5 Of the Best U-shaped Kitchen Designs

A u-shaped kitchen layout is the perfect option for busy households. A u-shaped kitchen design is usually made up of three walls that are fitted with cabinetry, benchtops and appliances that are all joined to resemble the ‘U’ shape. The u-shaped kitchen is versatile as those three walls can feature floor to ceiling cabinetry and appliances, or you can leave one side without cabinetry to create a breakfast bar or open up into a larger, open space, such as the dining area.

A u-shaped kitchen design idea is very functional and ensures the master chef in the house has all ingredients and appliances within reach at all times without having to traverse a long island or galley. 

Although small in size this u-shaped kitchen layout has everything you need with sink, cooktop and ample storage. 

If you have plenty of space to plot your u-shaped kitchen layout then an island can be easily integrated right into the centre of the space. This can maximise your workspace and add extra storage for those odd bits and pieces.

The breakfast bar incorporate into the u-shaped layout is perfect for Sunday mornings.

Timber cabinetry, neutral bench tops and chrome handles and tapware make this narrow u-shaped kitchen look ultra modern, without compromising on warmth.

This all-white u-shaped kitchen is small and compact but proves that a u-shaped kitchen layout can be worked into almost any space.