A U-shaped kitchen is the most functionally sound kitchen layout. This type of layout creates balance and symmetry due to its even, three-walled design, making it an ideal layout for the coveted kitchen work triangle. A work triangle, or the space between your stove, refrigerator and sink, supports functionality since it separates three major elements of your kitchen.

With a U-shaped layout, you get the most counter space out of any layout option. Due to the extra counter space and the three-walled design, you also have extra storage by adding cabinets below and above the counters.

Here, OPPEIN gives you some ideas of U-Shape kitchen cabinets.

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A kitchen island is a useful and multifunctional component. No matter how small your space is, get inspiration from our small kitchen island ideas and tips to add more function to your kitchen. Make meal prep faster and more effective in a small kitchen with an innovative kitchen island. A small-space island can amplify surface area and kick up your kitchen's style.

L-Shaped Laminate Kitchen with Small Island

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Stylish and practical U-Shaped layout can make the small space get the maximized use but without reducing the joy of cooking. A small table might do the trick if you have no room for a dining area. Here, the slim table provides counter space and acts as a breakfast bar.

Small U-Shaped Beige Lacquer Kitchen

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Doors with a wood grain finish bring warmth and effortless elegance into your kitchen, making it an inviting space where you'll love to spend time cooking, dining and entertaining. U-shaped kitchen is the perfect expression of the work triangle we hear so much about in kitchen design. It is great for cooks and guests.

Wood Grain Melamine U-Shaped Kitchen

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White natural wood makes the kitchen bright and airy but still warm. U-shaped kitchen is the perfect expression of the work triangle we hear so much about in kitchen design. It is great for cooks and guests.

Melamine U-Shaped Small Kitchen

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Shaker style kitchen cabinet doors here are elegant for their simple, clean lines, and you can see them paired with simple, unadorned cabinet hardware. U-shaped kitchens provide lots of storage and work surface. They're also very safe since they have only one entrance and no through traffic.

Small U Shaped Shaker Kitchen