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U-shaped Kitchen with a Drop Ceiling Ideas and Designs

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Tri-Color Kitchen
Tri-Color Kitchen
Miyuki Yamaguchi Design StudioMiyuki Yamaguchi Design Studio
Photo of a medium sized classic u-shaped kitchen in San Francisco with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, black appliances, medium hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors, white worktops, a drop ceiling, a wood ceiling and medium wood cabinets.
Coastal Condo Renovation
Coastal Condo Renovation
Coastal Peach InteriorsCoastal Peach Interiors
A 2005 built Cape Canaveral condo updated to 2021 Coastal Chic with a new Tarra Bianca granite countertop. Accented with blue beveled glass backsplash, fresh white cabinets and new stainless steel appliances. Freshly painted Agreeable Gray walls, new Dorchester laminate plank flooring and blue rolling island further compliment the beautiful new countertop and gorgeous backsplash.
NEW CANAAN CT - Panda
NEW CANAAN CT - Panda
DEANE Inc | Distinctive Design & CabinetryDEANE Inc | Distinctive Design & Cabinetry
A DEANE client returned in 2022 for an update to their kitchen remodel project from 2006. This incredible transformation was driven by the desire to create a glamorous space for both cooking and entertaining. The frameless cabinetry with a mitered door and satin brass hardware is deliberately understated to highlight the marble. Dramatic and bold, the continuous, book-matched Panda White marble was used throughout the open footprint, including the fireplace surround, to give the space a cohesive feel. The custom, tapered hood, also covered in Panda White is a commanding centerpiece. The expansive space allowed for two waterfall-edge islands with mitered countertops - one for cooking with black-stained oak cabinets for storage and a prep sink, and the second to seat 6 for dining, which replaced the original informal eating area. A tray ceiling with wallpaper detailing elegantly frames both together. No detail was overlooked in the design process. A coffee station with retractable doors and beverage drawers was situated to graciously welcome guests. A Wolf 60” range, walnut interiors, customized drawer inserts, unlacquered brass finishes and a Galley Workstation elevate this kitchen into a truly sophisticated space.
Great Falls, VA
Great Falls, VA
A Touch of Elegance StudioA Touch of Elegance Studio
This luxury kitchen with white cabinets and marble-look quartz is open with a light, airy feel.
Expansive classic u-shaped kitchen/diner in DC Metro with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors, white worktops and a drop ceiling.
Bright and Bold Kitchen Design
Bright and Bold Kitchen Design
Drury DesignDrury Design
The architect’s plans had a single island with large windows on both main walls. The one window overlooked the unattractive side of a neighbor’s house while the other was not large enough to see the beautiful large back yard. The kitchen entry location made the mudroom extremely small and left only a few design options for the kitchen layout. The almost 14’ high ceilings also gave lots of opportunities for a unique design, but care had to be taken to still make the space feel warm and cozy. After drawing four design options, one was chosen that relocated the entry from the mudroom, making the mudroom a lot more accessible. A prep island across from the range and an entertaining island were included. The entertaining island included a beverage refrigerator for guests to congregate around and to help them stay out of the kitchen work areas. The small island appeared to be floating on legs and incorporates a sink and single dishwasher drawer for easy clean up of pots and pans.
Modern Moorings
Modern Moorings
Design WestDesign West
Inspiration for a contemporary u-shaped kitchen in Miami with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors, white worktops and a drop ceiling.
Glen Ridge Kitchen
Glen Ridge Kitchen
UserUser
Large u-shaped kitchen with three finishes. Dark green base cabinets with white tall/upper cabinets and black stained oak island. Appliances include built-in refrigerator, induction cooktop, and double oven with steam. Custom curved hood between windows. Hidden refrigerator drawers in pantry area for additional cold storage. Antique brass hardware and metal inserts in cabinets. Breakfast nook in window area and island with seating for 5.
#Modern Ocean Splash
#Modern Ocean Splash
Angie Keyes CKBDAngie Keyes CKBD
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary u-shaped kitchen/diner with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, multi-coloured splashback, marble flooring, an island, white floors, black worktops and a drop ceiling.
Huntington Harbor on the water
Huntington Harbor on the water
Brion Jeannette ArchitectureBrion Jeannette Architecture
Inspiration for a traditional u-shaped kitchen/diner in Orange County with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors, beige worktops, a timber clad ceiling and a drop ceiling.
Taheri Kitchen Design
Taheri Kitchen Design
USA Cabinet Store FairfaxUSA Cabinet Store Fairfax
Inspiration for a large classic u-shaped open plan kitchen in DC Metro with a single-bowl sink, beaded cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, integrated appliances, dark hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors, white worktops and a drop ceiling.
Mountain Living
Mountain Living
Jodi Fleming DesignJodi Fleming Design
Design ideas for a contemporary u-shaped kitchen in Orange County with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring, an island, beige floors, white worktops, exposed beams, a drop ceiling and a wood ceiling.
Réaménagement et rénovation totale - Appartement F2 Rouen
Réaménagement et rénovation totale - Appartement F2 Rouen
CosilioCosilio
Une vraie cuisine pour ce petit 33m2 ! Avoir un vrai espace pour cuisiner aujourd'hui c'est important ! Ce T2 a été pensé pour ne pas perdre d'espace et avoir tout d'un grand. La cuisine avec ses éléments encastrés permet de profiter pleinement de la surface de plan de travail. Le petit retour de bar permet de prendre sous petit-déjeuner simplement. La cloison en claustra sépare visuellement la cuisine du salon sans couper la luminosité.
Orange Ave High-Rise
Orange Ave High-Rise
Eridel Construction & DesignEridel Construction & Design
Design ideas for a large traditional u-shaped open plan kitchen in Tampa with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic flooring, an island, beige floors, white worktops and a drop ceiling.
Irvine Embolden x IKEA Remodel
Irvine Embolden x IKEA Remodel
Embolden Designer Doors, LLCEmbolden Designer Doors, LLC
IKEA Sektion cabinet boxes with Embolden Designer Doors : SuperMatte SHAKER in Sage. Gold bar pulls and pullout faucet. Organic, Traditional, Functional.
Lorimer Street
Lorimer Street
Signature Interior DesignsSignature Interior Designs
This is an example of a large modern u-shaped kitchen/diner in New York with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble worktops, white splashback, marble splashback, black appliances, porcelain flooring, an island, beige floors, black worktops and a drop ceiling.
Lido Shores
Lido Shores
KALEN Construction & DesignKALEN Construction & Design
Photo of a mediterranean u-shaped kitchen in Tampa with a submerged sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors, white worktops and a drop ceiling.
Kettering Buckingham Kitchen
Kettering Buckingham Kitchen
Remodeling Designs, Inc.Remodeling Designs, Inc.
©2017 Daniel Feldkamp Photography
Photo of a medium sized classic u-shaped enclosed kitchen in Other with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, engineered stone countertops, beige splashback, travertine splashback, black appliances, porcelain flooring, an island, beige floors, beige worktops and a drop ceiling.
OCEAN FRONT CONDO KITCHEN
OCEAN FRONT CONDO KITCHEN
Decorum Home DesignDecorum Home Design
Modified shaker kitchen with paneled appliances, quartz counter top, and matte black hardware and plumbing fixtures gives this 2000 sf oceanfront condo a bright, airy feel. Wood look porcelain tile in a sandy, driftwood color and clear glass backsplash picking up the ocean tones give this 10th floor condo it's own beachy atmosphere.
Great Falls, VA
Great Falls, VA
A Touch of Elegance StudioA Touch of Elegance Studio
This luxury kitchen with white cabinets and marble-look quartz is open with a light, airy feel.
Photo of an expansive traditional u-shaped kitchen/diner in DC Metro with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors, white worktops and a drop ceiling.
Classic Farmhouse
Classic Farmhouse
Madison Avenue Design & Home StylingMadison Avenue Design & Home Styling
Photo of a medium sized rural u-shaped kitchen/diner in Cedar Rapids with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz worktops, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors, white worktops, a timber clad ceiling, a drop ceiling and white splashback.

U-shaped Kitchen with a Drop Ceiling 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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