open kitchen Open kitchen design ideas have resolved the issue that was often a part of older houses that kitchens were relegated to a corner of the house. It often meant isolating those who would cook from all the action that went on in the house, especially during social events. The blurring boundaries between the kitchen and living and dining space have made the ideas of the modular and open kitchen quite popular. It is no wonder that a variety of open kitchen design ideas are seen in houses across the nation.