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U-shaped Kitchen with an Island Ideas and Designs

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Bayadere Newport Beach
Bayadere Newport Beach
William Guidero Planning and DesignWilliam Guidero Planning and Design
Design ideas for a medium sized classic u-shaped kitchen/diner in Orange County with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, marble worktops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, integrated appliances, light hardwood flooring, an island, beige floors and white worktops.
Beautiful Santa Barbara Residential Remodel
Beautiful Santa Barbara Residential Remodel
DesignArt StudiosDesignArt Studios
Beautiful grand kitchen, with a classy, light and airy feel. Each piece was designed and detailed for the functionality and needs of the family.
Design ideas for an expansive classic u-shaped kitchen/diner in Santa Barbara with a submerged sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble worktops, white splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors, white worktops and a coffered ceiling.
Southport Living
Southport Living
Moss DesignMoss Design
Large traditional u-shaped kitchen in New York with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, grey splashback, stainless steel appliances, an island, brown floors and white worktops.
Engel Drive
Engel Drive
Cherry Hill Custom HomesCherry Hill Custom Homes
The kitchen includes a 42" french door subzero refrigerator, a 36" BlueStar range top, and separate 30" BlueStar french door wall oven. The island countertop has a 2 1/2" thick mitered edge with lots of seating for bar stools on two sides.
Personal Home
Personal Home
Kerri Robusto InteriorsKerri Robusto Interiors
Design ideas for a classic u-shaped kitchen in Charlotte with a submerged sink, raised-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors and grey worktops.
The Oasis Tiny Home Kitchen
The Oasis Tiny Home Kitchen
Paradise Tiny Homes LLCParadise Tiny Homes LLC
This coastal, contemporary Tiny Home features a warm yet industrial style kitchen with stainless steel counters and husky tool drawers and black cabinets. The silver metal counters are complimented by grey subway tiling as a backsplash against the warmth of the locally sourced curly mango wood windowsill ledge. The mango wood windowsill also acts as a pass-through window to an outdoor bar and seating area on the deck. Entertaining guests right from the kitchen essentially makes this a wet-bar. LED track lighting adds the right amount of accent lighting and brightness to the area. The window is actually a french door that is mirrored on the opposite side of the kitchen. This kitchen has 7-foot long stainless steel counters on either end. There are stainless steel outlet covers to match the industrial look. There are stained exposed beams adding a cozy and stylish feeling to the room. To the back end of the kitchen is a frosted glass pocket door leading to the bathroom. All shelving is made of Hawaiian locally sourced curly mango wood. A stainless steel fridge matches the rest of the style and is built-in to the staircase of this tiny home. Dish drying racks are hung on the wall to conserve space and reduce clutter.
Award Winning indoor-outdoor Kitchen with Glass Garage Door
Award Winning indoor-outdoor Kitchen with Glass Garage Door
David Watkins Home Design, LLCDavid Watkins Home Design, LLC
This multi award winning Kitchen features a eye-catching center island ceiling detail, 2 refrigerators and 2 windows leading out to an indoor-outdoor Kitchen featuring a Glass Garage Door opening to panoramic views.
Clairmont, Home Remodel
Clairmont, Home Remodel
Audry Cordero, NKBA at Design Studio WestAudry Cordero, NKBA at Design Studio West
This beautiful kitchen is perfect for friends and family to gather around, cook meals together, or to simply enjoy an afternoon of baking with the kids. The large central island has plenty of storage including a mixer lift, a microwave drawer, and trash/recycle bins. Easy maintenance and kid friendly with plenty of storage were on top of our list. Cabinets: Sollera Cabinets, Custom Colors
Medfield Kitchen and Dining Renovation
Medfield Kitchen and Dining Renovation
Winslow DesignWinslow Design
Photo of a medium sized classic u-shaped kitchen/diner in Boston with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring, an island, beige floors and grey worktops.
Kenmare, Burr Ridge Kitchen
Kenmare, Burr Ridge Kitchen
Tate EnterprisesTate Enterprises
This classic traditional kitchen works perfect in this Tudor home. The previous kitchen was knotty pine and very country. Our client was looking for a modern kitchen that would fit with the traditional exterior of the home. The white perimeter cabinets we took to the ceiling and stacked for a clean line and maximum storage. The large island is perfect for prep work and serving a large buffet when entertaining. The paneled appliances keep the kitchen clean and blend into the adjoining cabinetry. A few special details we included are the pull-out shelves in the built-in pantry, for easy access to the items that usually get lost in the back, and a shallow top drawer under the cooktop, for utensils. This kitchen is perfect for our client.
Easton Traditional Farmhouse
Easton Traditional Farmhouse
Segerson BuildersSegerson Builders
Farmhouse kitchen area featuring antique beams and floors and a blue kitchen island with a butcher block top.
Photo of a medium sized farmhouse u-shaped kitchen in Other with a belfast sink, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, an island, recessed-panel cabinets, light hardwood flooring and white worktops.
Northwest Idea House
Northwest Idea House
Coyote Design Architecture + Planning PLLCCoyote Design Architecture + Planning PLLC
Design ideas for a farmhouse u-shaped kitchen in Seattle with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors and white worktops.
Leschi Kitchen
Leschi Kitchen
Distinctive KitchensDistinctive Kitchens
This view gives a better perspective of the ceiling height and the decadent light that pours into this space. And that stunning blue tile that acts as a deep, calming breath for this kitchen.
Brass Accents Brighten Up this Classic Kitchen Space
Brass Accents Brighten Up this Classic Kitchen Space
Kitchen IntuitionsKitchen Intuitions
Classic white kitchen with a transitional feel using brass pendants, hardware and plumbing fixtures and a pop of color in the Frost island, bar and built-in desk. Floating shelves and leather bar stools give the space some extra character.
1902 Historic Kitchen & Pantry Alamo Heights Remodel
1902 Historic Kitchen & Pantry Alamo Heights Remodel
Haven Design and ConstructionHaven Design and Construction
This 1902 San Antonio home was beautiful both inside and out, except for the kitchen, which was dark and dated. The original kitchen layout consisted of a breakfast room and a small kitchen separated by a wall. There was also a very small screened in porch off of the kitchen. The homeowners dreamed of a light and bright new kitchen and that would accommodate a 48" gas range, built in refrigerator, an island and a walk in pantry. At first, it seemed almost impossible, but with a little imagination, we were able to give them every item on their wish list. We took down the wall separating the breakfast and kitchen areas, recessed the new Subzero refrigerator under the stairs, and turned the tiny screened porch into a walk in pantry with a gorgeous blue and white tile floor. The french doors in the breakfast area were replaced with a single transom door to mirror the door to the pantry. The new transoms make quite a statement on either side of the 48" Wolf range set against a marble tile wall. A lovely banquette area was created where the old breakfast table once was and is now graced by a lovely beaded chandelier. Pillows in shades of blue and white and a custom walnut table complete the cozy nook. The soapstone island with a walnut butcher block seating area adds warmth and character to the space. The navy barstools with chrome nailhead trim echo the design of the transoms and repeat the navy and chrome detailing on the custom range hood. A 42" Shaws farmhouse sink completes the kitchen work triangle. Off of the kitchen, the small hallway to the dining room got a facelift, as well. We added a decorative china cabinet and mirrored doors to the homeowner's storage closet to provide light and character to the passageway. After the project was completed, the homeowners told us that "this kitchen was the one that our historic house was always meant to have." There is no greater reward for what we do than that.
Crenshaw Residence
Crenshaw Residence
Jordan Iverson Signature HomesJordan Iverson Signature Homes
Modern kitchen with dark stain shaker cabinets. Engineered quartz countertops by Caesarstone Cabinets. Stainless steel appliances.
Photo of a medium sized rustic u-shaped kitchen/diner in Portland with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors and white worktops.
Winding Creek
Winding Creek
Legacy Renovations LLCLegacy Renovations LLC
Photo of a medium sized beach style u-shaped kitchen/diner in Atlanta with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz worktops, grey splashback, glass tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors and white worktops.
Museum Way Townhome
Museum Way Townhome
Haus of Blaylock | Award-Winning DesignerHaus of Blaylock | Award-Winning Designer
The French-inspired kitchen extends into the living room allowing for premium entertaining and living. The flat panel cabinets are handpainted and distressed giving a customized sense of elegance. The white marble countertops and expansive island allow for plenty of workspace while the island extends allowing for comfortable, custom upholstered bar seats to be tucked underneath. The carved corbels lifting the island and vent hood display exquisite baroque detail. The glass tiled backsplash seamlessly integrates into the countertop letting the detailed ironwork to be proudly displayed.
Hacienda Ranch House
Hacienda Ranch House
C-Reese Architectural DesignC-Reese Architectural Design
This is an example of a mediterranean u-shaped kitchen/diner in Austin with a belfast sink, recessed-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, terracotta flooring, an island, orange floors and beige worktops.
The Kitchen
The Kitchen
Spieler ConstructionSpieler Construction
Jim Bartsch
Mediterranean u-shaped enclosed kitchen in San Luis Obispo with a belfast sink, dark wood cabinets, granite worktops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, terracotta flooring, an island, white worktops, shaker cabinets and brown floors.

U-shaped Kitchen with an Island 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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