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U-shaped Kitchen with Soapstone Worktops Ideas and Designs

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La Jolla Beach Cottage
La Jolla Beach Cottage
CM Natural DesignsCM Natural Designs
This adorable beach cottage is in the heart of the village of La Jolla in San Diego. The goals were to brighten up the space and be the perfect beach get-away for the client whose permanent residence is in Arizona. Some of the ways we achieved the goals was to place an extra high custom board and batten in the great room and by refinishing the kitchen cabinets (which were in excellent shape) white. We created interest through extreme proportions and contrast. Though there are a lot of white elements, they are all offset by a smaller portion of very dark elements. We also played with texture and pattern through wallpaper, natural reclaimed wood elements and rugs. This was all kept in balance by using a simplified color palate minimal layering. I am so grateful for this client as they were extremely trusting and open to ideas. To see what the space looked like before the remodel you can go to the gallery page of the website www.cmnaturaldesigns.com Photography by: Chipper Hatter
Inset Shaker Nordic White Kitchen
Inset Shaker Nordic White Kitchen
Main Line Kitchen DesignMain Line Kitchen Design
The best kitchen showroom in your area is closer than you think. The four designers there are some of the most experienced award winning kitchen designers in the Delaware Valley. They design in and sell 6 national cabinet lines. And their pricing for cabinetry is slightly less than at home centers in apples to apples comparisons. Where is this kitchen showroom and how come you don’t remember seeing it when it is so close by? It’s in your own home! Main Line Kitchen Design brings all the same samples you select from when you travel to other showrooms to your home. We make design changes on our laptops in 20-20 CAD with you present usually in the very kitchen being renovated. Understanding what designs will look like and how sample kitchen cabinets, doors, and finishes will look in your home is easy when you are standing in the very room being renovated. Design changes can be emailed to you to print out and discuss with friends and family if you choose. Best of all our design time is free since it is incorporated into the very competitive pricing of your cabinetry when you purchase a kitchen from Main Line Kitchen Design. Finally there is a kitchen business model and design team that carries the highest quality cabinetry, is experienced, convenient, and reasonably priced. Call us today and find out why we get the best reviews on the internet or Google us and check. We look forward to working with you. As our company tag line says: “The world of kitchen design is changing…”
Craftsman, Mission Kitchen
Craftsman, Mission Kitchen
Gary Arthurs-crafted interiorsGary Arthurs-crafted interiors
Mission Kitchen in Malvern, Pennsylvania. The wood was harvested in Chester County and milled from one tree. The countertop is Green Iron Soapstone. Gary Arthurs
Albemarle County
Albemarle County
T.L. Herndon Ent, Inc/UpStream ConstructionT.L. Herndon Ent, Inc/UpStream Construction
Jim Carpenter, photographer
Large rustic u-shaped enclosed kitchen in Other with a belfast sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, soapstone worktops, stainless steel appliances and an island.
Timber Frame Transitional Kitchen
Timber Frame Transitional Kitchen
Designs for Living by Wendy, LLCDesigns for Living by Wendy, LLC
This is an example of a large rustic u-shaped open plan kitchen in Jacksonville with light wood cabinets, brown splashback, light hardwood flooring, an island, a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, soapstone worktops, mosaic tiled splashback, black appliances and multicoloured worktops.
Eastside Street, River Oaks
Eastside Street, River Oaks
Mirador BuildersMirador Builders
Mirador Builders
This is an example of a large farmhouse u-shaped kitchen in Houston with a belfast sink, recessed-panel cabinets, turquoise cabinets, soapstone worktops, beige splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring and an island.
Melrose Street, Newton MA
Melrose Street, Newton MA
Betsy Bassett InteriorsBetsy Bassett Interiors
Recessed panel runs the length of the counter to create a finished look and to hide the dog den from guests. Photo Credit: Betsy Bassett
Inspiration for a medium sized classic u-shaped kitchen/diner in Boston with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, grey splashback, stainless steel appliances, a submerged sink, matchstick tiled splashback, light hardwood flooring, a breakfast bar, brown floors, grey worktops and soapstone worktops.
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
This is an example of a small traditional u-shaped enclosed kitchen in Minneapolis with a belfast sink, white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, recessed-panel cabinets, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, light hardwood flooring, no island, soapstone worktops and brown floors.
Multiple Award Winning Condo Kitchen
Multiple Award Winning Condo Kitchen
Eurotech Cabinetry Inc.Eurotech Cabinetry Inc.
Sarasota, Florida
Inspiration for a large classic u-shaped open plan kitchen in Miami with a belfast sink, beaded cabinets, dark wood cabinets, soapstone worktops, stone tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood flooring, a breakfast bar and beige splashback.
Walnut horizontal grain kitchen
Walnut horizontal grain kitchen
Susan Brook InteriorsSusan Brook Interiors
This amazing kitchen was a total transformation from the original. Windows were removed and added, walls moved back and a total remodel. The original plain ceiling was changed to a coffered ceiling, the lighting all totally re-arranged, new floors, trim work as well as the new layout. I designed the kitchen with a horizontal wood grain using a custom door panel design, this is used also in the detailing of the front apron of the soapstone sink. The profile is also picked up on the profile edge of the marble island. The floor is a combination of a high shine/flat porcelain. The high shine is run around the perimeter and around the island. The Boos chopping board at the working end of the island is set into the marble, sitting on top of a bowed base cabinet. At the other end of the island i pulled in the curve to allow for the glass table to sit over it, the grain on the island follows the flat panel doors. All the upper doors have Blum Aventos lift systems and the chefs pantry has ample storage. Also for storage i used 2 aluminium appliance garages. The glass tile backsplash is a combination of a pencil used vertical and square tiles. Over in the breakfast area we chose a concrete top table with supports that mirror the custom designed open bookcase. The project is spectacular and the clients are very happy with the end results.
Shades of Gray
Shades of Gray
SV DesignSV Design
This once modest beach cottage was slowly transformed over the years into a grand estate on one of the North Shore's best beaches. Siemasko + Verbridge designed a modest addition while reworking the entire floor plan to meet the needs of a large family. Photo Credit: Michael Rixon
Scandinavian Inspired Kitchen
Scandinavian Inspired Kitchen
2B Design, LLC2B Design, LLC
A colorful bright Scandinavian inspired kitchen with great details! Solid Alabaster pendant lighting, acrylic bar stools, soapstone counter tops and natural red birch ship lap island. Dining accented with purple velvet end chairs and lambs wool seats on bent wood chairs. A rolling table on the extra long bench provides a drop space for refreshments or laptop. All of this backed with Thibaut wallpaper and contemporary sconce lighting.
Eclectic Kitchen Design
Eclectic Kitchen Design
Karr Bick Kitchen and BathKarr Bick Kitchen and Bath
Design ideas for an expansive traditional u-shaped open plan kitchen in St Louis with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone worktops, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain flooring, multiple islands, grey floors and grey worktops.
2018 Berkeley Whole House Remodel
2018 Berkeley Whole House Remodel
HDR Remodeling Inc.HDR Remodeling Inc.
Photo by Michael Hospelt
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional u-shaped kitchen/diner in San Francisco with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone worktops, blue splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring, a breakfast bar, brown floors, grey worktops and glass tiled splashback.
Transitional Kitchen & First Floor Addition Hawthorne Remodel - Naperville
Transitional Kitchen & First Floor Addition Hawthorne Remodel - Naperville
Redstart Construction, Inc.Redstart Construction, Inc.
Picture Perfect House
This is an example of a large classic u-shaped kitchen/diner in Chicago with white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors, recessed-panel cabinets, soapstone worktops, red splashback, brick splashback, black worktops and a belfast sink.
Custom kitchen at Fox Mill
Custom kitchen at Fox Mill
Potomac Shores CabinetryPotomac Shores Cabinetry
Glenda Cherry Photography
Photo of a large classic u-shaped kitchen/diner in DC Metro with a submerged sink, white cabinets, window splashback, medium hardwood flooring, an island, shaker cabinets, soapstone worktops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, brown floors and black worktops.
Bay Head Beach Bungalow
Bay Head Beach Bungalow
ChangoChango
Interior Architecture, Interior Design, Art Curation, and Custom Millwork & Furniture Design by Chango & Co. Construction by Siano Brothers Contracting Photography by Jacob Snavely See the full feature inside Good Housekeeping
1923 Craftsman Rehabilitation
1923 Craftsman Rehabilitation
Kim Grant Design IncKim Grant Design Inc
Kim Grant, Architect; Gail Owens, Photographer
This is an example of a classic u-shaped kitchen/diner in San Diego with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone worktops, white splashback, medium hardwood flooring and an island.
French Farmhouse
French Farmhouse
JEFFERY ROBERTS DESIGNJEFFERY ROBERTS DESIGN
Inspiration for a farmhouse u-shaped kitchen/diner in Grand Rapids with a belfast sink, flat-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, soapstone worktops, multi-coloured splashback, terracotta splashback, integrated appliances, slate flooring and a breakfast bar.
B Residence
B Residence
Design Ark IncDesign Ark Inc
Architect: Bozurka Morrison Photography: Bozurka Morrison
Inspiration for a contemporary u-shaped kitchen/diner in Seattle with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, soapstone worktops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic flooring and no island.

U-shaped Kitchen with Soapstone Worktops 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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