Open Plan Kitchen Design

Open-plan living has become one of the most sought-after features in modern home design, and it’s not hard to see why.

An open-plan kitchen is more than just a kitchen layout; it’s about creating a lifestyle. It reflects how we live today: busy, connected, social, and family-focused.

By removing the walls that once separated the kitchen, dining room, and lounge, open plan designs allow these previously distinct areas to merge into one bright, spacious, and highly functional environment.

Whether you’re hosting friends, helping the kids with homework, or cooking while catching up on your favourite series, open plan living supports all of it, without needing to move from room to room.

One of the biggest advantages of an open plan layout is the feeling of space. With fewer internal walls, light can travel freely throughout the room, making your home feel brighter and more welcoming. This sense of openness also allows for easier movement, better social interaction, and greater flexibility in how you use your space

It’s perfect for families with young children who want to be in the same room, doing different things, or for couples who enjoy entertaining and don’t want to be cut off from guests while cooking.

But open plan living isn’t just about knocking down walls. It takes clever planning and thoughtful design to make it practical, comfortable, and stylish.

While open plan spaces are hugely appealing, they can come with some trade-offs. With fewer barriers between zones, noise can travel more easily, cooking smells may linger longer, and it becomes more important to keep everything looking tidy.

Here’s how we help our clients enjoy the benefits of open plan living—without the drawbacks:

If your kitchen is in the same space as your living room, noisy appliances can quickly become a problem. We can help you choose ultra-quiet dishwashers, washing machines, and extraction systems that keep background noise to a minimum which is especially useful if you don’t have a separate utility room.

Replacing your kettle with a Quooker boiling water tap eliminates waiting times, frees up counter space, and reduces clutter. A downdraft hob is another great addition, it pulls cooking steam and smells downwards at the source, keeping the whole room fresher.

Open plan living works best when everything has a place. Our kitchen designs include integrated bins, hidden larders, deep pan drawers, and utility nooks that help keep surfaces clear and daily mess out of sight.

One of the things our clients love most is the ability to extend their kitchen materials and finishes into the rest of the open space. Whether that’s a bespoke TV unit, bookcase, or sideboard, we can use the same cabinetry style and colour palette to create a cohesive look that ties everything together.

At The Pentland Kitchen Company, we design kitchens for real life, and open-plan living is a perfect example. Whether you're renovating a single room or planning a full extension, our team will help you create a space that works for your lifestyle.

We’ll guide you through layout options, material choices, appliance specs, and clever design details that make your space not just look good, but feels right.

Ready to explore what open plan living could look like in your home? Visit our showroom in Loanhead or book a free design consultation today. We’ll help you turn your kitchen project into something truly transformational.