All the inspiration you need for your L shaped kitchen with island!
L shaped kitchens are one of the most popular kitchen layouts, and for good reason! An L shape design helps you make the most of your space, while also retaining an open layout. It also works with a variety of home layouts, styles and preferences. Adding an island to your L-shaped kitchen will give you even more space and functionality. Today we are sharing 23 L-shaped kitchen layouts with an island!
What is an L shaped Kitchen?
An shaped kitchen is any design that has two perpendicular walls with one elongated to create an L shape. This layout helps you use space efficiently since you only use two walls in your home, allowing for maximum the best use of your home’s space. It’s also a layout that works for small and large spaces.
L Shaped Kitchen with Island Layout Tips
Whether you’re starting from scratch or working within an existing footprint, you have a lot of options when it comes to laying out your L-shaped kitchen. But one thing is true no matter what, you want to make sure you maximize the space and allow for as much workspace and storage as you can. The rule of thumb for kitchen design is to have your appliances in a triangle grouping, this makes food preparation much easier. With an shaped configuration, you have a lot of flexibility about where you put your appliances, taking the time to strategize about how your family will use the space will pay off immensely.
Here’s a great layout idea from Dimensions.com:
It’s a fine balance between form and function when it comes to kitchen design. Sometimes it helps to get inspiration from other people have done in their home, so here are 23 beautiful L-shaped kitchens to inspire you!
Two-Toned L Shaped Kitchen with Island
We love a two-toned kitchen, and an L-shaped design is a great way to incorporate this trend!
A bright white farmhouse L shaped kitchen with a contrasting navy blue island. The beautiful island pendants, wood stools and black cabinet pulls really finish the space perfectly!
This midcentury L-shaped kitchen has charcoal cabinets, open shelving and a stunning wood island with a quartz countertop. Isn’t that oven hood stunning?!
This two tone shaped kitchen features a massive L-shaped black island with an added eating area. This is a chefs kitchen for sure. And what a view!
The windows are the star of the show in this rustic kitchen! If your kitchen is in the corner of your home, you can get creative with cabinet placement and keep the natural light from any windows. The little eating nook in the corner is a genius use of space!
For a bold pop of color in your kitchen, use a lovely shade of emerald green like House Seven Design did here!
Small L-Shaped Kitchen with Island
If you have a small kitchen design, you need your kitchen island to serve many purposes. This petite island contains the stovetop, prep space and seating for maximum efficiency.
A freestanding kitchen island is a great option for small or awkward kitchen layouts.
A square island makes the most of the space in small L-shaped kitchens. We love the one below because it has a large worktop, but its slim metal legs don’t take up too much visual space in the layout.
L-Shaped Kitchens with Large Islands
This beautiful white L-shaped kitchen features a large island with a sink, ample prep space and seating for 6!
If you’ve got a long L-shaped kitchen, you can do a narrower island that stretches the length of the space.
Dark wood cabinets and a large white island contrast perfectly in this space. This island has so much space, a sink, seating and storage aplenty!
Farmhouse L-Shaped Kitchen
The farmhouse style kitchen can work wonderfully with an L-shape layout. Use natural design elements and complement them with metal finishes.
Get creative with your lighting in your farmhouse kitchen. Use statement pendant light fixtures above your island and go all in on metal sconces!
This modern farmhouse kitchen is timeless and perfectly balanced with it’s emerald green cabinets and natural wood island.
This two-toned farmhouse kitchen is beautifully laid out with a large kitchen island and a pantry neatly tucked in the corner.
Modern L-Shaped Kitchens with Islands
An L-shaped kitchen can be streamlined, sleek and minimal, making it a great option for modern or contemporary kitchen designs. Here are a few modern L shaped kitchens we love!
A sleek mid century modern kitchen with a gorgeous waterfall island and wood cabinets.
A modern loft with a stunning L-shaped kitchen layout.
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