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U-shaped Kitchen Ideas and Designs

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Snell Kitchen 1
Snell Kitchen 1
Cameo Kitchens, Inc.Cameo Kitchens, Inc.
Features: Custom Wood Hood with Enkeboll Corbels # CBL-AO0; Dentil Moulding; Wine Rack; Custom Island with Enkeboll Corbels # CBL-AMI; Beadboard; Cherry Wood Appliance Panels; Fluted Pilasters Cabinets: Honey Brook Custom Cabinets in Cherry Wood with Nutmeg Finish; New Canaan Beaded Flush Inset Door Style Countertops: 3cm Roman Gold Granite with Waterfall Edge Photographs by Apertures, Inc.
Contemporary Kitchen
Contemporary Kitchen
This is an example of a contemporary u-shaped kitchen in Detroit with flat-panel cabinets and medium wood cabinets.
Pines Home
Pines Home
Anne Grice InteriorsAnne Grice Interiors
Warm, natural materials were combined with simple elements to create sophisticated details for a contemporary mountain feel. Painted and glazed cabinets tie the kitchen in with the custom paneling in the dining room. River green countertops add warmth and color to this cherry kitchen. Floors are walnut.
Brentwood Traditional Kitchen Remodel
Brentwood Traditional Kitchen Remodel
Gayler Design BuildGayler Design Build
This photo shows a different angle on the completed work. The combination of wood and warm toned white cabinets, raised bar with lighted glass cabinets underneath, decorative trim, shelving and cabinets located in different areas of the kitchen, and subdued paint colors and finish materials, made this new kitchen very inviting.
a house in a garden
a house in a garden
Brennan + Company ArchitectsBrennan + Company Architects
Medium sized classic u-shaped kitchen/diner in DC Metro with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, black splashback, integrated appliances, a double-bowl sink, soapstone worktops, light hardwood flooring, an island and red floors.
St. Paul Bungalow Remodel
St. Paul Bungalow Remodel
David Heide Design StudioDavid Heide Design Studio
Architecture & Interior Design: David Heide Design Studio -- Photos: Greg Page Photography
Traditional u-shaped kitchen/diner in Minneapolis with a belfast sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, soapstone worktops, medium hardwood flooring and a breakfast bar.
Redwood Kitchen
Redwood Kitchen
Blue Hot Design, LLCBlue Hot Design, LLC
Space planning + photos by Wells Design. Material selections by Blue Hot Design. Carpentry + tile by Nitz Home Improvements.
Photo of a classic u-shaped kitchen/diner in Milwaukee with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, green splashback, ceramic splashback and stainless steel appliances.
Multi-Cook Entertaining Kitchen (HBA Excellence Award)
Multi-Cook Entertaining Kitchen (HBA Excellence Award)
Diane Plesset, CMKBD, NCIDQ, C.A.P.S.Diane Plesset, CMKBD, NCIDQ, C.A.P.S.
Detail of large island with raised countertop for guests and food service. Island has a large prep sink; the faucet can be used as a pot filler for the adjacent commercial cooktop. Inspired Imagery Photography
Kitchen
Kitchen
Jon Eady Photographer LLCJon Eady Photographer LLC
Jon Eady Photographer 2014
Design ideas for a farmhouse u-shaped kitchen in Denver with a belfast sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, black appliances, medium hardwood flooring and an island.
Teri Turan
Teri Turan
Turan Designs, Inc.Turan Designs, Inc.
Traditional Dark Wood Kitchen Sacha Griffin
Design ideas for a large classic u-shaped kitchen/diner in Atlanta with stainless steel appliances, a submerged sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite worktops, beige splashback, stone tiled splashback, light hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors and beige worktops.
Italian Mediterranean Garden Villa
Italian Mediterranean Garden Villa
Terry L Irwin ArchitectsTerry L Irwin Architects
Inspiration for a large mediterranean u-shaped kitchen in Orlando with raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, beige splashback, integrated appliances, a submerged sink, granite worktops, stone slab splashback, travertine flooring and an island.
Well Dressed Tradional
Well Dressed Tradional
Julie Dreiling Interiors, LLCJulie Dreiling Interiors, LLC
Gourmet kitchen featuring furniture grade cabinetry and a distinctive mix of countertop and backsplash materials.. Island features a dropped table with Calcutta Marble perfect for needing bread. High end appliances, including a steam oven. Cabinets by Whitehall Kitchen Studio Photography by Rich Stimmel, Western Exposures Photography
Modern Craftsmen Remodel
Modern Craftsmen Remodel
THREE SIXTY ONE Architecture, AIATHREE SIXTY ONE Architecture, AIA
This was a remodel of a traditional craftsmen/shingle style home. The clients wanted to make their home more energy efficient, warm and functional. The solution was to bring more light into the spaces, insulate throughout and redo the existing space and create a fully functional, roomy kitchen to be used for both cooking and entertaining.
Cherry Kitchen
Cherry Kitchen
UserUser
Traditional cherry kitchen
Design ideas for a large classic u-shaped kitchen/diner in Calgary with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring and an island.
Sonoma / Sea Ranch Redux
Sonoma / Sea Ranch Redux
Marcus & Willers ArchitectsMarcus & Willers Architects
Photos: Anthony Dimaano
Contemporary u-shaped kitchen in San Francisco with stainless steel appliances, a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets and white splashback.
Contemporary Kitchen
Contemporary Kitchen
Design ideas for a contemporary u-shaped kitchen in Miami with raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets and integrated appliances.
Leesburg Traditional Kitchen - Fridge & Ovens
Leesburg Traditional Kitchen - Fridge & Ovens
Synergy Design & ConstructionSynergy Design & Construction
The center island features cabinetry and drawers on the sink side. Behind, the pantry area fits a full-height cabinet, double ovens, and a refrigerator with bottom-mount freezer.
Cheerful kitchen
Cheerful kitchen
Mahoney Architects & InteriorsMahoney Architects & Interiors
A sink should always have good light
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary u-shaped kitchen/diner in San Francisco with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, limestone worktops, beige splashback, stone tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring, an island and beige worktops.
Cedar Park Floor Plan
Cedar Park Floor Plan
Starr HomesStarr Homes
Photo of a rustic u-shaped kitchen in Kansas City with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, beige splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring and an island.
A Kitchen for Gathering and Entertaining
A Kitchen for Gathering and Entertaining
Kuhl Design Build LLCKuhl Design Build LLC
We are a full service, residential design/build company specializing in large remodels and whole house renovations. Our way of doing business is dynamic, interactive and fully transparent. It's your house, and it's your money. Recognition of this fact is seen in every facet of our business because we respect our clients enough to be honest about the numbers. In exchange, they trust us to do the right thing. Pretty simple when you think about it.

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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