Open Kitchens Are Losing Favor — Try These Alternative Layouts Instead

How to design purposeful spaces at home with no renovation needed

LAZZONI Modern Furniture reports on the shift to purpose-driven home design, prioritizing intentional, multi-functional spaces over open-concept layouts.

Open Kitchens Are Losing Favor — Try These Alternative Layouts Instead

Jessica Nelson Design / Carina Skrobecki PhotographySummaryTry a broken-plan layout to create zones in an open-concept space while maintaining an airy feel.Create an invisible kitchen with concealed cabinetry for major appliances and fixtures that disappears when not in use.Modify an open-plan kitchen using freestanding furniture or glass partitions to add privacy without blocking light and views.Open-plan kitchens are undeniably popular, but ha…