Open Plan Kitchens Chesterfield – Elegant, Functional and Designed Around You
Open plan kitchens in Chesterfield continue to grow in popularity, reflecting a shift towards more sociable, connected, and versatile home environments. At Square Kitchens Chesterfield, we specialise in creating bespoke open plan kitchen designs that merge style and practicality to perfection. Whether you’re modernising a family home in Ashgate, renovating a character property near Matlock, or planning a contemporary new build in Dronfield, our expert designers will help you bring your open plan vision to life. Visit our stunning kitchen showroom near Chesterfield to explore beautiful layouts, cutting-edge appliances, and high-quality finishes from leading German brands such as Nobilia and Schüller.
Our free kitchen design service is the perfect first step towards your new open plan space — tailored, practical, and entirely unique to you.
What Is Open Plan Living?
Open plan living combines the kitchen, dining, and living areas into one continuous space. Instead of separate, enclosed rooms, an open plan kitchen creates flow — both visually and socially. You can cook, dine, and relax without feeling disconnected. This approach suits a wide variety of homes across Chesterfield and Derbyshire, especially where natural light and family interaction are priorities.
In many of our recent open-plan kitchen projects in Chesterfield, we’ve removed dividing walls and introduced striking central islands to anchor the layout. This creates an inviting hub that feels spacious, connected, and perfectly suited to modern living.
Why Open Plan Kitchens Are So Popular in Chesterfield
There’s a natural appeal to open plan living. For one, it makes spaces feel brighter and larger. The absence of walls allows sunlight to reach every corner, transforming even the most traditional homes. Beyond aesthetics, open plan kitchens promote togetherness — perfect for families who enjoy socialising while cooking or entertaining.
Many Chesterfield homeowners are also drawn to the flexibility of these spaces. An open plan kitchen design allows you to adapt zones to your lifestyle: from a breakfast bar that doubles as a home-working station, to a dining area that seamlessly links with your lounge.
At Square Kitchens Chesterfield, we understand how to balance openness with practicality. We’ll help you consider how each area functions — from food prep and dining through to relaxation and entertaining — to achieve a layout that enhances your home and daily life.
Designing a Successful Open Plan Kitchen
Creating a truly successful open plan kitchen design is about much more than knocking down a wall. It requires careful planning, attention to proportions, and a deep understanding of how you use your home.
Here are some key considerations we guide clients through:
1. Zoning the Space
Even in a fully open-plan kitchen, defining zones is crucial. Using an island, breakfast bar, or change in flooring helps visually separate cooking and relaxation areas. Soft furnishings, rugs, and lighting can also be used to subtly define each space without interrupting the flow.
2. Ventilation and Noise Control
With no walls to contain sound or smells, choosing quiet appliances and effective extraction becomes essential. Based on your need, we recommend high-quality appliances from top brands such as Siemens, Bora, Miele, and AEG, which integrate seamlessly into our German kitchens and offer whisper-quiet operation. Bora’s integrated hob extraction systems, for instance, eliminate cooking odours at source — perfect for open plan living.
3. Kitchen Lighting and Ambience
Good lighting transforms an open plan space. Layered kitchen lighting — combining task, ambient, and feature illumination — helps create distinct moods throughout the day. Pendant lights over islands, recessed ceiling lights, and concealed LED strips within cabinets or shelving all contribute to a well-balanced atmosphere.
4. Cohesive Aesthetics
Consistency in materials and colours is key to open plan success. At Square Chesterfield, our Nobilia and Schüller kitchens are designed with this in mind, offering matching furniture ranges for both kitchens and living spaces. You might extend your cabinetry into the lounge area as a media wall or drinks station, creating a unified look throughout.
5. Practical Layout and Flow
Our team take into account movement between zones, appliance placement, and sightlines. The aim is for every element — from the fridge and oven to the seating area — to feel natural and connected.
Kitchen Islands: The Heart of Open Plan Living
The kitchen island has become a defining feature of open plan kitchens. It provides additional workspace, casual dining, and social interaction all in one. Our expert kitchen design team will help you determine the ideal island size, shape, and features to complement your layout.
Many of our Chesterfield clients opt for multi-functional islands that include integrated hobs, Quooker boiling water taps, or even under-counter wine coolers. When paired with durable, high-end worktops such as Dekton, Silestone, or Corian, these features elevate the island into a true centrepiece.
Islands also create subtle zoning between kitchen and living spaces — an ideal way to keep an open flow while maintaining structure.
Broken Plan Kitchens: A Modern Twist on Open Plan
Our designers are expert listeners, and we understand that not everyone wants a completely open layout. Increasingly, we’re designing broken plan kitchens Chesterfield, where the space remains open yet subtly divided by furniture, shelving, or partial walls. This approach maintains the sociable nature of open plan living but introduces more intimacy and character.
For example, we might design a half-height wall between the kitchen and dining area with open shelving on one side, or a double-sided storage unit that defines each space without blocking light. Nobilia and Schüller’s flexible cabinetry systems make this easy to achieve, allowing for bespoke layouts that adapt perfectly to your home.
Trends in Open Plan Kitchen Design Chesterfield
At Square Kitchens Chesterfield, we constantly monitor new open plan kitchen trends Chesterfield homeowners love. Here are a few standout styles to consider:
- Textured Finishes: Matt lacquers, tactile woods, and ceramic-style doors from Schüller bring warmth and depth to contemporary open plan spaces.
- Soft Natural Tones: Shades such as pebble grey, cashmere, and pale sage dominate current designs, creating calm, cohesive interiors that flow effortlessly from kitchen to lounge.
- Smart Appliances: Integrated, Wi-Fi-enabled appliances from Siemens and Miele offer both performance and peace of mind, blending beautifully into modern cabinetry.
- Handleless Kitchen Design: Sleek, streamlined doors with recessed grips or push-open mechanisms maintain visual continuity across open plan zones.
- Statement Lighting: Oversized pendant lights or track lighting over islands highlight key focal points while adding drama and personality.
We’re also seeing growing interest in sustainable materials, including quartz worktops like Silestone and Dekton, both offering long-lasting performance with low environmental impact.
Extending Design Beyond the Kitchen
One of the advantages of working with Square Kitchens Chesterfield is that our furniture doesn’t stop at the kitchen. With Nobilia and Schüller’s coordinated living room ranges, we can continue your chosen finish into adjoining spaces — whether that’s a dining area, home office, or media wall.
This creates a truly seamless open plan look, blending kitchen and living zones into one elegant and cohesive design. Many of our clients choose matching sideboards, shelving, or wall panels to maintain that continuity throughout their home.
Why Choose Square Kitchens Chesterfield
As a family-run business with decades of design expertise, our approach is entirely personal. We don’t believe in standard templates — every open plan kitchen we design is completely unique, tailored to your lifestyle, budget, and space.
Our free kitchen design service allows you to explore ideas with no obligation. Using our advanced CAD software, we’ll visualise your open plan layout in stunning 3D detail, helping you see exactly how your new space will look before committing to anything.
From the first consultation to final installation, our in-house team manages every stage of your project. You’ll find our friendly designers approachable, creative, and deeply knowledgeable about both style and function.
Visit Our Chesterfield Kitchen Showroom
Discover how your home could be transformed with an open plan kitchen by visiting our kitchen showroom in Chesterfield, conveniently located at 29 West Bars, Chesterfield S40 1AG. Here you’ll find more than 2,500 sq ft of inspiring displays, from contemporary handleless designs to classic Shaker styles — all showcasing the quality and flexibility of our German kitchens.
You can also experience working displays from Bora, Siemens, Neff, and Quooker, and explore a wide range of worktop materials including Silestone, Dekton, and Corian.
Start Your Open Plan Kitchen Journey Today
If you’re ready to explore open plan kitchens Chesterfield and want expert guidance on how to make your design both beautiful and functional, our friendly team is here to help.
Download our brochure or book your free kitchen design appointment today and let’s create an open plan kitchen that connects your home, complements your lifestyle, and stands out for all the right reasons.
