Open Plan Kitchen with Recessed-panel Cabinets Design Ideas

Inspiration for a beach style u-shaped open plan kitchen in Minneapolis with a single-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, multi-coloured benchtop and vaulted.

A functional design that will stand the test of time. Back-to-back fireplaces link the main living room to the indoor/outdoor area, with sliding louvres creating a sheltered space, where extended families and friends can gather all year round.

Stunning, newly-remodelled all-white kitchen in a bright and airy home with dark hardwood floors.
This is an example of a large transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Seattle with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

American oak veneer doors with black satin overheads and island bar. The 20mm ceasarstone bench top is on trend with a fully integrated fridge and pullout pantry. Kitchen Design and Made by Panorama Cabinets in Melbourne.

This elegant kitchen and utility room project in Eskbank showcases a design that balances tradition and modernity with ease. The Shaker-style cabinetry, supplied by BA Components, features a soft pairing of Sage Green and Antique White finishes, creating a fresh yet timeless look across both spaces. Storage and function were key to the design, with the cabinets offering a clean, classic aesthetic while providing ample space for everyday essentials. The gentle contrast between the two tones brings visual interest without overpowering the space, making it feel bright, calm, and cohesive. Topping the cabinetry is Silestone’s Calacatta Gold Quartz worktop, delivering a luxurious touch with its bold veining and warm undertones. A solid oak breakfast bar extension on the island adds texture and warmth, serving as a welcoming spot for casual dining or morning coffee. Appliances have been carefully chosen for performance and style, including a Miro venting induction hob that offers streamlined functionality without the need for a separate extractor. A Blanco 4-in-1 boiling water tap completes the space, adding everyday convenience. Looking to elevate your kitchen with beauty and practicality? Let’s bring your vision to life – get in touch today to start planning.

A tight space versus a large concept – the owners of this kitchen extension soon became aware that an ‘off the shelf’ solution wouldn’t meet their growing needs. Photo:Chris Ashwin

Overview Extension and complete refurbishment. The Brief The existing house had very shallow rooms with a need for more depth throughout the property by extending into the rear garden which is large and south facing. We were to look at extending to the rear and to the end of the property, where we had redundant garden space, to maximise the footprint and yield a series of WOW factor spaces maximising the value of the house. The brief requested 4 bedrooms plus a luxurious guest space with separate access; large, open plan living spaces with large kitchen/entertaining area, utility and larder; family bathroom space and a high specification ensuite to two bedrooms. In addition, we were to create balconies overlooking a beautiful garden and design a ‘kerb appeal’ frontage facing the sought-after street location. Buildings of this age lend themselves to use of natural materials like handmade tiles, good quality bricks and external insulation/render systems with timber windows. We specified high quality materials to achieve a highly desirable look which has become a hit on Houzz. Our Solution One of our specialisms is the refurbishment and extension of detached 1930’s properties. Taking the existing small rooms and lack of relationship to a large garden we added a double height rear extension to both ends of the plan and a new garage annex with guest suite. We wanted to create a view of, and route to the garden from the front door and a series of living spaces to meet our client’s needs. The front of the building needed a fresh approach to the ordinary palette of materials and we re-glazed throughout working closely with a great build team.

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional galley open plan kitchen in London with beige cabinets, marble benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, marble splashback, with island, beige floor, multi-coloured benchtop, an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets and light hardwood floors.

Cucina rustica contemporanea con isola centrale in casale toscano ristrutturato
This is an example of a mid-sized u-shaped open plan kitchen in Florence with recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, stainless steel appliances, brick floors, with island, orange floor, white benchtop, exposed beam, wood, an undermount sink and white splashback.

Cuisine ouverte avec crédence en zelliges vert d'eau et plan de travail en bois
Small modern single-wall open plan kitchen in Paris with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, green splashback, ceramic splashback, white appliances, light hardwood floors, no island and beige benchtop.

Mid-sized modern u-shaped open plan kitchen in London with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, a peninsula, beige benchtop and brown floor.

The kitchen has a contemporary farmhouse feel with wooden worktops, and a purple/plum Aga to match the units. The bi fold doors open onto the terrace and bring plenty of light in.

Large country single-wall open plan kitchen in Oxfordshire with a double-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, green cabinets, marble benchtops, black appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, beige floor and white benchtop.

Immersa nella luce dorata della Toscana, questa cucina #NUANCEDESIGN incarna un'oasi di stile e tranquillità. Le tonalità di verde con pigmenti grigi, ispirate alla natura circostante, si fondono armoniosamente con dettagli eleganti di ispirazione inglese. Mobili dalle linee attuali, un'ampia isola centrale e piani di lavoro in marmo creano un connubio perfetto tra classico e funzionale. La ristrutturazione ha saputo valorizzare l'essenza originale della casa, privilegiando materiali naturali e finiture senza tempo, pensando agli spazi come luoghi accoglienti per amici e famiglia. Le aperture con porte scorrevoli mantengono la visuale panoramica, rendendo la preparazione dei pasti un piacere in questo ambiente raffinato e luminoso.

parete attrezzata cucina a vista
Inspiration for a small contemporary single-wall open plan kitchen in Milan with a single-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, white splashback, black appliances, no island, brown floor and brown benchtop.

This is an example of a small transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Sydney with a double-bowl sink, white cabinets, marble benchtops, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, white benchtop, recessed-panel cabinets, white splashback, multiple islands and brown floor.

Bespoke kitchen for a high end project in Chelsea. PU spray paint finish on solid wood doors with beautiful marble worktops and gaggenau appliances
This is an example of a large modern l-shaped open plan kitchen in London with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and beige floor.

A black and white contemporary kitchen in a new build home.
This is an example of a large contemporary single-wall open plan kitchen in Seattle with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, black appliances, with island and grey benchtop.

Weather House is a bespoke home for a young, nature-loving family on a quintessentially compact Northcote block. Our clients Claire and Brent cherished the character of their century-old worker's cottage but required more considered space and flexibility in their home. Claire and Brent are camping enthusiasts, and in response their house is a love letter to the outdoors: a rich, durable environment infused with the grounded ambience of being in nature. From the street, the dark cladding of the sensitive rear extension echoes the existing cottage!s roofline, becoming a subtle shadow of the original house in both form and tone. As you move through the home, the double-height extension invites the climate and native landscaping inside at every turn. The light-bathed lounge, dining room and kitchen are anchored around, and seamlessly connected to, a versatile outdoor living area. A double-sided fireplace embedded into the house’s rear wall brings warmth and ambience to the lounge, and inspires a campfire atmosphere in the back yard. Championing tactility and durability, the material palette features polished concrete floors, blackbutt timber joinery and concrete brick walls. Peach and sage tones are employed as accents throughout the lower level, and amplified upstairs where sage forms the tonal base for the moody main bedroom. An adjacent private deck creates an additional tether to the outdoors, and houses planters and trellises that will decorate the home’s exterior with greenery. From the tactile and textured finishes of the interior to the surrounding Australian native garden that you just want to touch, the house encapsulates the feeling of being part of the outdoors; like Claire and Brent are camping at home. It is a tribute to Mother Nature, Weather House’s muse.