Small Open Plan Kitchen Ideas and Designs

West Didsbury Modern Kitchen
West Didsbury Modern Kitchen
Natalie Holden InteriorsNatalie Holden Interiors
This is an example of a small contemporary u-shaped open plan kitchen in Manchester with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, composite countertops, white splashback, black appliances, light hardwood flooring, no island and yellow worktops.
Matt Black Kitchen in London
Matt Black Kitchen in London
Puccini KitchensPuccini Kitchens
This contemporary kitchen in London is a stunning display of modern design, seamlessly blending style and sustainability. The focal point of the kitchen is the impressive XMATT range in a sleek Matt Black finish crafted from recycled materials. This choice not only reflects a modern aesthetic but also emphasises the kitchen's dedication to sustainability. In contrast, the overhead cabinetry is finished in crisp white, adding a touch of brightness and balance to the overall aesthetic. The worktop is a masterpiece in itself, featuring Artscut Bianco Mysterio 20mm Quartz, providing a durable and stylish surface for meal preparation. The kitchen is equipped with a state-of-the-art Bora hob, combining functionality and design innovation. Fisher & Paykel ovens and an integrated fridge freezer further enhance the functionality of the space while maintaining a sleek and cohesive appearance. These appliances are known for their performance and energy efficiency, aligning seamlessly with the kitchen's commitment to sustainability. A built-in larder, complete with shelves and drawers, provides ample storage for a variety of food items and small appliances. This cleverly designed feature enhances organisation and efficiency in the space. Does this kitchen design inspire you? Check out more of our projects here.
The Yard
The Yard
Lydia Allen InteriorsLydia Allen Interiors
This is an example of a small contemporary single-wall open plan kitchen in Cornwall with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, quartz worktops, white splashback, medium hardwood flooring and an island.
Brighton | Open Plan Kitchen
Brighton | Open Plan Kitchen
Design Interiors LtdDesign Interiors Ltd
Our client tells us: "I cannot recommend Design Interiors enough. Tim has an exceptional eye for design, instinctively knowing what works & striking the perfect balance between incorporating our design pre-requisites & ideas & making has own suggestions. Every design detail has been spot on. His plan was creative, making the best use of space, practical - & the finished result has more than lived up to expectations. The leicht product is excellent – classic German quality & although a little more expensive than some other kitchens , the difference is streets ahead – and pound for pound exceptional value. But its not just design. We were lucky enough to work with the in house project manager Stuart who led our build & trades for our whole project, & was absolute fantastic. Ditto the in house fitters, whose attention to detail & perfectionism was impressive. With fantastic communication,, reliability & downright lovely to work with – we are SO pleased we went to Design Interiors. If you’re looking for great service, high end design & quality product from a company big enough to be super professional but small enough to care – look no further!" Our clients had previously carried out a lot of work on their old warehouse building to create an industrial feel. They always disliked having the kitchen & living room as separate rooms so, wanted to open up the space. It was important to them to have 1 company that could carry out all of the required works. Design Interiors own team removed the separating wall & flooring along with extending the entrance to the kitchen & under stair cupboards for extra storage. All plumbing & electrical works along with plastering & decorating were carried out by Design Interiors along with the supply & installation of the polished concrete floor & works to the existing windows to achieve a floor to ceiling aesthetic. Tim designed the kitchen in a bespoke texture lacquer door to match the ironmongery throughout the building. Our clients who are keen cooks wanted to have a good surface space to prep whilst keeping the industrial look but, it was a priority for the work surface to be hardwearing. Tim incorporated Dekton worktops to meet this brief & to enhance the industrial look carried the worktop up to provide the splashback. The contemporary design without being a handless look enhances the clients’ own appliances with stainless steel handles to match. The open plan space has a social breakfast bar area which also incorporate’s a clever bifold unit to house the boiler system which was unable to be moved.
Blackheath loft
Blackheath loft
PlaceDesign Kitchens and InteriorsPlaceDesign Kitchens and Interiors
This kitchen was initially a U shape separate room off the corridor. It was dark and isolated from the rest of the apartment. We decided to knock down the walls separating it from the living area and design this small but stunning and practical kitchen.
Idlewylde
Idlewylde
Unique HomestaysUnique Homestays
This is an example of a small country open plan kitchen in Other with medium hardwood flooring and brown floors.
Project Garden
Project Garden
CCASA ArchitectsCCASA Architects
A small compact kitchen, was designed following the industrial look of the property. The worktops have concrete effect. A big island was also included to allow for a bigger kitchen and also be an area of entertainment.
Elmhurst Cottage
Elmhurst Cottage
DESIGN LAB 444DESIGN LAB 444
Stephanie Russo Photography
Photo of a small rural single-wall open plan kitchen in Phoenix with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops, beige splashback, stone tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, laminate floors, a breakfast bar and grey floors.
Three Arch Cottage
Three Arch Cottage
Nate Fischer InteriorsNate Fischer Interiors
Bright and airy cottage kitchen with natural wood accents and a pop of blue.
This is an example of a small coastal single-wall open plan kitchen in Orange County with shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, blue splashback, terracotta splashback, integrated appliances, an island, white worktops and a vaulted ceiling.
modern beach cottage / lantern villager , dana point
modern beach cottage / lantern villager , dana point
Moss Yaw Design studioMoss Yaw Design studio
modern furnishings and a palette of white oak, quartz, and wood paneling create a warm, inviting open kitchen, living and dining space
Photo of a small l-shaped open plan kitchen in Orange County with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, stainless steel appliances, an island, grey worktops, black floors, exposed beams, a submerged sink and porcelain flooring.
Kitchen remodel in Friedrichshain, Berlin.
Kitchen remodel in Friedrichshain, Berlin.
Nomads at homeNomads at home
Kitchen remodel, apartment renovation, 35 m2 | Berlin | Friedrichshain | 2020 Scope of work: Conception Planning, Furniture Design, Budgeting, Detailed Planning, Sourcing, Contractors Evaluation, Site Supervision ulia and Mathieu are a couple who have lived in Berlin-Friedrichshain for several years. Although they loved their apartment, they were never satisfied with their kitchen and dining area. Although the space was large, it felt cramped. There were many doorways and it was difficult to make it functional. Plus, there just wasn't enough counter space, and it was difficult to find enough room for all of their kitchen utensils. Julia and Mathieu are two wonderful people who radiated warmth and welcome but the gloomy kitchen did not do justice to their personalities. That is why they reached out to me, hoping that an architect would help them better plan their apartment remodel.
Woodstock Mid-century Remodel
Woodstock Mid-century Remodel
ContextContext
Photo of a small retro l-shaped open plan kitchen in New York with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors and white worktops.
No way this is laminate? Believe it!
No way this is laminate? Believe it!
CraftedWild CabinetryCraftedWild Cabinetry
Photo Credit: Pawel Dmytrow
Photo of a small contemporary single-wall open plan kitchen in Chicago with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, engineered stone countertops, integrated appliances, light hardwood flooring, an island and white worktops.
Cucina aperta
Cucina aperta
Arch. Cristina De MarcoArch. Cristina De Marco
Fotografie Antonio La Grotta
Photo of a small coastal u-shaped open plan kitchen in Turin with black cabinets, black splashback, porcelain flooring, a breakfast bar, black worktops, flat-panel cabinets and grey floors.
Tiny House Residence
Tiny House Residence
suba | Suanne Bassett, Architectsuba | Suanne Bassett, Architect
Photographed by Michele Lee Willson. Contractor: Bay Area Custom Homes. 800+ sq. ft. with 12'-0" ceilings, 10'-0" windows, french oak floors and custom Douglas Fir doors.
Blue and White Kitchen Renovation St. Louis, MO
Blue and White Kitchen Renovation St. Louis, MO
Karr Bick Kitchen and BathKarr Bick Kitchen and Bath
Denash Photography, designed by Jenny Rausch
Small beach style l-shaped open plan kitchen in St Louis with white cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, coloured appliances, an island, a submerged sink, beaded cabinets, engineered stone countertops, mosaic tiled splashback and medium hardwood flooring.
Black in the 'Stow
Black in the 'Stow
PlaceDesign Kitchens and InteriorsPlaceDesign Kitchens and Interiors
These tall units are chock full of storage. From the pullout pantry unit at this end to the boiler housing at the other. Practicality is key.
Inspiration for a small classic galley open plan kitchen in London with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, quartz worktops, grey splashback, engineered quartz splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring, a breakfast bar and grey worktops.
VIA CAMPO AUREO KITCHEN
VIA CAMPO AUREO KITCHEN
Tomlinson Kitchen and BathTomlinson Kitchen and Bath
Small contemporary u-shaped open plan kitchen in San Francisco with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey splashback, metro tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain flooring, a breakfast bar, multi-coloured floors and white worktops.
Weather House
Weather House
Mihaly SlocombeMihaly Slocombe
Weather House is a bespoke home for a young, nature-loving family on a quintessentially compact Northcote block. Our clients Claire and Brent cherished the character of their century-old worker's cottage but required more considered space and flexibility in their home. Claire and Brent are camping enthusiasts, and in response their house is a love letter to the outdoors: a rich, durable environment infused with the grounded ambience of being in nature. From the street, the dark cladding of the sensitive rear extension echoes the existing cottage!s roofline, becoming a subtle shadow of the original house in both form and tone. As you move through the home, the double-height extension invites the climate and native landscaping inside at every turn. The light-bathed lounge, dining room and kitchen are anchored around, and seamlessly connected to, a versatile outdoor living area. A double-sided fireplace embedded into the house’s rear wall brings warmth and ambience to the lounge, and inspires a campfire atmosphere in the back yard. Championing tactility and durability, the material palette features polished concrete floors, blackbutt timber joinery and concrete brick walls. Peach and sage tones are employed as accents throughout the lower level, and amplified upstairs where sage forms the tonal base for the moody main bedroom. An adjacent private deck creates an additional tether to the outdoors, and houses planters and trellises that will decorate the home’s exterior with greenery. From the tactile and textured finishes of the interior to the surrounding Australian native garden that you just want to touch, the house encapsulates the feeling of being part of the outdoors; like Claire and Brent are camping at home. It is a tribute to Mother Nature, Weather House’s muse.
Rénovation complète d'une maison individuelle
Rénovation complète d'une maison individuelle
Anne Rose BOUYER - KAURI ARCHITECTUREAnne Rose BOUYER - KAURI ARCHITECTURE
Création d'une cuisine sur mesure avec "niche" bleue. Conception d'un casier bouteilles intégré dans les colonnes de rangements. Joints creux parfaitement alignés. Détail des poignées de meubles filantes noires.

Small Open Plan Kitchen Ideas and Designs

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