Open-Concept Kitchen Designs

Hello and welcome to our Décor Outline 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

large window banks with lush backyard view and reclaimed wooden stove mantel and quartz island countertop with corbel support and matching dining and counter chair cushions with oak plank flooring — Zillow

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

arched brick stove alcove and light soapstone countertops with eased edge and wrought iron hanging pot rack with copper cookware and brick fireplace with raised hearth and 6-seater dining table with armless chairs — Zillow

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

counter chairs with pillow cushions and weathered light pewter and copper dome pendant light over peninsula and beadboard ceiling in chevron pattern with white curved trusses and hardwood — Zillow

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

butcher block countertop with undermount sink and wood plank ceiling with exposed beams and gray island base cabinets with crystal glass knobs and twig bowl on kitchen island and exposed brick floors — Zillow

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