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U-shaped Open Plan Kitchen Ideas and Designs

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80 John Street Residence
80 John Street Residence
Ronnette Riley ArchitectRonnette Riley Architect
Inspiration for a small traditional u-shaped open plan kitchen in New York with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble worktops, grey splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring, a breakfast bar, brown floors and grey worktops.
Navy Stained Island, Hood vent and Floating Shelves in White Shaker Kitchen
Navy Stained Island, Hood vent and Floating Shelves in White Shaker Kitchen
Kim Johnson Designs, LLCKim Johnson Designs, LLC
Design ideas for a medium sized classic u-shaped open plan kitchen in DC Metro with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz worktops, stainless steel appliances, laminate floors, an island, grey floors and white worktops.
Blackshire
Blackshire
MARCUSSE CONSTRUCTIONMARCUSSE CONSTRUCTION
Design ideas for a large scandi u-shaped open plan kitchen in Grand Rapids with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, quartz worktops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, black appliances, light hardwood flooring, an island, beige floors and white worktops.
ELEGANTE Y SOFISTICADO
ELEGANTE Y SOFISTICADO
Slow & Chic - InteriorismoSlow & Chic - Interiorismo
Photo of a medium sized scandi u-shaped open plan kitchen in Madrid with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, engineered stone countertops, beige splashback, limestone splashback, black appliances, laminate floors, a breakfast bar, brown floors and beige worktops.
Modern Farmhouse
Modern Farmhouse
House SprucingHouse Sprucing
Photo of a large rural u-shaped open plan kitchen in Dallas with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz worktops, grey splashback, cement tile splashback, white appliances, light hardwood flooring, an island, beige floors and white worktops.
Personnalisation en douceur pour ce studio neuf de 50 m2.
Personnalisation en douceur pour ce studio neuf de 50 m2.
Sara Camus Bouanha Architecte d'IntérieurSara Camus Bouanha Architecte d'Intérieur
Espace cuisine : un maximum de rangements sous forme de placards hauts et bas et de niches ouvertes sous plan. Les couleurs sont intenses et tranchées mais l'aspect veloutée et mat des façades s'harmonisent en douceur avec le chêne du sol et des rangements hauts ainsi qu'avec le blanc marbré Calacata du plan de travail.
White Maple Cabinets, Farm Sink, and Mosaic Backsplash Tile
White Maple Cabinets, Farm Sink, and Mosaic Backsplash Tile
Orren Pickell Building GroupOrren Pickell Building Group
Maple Brookhaven perimeter cabinets featuring Nova door style painted Vintage Nordic White. Ashley Norton hardware. Kitchen island topped in "Madre Perla" quartzite with eased edge detail. Backsplash tile by Artistic Tile Origami collection. Tile is set in a Vesper Twist pattern and pearl/silk finish. Photo by Mike Kaskel.
Vivian Ct Project
Vivian Ct Project
Designs Completed by Tiffany McLeanDesigns Completed by Tiffany McLean
Nicole Dianne Photography
Photo of a medium sized contemporary u-shaped open plan kitchen in Sacramento with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, laminate floors, an island, brown floors and white worktops.
RSF Kitchen
RSF Kitchen
Marrokal Design & RemodelingMarrokal Design & Remodeling
Design ideas for a medium sized bohemian u-shaped open plan kitchen in San Diego with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, composite countertops, metallic splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain flooring, an island, beige floors and green worktops.
Mosman
Mosman
Kitchen Envy - Custom KitchensKitchen Envy - Custom Kitchens
This photo features the integrated elements of the kitchen, including integrated fridge and freezer, integrated ranghehood, integrated drawers in pantry, integrated bin, and appliance cupboard,.
Homestyling i charmig lägenhet
Homestyling i charmig lägenhet
Interior Ideas Sweden ABInterior Ideas Sweden AB
Derek Harris för 3Etage
This is an example of a medium sized scandinavian u-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with laminate countertops, white splashback, white floors and grey worktops.
Complete Remodel in La Canada
Complete Remodel in La Canada
Spazio LASpazio LA
The new kitchen features custom shaker cabinets, quartz calacatta Laza countertops and backspace and light hardwood floors (all from Spazio LA Tile Gallery), two custom walnut veneer with recessed strip lights, bronze finish fixtures, apron sink and lighting fixtures from Restoration Hardware.
Upstate Farmhouse
Upstate Farmhouse
ChangoChango
Architectural advisement, Interior Design, Custom Furniture Design & Art Curation by Chango & Co. Architecture by Crisp Architects Construction by Structure Works Inc. Photography by Sarah Elliott See the feature in Domino Magazine
Bailey Summerhouse
Bailey Summerhouse
Digs Design CompanyDigs Design Company
Photo of a beach style u-shaped open plan kitchen in Providence with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors and grey worktops.
My Houzz: Patterns and Collections at Play in an NYC Apartment
My Houzz: Patterns and Collections at Play in an NYC Apartment
Rikki SnyderRikki Snyder
Rikki Snyder © 2019 Houzz
Design ideas for an eclectic u-shaped open plan kitchen in New York with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, integrated appliances, light hardwood flooring, a breakfast bar, beige floors and white worktops.
Project Carr
Project Carr
Tommy Daspit PhotographerTommy Daspit Photographer
Kitchen of remodeled home in Homewood Alabama. Photographed for Willow Homes, Willow Design Studio and Triton Stone Group by Birmingham Alabama based architectural and interiors photographer Tommy Daspit. See more of his work on his website http://tommydaspit.com All images are ©2019 Tommy Daspit Photographer and my not be reused without express written permission.
Kitchen Remodeling, Los Angeles
Kitchen Remodeling, Los Angeles
United Express Construction Inc.United Express Construction Inc.
Large classic u-shaped open plan kitchen in Los Angeles with a belfast sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors and grey worktops.
Rénovation d'un appartement de 47m²
Rénovation d'un appartement de 47m²
Emilie Melin architecte DPLGEmilie Melin architecte DPLG
Stéphane Vasco
This is an example of a medium sized scandi u-shaped open plan kitchen in Paris with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate countertops, black splashback, terracotta splashback, integrated appliances, porcelain flooring, no island, grey floors and grey worktops.
Sennett Residence
Sennett Residence
Living Stone Design + BuildLiving Stone Design + Build
Inspiration for a large retro u-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors and beige worktops.
Charlotte Home
Charlotte Home
CHD InteriorsCHD Interiors
This is an example of a classic u-shaped open plan kitchen in Charlotte with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, beige splashback, porcelain splashback, integrated appliances, dark hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors and white 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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