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U-shaped Open Plan Kitchen Ideas and Designs

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Clapham, London
Clapham, London
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Design ideas for a medium sized traditional u-shaped open plan kitchen in London with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, dark hardwood flooring and an island.
Worthington, OH Mid-Century Modern Kitchen Remodel
Worthington, OH Mid-Century Modern Kitchen Remodel
NJW ConstructionNJW Construction
What this Mid-century modern home originally lacked in kitchen appeal it made up for in overall style and unique architectural home appeal. That appeal which reflects back to the turn of the century modernism movement was the driving force for this sleek yet simplistic kitchen design and remodel. Stainless steel aplliances, cabinetry hardware, counter tops and sink/faucet fixtures; removed wall and added peninsula with casual seating; custom cabinetry - horizontal oriented grain with quarter sawn red oak veneer - flat slab - full overlay doors; full height kitchen cabinets; glass tile - installed countertop to ceiling; floating wood shelving; Karli Moore Photography
Nagawicka Lake Home
Nagawicka Lake Home
Hickory Hill HomesHickory Hill Homes
Windows in kitchen overlooking pool and lake.
This is an example of an expansive farmhouse u-shaped open plan kitchen in Milwaukee with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble worktops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood flooring and an island.
Querbes
Querbes
Terry M. Elston, BuilderTerry M. Elston, Builder
Wood-Mode Kitchen with Francois & Co Limestone Hood, Wolf & Sub-Zero Appliances Walker Zanger Stone Mosaic Tile with Quartzite counter tops, with Reclaimed Chestnut Flooring, as well as a Franke Pot Filler. Photo credit: Mary Ann Elston
5th Street Beach Inspired
5th Street Beach Inspired
Alexandra Rae DesignAlexandra Rae Design
This blue and white kitchen is the hub of the home for a busy young family. The white cabinets are broken up by glass fronts at the top. The dark granite and a fresh blue painted island add contrast, while the transitional pendant adds interest to the otherwise traditional space.
Seashore
Seashore
Legacy Custom HomesLegacy Custom Homes
Ryan Garvin
Medium sized beach style u-shaped open plan kitchen in Orange County with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, an island and dark hardwood flooring.
Cardiff by the Sea - Beach Kitchen remodel
Cardiff by the Sea - Beach Kitchen remodel
Signature Designs Kitchen | Bath | InteriorsSignature Designs Kitchen | Bath | Interiors
SIGNATURE DESIGNS KITCHEN BATH Medallion Cabinetry in Providence Door in White Icing the island in Islander Finish.
Inspiration for a large beach style u-shaped open plan kitchen in San Diego with a belfast sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz worktops, glass tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood flooring, an island and multi-coloured splashback.
My Latest Projects
My Latest Projects
Divine Commercial and Residential InteriorsDivine Commercial and Residential Interiors
This is an example of a large classic u-shaped open plan kitchen in Atlanta with shaker cabinets, black cabinets, marble worktops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances and an island.
12207 N. Presidio Court Fountain Hills Az
12207 N. Presidio Court Fountain Hills Az
Bellago HomesBellago Homes
Highres Media
Inspiration for a large classic u-shaped open plan kitchen in Phoenix with a submerged sink, raised-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite worktops, multi-coloured splashback, stone slab splashback, integrated appliances, marble flooring and an island.
Cool Country Kitchen
Cool Country Kitchen
Hill Farm Furniture LtdHill Farm Furniture Ltd
The owners of this modern house wanted a fresh take on the classic ‘country kitchen’ to infuse depth and character into their home. This quaint but quirky kitchen seamlessly blends contemporary chic with classic charm. To maximise space, modern conveniences were inset into the units, creating a striking symmetry whilst maximising worktop space. The units are a mix of English Oak and Corian, with white bronze knobs and cup handles to add understated elegance. “Our Hill farm kitchen looks as if it was born with the house and has synergy with it – it really works.” Photo: Chris Ashwin Photography
Traditional Kitchen in Westport, Massachussetts
Traditional Kitchen in Westport, Massachussetts
StarMark CabinetryStarMark Cabinetry
Design ideas for a medium sized classic u-shaped open plan kitchen in Providence with white cabinets, medium hardwood flooring, a breakfast bar, a submerged sink, raised-panel cabinets, beige splashback and integrated appliances.
Our Work
Our Work
Domus Surfaces, LLCDomus Surfaces, LLC
Kitchen with island and bar with matching granite slab counters and custom wood cabinets
Inspiration for an expansive traditional u-shaped open plan kitchen in Sacramento with granite worktops, beige splashback, stone tiled splashback, marble flooring, an island, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, integrated appliances and white floors.
квартира для молодоженов
квартира для молодоженов
Vera Tarlovskaya InteriorsVera Tarlovskaya Interiors
архитектор-дизайнер Вера Тарловская фотограф Евгений Кулибаба
Photo of a contemporary u-shaped open plan kitchen in Moscow with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, white splashback, mosaic tiled splashback and a breakfast bar.
Kitchens
Kitchens
Connie Anderson PhotographyConnie Anderson Photography
Connie Anderson Photography
Inspiration for a large classic u-shaped open plan kitchen in Houston with a belfast sink, raised-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, granite worktops, multi-coloured splashback, glass tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring and an island.
maple + steel at open kitchen
maple + steel at open kitchen
Moss Yaw Design studioMoss Yaw Design studio
Full-height maple cabinets with painted white upper cabinets at either side frame the unique custom slatted wood and aluminum kitchen island. Jimmy Cheng Photography
Flirty and Feminine
Flirty and Feminine
Mackenzie Collier InteriorsMackenzie Collier Interiors
James Stewart
Photo of a small modern u-shaped open plan kitchen in Phoenix with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, glass sheet splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain flooring and a breakfast bar.
Pine Island House
Pine Island House
Nelson de Leon/Locus Architecture Inc.Nelson de Leon/Locus Architecture Inc.
Design ideas for a contemporary u-shaped open plan kitchen in Miami with porcelain flooring, an island, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, stainless steel appliances and a submerged sink.
Transitional Modern Kitchen with Custom Barrel Hood
Transitional Modern Kitchen with Custom Barrel Hood
In Your Space Interior DesignIn Your Space Interior Design
Custom Hoods for One-of-a-Kind Kitchens A one-of-a-kind custom hood is the focal-point of any designer kitchen. There is no better way to tie together all of the wood cabinets and granite tops than with a unique custom designed metal hood. Whether the material is copper, zinc, stainless or carbon steel, Runa Novak from In Your Space, Interior Design can provide the perfect solution for all of your custom designed kitchen needs For this project, Runa chose to design a custom hood to compliment the large wood cabinets and walnut island in a Colorado mountain home. The end result, a zinc barrel hood with straps and rivets, was featured in Colorado Homes and Lifestyle Magazine for their special kitchen issue in Sept/Oct 2013. Runa Novak can build a custom hood in any style of your choosing as part of her interior design services, including barrel, bell, modern and French country. You can also choose from different custom hood materials: copper and zinc, hammered, non-hammered, strapped, and rivets, etc. Call Runa Novak for your custom kitchen hood needs.
The New Traditional
The New Traditional
A.Kitchen Design HouseA.Kitchen Design House
This Brookhaven kitchen was designed to keep with the clean, traditional elegance the rest of the home portrayed. The white lace finish and passageway to the living room opened up the space and allowed for additional natural light to flow in. The granite countertops and tile backsplash in neutral colors added subtle touches of dimension and warmth while keeping with feel of the space. Professional, stainless steel appliances continued to add a up-to-date styling with matching hardware. Designed by Ashley Kasper, AKBD. Photography by Laura Minor.
Modern Federation
Modern Federation
Brett Mickan Interior DesignBrett Mickan Interior Design
Thomas Dalhoff
This is an example of a classic u-shaped open plan kitchen in Sydney with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood flooring and a breakfast bar.

U-shaped Open Plan 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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