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U-shaped Open Plan Kitchen Ideas and Designs

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Custom Kitchen
Custom Kitchen
Martin Bros. Contracting, Inc.Martin Bros. Contracting, Inc.
Stunning contemporary, custom black and white kitchen opens to modern great room. Waterfall edge on the large island, with tube-style pendants over. Cabinetry style is "Ironside" from Challenger Designs, Nappanee, IN. Cambria Bentley on the island and Cambria Mersey on the perimeter cabinets. COREtec Stone Sahni flooring. Delta Signature Series faucet. Zephyr range hood; Bosch wall oven; Bosch refrigerator; Bosch cooktop; Bosch dishwasher; Sharp microwave oven drawer. Custom black aluminum windows. General Contracting by Martin Bros. Contracting, Inc.; Architectural Design by Helman Sechrist Architecture; Interior Design by Homeowner; Photography by Marie Martin Kinney. Images are the property of Martin Bros. Contracting, Inc. and may not be used without written consent.
Awbrey Butte Mountain Modern
Awbrey Butte Mountain Modern
Pacwest Builders LLCPacwest Builders LLC
Light, airy kitchen with clerestory windows as well as a pass-thru window to the outdoor kitchen. An exposed spiral duct for the exhaust hood ties the kitchen to the fireplace at the other end of the great room.
East Cobb Clean and sophisticated Kitchen
East Cobb Clean and sophisticated Kitchen
Rosa Moreno KitchensRosa Moreno Kitchens
Clean and Sophisticated kitchen with white perimeter and black/blue island and vent hood, mitered edge porcelain countertops in a honed finish - picket backsplash with white grout, black faucet, black sink and black decorative hardware.
Somerset Home Project
Somerset Home Project
Clearcut Construction, Inc.Clearcut Construction, Inc.
Stunning midcentury modern kitchen with tons of special features and design elements.
Photo of a medium sized modern u-shaped open plan kitchen in Raleigh with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble worktops, grey splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors, grey worktops and a vaulted ceiling.
Galahad Drive
Galahad Drive
Jessica Koltun HomeJessica Koltun Home
Coastal interior design by Jessica Koltun, designer and broker located in Dallas, Texas. This charming bungalow is beach ready with woven pendants, natural stone and coastal blues. White and navy blue charcoal cabinets, marble tile backsplash and hood, gold mixed metals, black and quartz countertops, gold hardware lighting mirrors, blue subway shower tile, carrara, contemporary, california, coastal, modern, beach, black painted brick, wood accents, white oak flooring, mosaic, woven pendants.
Kitchen Remodel
Kitchen Remodel
GJK Building & RemodelingGJK Building & Remodeling
Photo of a classic u-shaped open plan kitchen in Charlotte with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, green splashback, white appliances, medium hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors and multicoloured worktops.
Clovelly Hamptons Kitchen
Clovelly Hamptons Kitchen
Blue Tea Kitchens and BathroomsBlue Tea Kitchens and Bathrooms
A beautiful Hamptons kitchen featuring slimline white shaker and V-groove cabinetry, Carrara marble bench tops and splash back with fluted glass with black and timber accents. A soaring v-groove vaulted ceiling and a light filled space make this kitchen inviting, warm and fresh. A black butlers pantry with brass features punctures this space and is visible through a steel black door.
Libertyville Custom Farmhouse Kitchen
Libertyville Custom Farmhouse Kitchen
Great Rooms Building GroupGreat Rooms Building Group
This is an example of a large rural u-shaped open plan kitchen in Chicago with a belfast sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, tonge and groove splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors and white worktops.
North Point
North Point
Rautmann Custom HomesRautmann Custom Homes
Medium sized traditional u-shaped open plan kitchen in Milwaukee with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors, white worktops and exposed beams.
Floating Shelves
Floating Shelves
High Low InteriorsHigh Low Interiors
White shaker kitchen, Floating Shelves, Thermador appliances, Sub Zero, white quartz, oak floating shelves, ROBERT AM STERN GAZEBO OVOLO 3X6 , Walker Zanger
Washington, DC Contemporary Bright Open Kitchen
Washington, DC Contemporary Bright Open Kitchen
FineCraft Contractors, Inc.FineCraft Contractors, Inc.
FineCraft Contractors, Inc. Saltbox Architecture
Inspiration for a large contemporary u-shaped open plan kitchen in DC Metro with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors and white worktops.
Stylish Carmel Kitchen Transformation
Stylish Carmel Kitchen Transformation
Corinthian Fine HomesCorinthian Fine Homes
This homeowner came to us with her basic design ready for us to execute for her kitchen, but also asked us to design and update her entry, sunroom and fireplace. Her kitchen was 80’s standard builder grade cabinetry and laminate countertops and she had a knee wall separating her kitchen from the family room. We removed that wall and installed a custom cabinetry buffet to complement the cabinetry of the kitchen, allowing for access from all sides. We removed a desk area in the kitchen and converted it to a closed organization station complete with a charging station for phones and computers. Calcutta Quartzite countertops were used throughout and continued seamlessly up the walls as a backsplash to create a wow factor. We converted a closet into a pantry cabinet, and new stainless appliances, including a microwave drawer completed this renovation. Additionally, we updated her sunroom by removing the “popcorn” textured ceiling and gave it a fresh updated coat of paint. We installed 12x24 tile floor giving the room a simple classic transformation. Finally, we renewed the fireplace area, by building a custom mantle and adding wood paneling and trim to soften the marble fireplace face and a simple coat of paint in the entry and a new chandelier brought a lighter and fresher impact upon entering the home.
Affirmations of Morris
Affirmations of Morris
H2 Design StudioH2 Design Studio
A few tweaks to this already well built kitchen, refreshed the space and solidified the Arts & Craft theme carried throughout the space. A change to the pantry wall provided better and increased storage and countertop space and a new island created finely tuned symmetry to the layout. Combned with new cabinet hardware and modern chevron backsplash, the updated marble-look quartz countertops offer durability and a tailored sophisticated elegance.
Lindsey Res.
Lindsey Res.
Foxwood IncFoxwood Inc
This is an example of a large classic u-shaped open plan kitchen in Salt Lake City with a submerged sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring, an island, multicoloured worktops and a vaulted ceiling.
Coastal Casual
Coastal Casual
Ally Whalen DesignAlly Whalen Design
Photo of a beach style u-shaped open plan kitchen in Orlando with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble splashback, an island, white worktops, a belfast sink, grey splashback, integrated appliances, medium hardwood flooring and brown floors.
The Hilltop
The Hilltop
Absolute DesignAbsolute Design
Photo of a traditional u-shaped open plan kitchen in Los Angeles with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, medium hardwood flooring, multiple islands, brown floors and exposed beams.
Arapahoe Place
Arapahoe Place
Brian David Roberts | Interior Planning & DesignBrian David Roberts | Interior Planning & Design
Photo of a large retro u-shaped open plan kitchen in Seattle with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz worktops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring, a breakfast bar, beige floors and white worktops.
Palo Alto Multi-generational Home
Palo Alto Multi-generational Home
Cathie Hong InteriorsCathie Hong Interiors
This project was a complete gut remodel of the owner's childhood home. They demolished it and rebuilt it as a brand-new two-story home to house both her retired parents in an attached ADU in-law unit, as well as her own family of six. Though there is a fire door separating the ADU from the main house, it is often left open to create a truly multi-generational home. For the design of the home, the owner's one request was to create something timeless, and we aimed to honor that.
Bayside
Bayside
Designs by DDesigns by D
Photo of a traditional u-shaped open plan kitchen in Minneapolis with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, integrated appliances, medium hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors and multicoloured worktops.
Noble Square Condo
Noble Square Condo
CraftedWild CabinetryCraftedWild Cabinetry
Photo Credit: Pawel Dmytrow
Photo of a medium sized contemporary u-shaped open plan kitchen in Chicago with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, a breakfast bar and grey worktops.

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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