Design ideas for a beach style u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, turquoise cabinets, wood benchtops, white appliances, a peninsula, multi-coloured floor and brown benchtop.

Revival of Color in Carlsbad

Audry Cordero, NKBA at Design Studio West

My clients wanted to bring in color but tie in some Spanish revival influences they had on the exterior. This home is that, a marriage of Spanish revival influences with a bit of whimsy and a lot of color. They liked the footprint but needed storage, so we stacked the wall cabinets and adding a row of shallow cabinets behind the cooktop. A wet bar in the living room was removed and we used that space for a much-needed kitchen pantry. We also enlarged the window some to help balance the sink a bit more and bring in more natural light.

Küche in Aquatönen mit Essplatz

Stephanie Loy Interior Design GmbH

Ansicht der besonderen Fliesen an Rückwand, Fronten Türkisfarben
Photo of a mid-sized eclectic u-shaped open plan kitchen in Munich with flat-panel cabinets, turquoise cabinets, marble benchtops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, with island and grey benchtop.

Urban Comfort in the Woods

Design Details

Quartzite counter tie the teal and white cabinetry together and provide a lively background for the owner's art collection.
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, turquoise cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor and white benchtop.

Lakefront Masterpiece

Alpine Square

Johnny Burbano Photography
Small midcentury u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Chicago with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, turquoise cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, a peninsula, brown floor and white benchtop.

Tranquil Sophistication

Henderson Custom Homes & Remodeling

Large transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Dallas with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, turquoise cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, laminate floors, with island, grey floor, white benchtop and vaulted.

Copper Haze

Cabinet Genies, Inc.

Cabinetry – Kith Kitchens – Color: Haze | Style: Colony Countertops – Sunmac Stone Specialists – Cambria – Montgomery Hardware – Top Knobs – M477/M367 Sink – Miseno – MGR33225050 Faucet – Signature Hardware – 932626

Dúplex en Gracia. Cocina

Puig + Payá arquitectos

Design ideas for a mid-sized modern u-shaped separate kitchen in Barcelona with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, turquoise cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, grey floor and white benchtop.

The Georgian Hall Kitchen

Naked Kitchens

The true success behind this kitchen is the design and the way each detail flows with another. There are five different finishes with five different materials, yet all these elements combine in such harmony that entering the room is like walking into a work of art. Design details were incorporated to bridge the gap between the traditional nature of the building with the more contemporary functionality of a working kitchen. The Sub Zero & Wolf appliances, whilst not only fabulous in purpose, look sensational. The Solid American black walnut worktops of the island remind you of the beautiful natural materials that play a big part in this kitchen. Mesh centrepieces to the shaker doors demonstrate the transition between classic and contemporary.

Transitional Kitchen Remodel

Bauman Custom Woodworking

Photo of a transitional u-shaped separate kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, turquoise cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, a peninsula, brown floor and white benchtop.

Urban Comfort in the Woods

Design Details

Plains Road Condo

Ramsey Design

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Toronto with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, turquoise cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, a peninsula, beige floor and black benchtop.

Vavasour Square, Bath Avenue, Sandymount, Dublin 4

Paul Tobin Estate Agents

Tomasz Juszczak
Small traditional u-shaped separate kitchen in Dublin with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, turquoise cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, white appliances, laminate floors and grey floor.

Twilight Moon

Tell Projects

Mid-sized country u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Houston with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, turquoise cabinets, quartz benchtops, brown splashback, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor and white benchtop.

Whitehorse lane,SW25 6UW

User

Design ideas for a mid-sized modern u-shaped separate kitchen in London with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, turquoise cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, black appliances, vinyl floors, no island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Copper Haze

Cabinet Genies, Inc.

Parker

ASL Kitchens & Bathrooms

Handle-less Bespoke Glass panels in teal gloss and duck egg blue satin glass. Caesarstone worktops in Misty carrara. Curved black glass hood, with Porcelanosa floor tiles in cream. featuring Blum dynamic space units, pull up sockets.

Eclectic Kitchen Design

Everingham Design

Design ideas for a mid-sized eclectic u-shaped open plan kitchen in Columbus with an integrated sink, shaker cabinets, turquoise cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Lakehouse Renovation

M.J. Whelan Construction

Jeff Garland Photography
Design ideas for a large beach style u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Detroit with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, turquoise cabinets, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and with island.

Arts & Crafts Detached House in Belsize Park, North-West London, NW3

TAG ARCHITECTS

Architect designed bespoke kitchen and furniture.
Photo of a mid-sized transitional u-shaped open plan kitchen in London with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, turquoise cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, black appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor and black benchtop.

U-shaped Kitchen with Turquoise Cabinets 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!