The open-plan – or ‘American-style’ – kitchen is enjoying a golden age. In modern homes, the functional boundaries between different rooms are no longer so clearly defined, so the role of the kitchen can be redefined. Let’s see how enthusiasts of open-plan kitchens justify their enthusiasm.
We can transform a small kitchen into a medium-sized or even a large one
In smaller kitchens, „working” is often more difficult, and they may even be unsuitable for cooking with a partner. By opening up the space, we can create a much more spacious kitchen. Of course, this space is taken away from other rooms, but if we rethink the layout of the flat from a functional perspective, we’re likely to be much better off. The possibilities are endless. For example, you could install a larger kitchen island around which the family or a group of friends can gather, thereby creating a transition between the living room and the kitchen. Instantly, you’ve created a dining area, a bar counter and a communal space. What’s more, it’s worth realising that an open-plan kitchen also makes the space feel more spacious, as the more walls we use to partition off a space, the more cramped it will feel. Not convinced yet? Let’s look at some more arguments!
The home office solution that’s very much in the spotlight at the moment
These days, anyone who can is working from home, but many people choose this way of working as a matter of course. In most homes, it isn’t possible to „sacrifice” an entire room for this purpose, so you really need to be creative to conjure up a proper workspace for yourself. Have you ever thought that the kitchen might be suitable for this? And we’re not talking about the solution of hunching over the kitchen table out of necessity. With an open-plan kitchen, it’s not so strange to have, say, a workstation on a kitchen island, or a home office corner that blends in with the kitchen units. What’s more, we can even let the kids take over our space from time to time, so we can keep an eye on them whilst they’re doing their homework.
The American kitchen is taking on a new meaning as a communal space
We’ve already mentioned how beneficial it is to be able to keep an eye on the children whilst we’re busy in the kitchen. But an open-plan kitchen is also much better suited to entertaining guests. It can be rather unpleasant when, as a good host, we actually miss out on the whole party because we’re rushing about in the kitchen whilst everyone else is laughing happily in the living room. In fact, it’s not just on special occasions; on ordinary days too, it’s great when the kitchen is seamlessly integrated with the rest of the home. That way, we don’t have to feel isolated, even if we love baking and cooking.
Make the most of the space – make your kitchen feel more complete
Are there any kitchen appliances you’ve only ever dreamt of having because you didn’t have anywhere to put them? If you plan your home cleverly, an open-plan kitchen will give you the chance to create, for example, that long-desired kitchen island, or your bar cabinet, wine cabinet, etc. We’ll show you a few solutions here.
If you’re thinking about renovating your kitchen, Please feel free to contact the experts at Mobilan, who will not only design your dream kitchen, but will also offer advice on how to make the most of the space you have available.
