Kitchen layouts can be tricky to navigate. Your kitchen is the most demanding room in the home balancing plenty of storage with working counter space, hardwearing materials with areas conducive to ...

In the latest in our series exploring kitchen layouts, we've picked eight examples from Dezeen's archive with U-shaped configurations to make efficient use of space.

U-shaped kitchens One of the most popular kitchen layouts, the arrangement is often used in smaller homes as it creates an efficient work triangle with the stove, sink and refrigerator in close ...

In the world of kitchen design, ladder cabinets turn everyday storage into a vertical adventure, finally making sky-high storage useful for stashing all the seasonal stuff clogging up your main ...

Your kitchen's layout, a harmonious arrangement of countertops, appliances and storage spaces, is the decisive factor behind its success. Kitchens come in every shape and size, but it’s a well ...

It’s not difficult to see why the classic L-shaped kitchen still remains such a popular layout. This classic, two-sided design works brilliantly in big and small kitchens alike and is a fool ...

Your kitchen’s layout, a harmonious arrangement of countertops, appliances and storage spaces, is the decisive factor behind its success. Kitchens come in every shape and size, but it’s a well ...

This type of kitchen has four sides, with the fourth slightly shorter than the rest, creating an ideal spot for a peninsula. It's a great option if a U-shaped kitchen wouldn't provide enough storage, ...