A U-Shaped layout is a well-designed kitchen plan with one main entrance and three walls of cabinets and appliances. This shape really maximizes the amount of storage space for your kitchen. Just like the L Shape an island can be added for even more space. This design works well to allow for easy traffic flow and seamless working. You’ll have no problem adding more cooks to kitchen for holidays or dinner parties with the gracious space a U Shaped layout provides.