Open floor plans replace closed-off cooking spaces with an inviting, family-friendly layout.
An island and a peninsula provide extra counter space and centralized storage areas.
Opposite the cooking zone, a cozy dining nook witha built-in banquetteoffers space for quick meals.
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The kitchen maintains a fresh, open feel because there’s no upper cabinetry disrupting sightlines.
Open Kitchen and Dining Space
An open kitchen idea thatconnects to the dining areamakes for easy serving.
This design technique is often used in small kitchens tomake the space look larger than it appears.
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Modern Kitchen and Dining Room
This modern home combines open kitchen ideas with the dining space.
Wide walkways and plentiful windows introduce an open feel and lots of natural light.
Neutral tones fill the space toestablish a calming atmosphere.
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This peninsula provides uninterrupted counter space and creates a divider for a casual seating area.
A round table and chair are a great alternative to stools around an island when space is limited.
Plus, we love the easy accessibility of open shelves for regular-use items.
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A kitchen open to the dining area offers a more welcoming, casual feel.
In this home, the kitchen opens into the dining area andliving roomfor an expansive family space.
The owners opted for a kitchen table instead of a bulky island to allow for passersby.
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Long Open Kitchen Ideas
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It helps to divide a long kitchen into zones.
The comfortable armchair creates another zone for relaxing and soaking in the natural light.
Blonde wood and stone floors complete the modern look.
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The peninsula cleverly shares storage with the living room to get the most out of the space.
One option is to use the same paint color or wall treatment everywhere, creating effortless harmony between rooms.
Consider repeating materials in other areas, such as referencing themetals in your kitchenhardware with decorative accents and fixtures.
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These narrow kitchens sometimes feel cramped, so create spaciousness by using open shelving where you could.
Furniture-Style Features
Open-concept floor plans work nicely in large kitchens.
Open shelving around the range hood andlight blue cabinetryenhance the kitchen’s airy look.
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Stainless-steel appliances and streamlined fixtures infuse the space with contemporary style.
Minimalist Open Kitchen Ideas
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Creating a minimal aesthetic in an open kitchen requires restraint.
Search forbutcher-blockversions of work tables, or find a table you love and adapt it to counter height.
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Incorporating Color
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Painting cabinetryis an open kitchen idea that’s an easy refresh.
Rather than stressing about resale value, choose a color you love.
Extra Seating
Make your kitchen work better for you by adding alternate seating.
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A desk-height table is accessible to kids and creates the perfectextra office spacefor working from home.
If you could, use the upper walls elsewhere in the room for cabinets and prioritizewindows on external walls.
A long island with glam finishes makes a small, narrow kitchen feel like a five-star restaurant.
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If you have the rightstructural support, opening up one side of your galley kitchen could be an option.
Here, a long island houses additional storage and a sink, keeping the work triangle compact.
Island seating allows friends and family to stay close without getting in the way.
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Seamless Open Kitchen Design
Repeat colors and materialsto visually connect spacesin an open layout.
In this open kitchen and dining area, large swaths of white create continuity and a clean look.
L-Shaped Open Kitchen
An open floor plan kitchen doesn’t need a lot of space.
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This compact kitchen tucks into a corner and connects with a dining area and family room.
Runners define the traffic flow around the L-shaped kitchen, and a mobile island helps further separate the space.
Removing a wall in this kitchen created space for an L-shaped layout and alarge island.
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The remodeled kitchen now opens to the adjacent living areas for a more welcoming feel.
Open Kitchen Entry
Expanding an entryway is a great option for opening up a room.
Color helps ensure that open-concept homes have a natural flow.
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The dining area repeats the white in the table but features dark blue chairs that contrast the lighter finishes.
Alight green wall colorbridges the two areas to give the space a cohesive look.
Creative Kitchen Redo
When planning a remodel, make the most of the space you have.
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This formerfamily roomwas transformed into an open kitchen with a comfortable seating area.
The owners also turned the adjacent bathroom into a handy pantry.
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