Kitchen layout
U-Shaped
Wrap-around benches for busy cooks with three walls of storage.
Overview
Wrap-around benches for busy cooks with three walls of storage.
The u-shaped layout is a considered solution when the plan calls for wrap-around benches for busy cooks with three walls of storage. Our designers plan every zone — prep, cook, clean, serve — so the space works as beautifully as it looks.
Signature details
- Three walls of storage
- Generous bench space
- Defined work triangle
- Room for two cooks
Best for
How it lives
- Larger footprint kitchens
- Households who cook and bake often
- Homes with a dedicated kitchen room
Palette & materials
Considered finishes
- Corner solutions
- Blum Space Corner and LeMans carousels keep every millimetre usable.
- Bench depth
- Optional 720mm bench runs on the inner U for baking and prep.
Featured projects
Seen in our work
Brighton, VIC
Coastal Retreat
A light-filled family kitchen with marble island and classic shaker joinery.
Paddington, NSW
Emerald Terrace
Deep green cabinetry paired with veined marble and brass tapware.
Brunswick, VIC
Brunswick Kitchen
Light oak joinery and honed stone benchtops for a warm, family-friendly kitchen.
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A streamlined, minimal footprint ideal for open-plan homes.
Start your project
Bring u-shaped to life
Book a complimentary in-home or in-showroom appointment with one of our designers.