What makes an ultimately functional open-concept kitchen

Open-Concept Kitchen Featuring a Large Island With Integrated Sink
This open-concept kitchen features a large kitchen island with an integrated sink and expansive countertop space. The neutral kitchen is filled with natural light from a wall of windows as well as artificial light from a combination of recessed lighting and glass pendant lights.

Spacious Kitchen Island Featuring Glass Pendant Lights
This spacious kitchen island features an integrated under-mounted sink beneath a beautiful white marble countertop. Above the island hangs three glass pendant lights situated around a row of recessed lights. The kitchen also features a gray backsplash and contrasting black countertop.

Open-Concept Kitchen With Gas Range and Double Oven
This spacious, open-concept kitchen features stainless-steel appliances including a double oven and separate gas range beneath a vent hood. The white shaker cabinets are given a modern touch with the addition of sleek, gold hardware while the natural wood floor warms up the neutral space.

Expansive Open-Concept Kitchen Featuring White Shaker Cabinets
This expansive open-concept kitchen features all-white shaker cabinets with sleek gold hardware. A dark countertop lines the wall and sits opposite a bright white countertop on the large kitchen island. A textured gray backsplash warms up the mostly white space.