U-shaped kitchens have been identified by kitchen specialists as one of the most practical ways of organising the room.The Kitchen Bedroom Bathroom Specialist Association (KBSA) called U-shaped kitchens an extremely effective design solution, especially when a peninsular unit protrudes from one end of the U and provides additional countertop and storage space.U-shape designs often feature in compact homes, allowing counters and cabinets to run continuously along three adjacent walls and providing ample worktop space around sinks, hobs and fridges.And experts from Kitchen Styles agreed that a u-shaped kitchen could help to maximise space, but cautioned against overloading the wall units with cupboards, which could be somewhat overpowering.The site also urged people to consider a breakfast bar on one end of the U, should homeowners find themselves with an excess of countertop space.People seeking instead to keep surfaces as clear as possible could opt for a space-saving sink such as the Compact CPX611780 Franke Sink, measuring 780 mm across but incorporating a generous draining board.