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L-Shaped Kitchen Ideas

Whether it is adding drawer storage or using sultry shades, these L-shaped kitchen ideas help maximise space while creating a stylish look using two runs of cabinetry on adjacent walls. L-shaped kitchens are a go-to choice because it can save on floorplans and create an open layout. These kitchen layout ideas will help you make the most of your available room and create a design that specifically works for any home.

"The L-shape is the bread-and-butter of kitchen layouts. This simple and effective shape provides a great balance between storage, walk-space, and worktop areas."

Kim Deighton - Kitchen design and insights expert

1. Enhance Light With White

Enhance an open layout by opting for white cabinetry. It is a great way to make the most of natural light or brighten darker spaces.

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2. Graduate Your Tones

Choose neutral greys to break up long banks of cupboards in an l-shaped layout. The simple hue keeps the aesthetic clutter-free.

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3. Select Sultry Shades

For dramatic style, go for darker tones, like charcoal. The bold palette creates an intimate atmosphere for a cosy layout.

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4. Dial Back Design

Switch to the frame-free style of slab doors, for a simple design that allows for a personal touch with accessories like trims and handles.

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Bring Everyone Together

Capitalise on extra floor space creating an L-shaped kitchen diner, like @the.avos.reno. Choose a modern tone, such as grey, to create a contemporary update on this heritage scheme.

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6. Work In A Triangle

Follow @emilyjanehome’s lead and add a countertop for an L-shaped island, which serves as a central area for dining and meal prep.

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7. Mirror Modern

Thanks to their reflective quality, gloss finishes bounce light around the room, creating a spacious atmosphere — even in dark schemes.

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8. Customise With Quartz

Opt for made-to-measure quartz counters, like @renovating_thegrainstore, whose fitter softened their l-shape layout with custom corners.

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9. Free up walls

Keep an L-shaped layout tidy by maximising internal storage over cupboard quantity, creating a clutter-free floorplan.

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Pick Paintable

The roomier feel of an L-shaped scheme means you can get creative with custom colours, like greens, with paintable cupboards. For future updates, simply sand down and repaint the doors, instead of replacing units.

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