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Aworking triangle of sink, hob and fridge is often best achieved with a U - shaped kitchen. Suited to smaller and mid - size rooms, the cabinetry surrounds the cook, meaning all the areas you need are just a step away. One advantage of a U - shaped kitchen is that when the oven and the sink are placed on opposite sides of the U, the preparation v/orksurface between the tv/o points becomes extra large and uninterrupted, explains Charlotte Hill - Baldwin, Sales and Marketing Director at John Lewis cf Hungerford. The simple proportions of a U - shape mean that you can often be more creative with cabinetry. Curves work especially well and can be highlighted with different materials and textures. This Avant Terra hi - gloss kitchen by Second Nature has been paired with zebrano drawers, off - white worktops and a statement Om extractor by Elica. Kitchens start from ?8,000 Prevent open shelving from looking too un form by mixing it up. Here, an entire wall is dedicated to shelving but includes boxed sections, rails and plenty of lighting. The simple lines of the sleek Trim cabinetry by Dada allow the shelving to take centre stage in the scheme, and also mirror the high windows above. Kitchens start at ?55.000 Handleless furniture works well in a small space, as it makes the room feel less cluttered. Sinks moulded into the worktop add to the sleek look and a pale - green splashback provides a hint of subtle colour. Corian worktops cost from ?310lin m. For a similar kitchen, try Magnets Cubista Wenge range, ?302.95 for a 600mm base unit. If space is at a premium, consider recessing some of your cabinetry into a wall. An entire bank of Cina floor - to - ceiling units by Schiffini has been sunk into one side of the kitchen, making the mcst of the light from the adjacent window. Pale worktops and flooring contrast with the dark units, while a table helps to contain the working area. Schiffini designs start at ?25,000 from DesignSpaceLondon.

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pale surfaces is an on - trend choice thats ideal for a long room. Red accents warn the design, while the floorng is laid to create the impression of width. Harvey Jones kitchens start from ?17.000 When a U - shape wont stretch to accommodate an island, an integral table will serve as a casual eating area without imp nging on rhe workspace. The honey tones of this Colorado cabinetry create a sense of warmth in the room, as do the richly - patterned floor tiles. An average John Lewis kitchen starts from ?10.000 excluding fitting and appliances.
This classic Shaker kitchen by James Mayor Furniture is a bespoke, hand - painted design fitted with lots of cteve storage solutions. As U - shaped layouts can contain several corner cabinets, it is important to make the most of the space inside which is where pull - out Le Mans units and rotating carousels come into their own to ensure storage space is maximised. Prices start from ?15.000 including delivery, installation and painting on site. Low ceilings and beams can make a space feel enclosed but fcy sticking to pale units and open shelving on the wa Is. you can achieve a spacious feel. Locating the sink and hob on the same run of worktop has freed up an expanse of preparation space at the end of the U, makinc it ideal for preparing food. Speckled granite anc gingham fabric add interest. A Living Spdcekitchen starts hum ?12.000< No room for a table or an island? A compact yet functional butchers block could be the answer and is ideal for a U - shape. as it can be moved to one side if necessary and serve as extra workspace when required. Mesh - fronted wall cabinets from the Artisan range by John Lewis of Hungerford enable items to be displayed in the same way as open shelving. Kitchens start from ?17.500 including cabinetry, appliances and worktops. Dojble - level statement shelving enables this narrow scheme to maintain a light, elegant aspect, dpspitp its small size Glossy black worksurfaces with a curved - edge profile bounce light around the room, while pure white cabinetry and walls balance the look. For similar units, try Howdens. Ask your builder for more information, as it supplies to trade only.