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Open Plan Kitchen with Wood Worktops Ideas and Designs

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Shaker Modern Kitchen Update
Shaker Modern Kitchen Update
WoodwerdWoodwerd
Custom Cabinets from TreeHouse were used to replace the original island and support the Thermador Cooktop Range Erika Brown Edwards
Inspiration for a large traditional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Austin with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic flooring and an island.
Something Blue
Something Blue
Metropolitan Cabinets & CountertopsMetropolitan Cabinets & Countertops
Metropolitan ShowHouse Collection inset cabinets with raised panel doors and concealed hinges. Two finishes were used; antique white and slate blue with a coffee glaze. The countertops were Caesarstone in Raven.
Hybrid Timber Frame Home on the Chain O' Lakes Miner Lake
Hybrid Timber Frame Home on the Chain O' Lakes Miner Lake
Strongwood HomesStrongwood Homes
Sanderson Photography, Inc.
This is an example of a large rustic l-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, wood worktops, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring, multiple islands and wood splashback.
Hudson NY B&B
Hudson NY B&B
Wolf & Wing Interior DesignWolf & Wing Interior Design
Scott Benedict
Inspiration for a large victorian u-shaped open plan kitchen in New York with a belfast sink, louvered cabinets, green cabinets, wood worktops, white splashback, stone tiled splashback, white appliances, dark hardwood flooring and a breakfast bar.
Broad Ripple Bungalow
Broad Ripple Bungalow
HAUS | Architecture For Modern LifestylesHAUS | Architecture For Modern Lifestyles
Kitchen opens to Living/Dining in this revitalized 1920's Bungalow - Interior Architecture: HAUS | Architecture + BRUSFO - Construction Managment: WERK | Build - Photo: HAUS | Architecture
A Traditional Country Kitchen
A Traditional Country Kitchen
Sustainable KitchensSustainable Kitchens
This new kitchen sits effortlessly alongside the aged stonework of the barn. Respecting the old whilst adding a hint of modern luxury. Sustainable Kitchens - A Traditional Country Kitchen. 17th Century Grade II listed barn conversion with oak worktops and cabinets painted in Farrow & Ball Tallow. The cabinets have traditional beading and mouldings. The 300 year old exposed bricks and farmhouse sink help maintain the traditional style. There is an oven tower and American style fridge and freezer combination with a larder on either side. The beams are original.
Middlebury Home
Middlebury Home
Silver Maple Construction LLCSilver Maple Construction LLC
Photography by Susan Teare
This is an example of a large rustic l-shaped open plan kitchen in Burlington with flat-panel cabinets, yellow cabinets, wood worktops, white splashback, white appliances, light hardwood flooring and an island.
Twickenham Historic Renovation and Addition
Twickenham Historic Renovation and Addition
VTS HomesVTS Homes
Kitchen with reclaimed wood countertop on island, bamboo flooring, painted/glazed cabinetry; no outlets or switches in backsplash - mounted under wall cabinets. Photo by Urban Lens Photography
Sullivans Island Beach House No.3
Sullivans Island Beach House No.3
Amy Trowman DesignAmy Trowman Design
Photo by Matthew Bolt Graphic Design
Photo of a coastal l-shaped open plan kitchen in Charleston with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops, white splashback and stainless steel appliances.
Liddy
Liddy
The CousinsThe Cousins
Rustic wood elements and updated stainless steel appliances create a contemporary country vibe that the family always wanted.
Photo of an eclectic l-shaped open plan kitchen in New York with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops, grey splashback and stainless steel appliances.
Bird Street-Birmingham, Michigan
Bird Street-Birmingham, Michigan
Meg Corley Premier InteriorsMeg Corley Premier Interiors
Dan Wonsch
Photo of a medium sized contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Detroit with metro tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops, white splashback, medium hardwood flooring and an island.
Private Residence Pebble Beach
Private Residence Pebble Beach
Andrea Bartholick Pace Interior DesignAndrea Bartholick Pace Interior Design
Rick Pharaoh
Design ideas for a large mediterranean grey and cream open plan kitchen in Other with a belfast sink, raised-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, wood worktops, white splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic flooring and an island.
Kitchen island and beams
Kitchen island and beams
Mary Anne Merfeld - Allied Member ASIDMary Anne Merfeld - Allied Member ASID
We added an antique glaze to the island. Beams started out as white high gloss. We painted and waxed them to transform them into very realistic old wooden beams.
Bohème Chic
Bohème Chic
Anne Chemineau - Decor InterieurAnne Chemineau - Decor Interieur
La cuisine ouverte sur le séjour est aménagée avec un ilôt central qui intègre des rangements d’un côté et de l’autre une banquette sur mesure, élément central et design de la pièce à vivre. pièce à vivre. Les éléments hauts sont regroupés sur le côté alors que le mur faisant face à l'îlot privilégie l'épure et le naturel avec ses zelliges et une étagère murale en bois.
Boscastle Road
Boscastle Road
Finkernagel Ross GmbHFinkernagel Ross GmbH
This is an example of a large contemporary galley open plan kitchen in London with flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, wood worktops, grey splashback and an island.
Blanche Kitchen
Blanche Kitchen
Comma Design StudioComma Design Studio
This is an example of a medium sized modern l-shaped open plan kitchen in Sydney with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops, brown splashback, wood splashback, black appliances, porcelain flooring, an island, white floors and brown worktops.
Un appartement moderne & graphique aux tonalités naturelles
Un appartement moderne & graphique aux tonalités naturelles
Atelier GermainAtelier Germain
Medium sized modern u-shaped open plan kitchen in Paris with wood worktops, a submerged sink, beaded cabinets, beige cabinets, white splashback, ceramic splashback, integrated appliances, ceramic flooring, no island, black floors and beige worktops.
East Austin Bungalow
East Austin Bungalow
Mackenzie Wood InteriorsMackenzie Wood Interiors
Go bold with color when designing small spaces. Every item and every square inch has a purpose, form and function are on in the same. Open shelving holds everyday dishes and trailing plants to create a unique and liveable look.
Contemporary kitchen in Totnes
Contemporary kitchen in Totnes
Block and Tackle CarpentryBlock and Tackle Carpentry
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary open plan kitchen in Devon with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops, white splashback, integrated appliances and an island.
bélgica
bélgica
osb arquitectososb arquitectos
La isla tiene un espacio para 4 taburetes
Photo of a large contemporary single-wall open plan kitchen in Valencia with a belfast sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, wood worktops, black splashback, black appliances, medium hardwood flooring, an island and brown worktops.

Open Plan Kitchen with Wood 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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