Victorian Open Plan Kitchen Ideas and Designs

Altrincham County House Kitchen - Bespoke Shaker Kitchen, Hand-crafted Kitchen

We are proud to present this breath-taking kitchen design that blends traditional and modern elements to create a truly unique and personal space. Upon entering, the Crittal-style doors reveal the beautiful interior of the kitchen, complete with a bespoke island that boasts a curved bench seat that can comfortably seat four people. The island also features seating for three, a Quooker tap, AGA oven, and a rounded oak table top, making it the perfect space for entertaining guests. The mirror splashback adds a touch of elegance and luxury, while the traditional high ceilings and bi-fold doors allow plenty of natural light to flood the room. The island is not just a functional space, but a stunning piece of design as well. The curved cupboards and round oak butchers block are beautifully complemented by the quartz worktops and worktop break-front. The traditional pilasters, nickel handles, and cup pulls add to the timeless feel of the space, while the bespoke serving tray in oak, integrated into the island, is a delightful touch. Designing for large spaces is always a challenge, as you don't want to overwhelm or underwhelm the space. This kitchen is no exception, but the designers have successfully created a space that is both functional and beautiful. Each drawer and cabinet has its own designated use, and the dovetail solid oak draw boxes add an elegant touch to the overall bespoke kitchen. Each design is tailored to the household, as the designers aim to recreate the period property's individual character whilst mixing traditional and modern kitchen design principles. Whether you're a home cook or a professional chef, this kitchen has everything you need to create your culinary masterpieces. This kitchen truly is a work of art, and I can't wait for you to see it for yourself! Get ready to be inspired by the beauty, functionality, and timeless style of this bespoke kitchen, designed specifically for your household.

Квартира в английском стиле

Елена Болдырь

Проект мебели реализован на фабрике Charlyes Yorke (Великобритания). Кухня. Материалы:фасады массив дуба, каркас МДФ 18мм, каркас выдвижных ящиков массив дуба. Плита Falcon Classic 90см (Великобритания), холодильник Restart FRR 015 90см (Италия). Автор проекта: Болдырь Елена Фото: Александр Камачкин

Gothic Kitchen in Rye, NY

JEM Woodworking & Cabinets

Gothic inspired built in featuring applied molding on doors and large glass display cabinets with Victorian cathedral inspired detail.
Expansive victorian open plan kitchen in New York with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble worktops, stainless steel appliances, an island and white floors.

European Inspired Kitchens

K&N Appliance Gallery

European inspired kitchen design is known to have an open kitchen space, to provide extra space for food preparation and storage. Classic farm-style sinks are also a stylish element often featured in Victorian kitchens. Furniture is often antique or antique-looking, to match the casual but still Old-World feel.

Our Showroom, Regent Street NW10

Goldman and Rankin

A classic inset frame kitchen in solid Ash with a brushed out grain and factory sprayed exterior finish. The interior is in Oak with solid Oak dovetailed drawers, Carrara marble work tops and a glass back splash.

Pieter Porters Guesthouse

Taps&Baths

Photo of a victorian open plan kitchen in Other with a submerged sink and an island.

Italian inspired patina and mahogany kitchen. Saddle River, NJ

WL Kitchen & Home

Italian inspired patina and mahogany kitchen. Saddle River, NJ Following a classically inspired design, this kitchen space focuses on highlighting the many hand carved details embedded throughout the space. Adding a stronger sense of luxury through a stunning level of detail, each piece compliments and improves the overall cohesion of the space itself. For more projects visit our website wlkitchenandhome.com . . . . . #mansionkitchen #luxurykitchen #ornamentkitchen #kitchen #kitchendesign #njkitchens #kitchenhood #kitchenisland #kitchencabinets #woodcarving #carving #homeinteriors #homedesigner #customfurniture #kitchenrenovation #homebuilder #mansiondesign #elegantdesign #elegantkitchen #luxuryhomes #woodworker #classykitchen #newjerseydesigner #newyorkdesigner #carpentry #luxurydesigner #cofferedceiling #ceilingdesign #newjerseykitchens #bespokekitchens

Victorian Residence

Kass & Associates

Halkin Mason Photography
Design ideas for a large victorian u-shaped open plan kitchen in Philadelphia with a submerged sink, white cabinets, marble worktops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, marble flooring and an island.

Montclair

AVID Associates LLC

Design ideas for a large victorian u-shaped open plan kitchen in Dallas with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite worktops, beige splashback, stone tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, limestone flooring and multiple islands.

Hudson NY B&B

Wolf & 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.

Eclectic Abode

Carolina V. Gentry, RID

Traditional with an eclectic twist, this historic Queen Anne home is highly personalized without losing its roots. Full of pops of teal and red amidst a background of textured neutrals, this home is a careful balance of warm grays and blacks set against bright whites, color and natural woods. Designed with kids in mind, this home is both beautiful and durable -- a highly curated space ready to stand the test of time.

Lake View - McEwan Custom Homes

Hearth and Home Distributors of Utah, LLC. (HHDU)

Victorian Kitchen featuring natural stone walls, reclaimed beams, and brick flooring.
This is an example of a large victorian galley open plan kitchen in Salt Lake City with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, beige splashback, slate splashback, stainless steel appliances, brick flooring, multiple islands, red floors, white worktops and exposed beams.

Luxury Blue Kitchen in Ongar

Handmade Kitchen Co

A luxurious blue coloured kitchen in our Classic Shaker style – designed, handmade and fitted for a client in Ongar, Essex. The in-frame design features raised and fielded doors set into a beaded front frame. Our client wanted only drawers and doors as base units and so there are no wall units. This has meant the space feels large instead of closed in, which some kitchens would do in this size space. We have hand painted the cabinetry in Farrow & Ball ‘Railings’ which is a popular deep blue. Carcasses are a veneered oak while the drawer boxes are solid Oak on full-extension soft close runners. A double butler ceramic sink is met with Perrin & Rowe polished chrome taps. The taps include a Parthian mini instant hot water tap, an Ionian deck mounted main tap with lever handles and a separate rinse. The layout is an L-shape with island, the island is between two pillars making full use of the available space. 4 bar stools allow this space to be used by all.

Victorian Kitchen

Photo of a large victorian u-shaped open plan kitchen in Dallas with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite worktops, beige splashback, stone tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, limestone flooring and multiple islands.

Victorian Delight in Newton, MA

Daniel H. Houde Design

Inspiration for a large victorian u-shaped open plan kitchen in Boston with a belfast sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring, an island and brown floors.

San Luis Kitchen, Victorian Carriage House

San Luis Kitchen Co.

A small guest cottage is tucked in the upstairs of the carriage house of a local historic Victorian home. Although the space is small, the homeowner wanted to be true to the historic architecture while gaining every little bit of storage space possible. We met this goal using frame-less construction cabinetry in a simple traditional style -- adding details such as the turned posts at the bar and rosette/fluting on the upper cabinets. On the refrigerator wall, we reduced the depth of the base cabinets to allow the sink to center on the window -- the corner wall cabinet also had to be reduced in depth to fit. This staggered effect lends charm to the space besides being practically necessary. Note the plank ceiling, window seat & lighted upper display in the cabinets.

Newton Addition

Cummings Architecture + Interiors

Eric Roth Photography
Victorian open plan kitchen in Boston with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring and an island.

French Chateau Kitchen

TradeMark GC, LLC

TradeMark GC, LLC
Large victorian u-shaped open plan kitchen in Philadelphia with a single-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, marble worktops, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain flooring and an island.

Victorian Residence

Kass & Associates

Halkin Mason Photography
This is an example of a large victorian u-shaped open plan kitchen in Philadelphia with a submerged sink, white cabinets, wood worktops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, marble flooring, an island and recessed-panel cabinets.

Victorian Pool House, Atherton, California

John Malick & Associates

Victorian Pool House Architect: John Malick & Associates Photograph by Jeannie O'Connor
Design ideas for a large victorian single-wall open plan kitchen in San Francisco with a built-in sink, white cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, coloured appliances, recessed-panel cabinets, concrete worktops, porcelain splashback, porcelain flooring, an island, multi-coloured floors and grey worktops.

Victorian Open Plan Kitchen Ideas and Designs

Want to discover beautiful victorian kitchen ideas to inspire your new kitchen design? You’ve come to the right place. You can discover millions of victorian 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 victorian photos to inspire you for your next kitchen project on Houzz.

What kind of victorian 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 victorian 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 victorian 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 victorian 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 victorian 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 victorian kitchen storage ideas should I consider?

If you want to keep your victorian 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 victorian 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 victorian 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 victorian 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 victorian 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 victorian 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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