A deux pas du canal de l’Ourq dans le XIXè arrondissement de Paris, cet appartement était bien loin d’en être un. Surface vétuste et humide, corroborée par des problématiques structurelles importantes, le local ne présentait initialement aucun atout. Ce fut sans compter sur la faculté de projection des nouveaux acquéreurs et d’un travail important en amont du bureau d’étude Védia Ingéniérie, que cet appartement de 27m2 a pu se révéler. Avec sa forme rectangulaire et ses 3,00m de hauteur sous plafond, le potentiel de l’enveloppe architecturale offrait à l’équipe d’Ameo Concept un terrain de jeu bien prédisposé. Le challenge : créer un espace nuit indépendant et allier toutes les fonctionnalités d’un appartement d’une surface supérieure, le tout dans un esprit chaleureux reprenant les codes du « bohème chic ». Tout en travaillant les verticalités avec de nombreux rangements se déclinant jusqu’au faux plafond, une cuisine ouverte voit le jour avec son espace polyvalent dinatoire/bureau grâce à un plan de table rabattable, une pièce à vivre avec son canapé trois places, une chambre en second jour avec dressing, une salle d’eau attenante et un sanitaire séparé. Les surfaces en cannage se mêlent au travertin naturel, essences de chêne et zelliges aux nuances sables, pour un ensemble tout en douceur et caractère. Un projet clé en main pour cet appartement fonctionnel et décontracté destiné à la location.

Кухня-гостиная с зеленью

Валерия Веселова

Photo of a small contemporary u-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, black appliances, porcelain floors, a peninsula, black benchtop, an undermount sink, grey splashback, glass sheet splashback and grey floor.

Ten Mile Lake 1

Lands End Development - Designers & Builders

This is an example of a small country u-shaped open plan kitchen in Minneapolis with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, medium wood cabinets, laminate benchtops, green splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Cabinet Works

Photo of a contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Vancouver with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and with island.

Clertoma Kitchen

G.M.Braatz Contracting

Inspiration for a small eclectic u-shaped kitchen in Cincinnati with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, laminate benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone tile splashback, white appliances, slate floors and no island.

Santa Cecilia Formica Countertops and Tile Backsplash ~ Wooster, OH

Cabinet-S-Top

In this kitchen we installed a new Formica premium laminate Santa Cecilia Gold/Etchings finish with an ideal edge countertop with Durango Harlequin tile backsplash. A new Karran undermount integrated sink was installed. The customer installed new appliances and needed to modify the existing cabinet above the oven. In that cabinet, dividers and shelves were added.

Custom 1 1/2 Story on Shady Ridge - Kaukauna

Cypress Homes, Inc.

Design ideas for a mid-sized arts and crafts u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors and with island.

Rénovation complète d'une maison des années 50

Emilie Melin architecte DPLG

Photo of a mid-sized midcentury u-shaped open plan kitchen in Paris with a single-bowl sink, black cabinets, laminate benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, panelled appliances, ceramic floors and black floor.

Timber White & Grey Kitchen with a Coastal Vibe

Transform-A-Space

Beautiful light and bright open kitchen with a coastal feel. An amazing transformation from a 25+ year old all timber kitchen which made the space feel dark and closed in.

Kitchen dining area. After

Debi Interior Design

wrought Iron table and chairs with Ikea chair pads. String Light from Structube. Wall Cabinet from Ikea has a lower unit that holds microwave and inside cabinet small electric appliances are organized. The coordinated upper cabinet has glass doors and massive storage: 12 antique wine glasses, dessert bowels and lunch plates purchased from a Toronto auction. Contemporary art by designer, Debi Vance. Jared Olmsted / www.jodesigns.ca

Harrison Project

J Dowling Design

J Dowling Design
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional u-shaped kitchen pantry in Phoenix with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, laminate benchtops, brown splashback, mosaic tile splashback, black appliances and ceramic floors.

Porter Dust Grey

The Rigid Kitchen Company

Range: Porter Colour: Dust Grey Worktop: Duropal
Small contemporary u-shaped separate kitchen in West Midlands with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, laminate benchtops, grey splashback, glass tile splashback, black appliances, laminate floors, no island, grey floor, white benchtop and coffered.

RENOVATION D'UNE MAISON ANCIENNE

JACQUES AGRAFFEIL- MAÎTRISE D‘ŒUVRE

Design ideas for a large eclectic u-shaped kitchen in Toulouse with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, white splashback, concrete floors, with island, grey floor, an undermount sink, laminate benchtops, stainless steel appliances and white benchtop.

Compact Kitchen For an Ex Chef

Shaun Davies Home Solutions Limited

Design ideas for a small modern u-shaped separate kitchen in Cardiff with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, panelled appliances, porcelain floors, grey floor and black benchtop.

OR Apartment - lifestyle of a busy couple

Alexandra Bejan

design: https://www.blackfoxinteriors.com/ photo credits: Alexandra Bejan

Melissa Jane Designs the Walk-in Pantry

Melissa Jane Designs

@mjds_closets
Design ideas for a large transitional u-shaped kitchen pantry in Toronto with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, light hardwood floors and no island.

L'élégance décontractée, 27m2 à Paris

Ameo Concept

Mr & Mrs M

Vita Nova Interiors Ltd

Mid-sized country u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Surrey with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, laminate benchtops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, with island, grey floor, brown benchtop and exposed beam.

Contemporary Farmhouse

Alair Homes Chilliwack

This contemporary farmhouse is located on a scenic acreage in Greendale, BC. It features an open floor plan with room for hosting a large crowd, a large kitchen with double wall ovens, tons of counter space, a custom range hood and was designed to maximize natural light. Shed dormers with windows up high flood the living areas with daylight. The stairwells feature more windows to give them an open, airy feel, and custom black iron railings designed and crafted by a talented local blacksmith. The home is very energy efficient, featuring R32 ICF construction throughout, R60 spray foam in the roof, window coatings that minimize solar heat gain, an HRV system to ensure good air quality, and LED lighting throughout. A large covered patio with a wood burning fireplace provides warmth and shelter in the shoulder seasons. Carsten Arnold Photography

Küche mit Kaffeenische

Neue Räume - Die Küchen Schreiner

Diese Küche bietet maximalen Stauraum und clevere Highlights. Die Kombination aus weiß und Holzoptik wirkt zeitlos, elegant und warm. Vor allem die mit LED beleuchtete Kaffeenische ist ein echter Hingucker. Dass die Küche einen Durchgang zur Speisekammer besitzt, fällt gar nicht auf.

U-shaped Kitchen with Laminate Benchtops 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!