The U-shaped kitchen is a popular kitchen layout choice as it is open, has plenty of kitchen bench space for everyone to work on and leaves the center of the kitchen open for a table or kitchen island.


The U-shaped kitchen (also called the C-shaped kitchen) effectively uses the kitchen work triangle we hear so much about in kitchen design. Click here to read more about the kitchen triangle work zone.

Often in U-shape kitchens, the cabinets are installed lower and are harder to access for storage purposes and the kitchen layout doesn’t promote socializing. However, if your U-shaped kitchen is wide enough in design, it can accommodate a kitchen island for extra storage, kitchen benchtop space and a designated entertaining area to gather around.

If you want a more allocated seating area in your U-shaped kitchen, a sleek and modern peninsula can act as both a kitchen island and a kitchen table for dining. For tips on how to choose the right kitchen island, click here.

The U-shaped kitchen can work for a small, medium or large kitchen spaces. In a larger kitchen space, this allows room for people to move around with ease with worrying you will be in someone’s way.

At Harrington Kitchens, our team of professionals will be with you every step of the way, from the initial design consultation to the installation of the final cabinet in your kitchen. If you are interested in the U-shaped kitchen layout or a have a kitchen design enquiry, contact us.

Harrington Kitchens offers a wide variety of kitchen designs and styles including:

For more information on our various kitchen designs, please visit our Gallery. Our Gallery brings together a selection of our custom kitchen designs ranging from traditional to contemporary kitchens. Each kitchen style has the flexibility to work in any home environment and can be designed to suit all tastes and budgets.

For a free quote and free design consultation please contact us at Harrington Kitchens on (02) 4647 4474 or submit an online enquiry, alternatively you are welcome to visit the Harrington Kitchens Showroom at 12 Graham Hill Road Narellan NSW or 5 Old Hume Highway, Mittagong NSW.