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U-shaped Open Plan Kitchen Ideas and Designs

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Ealing, West London
Ealing, West London
MODEL Projects LtdMODEL Projects Ltd
Chris Snook
Medium sized farmhouse u-shaped open plan kitchen in London with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops, grey splashback, dark hardwood flooring, brown floors, brown worktops, a submerged sink, coloured appliances and a breakfast bar.
Whole House Remodel and Addition - Woodland Heights
Whole House Remodel and Addition - Woodland Heights
Greymark Design + BuildGreymark Design + Build
Site built shaker style kitchen cabinets in knotty alder. Countertops are leathered toblerone granite. Range and dishwasher are kitchenaid. Microwave and trim kit are Sharp. Wine cooler by Whirlpool. Apron front undermount sink by Kohler and faucet by Brizo. Floors are ceramic 16x24 tile. Backsplash is ceramic alabaster crackle tile in 3x12. Photo credit: Kathleen Ryan
Modern Spanish Courtyard on the Lake
Modern Spanish Courtyard on the Lake
Wyrick Residential DesignWyrick Residential Design
Photo of a large modern u-shaped open plan kitchen in Houston with a belfast sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble worktops, grey splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring, an island, beige floors and grey worktops.
New Construction Kitchen
New Construction Kitchen
UserUser
Stefanie Rawlinson Photography
Inspiration for a large traditional u-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with shaker cabinets, green cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring and an island.
Naturally Luxe
Naturally Luxe
Mike Schaap BuildersMike Schaap Builders
The most notable design component is the exceptional use of reclaimed wood throughout nearly every application. Sourced from not only one, but two different Indiana barns, this hand hewn and rough sawn wood is used in a variety of applications including custom cabinetry with a white glaze finish, dark stained window casing, butcher block island countertop and handsome woodwork on the fireplace mantel, range hood, and ceiling. Underfoot, Oak wood flooring is salvaged from a tobacco barn, giving it its unique tone and rich shine that comes only from the unique process of drying and curing tobacco. Photo Credit: Ashley Avila
Kitchen & Bath Renovation in Orleans, MA
Kitchen & Bath Renovation in Orleans, MA
Cape Associates, Inc.Cape Associates, Inc.
As innkeepers, Lois and Evan Evans know all about hospitality. So after buying a 1955 Cape Cod cottage whose interiors hadn’t been updated since the 1970s, they set out on a whole-house renovation, a major focus of which was the kitchen. The goal of this renovation was to create a space that would be efficient and inviting for entertaining, as well as compatible with the home’s beach-cottage style. Cape Associates removed the wall separating the kitchen from the dining room to create an open, airy layout. The ceilings were raised and clad in shiplap siding and highlighted with new pine beams, reflective of the cottage style of the home. New windows add a vintage look. The designer used a whitewashed palette and traditional cabinetry to push a casual and beachy vibe, while granite countertops add a touch of elegance. The layout was rearranged to include an island that’s roomy enough for casual meals and for guests to hang around when the owners are prepping party meals. Placing the main sink and dishwasher in the island instead of the usual under-the-window spot was a decision made by Lois early in the planning stages. “If we have guests over, I can face everyone when I’m rinsing vegetables or washing dishes,” she says. “Otherwise, my back would be turned.” The old avocado-hued linoleum flooring had an unexpected bonus: preserving the original oak floors, which were refinished. The new layout includes room for the homeowners’ hutch from their previous residence, as well as an old pot-bellied stove, a family heirloom. A glass-front cabinet allows the homeowners to show off colorful dishes. Bringing the cabinet down to counter level adds more storage. Stacking the microwave, oven and warming drawer adds efficiency.
Dan Vis builders
Dan Vis builders
Photos By KaityPhotos By Kaity
Kate Bruinsma - Photos By Kaity
Design ideas for a farmhouse u-shaped open plan kitchen in Grand Rapids with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring, an island, beige floors and grey worktops.
Acrylic and Brass at Island with Brass Legs
Acrylic and Brass at Island with Brass Legs
Boss Design CenterBoss Design Center
Three CB2 Brass vapor Counter Stools sit beneath a white marble countertop accenting a light gray island finished with brass legs and a sink with a polished nickel gooseneck faucet lit by two glass and brass hand blown light pendants. Beside a doorway, a refrigerator is camouflaged behind light gray wood panel doors accented with brushed brass handles and positioned next to stacked light gray shaker cabinets. Steel framed picture windows are partially framed by a white and gray marble slab backsplash and flank a white range hood fixed over a Wolf range.
Evergreen Home
Evergreen Home
Anthony W DesignAnthony W Design
Design ideas for a medium sized scandinavian u-shaped open plan kitchen in Phoenix with a belfast sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain flooring, multiple islands, grey floors and brown worktops.
California Eclectic
California Eclectic
Lindye Galloway InteriorsLindye Galloway Interiors
Chad Mellon Photographer
Medium sized classic u-shaped open plan kitchen in Orange County with a belfast sink, white cabinets, marble worktops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, light hardwood flooring, an island, shaker cabinets, stainless steel appliances and beige floors.
Farmhouse Modern in Shore Acres
Farmhouse Modern in Shore Acres
Studio DearbornStudio Dearborn
INTERNATIONAL AWARD WINNER. 2018 NKBA Design Competition Best Overall Kitchen. 2018 TIDA International USA Kitchen of the Year. 2018 Best Traditional Kitchen - Westchester Home Magazine design awards. The designer's own kitchen was gutted and renovated in 2017, with a focus on classic materials and thoughtful storage. The 1920s craftsman home has been in the family since 1940, and every effort was made to keep finishes and details true to the original construction. For sources, please see the website at www.studiodearborn.com. Photography, Adam Kane Macchia and Timothy Lenz.
U-District Contemporary Tudor Remodel
U-District Contemporary Tudor Remodel
RW Anderson HomesRW Anderson Homes
Interior Design by ecd Design LLC This newly remodeled home was transformed top to bottom. It is, as all good art should be “A little something of the past and a little something of the future.” We kept the old world charm of the Tudor style, (a popular American theme harkening back to Great Britain in the 1500’s) and combined it with the modern amenities and design that many of us have come to love and appreciate. In the process, we created something truly unique and inspiring. RW Anderson Homes is the premier home builder and remodeler in the Seattle and Bellevue area. Distinguished by their excellent team, and attention to detail, RW Anderson delivers a custom tailored experience for every customer. Their service to clients has earned them a great reputation in the industry for taking care of their customers. Working with RW Anderson Homes is very easy. Their office and design team work tirelessly to maximize your goals and dreams in order to create finished spaces that aren’t only beautiful, but highly functional for every customer. In an industry known for false promises and the unexpected, the team at RW Anderson is professional and works to present a clear and concise strategy for every project. They take pride in their references and the amount of direct referrals they receive from past clients. RW Anderson Homes would love the opportunity to talk with you about your home or remodel project today. Estimates and consultations are always free. Call us now at 206-383-8084 or email Ryan@rwandersonhomes.com.
Kitchen and Open Pantry Remodel
Kitchen and Open Pantry Remodel
Signature Designs Kitchen | Bath | InteriorsSignature Designs Kitchen | Bath | Interiors
Kitchens are magical and this chef wanted a kitchen full of the finest appliances and storage accessories available to make this busy household function better. We were working with the curved wood windows but we opened up the wall between the kitchen and family room, which allowed for a expansive countertop for the family to interact with the accomplished home chef. The flooring was not changed we simply worked with the floor plan and improved the layout.
Butcher Block Countertop
Butcher Block Countertop
Fratantoni Interior DesignersFratantoni Interior Designers
This French Country kitchen features a large island with butcher block countertops, black cabinetry with brass hardware, and open shelving.
Photo of an expansive mediterranean u-shaped open plan kitchen in Phoenix with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, wood worktops, multi-coloured splashback, marble splashback, integrated appliances, marble flooring, an island, multi-coloured floors and multicoloured worktops.
Kitchen
Kitchen
R|House Design BuildR|House Design Build
Bright and open kitchen with industrial lights, large island, stainless appliances and quartz counters.
Photo of a large country u-shaped open plan kitchen in Minneapolis with a belfast sink, white cabinets, quartz worktops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, an island, brown floors, shaker cabinets and dark hardwood flooring.
Hemphill Renovation
Hemphill Renovation
A. Perry HomesA. Perry Homes
Large classic u-shaped open plan kitchen in Chicago with a submerged sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, grey splashback, porcelain splashback, integrated appliances, medium hardwood flooring, an island and brown floors.
Kitchen Project - Charlton Kings
Kitchen Project - Charlton Kings
ContourContour
Lisa Lodwig
Design ideas for a medium sized modern u-shaped open plan kitchen in Gloucestershire with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz worktops, metallic splashback, mirror splashback, integrated appliances, porcelain flooring, white floors and a breakfast bar.
Kailua Vernacular
Kailua Vernacular
Trigg-Smith ArchitectsTrigg-Smith Architects
Small beach style u-shaped open plan kitchen in Hawaii with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, white appliances, dark hardwood flooring, an island and brown floors.
Farmhouse Kitchen
Farmhouse Kitchen
Design ideas for an expansive rural u-shaped open plan kitchen in San Francisco with a belfast sink, white cabinets, dark hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors, marble worktops, grey splashback, marble splashback, multicoloured worktops, integrated appliances and shaker cabinets.
Connecticut Historic Home
Connecticut Historic Home
Crisp ArchitectsCrisp Architects
Rob Karosis: Photographer
Inspiration for a large traditional u-shaped open plan kitchen in Bridgeport with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite worktops, grey splashback, stone tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring, an island and brown floors.

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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