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U-shaped Kitchen Ideas and Designs

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Boars Hill, Oxfordshire
Boars Hill, Oxfordshire
Alexander James InteriorsAlexander James Interiors
Photo of a classic u-shaped kitchen in Berkshire with shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, stainless steel appliances and an island.
Red Hill House
Red Hill House
Centrum ArchitectsCentrum Architects
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary grey and white u-shaped kitchen/diner in Melbourne with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, grey splashback, stainless steel appliances, engineered stone countertops, porcelain splashback, concrete flooring and an island.
20140625WestSeattleTudorMansion
20140625WestSeattleTudorMansion
RD InteriorsRD Interiors
Photo of a classic u-shaped enclosed kitchen in Seattle with beaded cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, an island and marble worktops.
Traditional maple kitchen
Traditional maple kitchen
The Cabinet Store + Culina DesignThe Cabinet Store + Culina Design
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional u-shaped open plan kitchen in Minneapolis with a submerged sink, raised-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, multi-coloured splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring and a breakfast bar.
dovetailed pans drawer
dovetailed pans drawer
Salisbury ArtisansSalisbury Artisans
Dovetailed Select Hard Maple Pans Drawer Photo by David Bowen
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary u-shaped enclosed kitchen in New York with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, marble worktops, grey splashback, glass tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic flooring and no island.
Kitchen remodel with computer desk
Kitchen remodel with computer desk
Creative RenovationsCreative Renovations
This area highlights the sink area and cabinet storage. The pendant lighting provides light on dark days, and the two windows take care of the natural lighting. Visions in Photography
Westlake Kitchen Remodel
Westlake Kitchen Remodel
Meier ResidentialMeier Residential
Meier Residential, LLC
Inspiration for a medium sized modern u-shaped enclosed kitchen in Austin with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, limestone worktops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tiled splashback, integrated appliances, cork flooring and an island.
River Oaks Custom Home, Houston, Texas
River Oaks Custom Home, Houston, Texas
Mirador BuildersMirador Builders
Reclaimed Pine Work Table purchased at the Marburger Antique Fair by Mirador Builders The Custom Backsplash Tile Can Also be Seen Thru the Window as the Back of a Wall Fountain.
Kitchens by Emanuel - Kitchens
Kitchens by Emanuel - Kitchens
Kitchens by EmanuelKitchens by Emanuel
- Sink drawers to maximise space & easy use! Sheree Bounassif, Kitchens by Emanuel
This is an example of a medium sized traditional u-shaped kitchen/diner in Sydney with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances and medium hardwood flooring.
Newport
Newport
Design 33 Degrees SouthDesign 33 Degrees South
This is an example of a small contemporary u-shaped kitchen in Sydney with flat-panel cabinets and white cabinets.
Viscont White granite countertops with Cherry cabinets
Viscont White granite countertops with Cherry cabinets
Stone ProjectsStone Projects
Viscont White kitchen
This is an example of a large contemporary u-shaped kitchen/diner in Boston with a submerged sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite worktops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring and an island.
Addition and Renovation Wilmington, DE
Addition and Renovation Wilmington, DE
Period Architecture Ltd.Period Architecture Ltd.
Angle Eye Photography
This is an example of a large classic u-shaped open plan kitchen in Philadelphia with a belfast sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble worktops, stone tiled splashback, integrated appliances, dark hardwood flooring, an island, grey splashback, brown floors and white worktops.
Silestone Aluminio nube quartz for an apartment in London
Silestone Aluminio nube quartz for an apartment in London
Mkw Surfaces LTDMkw Surfaces LTD
MKW Surfaces
This is an example of a medium sized modern u-shaped kitchen/diner in London with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic flooring and no island.
Perushek
Perushek
Crystal Kitchen + BathCrystal Kitchen + Bath
JH Peterson
Design ideas for a medium sized modern u-shaped open plan kitchen in Minneapolis with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite worktops, beige splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring and a breakfast bar.
Transitional Kitchen
Transitional Kitchen
Large traditional u-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, beige splashback and porcelain splashback.
Mid-Century Modern Kitchen
Mid-Century Modern Kitchen
Sogno Design GroupSogno Design Group
Photo by Michele Lee Willson
Photo of a medium sized retro u-shaped kitchen/diner in San Francisco with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz worktops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances and an island.
House 3 - Del Mar
House 3 - Del Mar
Cheng DesignCheng Design
Fu-Tung Cheng, CHENG Design • Front Exterior, Del Mar House Airstream trailers and Quonset huts inspired the design for this house docked against a gentle slope near San Diego. Cheng Design pits hard-edged industrial materials — concrete block, galvanized siding, steel columns, stainless steel cable and welded I-beams — against softer residential elements, such as stained-wood siding and a grid of exposed wood framing that supports the roof. Photography: Matthew Millman
Kitchens
Kitchens
Bradford & Kent Home RemodelingBradford & Kent Home Remodeling
This sleek, contemporary kitchen is a piece of art. From the two story range hood with its angled window to the flat paneled cabinets with opaque glass inserts to the stainless steel accents, this kitchen is a showstopper.
Country Kitchen - Woodenville, WA
Country Kitchen - Woodenville, WA
Vertical Construction Group LLCVertical Construction Group LLC
Dan Farmer
Design ideas for a country u-shaped kitchen/diner in Seattle with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring, an island and brown floors.
Rustic Kitchen
Rustic Kitchen
Rustic u-shaped kitchen/diner in Detroit with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz worktops, beige splashback, metro tiled splashback and stainless steel appliances.

U-shaped Kitchen Ideas and Designs

Want to discover beautiful kitchen ideas to inspire your new kitchen design? You’ve come to the right place. You can discover millions of 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 photos to inspire you for your next kitchen project on Houzz.

What kind of 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 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 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 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 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 kitchen storage ideas should I consider?

If you want to keep your 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 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 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 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 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 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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