“While large islands are en vogue, don’t underestimate the beauty of a small galley or U-shaped kitchen,” Meghan Eisenberg, of Studio M.E., told Homes and Gardens.

The most common dining room table shape is a rectangle, ... She has contributed 20+ reviews for Food & Wine and specializes in stories about interior design, cookware, and kitchen organization.

In another renovation in Los Angeles, Ms. Merrill designed a U-shaped banquette beside the kitchen as the family’s main dining space, freeing up the old formal dining room for other purposes. Image ...

Generous U-shaped banquette seating wraps the walls of the nook in this kitchen, situated in a home in Zwaag, the Netherlands, that was renovated by Dutch interior design practice DAB Studio.

The U-shaped kitchen, in particular, is one that's easy to forget and a real source of inspiration for every tiny living enthusiast out there. Judging by its exterior appearance, you might dismiss ...

This type of kitchen has four sides, with the fourth slightly shorter than the rest, creating an ideal spot for a peninsula. It's a great option if a U-shaped kitchen wouldn't provide enough storage, ...