Designing a U-shaped kitchen involves choosing cabinetry, appliance layout, and any additional features.
Install an island or table in larger spaces with enough width.
Try a peninsula in smaller rooms to provide seating and extra counter space.
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Here are some U-shaped kitchen ideas that will help you to create a functional and stylish space.
This corner sink straddles the double windows, making the space more comfortable to use.
A lack of upper cabinetry lets the space breathe.
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If you don’t have the room for a banquette, try a space-saving bench.
Leave the surface clear for dining and kitchen prep.
While less common today, older homes and apartments often feature smaller self-contained kitchens.
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Everything will be within a few steps' reach, streamlining cooking and washing up.
Hang a Pair of Pendants
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A large U-shaped kitchen can have a cavernous feel.
Try an antique or reproduction farmhouse table in a more traditional space.
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Set Up a Kitchen Triangle
Becca Interiors
Make your U-shaped kitchen functional with akitchen trianglelayout.
Accent with gold-tonedhardwarethat will reflect light and soften the look.
Layer Neutral Finishes
Add interest to a neutral U-shaped kitchen by mixing finishes.
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This farmhouse kitchen has blue backsplash tile around the wall of windows above the sink.
Be sure to keep those open shelves neatly styled, like this space fromA Beautiful Mess.
This double-height kitchen sticks to a palette of black and white for a breezy feel.
Latham Interiors
Crisp Architectsused black countertops on the kitchen island and built-in breakfast bar peninsula for a cohesive look.
Red accents energize the space.
What is a U-shaped kitchen?
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Where should the refrigerator be placed in a U-shaped kitchen?
Refrigerator placement will depend on the dimensions of your kitchen.
Many people place the refrigerator in a U-shaped kitchen on one of the wings.
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How do you maximize a U-shaped kitchen?
Maximize a U-shaped kitchen with floor-to-ceiling storage.
In larger spaces with enough width, add a freestanding island or seating.
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Insmaller spaces, attach a peninsula to one side to provide seating and extra counter space.
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