Spacious and modern, an open-plan kitchen is great for today’s faster pace of living. This design style reflects changing lifestyles and our need to move freely around the home. Why be restricted by walls and doors? Explore our open-plan kitchen ideas and enjoy multifunctional benefits in one sociable space.
Prepare to blur the lines between the core functions of your home with a fluid space that brings everyone together. With an open floor plan, there are endless possibilities for how you can organise your household, giving you total freedom without traditional barriers such as walls or doors.
One of the biggest advantages of open-plan kitchens is being able to spend more time with your family without making any changes to your daily routine, whilst also having somewhere comfortable to cook, dine and entertain. But this is just the start - there are so many reasons to unlock the potential of your home and consider an open-plan layout for your kitchen.
Whether you’re looking to create a small open-plan kitchen with a dining area, or your dream of a large open-plan kitchen with island, there are so many ways we can help you customise your design. From impressive gloss finishes or heavy wooden worktops to smooth graphite surfaces, there are options to suit every taste at Magnet. Explore our kitchen range further, or continue reading for our guide on choosing the right open-plan layout for you.
Open-plan kitchens have no limits in terms of design, so it helps to have a set budget in mind. You can use the Magnet kitchen price estimator for an instant online guide price based on the style, size and materials you want. This is a great starting point as it helps you get an idea of what’s possible.
Our price estimator lets you customise aspects of your design as you go too, so you can keep an eye on money while creating the beautiful bespoke kitchen you’ve been dreaming of.
There’s a huge range of colours, finishes and add-ons at Magnet, with appliances and innovative storage to suit all budgets. Our dedicated design team is also here to work with you to create something that is completely tailored for the needs of both you and your family. So whether you want an open-plan kitchen with island, breakfast bar, dining area and chill-out zone, or just something simple for a modest space, get in touch for help designing the perfect kitchen at the right price.
It’s crucial to understand the space you have available before planning your kitchen. Open-plan kitchens can be elevated even further with islands, but not every kitchen is suited to this. A small open-plan kitchen with limited floor space may need other creative solutions instead. If you’re set on certain features, you might want to consider an extension to get the best result. Unsure about what could work in your home? Book a consultation with our design team to find out more.
There are many shapes you can choose with open-plan kitchens, but this will largely depend on the space you have. In smaller homes, it may be best to stick with a traditional square or rectangle layout. If you have a larger area to work with, a good option to explore is the L-shape, a kitchen layout that maximises counter and storage space. For more tips on optimising space, get advice from our dedicated design consultants.
Once you’ve thought about layout, it’s time to consider aesthetics. Whether you’re designing a large, medium or small open-plan kitchen, small details can make all the difference.
Choosing a kitchen style includes selecting the right colours to set the mood, deciding between materials based on your lifestyle and budget, finding finishes that complement your theme, and accessorising for that personal touch. Whether you love clean minimalism, monochromatic colour palettes, traditional country kitchens, or urban and modern styles, there’s a Magnet range to suit every taste. Take a look at our real-life customer kitchens for the ultimate design inspiration.
Bigger kitchens are usually the most suitable for designing open-plan kitchens with all the features needed for a beautiful, efficient and sociable space. Although open-plan kitchens can still work in smaller homes, an extension could be worthwhile to really maximise the benefits of true open-plan living.
Get the low-down below on what you’ll need to consider with a home extension:
If you’re happy with all these considerations, an extension could be the right step for you. The more space you have to work with, the more freedom you have with appliances, placement and layout. Continue reading for more tips on choosing the right layout for your space.
The layout you choose will depend on whether you are planning on designing a large or small open-plan kitchen. Considerations will include how much countertop space and storage you require, how many users will be in the kitchen at any one time, and whether or not you want to create zoning in your open-plan space. A few layouts to consider include:
You could also have open-plan kitchens with islands using any of these layouts, as well as a whole host of storage hacks and ideas. Other things to help you decide are where you want family or guests to sit while you cook, whether you would like a breakfast bar ideal for quick bites or meals, and how much entertaining you plan on doing with your new kitchen.
Having a functional, comfortable family space that allows for meaningful interactions is one of the main reasons many of our customers decide to update their kitchen to an open-plan layout.
We can help you with a number of open-plan kitchen ideas that make your home conducive to modern family living - some of these include stylish kitchen islands, multipurpose countertops (for eating, working from home, or a study area for the kids), and designing seating areas for the whole family to enjoy.
From lounge and dining to play areas and chill-out zones, there are so many different open-plan kitchen ideas to explore, and we’ll work with you to custom-design a layout that makes quality family time an effortless everyday thing.
The placement of kitchen workstations, appliances and furniture will affect how well people can move around and how easily conversations flow too. Our designers will bear this in mind, helping you create the perfect balance of interactivity and functionality for your kitchen space.
A well-designed kitchen that allows for easy socialising not only improves family life, but it can be great for entertaining guests. This makes an open-plan kitchen a great asset to any home. Here are a few tips on how to make yours more sociable:
For ideas and inspiration on how your open-plan kitchen space could look, explore the full kitchen range at Magnet. We have Shaker-style kitchens, modern kitchens and ultra-contemporary handleless kitchens to suit every taste, every kitchen size, and every style of property.
To discuss all the different possibilities with open-plan kitchens, arrange an in-person or online design consultation today.
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