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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

 

  • Contemporary L-shaped white kitchen idea with matt slab cupboard doors and a handleless design. Has white trims and worktops.

    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.
    See White L-Shaped Kitchens
  • A gloss, dove grey kitchen, in an L-shaped layout. The kitchen has wall-mounted cabinets, wine rack, and oak flooring.

    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.
    See Grey L-Shaped Kitchens
  • Handleless black kitchen idea using charcoal slab doors and black trims. Includes larders and drawers in a L-shaped layout.

    3. Select Sultry Shades

    For dramatic style, go for darker tones, like charcoal. The bold palette creates an intimate atmosphere for a cosy layout.
    See Black L-Shaped Kitchens
  • A marine blue kitchen with slab doors and brass handles. It is in an l-shaped layout, with grey worktop and oak flooring.

    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.
    See Slab L-Shaped Kitchens
 
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.

SEE SHAKER L-SHAPED KITCHENS

 

  • L-shaped kitchen with an island, from the Chelford Pebble range. It has chrome cup handles and a bespoke Silestone worktop.

    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.
    See Kitchen Worktops
  • Greenwich Gloss Dove Grey Set Shot

    7. Mirror Modern

    Thanks to their reflective quality, gloss finishes bounce light around the room, creating a spacious atmosphere — even in dark schemes.
    See Gloss L-Shaped Kitchens
  • A luxurious dark-grey L-shaped kitchen idea that has white quartz worktops, chevron flooring, and an undermount sink.

    8. Customise With Quartz

    Opt for made-to-measure quartz counters, like @renovating_thegrainstore, whose fitter softened their l-shape layout with custom corners.
    See Quartz Worktops
  • Halesworth Antique Rose 1000 Full Extension Corner Storage

    9. Free up walls

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

SEE PAINTABLE L-SHAPED KITCHENS
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