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100 Square Foot Kitchen Remodel
100 Square Foot Kitchen Remodel
David Heide Design StudioDavid Heide Design Studio
Architecture & Interior Design: David Heide Design Studio -- Photos: Greg Page Photography
Small traditional u-shaped enclosed kitchen in Minneapolis with a belfast sink, white cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, stainless steel appliances, recessed-panel cabinets, metro tiled splashback, light hardwood flooring, no island and soapstone worktops.
Chevy Chase Kitchen Remodel & First Floor Renovation
Chevy Chase Kitchen Remodel & First Floor Renovation
Gilday RenovationsGilday Renovations
Photo: Morgan Howarth (shots 1-8, 11)
Photo of a classic u-shaped kitchen in DC Metro with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, integrated appliances, dark hardwood flooring and an island.
Modern Vintage Kitchen renovation renovation of 1930's house
Modern Vintage Kitchen renovation renovation of 1930's house
Lisa Stone DesignLisa Stone Design
John Martinelli Photography
Design ideas for a traditional u-shaped kitchen in Philadelphia with recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, marble worktops, medium hardwood flooring, an island, multi-coloured splashback, black appliances and orange floors.
My Houzz: Modern and Moody Nostalgia in Salt Lake City
My Houzz: Modern and Moody Nostalgia in Salt Lake City
Lucy CallLucy Call
Photo: Lucy Call © 2013 Houzz
Design ideas for a contemporary u-shaped enclosed kitchen in Salt Lake City with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets and stainless steel appliances.
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.
Madrona Residence
Madrona Residence
CCS ARCHITECTURECCS ARCHITECTURE
This house was designed as a second home for a Bay Area couple as a summer retreat to spend the warm summer months away from the fog in San Francisco. Built on a steep slope and a narrow lot, this 4000 square foot home is spread over 3 floors, with the master, guest and kids bedroom on the ground floor, and living spaces on the upper floor to take advantage of the views. The main living level includes a large kitchen, dining, and living space, connected to two home offices by way of a bridge that extends across the double height entry. This bridge area acts as a gallery of light, allowing filtered light through the skylights above and down to the entry on the ground level. All living space takes advantage of grand views of Lake Washington and the city skyline beyond. Two large sliding glass doors open up completely, allowing the living and dining space to extend to the deck outside. On the first floor, in addition to the guest room, a “kids room” welcomes visiting nieces and nephews with bunk beds and their own bathroom. The basement level contains storage, mechanical and a 2 car garage. Photographer: Aaron Leitz
Portfolio
Portfolio
De Reis ConstructionDe Reis Construction
Kitchen Remodel
This is an example of an u-shaped enclosed kitchen in San Francisco with a belfast sink, raised-panel cabinets, brown splashback and stainless steel appliances.
Långholmsgatan 5
Långholmsgatan 5
Move2Move2
Medium sized traditional u-shaped kitchen in Stockholm with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring, a breakfast bar, beige floors and grey 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.
Traditional Kitchen
Traditional Kitchen
This is an example of a traditional u-shaped kitchen in Atlanta with a single-bowl sink, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood flooring, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets and no island.
Lakeside in Leelanau
Lakeside in Leelanau
BAC Design GroupBAC Design Group
Traditional u-shaped kitchen in Other with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors, grey worktops and exposed beams.
Tuscan Villa
Tuscan Villa
Nyhus Design GroupNyhus Design Group
This is an example of a mediterranean u-shaped open plan kitchen in San Francisco with a double-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, marble worktops, multi-coloured splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring, an island and white cabinets.
Nantucket, Massachusetts - Transitional - Sophisticated Kitchen
Nantucket, Massachusetts - Transitional - Sophisticated Kitchen
Jennifer Gilmer Kitchen & BathJennifer Gilmer Kitchen & Bath
Nantucket, Massachusetts - Transitional - Sophisticated Kitchen. Designed by #JenniferGilmer Photography by Bob Narod http://www.gilmerkitchens.com/
Southlake Residence
Southlake Residence
Bottega Design GalleryBottega Design Gallery
Design ideas for a rustic u-shaped kitchen/diner in Dallas with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring and an island.
Redondo Beach Residence
Redondo Beach Residence
Dannielle Albrecht DesignsDannielle Albrecht Designs
Inspiration for a medium sized classic u-shaped kitchen/diner in Los Angeles with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, grey splashback, a breakfast bar, medium hardwood flooring, stone tiled splashback and stainless steel 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
Frank Lloyd Wright Inspired
Frank Lloyd Wright Inspired
Turner Design FirmTurner Design Firm
Expansive contemporary u-shaped kitchen in Baltimore with stainless steel worktops, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, stainless steel appliances, concrete flooring, a triple-bowl sink, metallic splashback, multiple islands, grey floors and black worktops.
Chatham Circle
Chatham Circle
Valia DesignValia Design
paneled fridge, pantry, glass pendants, quartzite, skinny island, narrow island, thermador
Design ideas for a rural u-shaped kitchen in Detroit with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, grey splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors and grey worktops.
ansprechendes Passivhaus in Leobendorf
ansprechendes Passivhaus in Leobendorf
Passivhaus GruberPassivhaus Gruber
Nixdorf Fotografie
Design ideas for a large contemporary u-shaped kitchen/diner in Munich with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, light hardwood flooring, grey worktops, a built-in sink, black splashback, black appliances, a breakfast bar and brown floors.
Scottsdale Whole Home Remodel - Chuck and Robin
Scottsdale Whole Home Remodel - Chuck and Robin
Republic West RemodelingRepublic West Remodeling
Photo of a classic u-shaped kitchen in Phoenix with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, grey splashback, matchstick tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring and an island.

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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