1. INCORPORATE A WINDOW DIVIDER
Pairing up with the kitchen cabinets that creates the short run in the L, this beautiful yellow kitchen by deVOLfeatures a wall of internal glass panels, painted and then aged to allow light and reflections to stream into dark corners. The warm mellow yellow of the walls has given this room a beautiful ambiance and cleverly turns a dark space into a peaceful and magical kitchen.
2. CREATE AREAS FOR DISPLAY
The L-shape offers up nice nooks for creating a run of shelves to display kitchen items like this pale pink kitchen from Plain English which shows off a styled collection of contrasting black accessories on its elegant shelves.
3. INCORPORATE A NOSTALGIC FARMHOUSE TABLE
Having cabinetry meet at a perpendicular angle can open the room up and provide more floor space allowing room for a kitchen diner. This traditionally inspired cream kitchen from Neptune incorporates a nostalgic farmhouse table paired with elegant cream cabinets.
4. CREATE A DIVISION IN AN OPEN PLAN SPACE
An L-shape area creates a division in an open plan kitchen creating a barrier of sorts between the person cooking. Configured in this way with the peninsula facing outwards instead of fixed to a wall it's also a great option for incorporating a breakfast bar offering more seating on either side and gives the kitchen its own zone within an open plan space, by semi-sectioning it off.
4. INCORPORATE VINTAGE CABINETS
Vintage cabinets are a great way to soften a kitchen and turn a functional space into something more homely. This L-shaped kitchen by Studio Duggan incorporates a mix of reeded glass cabinets with warm pink cupboards below. The wooden cabinets match with the Mid-century dining furniture and the layout allows for that much desired open space in the center of the room.
5. GO BOLD AND RUSTIC
This transportive kitchen and scullery benefits from the openness of this layout featuring brightly painted shelving and tall cupboards with space for a rustic worktable.
6. COLOR DRENCH YOUR L-SHAPED KITCHEN
From small studio apartments to Airbnb's the most affordable and popular shaped kitchen is the L. We love how this chic and small kitchen has been elevated using the on-trend 'color drenching' technique which transforms this functional spot into a talking point.
7. CREATE A CAFE STYLE KITCHEN
This beautiful kitchen inspired by Art Deco style, feels as though it is in a French bistro or eclectic bar. With rounded edges, marble tops, and brass and glass shelves it brings added allure to an everyday environment.
8. GO FOR LIGHT AND BRIGHT AND ENHANCE SPACE
One of the biggest benefits of an L-shaped kitchen is that they create such open and airy spaces, it's why they are so popular with smaller spaces. So why not enhance that open feel by opting for white, or lighter shades for your cabinetry? This will make the most of light for an airier atmosphere. This tip is also suitable for rooms with little natural light, as it creates a bright ambiance with minimum effort.