Hello and welcome to the Décor Outline photo gallery of of open-concept kitchen designs. Below you will find a summary of the benefits, main options and some design ideas we handpicked for you along with beautiful photos. Enjoy!
What are the benefits of having an open-concept kitchen?
- Opens up the space – no wall to block natural light so your home looks and feels more spacious
- Promotes family bonding – you can keep an eye on the kids or take part in their activities in the living room while you prepare meals in the kitchen
- An open-concept kitchen is an entertainment-friendly floor plan
What are the main options for open-concept kitchens?
- Floor Plan: open to dining and/or living room, corner kitchen, opened up galley kitchen
- Layout: one wall, eat-in island, dining table integrated into island, L-shaped island, curved/round island, two islands
- Focal Point: fireplace, kitchen island, chandelier, hanging pot rack, cathedral ceiling, exposed trusses, medallion backsplash
- Tie-Ins: single type flooring, consistent color scheme, repeating patterns, identical pieces (furniture, lighting fixture, art, rug)
- Lighting: chandelier, pendant lights, recessed lights, natural light (window wall, skylight, transoms, fanlight, French doors)
What follows are beautiful photos of open-concept kitchens, along with design ideas we thought may be of interest to you. Enjoy and happy home decorating!
1. Diamond Porcelain Medallion Backsplash

Points of Interest ● large window banks with lush backyard view ● reclaimed wooden stove mantel ● quartz island countertop with corbel support ● matching dining and counter chair cushions ● oak plank flooring
2. Brick Stove Alcove

Points of Interest ● arched brick stove alcove ● light soapstone countertops with eased edge ● wrought iron hanging pot rack with copper cookware ● brick fireplace with raised hearth ● 6-seater dining table with armless chairs
3. Hanging Planters
Points of Interest ● carved beige wooden stove mantel ● matching counter and dining chair backrests ● corner open shelves with hand-painted dinnerware ● two hanging planters over sink ● oriental area rug in dining area
4. Chevron Patterns

Points of Interest ● counter chairs with pillow cushions ● weathered light pewter and copper dome pendant light over peninsula ● beadboard ceiling in chevron pattern with white curved trusses ● hardwood floors in chevron pattern with inlay
5. Stove Fireplace
Points of Interest ● stove fireplace on granite tile flush hearth ● granite stove tile backsplash with fruit bouquet tile mural ● dentil molding on fireplace mantel ● tile flooring with inset and border inlay
6. Stacked Stone Fireplace
Points of Interest ● cathedral ceiling with exposed trusses ● slate mosaic backsplash ● granite island countertop with overhang ● floor to ceiling stacked stone fireplace surround ● four low back brown leather bar stools
7. Butcher Block

Points of Interest ● butcher block countertop with undermount sink ● wood plank ceiling with exposed beams ● gray island base cabinets with crystal glass knobs ● twig bowl on kitchen island ● exposed brick floors
8. Slate Blue
Points of Interest ● slate blue cabinet with chicken wire and built-in two-legged side table ● brick wall with reclaimed wood head ● matching red plaid bench cushion and under-sink curtain ● wicker baskets on peacock blue cabinet
9. Relaxing Sea View

Points of Interest ● white marble kitchen island countertop with apron-front sink ● gray subway tile backsplash ● square butcher block tabletop with drawer and shelf underneath ● single-hung windows with sea view
10. Reclaimed Wood Beams
Points of Interest ● white cathedral ceiling with reclaimed wooden beams ● open shelving on white wall and pantry ● three large glass lime jars ● curved back dining chairs with faux cowhide seats ● sliding glass doors to patio
11. Whitewashed Bricks

Points of Interest ● whitewashed brick wall with medallion stove backsplash ● three sculptural bell jar lanterns ● cross medallion mullion glass cabinet doors with underneath drawer ● white marble island countertop with farmhouse sink
12. Plaid & Diamonds
Points of Interest ● arched stove niche with diamond pattern tile backsplash ● gray granite island countertop with barley twist pillars supporting the overhang ● plaid fabric Roman shades ● sheaf back dining chairs
13. Aged Sage Green

Points of Interest ● aged sage green cabinets with brass knobs ● two leather dining chairs with low armrests ● marble stove backsplash with lampshade wall sconces ● slate floors in versailles pattern ● 12 over 12 white single-hung windows
14. Curved Island
Points of Interest ● corner kitchen open to dining and living rooms ● three-sided fireplace with flush hearth ● segmental archways ● large glass apothecary jar ● pear-shaped silver napkin weights ● dark espresso floors
15. Blue Granite

Points of Interest ● wooden table used as kitchen island ● soapstone countertop with integrated sink and window sill ● round bare wooden dining table with lazy susan ● stone blue wooden chandeliers ● stove alcove with built-in shelves
16. Wood Carvings
Points of Interest ● carved wooden range hood ● two grape vine wood carvings under corner granite overhang ● yellow granite backsplash with sidesplash ● tiled ceiling with herringbone inlay ● distressed natural slate floor
17. Country Kitchen

Points of Interest ● cathedral beadboard ceiling with canoe on exposed trusses ● English barley twist gateleg table ● woven counter chairs tucked under island ● distressed wooden entryway frame ● beadboard range hood
18. Black & Bricks
Points of Interest ● dark gray thermofoil island base cabinets ● sliding glass doors to pantry with privacy film ● bowl of lemons on black Corian island countertop ● ● tall firewood niche ● brick wall in kitchen area
19. Bare Round Columns

Points of Interest ● black marble island countertop with drawers, open shelves ● two-tiered peninsula with white marble backsplash ● window wall with sea view ● coffered ceiling with pine beams and round columns ● glass dome pendant lights
20. Arched Trusses
Points of Interest ● small upholstered bench with reeded legs ● butcher block island countertop with integrated dining table ● arched trusses ● travertine stove backsplash in diamond pattern ● herringbone travertine tile flooring
21. Ocean View

Points of Interest ● gray quartz countertop with sidesplash ● saddle seat bar stools tucked under kitchen island ● three-plank dining tabletop ● green apples in apothecary glass jar ● tension wire track lighting from living room to dining room
22. Rustic in the Mid-Rise Building
Points of Interest ● wall-mounted plate rack ● brushed chrome candelabra on granite island countertop with open shelves ● knotty pine ceiling with zebrawood beams ● carved wooden dining table with cabriole legs ● fiddle back dining chairs
23. Live Edge Slab

Points of Interest ● beige quartz countertop with stainless steel farmhouse sink ● light beige suede low back benches ● live edge slab table with steel inlay ● low back suede benches ● black French doors on concrete wall
24. Warm Cabin
Points of Interest ● L-shaped rose granite countertop with sage green base and pillar ● brown windsor dining chairs ● wrought iron teapot stand● under-cabinet mounted TV ● matching plaid drapery and window valance
25. Galley Kitchen

Points of Interest ● illuminated wall niches with glass shelf ● white Corian countertop matching the white walls ● white pull down base cabinets ● natural maple stairs to living room ● olive green dinnerware on glass shelf
26. Olive Greens

Points of Interest ● beige fabric Roman shades calling back the three square ottoman bar stools ● white marble countertop with mosaic tile backsplash ● light olive green shaker cabinets ● eggshell white chaise lounge ● reclaimed wood flooring
27. Corner Fireplace
Points of Interest ● marble tile corner fireplace surround ● black quartz countertop with travertine tile backsplash ● textured glass cabinet doors ● black tufted leather sofa ● two carved soapstone candle holders on carpeted floor