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Easton, Maryland - Traditional - Kitchen with Lake View
Easton, Maryland - Traditional - Kitchen with Lake View
Jennifer Gilmer Kitchen & BathJennifer Gilmer Kitchen & Bath
Easton, Maryland Traditional Kitchen Design by #JenniferGilmer with a lake view http://gilmerkitchens.com/ Photography by Bob Narod
San Benito Designer Kitchen Remodel
San Benito Designer Kitchen Remodel
W. B. Jordan, Inc.W. B. Jordan, Inc.
Design ideas for a classic u-shaped kitchen in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, marble worktops, porcelain splashback and dark hardwood flooring.
Raised Panel, White Cabinet Kitchen with Oversize Island, Hand Hewn Ceiling Beam
Raised Panel, White Cabinet Kitchen with Oversize Island, Hand Hewn Ceiling Beam
Orren Pickell Building GroupOrren Pickell Building Group
Linda Oyama Bryan, photographer Raised panel, white cabinet kitchen with oversize island, hand hewn ceiling beams, apron front farmhouse sink and calcutta gold countertops. Dark, distressed hardwood floors. Two pendant lights.
Palmetto Bluff - Private Residence
Palmetto Bluff - Private Residence
Linda McDougald Design | Postcard from Paris HomeLinda McDougald Design | Postcard from Paris Home
This lovely home sits in one of the most pristine and preserved places in the country - Palmetto Bluff, in Bluffton, SC. The natural beauty and richness of this area create an exceptional place to call home or to visit. The house lies along the river and fits in perfectly with its surroundings. 4,000 square feet - four bedrooms, four and one-half baths All photos taken by Rachael Boling Photography
Minneapolis Painted & Maple 2020
Minneapolis Painted & Maple 2020
THORCRAFT Custom KitchensTHORCRAFT Custom Kitchens
Photo of a contemporary u-shaped kitchen/diner in Minneapolis with a submerged sink, light wood cabinets, grey splashback, brown floors, grey worktops, flat-panel cabinets, mosaic tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood flooring and a breakfast bar.
ул. Маршала Захарова
ул. Маршала Захарова
Анна МишинаАнна Мишина
Design ideas for a small traditional u-shaped kitchen in Moscow with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, grey splashback, white appliances, dark hardwood flooring, no island, brown floors and grey worktops.
Farmhouse Kitchen
Farmhouse Kitchen
Shanalee GraceShanalee Grace
Photo of a farmhouse u-shaped kitchen in Salt Lake City with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, granite worktops, white splashback, grey cabinets, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring, a breakfast bar, brown floors and white worktops.
Waterbury Farmhouse
Waterbury Farmhouse
Pomerantz WoodworkingPomerantz Woodworking
Farmhouse renovation by Aaron Flint builders, cabinetry by Pomerantz Woodworking. Photo by Sabin Gratz Photography
Farmhouse u-shaped enclosed kitchen in Burlington with shaker cabinets, a double-bowl sink, grey cabinets, grey splashback, stainless steel appliances and a breakfast bar.
Transitional Interiors Greenwich, CT
Transitional Interiors Greenwich, CT
Georgio HomeGeorgio Home
Photo of a medium sized traditional u-shaped kitchen in New York with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, an island, a submerged sink, composite countertops, porcelain flooring and mosaic tiled splashback.
University Park
University Park
Johnson Complete, LLCJohnson Complete, LLC
Kitchen w/ View into Great Room
Design ideas for a large classic u-shaped kitchen/diner in Tampa with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, a breakfast bar, quartz worktops and dark hardwood flooring.
Contemporary-Transitional Projects
Contemporary-Transitional Projects
Planning and Building, IncPlanning and Building, Inc
Photo of a large traditional u-shaped kitchen/diner in Miami with a belfast sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, marble worktops, marble splashback, dark hardwood flooring, multiple islands and brown floors.
Marco Island
Marco Island
UserUser
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary u-shaped kitchen in Miami with stainless steel appliances, a belfast sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, black splashback, metro tiled splashback, porcelain flooring and an island.
Contemporary, clean, warm kitchen
Contemporary, clean, warm kitchen
Kristin Lam InteriorsKristin Lam Interiors
Clean, contemporary white oak slab cabinets with a white Chroma Crystal White countertop. Cabinets are set off with sleek stainless steel handles. The appliances are also stainless steel. The diswasher is Bosch, the refridgerator is a Kenmore professional built-in, stainless steel. The hood is stainless and glass from Futuro, Venice model. The double oven is stainless steel from LG. The stainless wine cooler is Uline. the stainless steel built-in microwave is form GE. The irridescent glass back splash that sets off the floating bar cabinet and surrounds window is Vihara Irridescent 1 x 4 glass in Puka. Perfect for entertaining. The floors are Italian ceramic planks that look like hardwood in a driftwood color. Simply gorgeous. Lighting is recessed and kept to a minimum to maintain the crisp clean look the client was striving for. I added a pop of orange and turquoise (not seen in the photos) for pillows on a bench as well as on the accessories. Cabinet fabricator, Mark Klindt ~ www.creativewoodworks.info
Hokanson/ Siller
Hokanson/ Siller
Hann BuildersHann Builders
Emily Minton Redfield Michael Siller Interior Designer John Ike, AIA Architect Hann Builders Custom Home Builder
Design ideas for a large classic u-shaped kitchen in Houston with stainless steel appliances, a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, porcelain flooring, an island and grey floors.
N Residence | Saratoga
N Residence | Saratoga
Via Builders, Inc.Via Builders, Inc.
Dean J. Birinyi Architectural Photography http://www.djbphoto.com
West Rogers Park Greenleaf Addition & Remodel
West Rogers Park Greenleaf Addition & Remodel
Amrami Design + BuildAmrami Design + Build
Photo of a traditional u-shaped kitchen/diner in Chicago with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, beige splashback and integrated appliances.
Blue Ridge Mid Century Modern Kitchen
Blue Ridge Mid Century Modern Kitchen
FivedotFivedot
This remodel of a mid century modern home was focused on improving the flow and functionality of the kitchen while respecting the existing design style. We removed the wall separating the living area from the kitchen and installed recycled chalkboard countertops on some great new cabinets by Kerf design. New aluminum windows added much needed cross ventilation while complementing the existing architecture. New appliances, lighting and flooring rounded out the remodel. Photos by Kerf
Olive
Olive
Jim Maliksi and AssociatesJim Maliksi and Associates
Kitchen & Breakfast
This is an example of a classic u-shaped open plan kitchen in San Francisco with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring, an island and beige floors.
1st Street Project
1st Street Project
Bungalow 56Bungalow 56
Samantha Goh
Inspiration for a medium sized nautical u-shaped enclosed kitchen in San Diego with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, an island, brown floors, coloured appliances and dark hardwood flooring.
Lowell Ave
Lowell Ave
Coco Design & Build Co.Coco Design & Build Co.
Adam Milton
Inspiration for a classic u-shaped kitchen in Chicago with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, grey floors and grey worktops.

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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