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Yellow U-shaped Kitchen Ideas and Designs

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Elk Country Estate_French Country_Walk in Pantry
Elk Country Estate_French Country_Walk in Pantry
Cascade Builders & Associates Inc.Cascade Builders & Associates Inc.
Medium sized u-shaped kitchen pantry in Other with a built-in sink, grey cabinets, medium hardwood flooring, no island, open cabinets, composite countertops, white splashback and metro tiled splashback.
When Three Become One
When Three Become One
Square Footage Inc.Square Footage Inc.
Photos by Valerie Wilcox
This is an example of an expansive traditional u-shaped kitchen/diner in Toronto with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, engineered stone countertops, integrated appliances, light hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors and blue worktops.
Pantry
Pantry
KuDa PhotographyKuDa Photography
Designed by Rod Graham and Gilyn McKelligon. Photo by KuDa Photography
Inspiration for a rural u-shaped kitchen pantry in Portland with open cabinets, blue cabinets, wood worktops, white splashback, light hardwood flooring, no island, beige floors and integrated appliances.
ShelfGenie Full Kitchen
ShelfGenie Full Kitchen
ShelfGenie of Central & Coastal VAShelfGenie of Central & Coastal VA
Kitchen overview with ShelfGenie solutions on display.
Inspiration for a medium sized classic u-shaped enclosed kitchen in Richmond with a submerged sink, granite worktops, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood flooring, brown floors and multicoloured worktops.
Posthill
Posthill
Stephanie Brown Inc.Stephanie Brown Inc.
Traditional u-shaped kitchen pantry in Vancouver with open cabinets, grey cabinets and no island.
Bethesda Family Space
Bethesda Family Space
Melissa Cooley, CKBR/ Case Design/Remodeling Inc.Melissa Cooley, CKBR/ Case Design/Remodeling Inc.
Stacey Goldberg
Photo of a traditional u-shaped kitchen in DC Metro with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, beige splashback, metro tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring and a breakfast bar.
Valerio Residence
Valerio Residence
Hayley Bridges DesignHayley Bridges Design
This is an example of a medium sized coastal u-shaped kitchen/diner in Santa Barbara with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops, grey splashback, metro tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring, an island and brown floors.
Delawyk Modular House
Delawyk Modular House
R2 Studio ArchitectsR2 Studio Architects
The kitchen in this remodeled 1960s house is colour-blocked against a blue panelled wall which hides a pantry. White quartz worktop bounces dayight around the kitchen. Geometric splash back adds interest. The tiles are encaustic tiles handmade in Spain. The U-shape of this kitchen creates a "peninsula" which is used daily for preparing food but also doubles as a breakfast bar. Photo: Frederik Rissom
Rans Lafayette
Rans Lafayette
Christian ConstructionChristian Construction
Inspiration for a large rural u-shaped kitchen/diner in San Francisco with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble worktops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring and an island.
Los Altos Kitchen Remodeling with custom kitchen island
Los Altos Kitchen Remodeling with custom kitchen island
Bill Fry Construction - Wm. H. Fry Const. Co.Bill Fry Construction - Wm. H. Fry Const. Co.
Large contemporary u-shaped enclosed kitchen in San Francisco with dark wood cabinets, a submerged sink, granite worktops, grey splashback, metro tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring and shaker cabinets.
Zilker Park MCM
Zilker Park MCM
Ashby CollectiveAshby Collective
Photo of a medium sized midcentury u-shaped kitchen/diner in Austin with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, green splashback, stainless steel appliances, terrazzo flooring, no island, white floors, black worktops and medium wood cabinets.
The Piacenza
The Piacenza
Danze & Davis Architects, Inc.Danze & Davis Architects, Inc.
Mediterranean u-shaped kitchen in Austin with a belfast sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite worktops, stone tiled splashback, light hardwood flooring and an island.
Catharpin Project
Catharpin Project
instockcabinets.cominstockcabinets.com
Inspiration for a medium sized u-shaped kitchen/diner in DC Metro with an integrated sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, laminate floors, an island, brown floors and grey worktops.
Privathaus, Altbau, Altötting
Privathaus, Altbau, Altötting
ASE wohnkulturASE wohnkultur
Photo of a farmhouse u-shaped kitchen in Munich with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, black appliances, medium hardwood flooring, a breakfast bar, brown floors and grey worktops.
Sunnyside
Sunnyside
Connecticut Kitchen DesignConnecticut Kitchen Design
This kitchen is a bright and cheery place to gather with friends and family around the large island at its center. Opening up the kitchen to the family room, along with the large bay window in the dining area, allows plenty of natural light into the space. The cabinets are Wood-Mode 84 frameless, Grand Tour Raised door style, Vintage Lace (paint with glaze) on maple. The countertops are granite; the backsplash is ceramic tile.
CP Kitchen & Bathroom
CP Kitchen & Bathroom
Beautiful Space CoBeautiful Space Co
Art Deco inspired kitchen, with beautiful hand-made tile. Designed by Steve Price, built by Beautiful Remodel llc. Photography by Dino Tonn
Inspiration for a victorian u-shaped enclosed kitchen in Phoenix with a double-bowl sink, beaded cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, yellow splashback, ceramic splashback, black appliances, ceramic flooring and no island.
Rockdale family home renovation
Rockdale family home renovation
Alice Bonicelli Interior DesignAlice Bonicelli Interior Design
This is an example of a large contemporary u-shaped enclosed kitchen in Sydney with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey splashback, mosaic tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring, no island, brown floors and grey worktops.
Medina Home Design
Medina Home Design
Meaghan Gross InteriorsMeaghan Gross Interiors
Design ideas for a medium sized classic u-shaped open plan kitchen in Orange County with beaded cabinets, white cabinets, marble worktops, white splashback, mosaic tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring, a belfast sink, an island and brown floors.
Coastal Modern
Coastal Modern
Lindye Galloway InteriorsLindye Galloway Interiors
Chad Mellon Photographer
This is an example of a large modern u-shaped open plan kitchen in Orange County with white cabinets, composite countertops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring, an island, grey floors and beaded cabinets.
Arden Park: Home Sweet Home
Arden Park: Home Sweet Home
Nar Design GroupNar Design Group
Roll-Out Pantry shelves bring the pantry to YOU! Photo Credit: Nar Fine Carpentry, Inc.
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional u-shaped open plan kitchen in Sacramento with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite worktops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring and multiple islands.

Yellow U-shaped 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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