How to get the most out of your open plan kitchen?

Even in an intentionally open-plan space, subtly zoning your room into specific areas can make living easier. After all, you don’t want guests to feel like they’re only ever stood in your kitchen. An easy and affordable open plan room idea is to use home accessories to do the dividing for you, like rugs and strategically placed lights. Pendant lights above a breakfast bar or dining table will create a barely-there barrier between one space and the next, making each area feel cozier and more inviting. Jamjar pendant lights, or a triple navy ric rac pendant light, will stand out without overpowering your look. While a large handwoven rug under your dining table, or long, handmade runner in your kitchen, will have the same effect.

When mapping out your open plan room ideas, remember: you can never have enough storage. An open plan kitchen dining room will be a space to welcome guests and relax with family, and visible clutter and mess can ruin the ambience. Invest in stylish storage pieces – they’ll add form to your room, as well as function. A porcelain serving platter makes great open plan kitchen addition, while a well-positioned marble shelf will give you extra space for storing trinkets that’s out of your immediate eye line.