Open plan kitchens aren't always the best layout – these 5 design tips will make an open space feel more defined

Metal framed glazing including patio doors and fixed full height windows in contemporary kitchen with white cabinets and rattan pendant lights over the kitchen island.

An open plan kitchen is one of the most popular kitchen layouts for good reason - it's sociable, inviting and creates a go-to hub for the home; however, it can also feel disjointed, chaotic and undefined.

A kitchen layout is the most crucial element of creating a space that works hard for you and your family. While open plan kitchen ideas have many perks, with so many different zones for cooking, dining and relaxing, it takes work to make sure that these areas are symbiotic.