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U-shaped Open Plan Kitchen Ideas and Designs

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Extension & Open Plan Kitchen
Extension & Open Plan Kitchen
Go PlansGo Plans
Inspiration for a contemporary u-shaped open plan kitchen in London with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors, white worktops and a wood ceiling.
Two Isle
Two Isle
DEANE Inc | Distinctive Design & CabinetryDEANE Inc | Distinctive Design & Cabinetry
This kitchen originally had a long island that the owners needed to walk around to access the butler’s pantry, which was a major reason for the renovation. The island was separated in order to have a better traffic flow – with one island for cooking with a prep sink and the second offering seating and storage. 2″ thick mitered honed Stuario Gold marble countertops are accented by soft satin brass hardware, while the backsplash is a unique jet-cut white marble in an arabesque pattern. The perimeter inset cabinetry is painted a soft white. while the islands are a warm grey. The window wall features a 5-foot-long stone farm sink with two faucets, while a 60″ range and two full 30″ ovens are located on the opposite wall. A custom hood with elegant, gentle sloping lines is embellished with a hammered antique brass collar and antique pewter rivets.
Green with Envy
Green with Envy
Yancy Interior DesignYancy Interior Design
Inspiration for a large classic u-shaped open plan kitchen in Detroit with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring, an island, beige floors and white worktops.
CENTRAL PARK STUNNER
CENTRAL PARK STUNNER
KE Interior SolutionsKE Interior Solutions
DRAWERS!! easy access.. workhorse of the kitchen
Design ideas for a medium sized modern u-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring, a breakfast bar and white worktops.
Hillsboro Kitchen Remodel
Hillsboro Kitchen Remodel
Adapt Interior DesignAdapt Interior Design
Engage Photo & Video
Photo of a medium sized contemporary u-shaped open plan kitchen in Portland with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite worktops, beige splashback, glass tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring and an island.
Middleton, WI Condo
Middleton, WI Condo
DC Interiors & RenovationsDC Interiors & Renovations
Medium sized modern u-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with light hardwood flooring, brown floors, a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, stainless steel appliances, an island and white worktops.
North Greenwich Cottage Renovation
North Greenwich Cottage Renovation
Significant Homes LLCSignificant Homes LLC
Charles Hilton Architects, Robert Benson Photography From grand estates, to exquisite country homes, to whole house renovations, the quality and attention to detail of a "Significant Homes" custom home is immediately apparent. Full time on-site supervision, a dedicated office staff and hand picked professional craftsmen are the team that take you from groundbreaking to occupancy. Every "Significant Homes" project represents 45 years of luxury homebuilding experience, and a commitment to quality widely recognized by architects, the press and, most of all....thoroughly satisfied homeowners. Our projects have been published in Architectural Digest 6 times along with many other publications and books. Though the lion share of our work has been in Fairfield and Westchester counties, we have built homes in Palm Beach, Aspen, Maine, Nantucket and Long Island.
East Hampton 5
East Hampton 5
Kevin O'Sullivan + AssociatesKevin O'Sullivan + Associates
Inspiration for a contemporary u-shaped open plan kitchen in New York with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble worktops, multi-coloured splashback, marble splashback, integrated appliances, medium hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors and multicoloured worktops.
Home Remodel with Modern Artistic Flare
Home Remodel with Modern Artistic Flare
Signature Designs Kitchen | Bath | InteriorsSignature Designs Kitchen | Bath | Interiors
New to the area, this client wanted to modernize and clean up this older 1980's home on one floor covering 3500 sq ft. on the golf course. Clean lines and a neutral material palette blends the home into the landscape, while careful craftsmanship gives the home a clean and contemporary appearance. We first met the client when we were asked to re-design the client future kitchen. The layout was not making any progress with the architect, so they asked us to step and give them a hand. The outcome is wonderful, full and expanse kitchen. The kitchen lead to assisting the client throughout the entire home. We were also challenged to meet the clients desired design details but also to meet a certain budget number. Glad your enjoying the project. The light fixture over the island is Asteria LED Pendant Lightby Soren Ravn Christensen from UMAGE The windows are from Pella
Plateau Updated
Plateau Updated
Urban RestorationUrban Restoration
Design ideas for a large classic u-shaped open plan kitchen in Seattle with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, marble splashback, integrated appliances, dark hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors, marble worktops and grey worktops.
Белая кухня
Белая кухня
mebartmebart
Photo of a contemporary u-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops, beige splashback, window splashback, black appliances, concrete flooring, a breakfast bar, grey floors and beige worktops.
Angled island layout
Angled island layout
Stanton HomesStanton Homes
The island kitchen offers casual dining at the raised eating bar. A breakfast nook is tucked around the corner from the vaulted living room.
Design ideas for a large traditional u-shaped open plan kitchen in Raleigh with a double-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite worktops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring and an island.
Yorktown -- Candace
Yorktown -- Candace
Cabinet & Stone CityCabinet & Stone City
Traditional u-shaped open plan kitchen in Atlanta with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, metro tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors and white worktops.
Galena
Galena
Carol Faccinetti Interior DesignCarol Faccinetti Interior Design
Expansive modern u-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with a submerged sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, white splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain flooring, an island, brown floors and grey worktops.
Organic Beauty
Organic Beauty
Freestyle InteriorsFreestyle Interiors
Photo of a large traditional u-shaped open plan kitchen in Miami with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tiled splashback, integrated appliances, medium hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors and a belfast sink.
Green Hill Project
Green Hill Project
Caldwell & Johnson Custom Builders & RemodelersCaldwell & Johnson Custom Builders & Remodelers
Green Hill Project Photo Credit: Nat Rea
Inspiration for a medium sized coastal u-shaped open plan kitchen in Providence with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, stone tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring and an island.
Residence in California
Residence in California
Taylor Lombardo ArchitectsTaylor Lombardo Architects
Adrian Gregorutti
This is an example of a classic u-shaped open plan kitchen in San Francisco with stainless steel appliances, wood worktops, white cabinets, shaker cabinets, metallic splashback, metal splashback, a submerged sink, an island and dark hardwood flooring.
DeMellow Res.
DeMellow Res.
Berg ConstructionBerg Construction
This is an example of a medium sized classic u-shaped open plan kitchen in San Diego with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, an island, brown floors, grey worktops, marble worktops and medium hardwood flooring.
Garage to Kitchen Conversion
Garage to Kitchen Conversion
Crisp ArchitectsCrisp Architects
Rob Karosis: Photographer
Design ideas for a medium sized farmhouse u-shaped open plan kitchen in Bridgeport with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring, an island, beige floors, porcelain splashback and a belfast sink.
Complete Kitchen Remodel in Maitland
Complete Kitchen Remodel in Maitland
KBF Design GalleryKBF Design Gallery
New homeowners wanted to update the kitchen before moving in. KBF replaced all the flooring with a mid-tone plank engineered wood, and designed a gorgeous new kitchen that is truly the centerpiece of the home. The crystal chandelier over the center island is the first thing you notice when you enter the space, but there is so much more to see! The architectural details include corbels on the range hood, cabinet panels and matching hardware on the integrated fridge, crown molding on cabinets of varying heights, creamy granite countertops with hints of gray, black, brown and sparkle, and a glass arabasque tile backsplash to reflect the sparkle from that stunning chandelier.

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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