A U-shaped kitchen layout wraps around three walls, defining the cooking zone and viding the kitchen from the rest of the house.
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Also known as horseshoe kitchen layouts, U-shaped kitchens provide plenty of storage space, allow for great workflow and let multiple users navigate the kitchen together.
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This kitchen layout creates the perfect opportunity for setting an uninterrupted work triangle to make the best use of space.
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Still, two corners can make for two sets of pinch points. Pull-outs and carousels ensure no corner space is wasted and give users the chance to get to hard-to-reach spaces.
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A U-shaped design can be combined with dining areas or even a kitchen island if the width of the room allows.
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An open-plan room often presents the opportunity to make one arm of the ‘u’ into a peninsula that can be accessed from both sides, such as for use as a breakfast bar or as a dual-sided storage volume.
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In smaller areas, the U-shaped layout can also create a closed-in feel. Open shelving rather than wall units can give the appearance of more open and larger space.
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