Photo of a mediterranean u-shaped kitchen in Phoenix with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, panelled appliances and with island.

Edmonds Residence

Casa Architecture and Interior Design

Kitchen and family dining
Design ideas for an u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Seattle with recessed-panel cabinets, panelled appliances, an undermount sink, white cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, terra-cotta floors and with island.

Rustic Contemporary Kitchen

Gammill Construction Inc.

Large country u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Boise with a double-bowl sink, glass-front cabinets, light wood cabinets, soapstone benchtops, matchstick tile splashback, stainless steel appliances and multiple islands.

Kitchen Remodel 7

Duenke Cabinet Company

Photo of a mid-sized transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in St Louis with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, stainless steel appliances, no island, quartz benchtops, ceramic splashback and terra-cotta floors.

Novato

Roger B. Lees Construction & Consulting

This is an example of a large country u-shaped eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, black splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Cuisine Bleu Roi

Hadecoville

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped open plan kitchen in Le Havre with wood benchtops, timber splashback and with island.

UN MAS AUX COULEURS DE LA PROVENCE

44m² / Colpo et Fils

Inspiration for a large country u-shaped separate kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, distressed cabinets, cement tile splashback, terra-cotta floors, no island and brown benchtop.

Carriage House Reno

Jarrett Design

An 1800’s carriage house sets the stage for this classic kitchen remodel. The homeowners wanted to be true to the architecture of their home while incorporating top quality, cutting edge appliances and modern day conveniences. They are discerning cooks who entertain often. The original kitchen, done in the 1990’s, had built-out walls covering the original stone of the house. Once exposed and repointed, the stone served as an amazing backsplash in the space, and we were able to gain almost 12” in the width of the room! The fabulous matte black BlueStar range is topped off with a unique antique fireback and is complimented by hand-pegged, hand-planed custom cabinetry that are scribed to the stone walls with precision. The distressed soapstone counters bring warmth to the space that makes you want to cozy up and stay a while. Since the kitchen does not allow for an island, the unused dining room was turned into a combined bar area and butler’s pantry. This small room packs a lot in with antique heart pine countertops, beadboard backsplash, and cabinetry backs, which provide a warm, casual feel. An additional refrigerator and dishwasher, as well as an icemaker, all hidden behind cabinetry panels, provide everything they need, and more, for entertaining family and friends. Suffice it to say, our clients are thrilled with their new ‘old’ kitchen! Matt Villano Photography

French Country Kitchen

TaylorPro Design and Remodeling, Inc.

Photo of an expansive traditional u-shaped open plan kitchen in Tampa with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, granite benchtops, yellow splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors and with island.

The Basics

Innovative Closet Designs

This album is to show some of the basic closet configurations, because the majority of our closets are not five figure master walk-ins. Here we have a large reach-in pantry. Radius corner shelves maximize usable area, and are also adjustable to accommodate items of different sizes.

Oxford Collection 24-Light 40" Olde Brass Chandelier

We Got Lites

The Oxford Collection's Olde Brass finish and ornate designs make this European series a perfect fit for any traditionalist. Measurements and Information: Width: 40" Height: 45" adjustable to 119" overall Includes 6' 2" Chain Supplied with 7' 10" electrical wire Approximate hanging weight: 64 pounds Finish: Olde Brass 24 Lights Accommodates 24 x 40 watt (max.) candelabra base bulbs Safety Rating: UL and CUL listed Large White Kitchen with island seating, custom cabinets and a large chandelier above the island

Ms. G; Lancaster PA

L designs, LLC | Reading PA

Design ideas for a large arts and crafts u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Philadelphia with a double-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, yellow splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Flooring, Cabinets, Countertops, Backsplash, Appliances and Paint / Complete Kit

ING Construction

This modern kitchen remodeling project was a delight to have worked on. The client brought us the idea and colors they were looking to incorperate. The finished project is this one of a kind piece of work. With it's burnt orange flooring, blue/gray and white cabinets, it has become a favorite at first sight.

Evergreen Log Home Kitchen Renovation

TVL Creative Ltd.

This project's final result exceeded even our vision for the space! This kitchen is part of a stunning traditional log home in Evergreen, CO. The original kitchen had some unique touches, but was dated and not a true reflection of our client. The existing kitchen felt dark despite an amazing amount of natural light, and the colors and textures of the cabinetry felt heavy and expired. The client wanted to keep with the traditional rustic aesthetic that is present throughout the rest of the home, but wanted a much brighter space and slightly more elegant appeal. Our scope included upgrades to just about everything: new semi-custom cabinetry, new quartz countertops, new paint, new light fixtures, new backsplash tile, and even a custom flue over the range. We kept the original flooring in tact, retained the original copper range hood, and maintained the same layout while optimizing light and function. The space is made brighter by a light cream primary cabinetry color, and additional feature lighting everywhere including in cabinets, under cabinets, and in toe kicks. The new kitchen island is made of knotty alder cabinetry and topped by Cambria quartz in Oakmoor. The dining table shares this same style of quartz and is surrounded by custom upholstered benches in Kravet's Cowhide suede. We introduced a new dramatic antler chandelier at the end of the island as well as Restoration Hardware accent lighting over the dining area and sconce lighting over the sink area open shelves. We utilized composite sinks in both the primary and bar locations, and accented these with farmhouse style bronze faucets. Stacked stone covers the backsplash, and a handmade elk mosaic adorns the space above the range for a custom look that is hard to ignore. We finished the space with a light copper paint color to add extra warmth and finished cabinetry with rustic bronze hardware. This project is breathtaking and we are so thrilled our client can enjoy this kitchen for many years to come!

Frostwood Kitchen

Lauren Haskett Fine Design

Tiffany Edwards
This is an example of a small traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Houston with a single-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, green splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Kitchen Reno

Fascella Construction

This is an example of a large modern u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Philadelphia with a farmhouse sink, beige cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Djorjevic

Aaron Vry Designer Kitchens & Baths

Aaron Vry
Inspiration for a small modern u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Las Vegas with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors and no island.

For a family that loves to cook

Designs for Living by Wendy, LLC

Expansive country u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Jacksonville with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, window splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, multiple islands, orange floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Shaker profile polyurethane - Corrimal

Krauss Kitchens

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional u-shaped separate kitchen in Wollongong with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, dark hardwood floors, with island, a farmhouse sink, quartz benchtops and stainless steel appliances.

White Cottage Kitchen

Maraya Interior Design

Creamy white painted cabinetry with glaze coat. Porcelain Versaille pattern floor. Spanish tile backsplash. White! White painted cabinetry with white granite counters, and stone look tiles are featured in this Farmhouse Spanish / Moorish / Andalusian / kitchen. For the family's kids and all of their friends, a large island with wrought iron pendants and chandeliers. Maraya Interior Design created a new kitchen out of an old outdated space using white tile backsplashes and finding new porcelain tiles to match the old. Project Location: Thousand Oaks, California. Project designed by Maraya Interior Design. From their beautiful resort town of Ojai, they serve clients in Montecito, Hope Ranch, Malibu, Westlake and Calabasas, across the tri-county areas of Santa Barbara, Ventura and Los Angeles, south to Hidden Hills- north through Solvang and more.

Orange U-shaped Kitchen Design Ideas

There’s a lot to consider when it comes to planning your kitchen design. Where do you even start? Gathering some inspiration in a photo gallery is always a good starting point, as looking at different kitchen designs often brings up ideas you haven’t even thought of yet.

Browse Photos of Kitchen Designs for Inspiration and Collect Your Ideas

You can browse through photos of all kinds of kitchen styles, layouts and sizes on Houzz to get started before jumping into any design software or contacting a local professional for help. Here’s a few considerations to keep in mind when planning your kitchen.

1. What Makes a Good Kitchen Design, and Why is it Important?

For starters, you want to find a balance between aesthetics and function. You may have heard of the ‘kitchen work triangle’, which refers to the space between your fridge, sink and stove. You want everything within easy reach when you’re working in the kitchen and look beautiful at the same time. It’s a good idea to take note of both when browsing our photo gallery.

2. Consider Your Space to Determine Your Kitchen Layout

Firstly, consider the space you have, and the limitations that come with it. Do you have a small kitchen and need to maximise your workspace and storage? Can you allow yourself some more space and a big island with seating? Are you designing your kitchen from scratch or renovating an existing design? Which appliances do you already own and what are their measurements? Are there windows you need to take into consideration when planning cabinets? How do kitchen, living and dining areas connect? Depending on your space and needs, you want to use a shape that suits you. U, G, or L-shaped kitchen, with or without island or peninsula? Know your dimensions, plan cabinetry carefully and consider the placement of your appliances. You don’t want to end up with a finished design, only for your significant other to question where the fridge is supposed to go. Consider from the start where your fridge, oven, microwave and sink goes to save yourself from starting again from scratch - remember the kitchen work triangle! You also want to plan the layout of your cabinets. Maybe you’re planning for a pantry and can do with less storage space in your kitchen, so that your design can be one without upper or lower cabinets for a different look. A corner cabinet can be a smart storage solution if you want to keep the look clean and simple.

3. Decide on a Kitchen Style, But Don’t Forget Practicality

You want the style of your kitchen to reflect your personality and taste. We have curated a large array of kitchen styles here at Houzz, from traditional to contemporary to transitional and everything in between. Consider what your cooking style is for a start - Italy is known for its cuisine, so italian kitchen designs are generally popular. Also consider ergonomics - depending on how much time you spend in your kitchen, the height of your counters can make a big difference to your overall health. You also want to consider colour and finishes of cabinets, countertops and splashbacks. Which colour do you want your cupboards to be? Simple, timeless white or rather making a statement in black? Maybe rather a rustic wood? Also consider the colour of your floor - if you have dark floors, you may want to keep cabinets lighter. You could also go for an all-white look and choose black appliances for contrast. Once you know which style you fancy, don’t forget how you will be using the space. You want to keep cooking in mind, as well as how easy to clean and maintain the space will be. How many cooks do you need to accommodate? Do you have kids around? How much storage do you need? Maybe you want to go for open shelves rather than cabinets and allow for easy reach of key items you use when cooking. Again - remember the triangle! Lastly, choose lighting that both enhances the look of your kitchen as well as your cooking performance, providing light in all the right places.

4. Be Conscious of Your Budget

No matter what you plan for your kitchen design, cost is always a big factor. Be sure to plan with your budget in mind. It may make more sense to go for a modular kitchen design rather than custom build. You can save a lot of money if you get at least 3 estimates from professionals before locking in the job. And don’t forget to allow a 20% buffer for emergencies. Once you are ready to hire a pro, our directory will help you find one, no matter where you are. So whether you're looking for an Interior Designer in Melbourne or an Architect in Sydney, you can be sure to find a qualified expert for the job!