Kitchen Designs

An open plan kitchen is a great way to get the most out of both small and large areas and is now considered to be a "must have" for any modern home.

The obvious feature of open plan Kitchens is the lack of dividing walls between dining or seating areas which is found in more traditional living arrangements.

This creates the informal atmosphere that makes an open plan living space unique, but for it to work there must be some sort of dividing feature with which to separate the room. If you find it hard to visualise the use of space in your room, get hold of an online kitchen planner here Kitchen Planner.

A breakfast bar is a great way of creating a partial barrier between the kitchen and a living area.

For smaller kitchens where space is precious, a breakfast bar can serve multiple purposes as it can act as a seating, dining or storage area as well as zoning off the kitchen from the living area.

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Kitchens that have the luxury of space can use both a breakfast bar and a dining table as features to divide up space.

A large table is a great focal point for a kitchen, which can be highlighted by spotlighting to make it a warm and welcoming centrepiece of the room.

Lighting is another way to create the feeling of different zones in a room, with plenty of bright light in the kitchen area contrasting with more subtle mood lighting to create a more relaxed atmosphere in the living room.

A change of flooring can be another zoning device as different materials can give the feel of stepping into a new area of the room.

Tile flooring in the kitchen, which is durable and easy to clean, can lead to soft carpeting or wooden flooring in the seating space.

All these features divide up a living space, giving you the perfect open plan kitchen which is both practical and aesthetically pleasing.

----- Charlotte Cook

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