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World-Inspired Open Plan Kitchen Ideas and Designs

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Renovation - Hope Island Family Home
Renovation - Hope Island Family Home
Carla Rausch Designs By Passaddhi house of designCarla Rausch Designs By Passaddhi house of design
This is an example of a medium sized world-inspired u-shaped open plan kitchen in Gold Coast - Tweed with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble worktops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl flooring, an island, brown floors and beige worktops.
Ökohaus "Kalmar"
Ökohaus "Kalmar"
SKAN-HUS Projekt GmbHSKAN-HUS Projekt GmbH
Küche, Ess- und Wohnbereich sind offen gestaltet.
Expansive world-inspired open plan kitchen in Stuttgart with a double-bowl sink, light wood cabinets, granite worktops, white splashback, integrated appliances, light hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors and black worktops.
シンプルに暮らす小和田のHIRAYA
シンプルに暮らす小和田のHIRAYA
グッドライフ黒田工務所グッドライフ黒田工務所
すご～く広いリビングで心置きなく寛ぎたい。 くつろぐ場所は、ほど良くプライバシーを保つように。 ゆっくり本を読んだり、家族団らんしたり、たのしさを詰め込んだ暮らしを考えた。 ひとつひとつ動線を考えたら、私たち家族のためだけの「平屋」のカタチにたどり着いた。 流れるような回遊動線は、きっと日々の家事を楽しくしてくれる。 そんな家族の想いが、またひとつカタチになりました。
Berde Kanin
Berde Kanin
UL StudiosUL Studios
Laminate Counter tops were resurfaced by Miracle Method. Trim was added above and below standard laminate counter tops as well as lighting above and below. Hardware was changed out for simple brushed nickle. Butcher Block Counter top by Ikea. Tile from Wayfair. Bar Stools from Ikea. Lighting and Cabinet HArdware from Lowe's.
Intracoastal Treasure
Intracoastal Treasure
Pineapple House Interior DesignPineapple House Interior Design
A light marble counter and island join dark, sand-blasted granite and mahogany walls and cabinetry to define an enormous kitchen. It features state-of-the-art appliances, a restaurant-like wine display, two distinctly different islands, a glass-topped bar, a banquet size dining table, a hammered nickel bar sink and comfortable seating for twenty guests. Daniel Newcomb Photography
透き間の家 Sukima House
透き間の家 Sukima House
山本嘉寛建築設計事務所 yyaa山本嘉寛建築設計事務所 yyaa
キッチン正面。バックセットのタイルはお施主様お好みのブルー。(撮影：笹倉洋平)
Medium sized world-inspired galley open plan kitchen in Other with a submerged sink, beaded cabinets, medium wood cabinets, stainless steel worktops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, white appliances, light hardwood flooring, no island, brown floors and grey worktops.
Old Florida Style Kitchen Remodel in Bonita Springs, FL
Old Florida Style Kitchen Remodel in Bonita Springs, FL
Progressive Design BuildProgressive Design Build
The renovated kitchen now includes fresh white Cambria Quartz countertops on the dual kitchen islands along with an updated backsplash of natural stone. The stunning focal point of the kitchen is a beautiful wave-like 3D panel on the front of the island illuminated with colorful LED lights. Engineered hardwood flooring in a rich tone was installed with a glue-down application that complements the architectural style of the home.
古民家再生
古民家再生
住まい考房住まい考房
木製キッチン、LDK
This is an example of a large world-inspired galley open plan kitchen in Other with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, stainless steel worktops, medium hardwood flooring, a breakfast bar and brown floors.
Vibrant Asian Influence in Woodbine
Vibrant Asian Influence in Woodbine
Casa Flores CabinetryCasa Flores Cabinetry
Inspiration for a medium sized world-inspired single-wall open plan kitchen in Calgary with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite worktops, black splashback, stone slab splashback, black appliances, ceramic flooring and an island.
La Belle
La Belle
Phil Kean Design GroupPhil Kean Design Group
This is a French West Indies-inspired home with contemporary interiors. The floor plan was designed to provide lake views from every living area excluding the Media Room and 2nd story street-facing bedroom. Taking aging in place into consideration, there are master suites on both levels, elevator, and garage entrance. The three steps down at the entry were designed to get extra front footage while accommodating city height restrictions since the front of the lot is higher than the rear. The family business is run out of the home so a separate entrance to the office/conference room is off the front courtyard. Built on a lakefront lot, the home, its pool, and pool deck were all built on 138 pilings. The home boasts indoor/outdoor living spaces on both levels and uses retractable screens concealed in the 1st floor lanai and master bedroom sliding door opening. The screens hold up to 90% of the home’s conditioned air, serve as a shield to the western sun’s glare, and keep out insects. The 2nd floor master and exercise rooms open to the balcony and there is a window in the 2nd floor shower which frames the breathtaking lake view. This home maximizes its view! Photos by Harvey Smith Photography
Tropical Kitchen
Tropical Kitchen
TLN INTERIORSTLN INTERIORS
Photo of a large world-inspired l-shaped open plan kitchen in Sacramento with a submerged sink, raised-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, glass tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic flooring, an island and brown floors.
nx510 / nx505 Onxyschwarz samtmatt / Indischrot samtmatt / Nebelblau-Satin
nx510 / nx505 Onxyschwarz samtmatt / Indischrot samtmatt / Nebelblau-Satin
next125next125
Ein Ambiente voller Kultiviertheit und Individualität und viel Platz zum Verstauen: das ist die Küche mit Fronten in expressivem Indischrot, subtil erfrischt mit einem Akzent in Nebelblau. Dafür, dass man sich in der Küche wohlfühlt fühlt, sorgt die großzügige, offene Planung, die die Grenzen zum Wohnbereich verschwimmen lässt. Dreh- und Angelpunkt der Küche ist die kubische Insel mit integrierter Bar, die die Architektur des Raumes definiert und sich gleichzeitig optisch zurücknimmt. An atmosphere full of sophistication and individuality and lots of storage space: that‘s the kitchen with fronts in expressive Indian red subtly refreshed by a hint of misty blue. The spacious, open planning which blur the boundaries between the kitchen and the living space make you feel good. The cubic island with integrated bar that defines the architecture of the room and at the same time is visually unobtrusive forms the centre of the kitchen.
Wailea Maui Residence
Wailea Maui Residence
ARQUITECTURAARQUITECTURA
Architect- Marc Taron Contractor- Trend Builders Photography- Dan Cunningham Landscape Architect- Irvin Higashi Interior Designer- Wagner Pacific
Inspiration for a large world-inspired u-shaped open plan kitchen in Hawaii with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite worktops, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances and an island.
料理をしながら会話を楽しむ家
料理をしながら会話を楽しむ家
UserUser
キッチンスペースを１段下げているので、カウンターテーブルに座る家族と目線を合わせることができます。 料理をしながら、家族と会話が楽しめるキッチンダイニングです。
This is an example of a world-inspired open plan kitchen in Other with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, medium hardwood flooring and brown floors.
Highland Park
Highland Park
Clearcut Construction, Inc.Clearcut Construction, Inc.
Design ideas for a medium sized world-inspired l-shaped open plan kitchen in Raleigh with a belfast sink, glass-front cabinets, black cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors, white worktops and exposed beams.
Mill Valley Remodel
Mill Valley Remodel
SoYoung Mack Design, Assoc. AIASoYoung Mack Design, Assoc. AIA
Contemporary, Asian inspired Kitchen w/bamboo cabinets, radius granite island counter, and translucent grass cloth shade. Barry Toranto Photography
Design ideas for a world-inspired l-shaped open plan kitchen in San Francisco with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite worktops, black splashback, stone slab splashback and integrated appliances.
Acapulco
Acapulco
Les Cuisines de BarbaraLes Cuisines de Barbara
Photo of a small world-inspired single-wall open plan kitchen in Paris with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, wood worktops, green splashback and light hardwood flooring.
1900 Taylor St.
1900 Taylor St.
John Webb Construction and DesignJohn Webb Construction and Design
This custom IKEA kitchen remodel was designed by removing the wall between the kitchen and dining room expanding the space creating a larger kitchen with eat-in island. The custom IKEA cabinet fronts and walnut cabinets were built by Dendra Doors. We created a custom exhaust hood for under $1,800 using the IKEA DATID fan insert and building a custom surround painted white with walnut trim providing a minimalistic appearance at an affordable price. The tile on the back of the island was hand painted and imported to us finishing off this quirky one of a kind kitchen.
Barn Turned Dojo in Laytonsville
Barn Turned Dojo in Laytonsville
Lofgren ConstructionLofgren Construction
This is an example of a medium sized world-inspired single-wall open plan kitchen in DC Metro with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite worktops, grey splashback, stone tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl flooring and no island.
Un soffio di Giappone a Bologna
Un soffio di Giappone a Bologna
UserUser
Small world-inspired l-shaped open plan kitchen in Bologna with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, laminate countertops, multi-coloured splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain flooring, no island, grey floors and grey 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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