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.

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 ...

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 ...

Do you have a small kitchen? No problem! However, these designs can make a complete transformation of your space into a ...

U-shaped kitchens are perfect for those who have a passion for cooking, as the u layout promotes ease of access to all of the crucial cooking areas of the kitchen.

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 ...

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 ...

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, ...

If you want to ensure you avoid a dated kitchen layout and choose one that feels contemporary in 2025, you don't need us to tell you that a closed floor plan should be off the cards.