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Country U-shaped Kitchen Ideas and Designs

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Classical home with white shaker cabinets
Classical home with white shaker cabinets
ImprovaImprova
Inspiration for an expansive farmhouse u-shaped kitchen/diner in Sydney with an integrated sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, grey splashback, mosaic tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors and white worktops.
Farmhouse Modern in Shore Acres
Farmhouse Modern in Shore Acres
Studio DearbornStudio Dearborn
INTERNATIONAL AWARD WINNER. 2018 NKBA Design Competition Best Overall Kitchen. 2018 TIDA International USA Kitchen of the Year. 2018 Best Traditional Kitchen - Westchester Home Magazine design awards. The designer's own kitchen was gutted and renovated in 2017, with a focus on classic materials and thoughtful storage. The 1920s craftsman home has been in the family since 1940, and every effort was made to keep finishes and details true to the original construction. For sources, please see the website at www.studiodearborn.com. Photography, Adam Kane Macchia
Kitchen
Kitchen
Fratantoni Luxury Estates Design/Build/RemodelingFratantoni Luxury Estates Design/Build/Remodeling
This stunning kitchen features black kitchen cabinets, brass hardware, butcher block countertops, custom backsplash and open shelving which we can't get enough of!
Farmhouse
Farmhouse
AsterHouse Design, LLCAsterHouse Design, LLC
This is an example of a country u-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood flooring, an island and brown floors.
Elkton Waterfront Home
Elkton Waterfront Home
Avalon Associates, Inc.Avalon Associates, Inc.
This is an example of a large country u-shaped kitchen in Baltimore with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, mosaic tiled splashback, integrated appliances, an island, brown floors, medium hardwood flooring, a belfast sink and granite worktops.
Teal and Traditional
Teal and Traditional
Conceptual Kitchens & MillworkConceptual Kitchens & Millwork
Photo of an expansive farmhouse u-shaped kitchen/diner in Indianapolis with a belfast sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble worktops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, multiple islands and beige floors.
RIVER HOUSE BUILD
RIVER HOUSE BUILD
Lisa Wallace Interior Design, Allied ASIDLisa Wallace Interior Design, Allied ASID
Challenge: Not too many! Homeowners were a joy to work with, and the home was build on a large estate lot along the Concho River. We wanted to ensure all views of interiors were oriented to the backyard, pool and river. We also wanted to capture the feeling of the ruggedness of the land and serenity of the river, elegantly and simply. Solution: Hiring a great architect is always the perfect beginning. The base design took great advantage of the views of the beauty around. External stone was also carried inside, cladding a wall that slices through the center of the house in the living room and beyond through patio. Cutting into this wall is a fireplace in the living room, and a fireplace in the patio. The stone became the launch pad for the color scheme. We decided to keep design elements softly modern, even organic, to connect visual and tactile senses to nature. All textiles are natural fibers. In the wonderfully open kitchen/living/dining space, we left the support beams rough and stained them with a bit of gray glaze. The vent hood is iron; the back splash is a glazed brick; roman shade embroidered. Book shelving in dining is painted a metallic bronze. Island has a leathered quartzite top and cabinetry is stained. Master bed and bath offer quiet drama- colors are soft grays, but arrangement of tile surrounding the fireplace above soaking tub is quite attention getting. The custom 7' master bed is upholstered in gray velvet. Fit for a queen!
Colonial updated for family living
Colonial updated for family living
Uniquely Your OwnUniquely Your Own
Renovated kitchen gets a new lay out with corner farm house sink, new shaker cabinets, bead board trim, coffered ceiling, large wood top island, 6 burner and gridle Blue Star Range and Chicago Brick Tile to hark to the original 1923 brick lanolium that was found as the original floor.
Garage to Kitchen Conversion
Garage to Kitchen Conversion
Crisp ArchitectsCrisp Architects
Rob Karosis: Photographer
Design ideas for a medium sized farmhouse u-shaped open plan kitchen in Bridgeport with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring, an island, beige floors, porcelain splashback and a belfast sink.
Brookhaven
Brookhaven
Davenport DesignsDavenport Designs
Emily Followill
Medium sized rural u-shaped kitchen/diner in Atlanta with a submerged sink, white cabinets, stone slab splashback, medium hardwood flooring, brown floors, recessed-panel cabinets, marble worktops, white splashback, integrated appliances, white worktops and no island.
Butlers Pantry
Butlers Pantry
Closet & Storage Concepts - NJ, PA & DECloset & Storage Concepts - NJ, PA & DE
Inspiration for a large country u-shaped kitchen pantry in Philadelphia with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate countertops, porcelain flooring and beige floors.
Poppy Circle
Poppy Circle
Juxtaposed InteriorsJuxtaposed Interiors
Kat Alves-Photographer
Photo of a medium sized farmhouse u-shaped kitchen/diner in Sacramento with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz worktops, grey splashback, stone tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring and an island.
Village Kitchen
Village Kitchen
Sander and Sons Kitchen and BathSander and Sons Kitchen and Bath
Warren Jordan
This is an example of a medium sized farmhouse u-shaped open plan kitchen in Denver with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, granite worktops, beige splashback, metro tiled splashback, integrated appliances, dark hardwood flooring and multiple islands.
Nokesville, VA Beauty!
Nokesville, VA Beauty!
Golden Rule BuildersGolden Rule Builders
Bob Narod Photographer
Inspiration for an expansive country u-shaped kitchen/diner in DC Metro with a single-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite worktops, metro tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain flooring and an island.
Farm House New Build - Kitchen Hood
Farm House New Build - Kitchen Hood
Woodstock Cabinet CompanyWoodstock Cabinet Company
Photo of a large country u-shaped kitchen/diner in Other with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz worktops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring and no island.
Search For Home
Search For Home
Grand Banks Building ProductsGrand Banks Building Products
Monica Banks
Inspiration for a large rural u-shaped enclosed kitchen in Boston with glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances and an island.
Colts Neck Favorite
Colts Neck Favorite
erik kitchen designerik kitchen design
Kitchen: erik kitchen design- avon nj Interior Design: Katlarsondesigns.com
Design ideas for a large farmhouse u-shaped kitchen in New York with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a belfast sink, engineered stone countertops, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring and an island.
Wisconsin Homes
Wisconsin Homes
Elisa Eesley Good Homes Good Cause since 1999Elisa Eesley Good Homes Good Cause since 1999
Medium sized farmhouse u-shaped kitchen/diner in Minneapolis with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, composite countertops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring and an island.
Modern Lincoln Park Farmhouse Kitchen Chicago, IL
Modern Lincoln Park Farmhouse Kitchen Chicago, IL
Michael Norpell's Wall To WallMichael Norpell's Wall To Wall
Photography by Mike Kaskel Photography
This is an example of a small rural u-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with a belfast sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood flooring and a breakfast bar.
Pettus Custom Home
Pettus Custom Home
AG&M Raleigh (Architectural Granite & Marble)AG&M Raleigh (Architectural Granite & Marble)
This is an example of a country u-shaped kitchen/diner in Raleigh with a built-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring and an island.

Country U-shaped Kitchen Ideas and Designs

Want to discover beautiful country kitchen ideas to inspire your new kitchen design? You’ve come to the right place. You can discover millions of country kitchen designs and ideas; from kitchen islands and storage units, to all sorts of kitchen lighting ideas, such as pendant lighting or under cabinet lighting. Whether you want inspiration for all-in-one fitted kitchen designs, some small kitchen ideas or maybe just some tips for improving your kitchen decor, there are tons of farmhouse photos to inspire you for your next kitchen project on Houzz.

What kind of rural kitchen design should I go for?

With so many kitchen ideas and photos to look at you might be a bit overwhelmed when it comes to picking your own country kitchen design. If you are updating your kitchen you know what a big and important decision it is to get the design right – the kitchen can be the hub and heart of the home, and it’s unlikely that you would invest in renovating your kitchen again in a few years. But fear not, focusing first on the important elements like layout, cabinet style, worktops and appliances will help you to bring together your dream kitchen design. Additional elements like kitchen lighting, cupboard storage and decor can come after in the kitchen planning process. A kitchen designer or fitter can help you to decide the layout of your farmhouse kitchen in terms of where to place your kitchen units, appliances and island (if you’re having one), but if you prefer to handle this yourself you can focus on where you want your key elements of your kitchen to be – the oven, hob, sink and fridge. Of course you might be constricted by space, but try to envisage the easiest and most efficient layout based on how you usually like to cook and prepare your food. If you’re fed up of always having to carry dirty pans and pots across the room to the sink, place the sink closer to your oven and hob. Once you have the core elements sorted, consider extra layout considerations, such as where your bins will be stored, where the cutlery draw should be and where small country kitchen appliances can be installed.

Should I include a kitchen island?

Kitchen island ideas are abundant these days; it seems most kitchen designs include a kitchen island, if not multiple islands. However, if the layout doesn’t work, especially if you have a small kitchen, then there’s no necessity to add in a kitchen island. You can add a breakfast bar or counter to your existing kitchen units, or stick with a good old-fashioned dining table if you don’t need the extra work surfaces. That said, if you do have the room, take a look at some rural kitchen island ideas to see if the designs inspire you for your kitchen. There are a huge variety of island designs to cater to different needs – you can have sinks, ovens, hobs, wine storage and all sorts of drawers and organisers built-in, you can have separate bars and counters that extend from your island, or you could go for a kitchen island on wheels to make your kitchen layout more versatile.

How do I choose my kitchen units and cabinets?

When picking out kitchen units and cupboard styles for a fitted kitchen, you’ll first want to consider the more practical questions – how many units do you need? How many cupboards and drawers do you need? Do you need extra kitchen storage built into your units? It’s always best to overestimate how much kitchen storage you’ll need as we all tend to have a habit of filling up whatever current space we have to the maximum. Next you can consider kitchen cabinet style and colour. Shaker style cabinets and raised and recessed panel cabinets offer a more traditional kitchen cabinet look, while flat panel cabinet doors tend to lend more to the modern and contemporary style. However, going for raised or recessed panel work in a striking colour such as dark blue, green or black can still work with contemporary kitchen ideas. White kitchens can give a sleek and clean feel, but remember you may have to do a bit more cleaning of those cupboard doors if you want everything to stay shiny and fresh. Of course, grey kitchens are the neutral colour choice du jour and can be paired with pale and rich shades alike if you want your fitted kitchen cupboards to contrast with your worktop, splashback, floor, or all of the above. Exposed shelving and storage is also popular for eclectic, Scandi and industrial-inspired looks, so you could opt for glass-fronted cabinets or no wall-mounted cabinets at all. Remember that this will require more restraint in what you can store and more effort in keeping it looking presentable compared to what is stored away hastily behind cupboard doors. The kitchen cupboard handles are also another element to decide upon – do you want traditional round knobs, modern metal bars, country kitchen cup handles or maybe to go ultra sleek with a completely handleless kitchen?

What country kitchen storage ideas should I consider?

If you want to keep your farmhouse kitchen well-stocked and well-equipped but don’t want it spilling over with clutter, then you’ll need to rely on good kitchen storage. Apart from the usual fitted kitchen cupboards and drawer space, there are many other ways of keeping your kitchen tidy. Whilst a large kitchen pantry is the dream of most homeowners, it can’t always be a reality. However, there are now lots of pull out compartments and drawers with trays and shelving that can act as mini kitchen pantries, and you can install handy cupboard organisers that fit onto the inside of the door to make the most of your cupboard space. You can also look at corner drawers and cupboards that open up to reveal lots of extra storage. Rails or small shelves along your kitchen walls or splashback can help with hanging utensils or pans, or storing small items like herbs and spices in an usually empty space. Buy extra kitchen storage products for your home on Houzz

Are there small kitchen ideas for small rural spaces?

If you’re working with a galley kitchen, a one-wall kitchen in an open plan space or just a pretty small kitchen, there are some small kitchen ideas that can help you get the most out of your cooking and dining area. If you find that you don’t utilise the back of your cupboards (maybe they become the graveyard for out-of-date tin cans), you could decide to go with shallower kitchen units to free up some extra floor space in front of your cabinets. As mentioned, open shelving or glass-fronted cabinets are a popular trend and they should make the space feel more open and less boxed-in. However, if you have the capacity for it, cupboards and country kitchen units that maximise the floor-to-ceiling space you have will mean you can use all of that for valuable kitchen storage. Wall or ceiling racks could be a useful solution for hanging pans and pots if you’ve run out of cupboards in which to store them. Kitchen ideas and cottage style accessories such as baskets, trolleys and storage jars are both aesthetically pleasing and practical as they give you extra storage space. Kitchen appliances like a fridge or dishwasher can be tucked away in built-in units in fitted kitchens so they blend into your layout and don’t make the space look crowded. Discover all the small kitchen ideas you could need by taking a look at photos of compact kitchens.

What sort of farmhouse kitchen lighting should I go for?

In the kitchen you need to have practical lighting – no one wants to chop, cut and cook in a dingy room. Kitchen ceiling lights are probably the best way to go, but should you opt for recessed spotlights or traditional hanging ceiling lights? While spotlight LED kitchen lighting will give you excellent light, they may not fit with a design that’s not contemporary. Traditional chandelier lights could work for other kitchen styles, and of course, kitchen pendant lighting comes in all sorts of styles, colours and designs. While the popular choice is to go with one or two pendant lights over your kitchen island, you could also opt for a single pendant light over your dining space, or a few spaced out across your kitchen. Of course, if you want good lighting for your worktops, under-cabinet lighting is the way forward. Speak to your kitchen supplier about having this pre-installed, or there are a number of easy-install options you can fit yourself or with the help of a lighting expert or electrician. In the market for your rural kitchen lighting today? Once you’ve found some inspiring kitchen lighting ideas here, take a look at our kitchen lighting products to find the new lights for your kitchen project.

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