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World-Inspired Open Plan Kitchen Ideas and Designs

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Drager ArchitectureDrager Architecture
Northlight Photography
Medium sized world-inspired l-shaped open plan kitchen in Seattle with flat-panel cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, stainless steel appliances, an island, a double-bowl sink, light wood cabinets, composite countertops, mosaic tiled splashback and light hardwood flooring.
Kitchen & Bathroom Remodel Hawaii
Kitchen & Bathroom Remodel Hawaii
Ferguson Bath, Kitchen & Lighting GalleryFerguson Bath, Kitchen & Lighting Gallery
Photo of a large world-inspired u-shaped open plan kitchen in Hawaii with a belfast sink, ceramic flooring, beige floors, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite worktops, stainless steel appliances and a breakfast bar.
Paradise
Paradise
Greif Architects + LIVING ARCHITECTUREGreif Architects + LIVING ARCHITECTURE
World-inspired l-shaped open plan kitchen in Seattle with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite worktops, brown splashback, stone slab splashback, integrated appliances, light hardwood flooring, an island, beige floors and brown worktops.
Fusion House
Fusion House
Shubham PhotographyShubham Photography
Ravi Kanade
Photo of a world-inspired open plan kitchen in Mumbai with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, black appliances, brown floors and grey worktops.
吉祥寺・ツチキリ邸
吉祥寺・ツチキリ邸
戸田晃建築設計事務所戸田晃建築設計事務所
元押入れだったところの壁を取り外し、元和室だった南の方向に向かいキッチンを設置しました。キッチンは製作しました。
This is an example of a world-inspired l-shaped open plan kitchen in Tokyo Suburbs with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, stainless steel worktops, white splashback, a breakfast bar and white floors.
松栄の家
松栄の家
HEARTH ARCHITECTSHEARTH ARCHITECTS
松栄の家　HEARTH　ARCHITECTS 本計画は東西に間口5.5ｍ×奥行32ｍという京都の「うなぎの寝床」のような敷地に計画されたプロジェクトです。そのため南北は建物に囲まれ非常に採光と採風が確保しにくい条件でした。そこで本計画では主要な用途を二階に配置し、凛として佇みながらも周辺環境に溶け込む浮遊する長屋を構築しました。そして接道となる前面側と実家の敷地に繋がる裏側のどちらからも動線が確保出来るように浮遊した長屋の一部をピロティとし、屋根のある半屋外空間として長い路地空間を確保しました。 建物全体としては出来る限りコンパクトに無駄な用途を省き、その代わりに内外部に余白を創り出し、そこに樹木や植物を配置することで家のどこにいながらでも自然を感じ季節や時間の変化を楽しむ豊かな空間を確保しました。この無駄のないすっきりと落ち着いた和の空間は、クライアントの日常に芸術的な自然の変化を日々与えてくれます。
cliff house
cliff house
株式会社CubeDesign株式会社CubeDesign
cliff house
World-inspired galley open plan kitchen in Other with medium hardwood flooring, brown floors, stainless steel worktops and an island.
The Neoteric Classic
The Neoteric Classic
Archipelago Hawaii Luxury Home DesignsArchipelago Hawaii Luxury Home Designs
World-inspired l-shaped open plan kitchen in Hawaii with flat-panel cabinets, stainless steel appliances and dark wood cabinets.
Horizontal and Vertical Blinds for the Kitchen
Horizontal and Vertical Blinds for the Kitchen
Budget BlindsBudget Blinds
Mix and match vinyl vertical blinds to add visual interest to your windows.
Photo of a medium sized world-inspired u-shaped open plan kitchen in Orange County with a belfast sink, glass-front cabinets, stainless steel appliances and an island.
Tropical Entertaining
Tropical Entertaining
Pu'uwai Design & ConstructionPu'uwai Design & Construction
This tropical great room's design was inspired by the villas in Bali. The vaulted ceiling is designed with reed thatch and ebony stained natural beams and rafters. The kitchen has a waterfall edge kitchen island, ebony cabinets, natural basket pendants, and cream colored tiles. The glass sliding and pocketing doors opening to the courtyard gardens are teak. The floors are a cream porcelain tile. The white sofa has modern and timeless comfort, the woven chairs speak to the tropical style throughout the home. The dining table is monkey-pod wood.
其々の居場所が雁行に繋がる住まい
其々の居場所が雁行に繋がる住まい
株式会社 加賀妻工務店株式会社 加賀妻工務店
World-inspired galley open plan kitchen in Other with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, stainless steel worktops and light hardwood flooring.
Tropical Kitchen
Tropical Kitchen
This is an example of a world-inspired galley open plan kitchen in Other with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, brown splashback, mosaic tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, an island and medium hardwood flooring.
Kapalua Textures
Kapalua Textures
Rick Ryniak ArchitectsRick Ryniak Architects
Inspiration for a large world-inspired open plan kitchen in Hawaii with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, wood worktops and multiple islands.
Highland Park
Highland Park
Clearcut Construction, Inc.Clearcut Construction, Inc.
Inspiration for a large world-inspired l-shaped open plan kitchen in Raleigh with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz worktops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors, white worktops and a vaulted ceiling.
服部信康建築設計事務所
服部信康建築設計事務所
studio-dotstudio-dot
This is an example of a world-inspired l-shaped open plan kitchen in Nagoya with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel worktops, light hardwood flooring, an island, beige floors, grey worktops, exposed beams, a vaulted ceiling and a wood ceiling.
開放感のある家でのびやかに暮らす
開放感のある家でのびやかに暮らす
株式会社ファンハウスアンドデザイン株式会社ファンハウスアンドデザイン
World-inspired open plan kitchen in Other with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, light hardwood flooring, an island and beige floors.
木の優しい温もりを感じるお家
木の優しい温もりを感じるお家
株式会社福井建設株式会社福井建設
Inspiration for a world-inspired single-wall open plan kitchen in Other with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, stainless steel worktops, medium hardwood flooring, a breakfast bar, brown floors and brown worktops.
40/20 house
40/20 house
Yoshi ArchitectsYoshi Architects
キッチンと中庭越しの子供室。 キッチンから子供室だけではなく１階広場で遊ぶ子供たちを見守ることができる。 キッチンと背面のカウンター（PC置き場）はオリジナルデザイン。
Photo of a world-inspired single-wall open plan kitchen in Other with open cabinets, brown cabinets, stainless steel worktops, painted wood flooring, a breakfast bar, brown floors and a vaulted ceiling.
キッチン
キッチン
R.クラフト株式会社R.クラフト株式会社
Design ideas for a world-inspired galley open plan kitchen in Other with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, stainless steel cabinets, stainless steel worktops, white splashback, medium hardwood flooring, a breakfast bar and brown floors.
Belgrave 333, Woodlea Estate
Belgrave 333, Woodlea Estate
UserUser
Kitchen in the Belgrave 333 from the Alpha Collection by JG King Homes
Medium sized world-inspired galley open plan kitchen in Melbourne with a submerged sink, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic flooring, an island, beige floors and yellow worktops.

World-Inspired Open Plan Kitchen Ideas and Designs

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

What kind of world-inspired 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 world-inspired 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 world-inspired 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 world-inspired 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 world-inspired 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 world-inspired kitchen storage ideas should I consider?

If you want to keep your world-inspired 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 world-inspired 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 world-inspired 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 Moroccan style 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 world-inspired 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 world-inspired 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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