo worktops, black appliances, terrazzo flooring, an island, white worktops and a vaulted ceiling.

DIY Network’s Blog Cabin Kitchen

Mercury Mosaics and Tile

This Florida Gulf home is a project by DIY Network where they asked viewers to design a home and then they built it! Talk about giving a consumer what they want! We were fortunate enough to have been picked to tile the kitchen--and our tile is everywhere! Using tile from countertop to ceiling is a great way to make a dramatic statement. But it's not the only dramatic statement--our monochromatic Moroccan Fish Scale tile provides a perfect, neutral backdrop to the bright pops of color throughout the kitchen. That gorgeous kitchen island is recycled copper from ships! Overall, this is one kitchen we wouldn't mind having for ourselves. Large Moroccan Fish Scale Tile - 130 White Photos by: Christopher Shane

Los Gatos Treehouse

Cathie Hong Interiors

Open Plan Kitchen with Terrazzo 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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