Get inspired by these 28 open kitchen living room ideas.

Whether that’swood beamsor a statement-making wallpapered ceiling, the uniformity of the ceiling helps pull the space together.

Repeat Materials

Repeating materials throughout the kitchen and living room will help tie the two spaces together.

Modern living room and kitchen with wallpaper and oversized art

Michelle Boudreau Design

Apply this design principle by choosing one material and using it in multiple ways.

It’ll instantly brighten up the kitchen and living room.

They also prevent an empty-looking, sterile design.

Open kitchen with living room in the background

Kate Marker Interiors

Define an Area

Ashley Webb Interiors

Anchor furniture andclearly define the living roomand kitchen using area rugs.

Repeat Design Elements

Blend the kitchen and living room by repeating design elements through different mediums.

Avoid them clashing with one another by limiting the number of oversized fixtures unless they are identical.

Living room with kitchen in the background with wood planked ceiling

Kate Marker Interiors

Instead, stick to a cohesive color palette and limit material choices.

Additionally, this will keep window views front and center and maximize natural light pouring into your home.

Connect With Color

Color is an excellent design tool when it comes to connecting spaces.

Living Room and kitchen designed with a blue color palette

White Sands Design & Build

Go a step further and simply use the same solid color in the kitchen and living room.

Opt for Metals

Add a little sparkle to anopen living roomand kitchen through shiny metals.

Brass is a timeless choice and a warm material that can be incorporated through light fixtures and cabinet hardware.

Open living, dining room and kitchen with white walls and hardwood floors

Cathie Hong Interiors

Mid-century modern style open living room and kitchen

Erin Williamson Design

Kitchen and living room in an open space with floor to ceiling windows

Maite Granda

Living room with built-in shelves with kitchen in the background

Britt Design Studio

Open living room and kitchen with dark green accents throughout

Interior Impressions

Open kitchen, living and dining room

Light and Dwell

Open kitchen, living and dining room with oversized ceiling pendant lights

Michelle Berwick Design

Sofa with throw pillows with the kitchen behind it

Michelle Berwick Design

Living room next to a staircase with kitchen behind it

Ashley Webb Interiors

Open living, dining room and kitchen with a modern design

Jessica Nelson Design

Modern living room with the kitchen in the background

Leclair Decor

Kitchen with graphic wallpaper and blue painted lower cabinets opened to living room

Erin Williamson Design

Open living, dining room and kitchen with wood accents and neutral color palette

Leclair Decor

Neutral colored opening living room and kitchen with wood ceiling beams

Interior Impressions

Colorful seating area with kitchen in the background

Michelle Boudreau Design

Open living room with large wagon wheel chandelier and kitchen in the background

Ashley Webb Interiors

Kitchen with blue island and entryway bench and living room in the background

Kate Marker Interiors

Modern living room with large sectional with kitchen in the background

Tina Ramchandani

Coastal cottage with open kitchen, living and dining room area

Maite Granda

Kitchen with wood island and open living room on the right

Michelle Berwick Design

Living room with vaulted ceiling with kitchen on the left

Light and Dwell

Kitchen with large island and a blue sofa in the living room

Britt Design Studio

Kitchen with living room in the background

Leclair Decor

Modern kitchen with waterfall island and living room on the right

Cathie Hong Interiors