Wood flooring extends from a living room into an open kitchen. White kitchen cabinets border stainless steel refrigerator and subway tile backsplash. Glass pendants appear in the background behind a dark brown leather sofa.
21 Small Kitchen Living Room Combo Ideas for a Cohesive Flow
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Published: November 25, 2022
Updated: November 16, 2023
With a semi-open kitchen living room plan, you can literally be in two places at once. It’s tough to balance time with our families while completing the multitude of daily kitchen tasks, but with an open or semi-open kitchen, you can do both. These spaces not only allow you to feel like you are part of the action, but they also provide an interesting aesthetic.
When creating an open kitchen, you should try to ensure that you are establishing a cohesive look. Both spaces should flow effortlessly together as if they are one. That doesn’t mean they must be identical, but there should be some shared characteristics. This will allow for a more natural look. Semi open kitchens include a certain level of separation between the living room if you prefer to create more defined rooms.
Have a look at our collection of semi open plan kitchen living room ideas below!
02 of Semi Open Plan Kitchen Living Room
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In this semi-open plan kitchen-living room, the design seamlessly integrates both spaces, perfect for modern family living. Glass pendants dangle elegantly from wood ceiling beams, adding a touch of sophistication. The light blue island, equipped with shelves, features a farmhouse sink and is complemented by wood stools, creating a cozy dining or gathering spot. The warmth of the space is further enhanced by a brick fireplace wall, with built-in shelving units on either side, offering both storage and display options. Interior designer Camila Lyons highlights the practicality of this layout, noting, “This layout is perfect for families, with a kitchen overlooking the family room for easy supervision. The varied ceiling height subtly divides living areas within the open concept, creating distinct, yet connected zones.”
03 of Gallery Wall in Kitchen Living Room Combo
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Gallery wall with black frames adds a decorative touch to this kitchen living room combo. Wood flooring extends to a kitchen with a black island and white shaker cabinets. Cream sectional and wood topped side table furnish the living room.
04 of Neutral Furniture and Rustic Wood Cabinets
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Black kitchen island with white countertop stands between a semi open plan kitchen living room. Rustic wood cabinets are installed on white kitchen walls and paired with a light gray tile backsplash. Neutral furniture and coffee station fill the living room.
05 of Flowers Decorate Kitchen Living Room Combo
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Chestnut brown couch is placed behind a gray island in this kitchen living room combo. The kitchen features white countertops and shaker cabinets illuminated by glass pendants. Both rooms are filled with vases of foliage and flowers.
06 of Breakfast Nook in Neutral Kitchen Living Room
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This open kitchen showcases a breakfast nook installed within a recessed wall. Black and wood stools are tucked beneath the countertop of a wood kitchen island. A gray couch is paired with two cube ottomans and neutral slipper chairs.
07 of Dark Wood Flooring Beneath Living Room Archway
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Dark wood flooring extends into a semi open plan kitchen through a living room archway. Living room windows are partially covered by roll down shades and white drapes. Upholstered gray armchairs and cream sofa border a patterned tasseled rug.
08 of Flowing Color Scheme in Open Kitchen
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Gray pantry door matches sofa in this kitchen living room combo. White shaker cabinets are installed above a white subway tile kitchen backsplash. Wood armchair and side table stand on a black and white living room rug.
09 of Semi Open Plan Kitchen Separated by Peninsula
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Semi open plan kitchen living room is separated by a wood peninsula with white countertop. Tan slipper chairs are placed in front of a black fireplace wall with wood mantel. White sofa rests on top of a woven rug.
10 of Kitchen Living Room Combo with Christmas Décor
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Small kitchen living room combo showcases a gray sectional and matching ottoman with Christmas throw pillows. Wood cross back chairs stand along a kitchen island beneath a black farmhouse chandelier. White cabinets occupy the walls.
11 of Contrasting Décor in Small Kitchen Living Room
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Small kitchen living room combo wall hosts floating shelves with an arrangement of framed pictures. Black kitchen island with matching counter stools backs onto a living room with cream sectional. The sectional is contrasted by black throw pillows and coffee table.
12 of Black Console Contrasts White Living room
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Dark wood drum coffee table sits on a vintage gray farmhouse rug for living room. The table is framed by a gray sectional sofa in this living room next to the kitchen.
13 of Black Shaded Pendants Over Wicker Island Chairs
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Black shaded pendant lighting hangs above a wood island and wicker kitchen island chairs. Subway tile backsplash joins white cabinets and walls around the stove. This open concept kitchen leads into the living room.
14 of Modern Open Kitchen and Farmhouse Living Room
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White columns separate this semi open plan kitchen living room. Modern kitchen with white shiplap island and stainless steel appliances is illuminated by black and white pendants. Farmhouse living room includes a studded cream sofa and rustic mint green hutch.
15 of Arched Doorway into Open Living Room
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Abstract wood coffee table is framed by a white living room sectional. The sectional backs onto an open kitchen with marbled gray and white island. This space is complete with an arched doorway with white trim.
16 of Wood Accents in White Open Kitchen
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White roll arm sofa with slipcovers is accentuated by white and gray striped throw pillows. Large windows fill the rooms with natural light. White kitchen cabinets and kitchen island are complimented by wood stools and stainless steel appliances.
17 of Half Open Kitchen Living Room with Columns
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Kitchen with white columns is framed by a peninsula to create a half open semi open plan kitchen living room. Small circular breakfast table is paired with farmhouse wall decor. White sectional hosts a vibrant arrangement of throw pillows.
18 of Semi Open Kitchen with Wood Dining Set
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Dark wood trunk coffee table is placed in front of a grey sectional couch adorned with white and grey throw pillows and blankets in this carpeted living room adjacent to the kitchen.
19 of Rustic Décor in Open Living Room
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Rustic wood coffee table with wheels is surrounded by gray sofas in this small kitchen living room combo. White shaker cabinets frame a gray pantry door. Glass pendants are suspended above the countertop of a white kitchen island.
20 of Shiplap Island Between Kitchen Living Room Combo
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Light gray studded barrel chairs and matching couch furnish this kitchen living room combo. Black lantern pendants are displayed above a shiplap island with black stools. Double wall ovens and stainless steel appliances are surrounded by white cabinets.
21 of Half Open Plan Kitchen Living Room
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Half open semi open plan kitchen living room includes a corner kitchen framed by a white peninsula. Black pendants are affixed above white counter stools with gray seats. Cream and blush pink pillows are arranged on top of a white sofa.
