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Renovation & Refresh in Greenfield
Renovation & Refresh in Greenfield
Prime 1 BuildersPrime 1 Builders
This is an example of a traditional u-shaped kitchen in Other with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, grey splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring, a breakfast bar, beige floors, white worktops, turquoise cabinets and window splashback.
A perfect retreat in Houston, Texas
A perfect retreat in Houston, Texas
By Design Interiors, Inc.By Design Interiors, Inc.
This Kitchen was renovated into an open concept space with a large island and custom cabinets - that provide ample storage including a wine fridge and coffee station. The details in this space reflect the client's fun personalities! With a punch of blue on the island, that coordinates with the patterned tile above the range. The funky bar stools are as comfortable as they are fabulous. Lastly, the mini fan cools off the space while industrial pendants illuminate the island seating. Maintenance was also at the forefront of this design when specifying quartz counter-tops, porcelain flooring, ceramic backsplash, and granite composite sinks. These all contribute to easy living. Builder: Wamhoff Design Build Photographer: Daniel Angulo
The Leisure Haven
The Leisure Haven
Bevan + AssociatesBevan + Associates
Inspiration for a rural u-shaped kitchen pantry in San Francisco with no island, a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, light hardwood flooring, beige floors and grey worktops.
Ashburn, VA: Kitchen Remodel
Ashburn, VA: Kitchen Remodel
Case Architects & RemodelersCase Architects & Remodelers
Project Developer April Case Underwood https://www.houzz.com/pro/awood21/april-case-underwood Designer Allie Mann https://www.houzz.com/pro/inspiredbyallie/allie-mann-case-design-remodeling-inc Photography by Stacy Zarin Goldberg
Maple Creek Kitchen
Maple Creek Kitchen
Studio TJPStudio TJP
The kitchen has a u-shaped plan and a custom-made central bamboo and walnut table. Photo by Jim Houston
Inspiration for a midcentury u-shaped kitchen in Seattle with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, white splashback, glass sheet splashback, stainless steel appliances, an island, grey floors and white worktops.
Medallion Painted White Chocolate Kitchen Cabinets with Petal Mosaic Backsplash
Medallion Painted White Chocolate Kitchen Cabinets with Petal Mosaic Backsplash
Cabinet-S-TopCabinet-S-Top
An already beautifully appointed home just needed a face lift in the tired kitchen to bring it up to par with the rest of the house. The clients originally considered refacing their existing kitchen cabinets, but then decided on a full remodel. The cabinets installed in the kitchen are Medallion Devonshire Door Style, Flat Center Panel, Painted White Chocolate. Hardware is Top Knobs 1 1/8” and 8 cc Appliance Pulls. The countertop is Giallo Traversella Granite 1/2” Round with 4” Backsplash on the Refrigerator and Garage walls. The backsplash is Petal Mosiac in the Foundation Color. A Blanco Diamond Silgranite sink in Truffle color and Moen Arbor Pullout Faucet in Chrome finish.
Haus S in München
Haus S in München
Jacob&Spreng Architekten GmbHJacob&Spreng Architekten GmbH
Jonathan Sage
This is an example of a contemporary u-shaped kitchen/diner in Munich with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, black appliances, medium hardwood flooring, a breakfast bar, brown floors and grey worktops.
Eltham Kitchen 12
Eltham Kitchen 12
The Kitchen Design CentreThe Kitchen Design Centre
Designer: Corey Johnson; Photographer: Yvonne Menegol
Expansive contemporary u-shaped kitchen/diner in Melbourne with flat-panel cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain flooring, an island, brown floors, a submerged sink, white cabinets and grey worktops.
Townhouse
Townhouse
One ConstructionOne Construction
Urban u-shaped kitchen/diner in New Orleans with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, wood worktops, multi-coloured splashback, brick splashback, black appliances, medium hardwood flooring, a breakfast bar, brown floors and white worktops.
Carriage house
Carriage house
UserUser
Medium sized country u-shaped enclosed kitchen in New York with a belfast sink, black cabinets, concrete worktops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring, no island, beige floors and flat-panel cabinets.
Laguna Beach Hillside
Laguna Beach Hillside
Payton AddisonPayton Addison
Inspiration for a medium sized rural u-shaped kitchen/diner in Orange County with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors, white worktops, marble worktops, white splashback and wood splashback.
Mettawa Illinois French Country Kitchen with Art Tile Backsplash
Mettawa Illinois French Country Kitchen with Art Tile Backsplash
Orren Pickell Building GroupOrren Pickell Building Group
Chef's kitchen with white perimeter recessed panel cabinetry. In contrast, the island and refrigerator cabinets are a dark lager color. All cabinetry is by Brookhaven. Kitchen back splash is 3x6 Manhattan Field tile in #1227 Peacock with 4.25x4.25 bullnose in the same color. Niche is 4.25" square Cordoba Plain Fancy fIeld tile in #1227 Peacock with fluid crackle finish and 3.12 square Turkistan Floral Fancy Field tile with 2.25x6 medium chair rail border. Design by Janet McCann. Photo by Mike Kaskel.
When Three Become One
When Three Become One
Square Footage Inc.Square Footage Inc.
Photos by Valerie Wilcox
This is an example of an expansive traditional u-shaped kitchen/diner in Toronto with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, engineered stone countertops, integrated appliances, light hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors and blue worktops.
Vallejo Court Project
Vallejo Court Project
AFT ConstructionAFT Construction
Open Kitchen with large island. Two-tone cabinetry with decorative end panels. White quartz counters with stainless steel hood and brass pendant light fixtures.
Modern Farmhouse
Modern Farmhouse
CarsonSpeer BuildersCarsonSpeer Builders
The heart of the home, this kitchen is bright and full of natural light. Floating shelves hold dishes while a large island provides work space and storage. Cambria quartz countertops. Inspiro 8
Haus von 1907 wird modern
Haus von 1907 wird modern
Die WohnkomplizenDie Wohnkomplizen
Realisierung durch WerkraumKüche, Fotos Frank Schneider
Medium sized scandi u-shaped enclosed kitchen in Nuremberg with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, brown splashback, wood splashback, black appliances, medium hardwood flooring, a breakfast bar, brown floors and white worktops.
Addition/Renovation
Addition/Renovation
GREAT FALLS ConstructionGREAT FALLS Construction
Bob Narod Photography
Inspiration for a large classic u-shaped kitchen/diner in DC Metro with a belfast sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood flooring, an island, multicoloured worktops, marble worktops, mosaic tiled splashback and brown floors.
New Construction Kitchen
New Construction Kitchen
UserUser
Stefanie Rawlinson Photography
Inspiration for a large traditional u-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with shaker cabinets, green cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring and an island.
1800s Farmhouse Full Renovation & Addition
1800s Farmhouse Full Renovation & Addition
ID.ology Interiors & DesignID.ology Interiors & Design
Photo of a large rural u-shaped kitchen in Other with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, brick flooring, a breakfast bar, red floors and beige splashback.
Acrylic and Brass at Island with Brass Legs
Acrylic and Brass at Island with Brass Legs
Boss Design CenterBoss Design Center
Three CB2 Brass vapor Counter Stools sit beneath a white marble countertop accenting a light gray island finished with brass legs and a sink with a polished nickel gooseneck faucet lit by two glass and brass hand blown light pendants. Beside a doorway, a refrigerator is camouflaged behind light gray wood panel doors accented with brushed brass handles and positioned next to stacked light gray shaker cabinets. Steel framed picture windows are partially framed by a white and gray marble slab backsplash and flank a white range hood fixed over a Wolf range.

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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