Planning Your Kitchen Layout




The most common kitchen layouts include the one-wall kitchen, the galley kitchen, the U-shaped kitchen, the G-shaped kitchen, and the L-shaped kitchen—some of which can also incorporate an island. Single Line/One Wall Kitchen Design
  • Best utilized in narrow rooms.
  • Suitable for one or two people to use at one.
  • Suitable for small family stay at apartment or  condominium.
This kitchen  design layout arrangement places all equipment, sink, range, refrigerator  and cabinetry along one wall. Because we cannot create a triangle in a one-wall  kitchen design, maximize accessibility by locating the sink between the  refrigerator and the range. Although a one-wall kitchen is more typical in a  small apartment, it may be found in large, open-plan home.
L-Shaped Kitchen Design Layout
  • Versatile layout with cupboard along two adjacent walls.
  • Work well with sitting area that is integrated into the same room and overcomes any shortage of wall space.
  • Idea for a family and entertaining guest.
This kitchen design plan places the kitchen on two perpendicular walls. The L-shape usually consist of one long and one short “leg” and lends itself to an efficient work triangle without problem of through traffic. This kitchen design layout is flexible enough for two cook to work simultaneously without getting in each other’s way. Another advantage to this kitchen design layout is the opportunity for incorporating an island into the floor plan, if space allows. If we do include an island in an L-shape kitchen design layout, plan the clearances carefully, walkways should be at least 36 inches wide. U-Shaped Kitchen Design Layout
  • Utilizes three full walls for maximum storage and work space.
  • Suitable for both large and small rooms
  • Suitable for condominium and terrace house.

Kitchen Cabinets, counters and appliances are all arranged along three walls in a U-shaped kitchen design layout. The greatest benefits to this plan are the easy traffic flow. A U-shaped kitchen design layout it is possible to  keep traffic that’s passing through the kitchen from encroaching on the cook’s work space, an important asset in a busy household. A U-shaped kitchen design layout incorporates a logical sequence of work center with minimum distances between each. The sink  is often located at the base of the U, with the refrigerator and range on the  side walls opposite each other. The U shape takes a lot of space – at least 8  feet along the length and width of the kitchen. The U-shaped kitchen design layout is ideal for two cooks, the work areas may have to overlap somewhat in a  smaller layout-meaning two cooks may have to share one leg of the triangle – but  it can be done.

Galley Kitchen Design

  • Comprises counters on both sides of the room  with 1.2m width corridor down the middle.
  • This set-up saves steps and makes sense where  food preparation comes before entertaining.
  • First choice of many top chefs.

The galley kitchen design or parallel kitchen design or also known as the corridor  style, this compact layout locates the appliances, sink and cabinets on two parallel walls to create a small pass-through kitchen. It is easy to configure an efficient work triangle in this kitchen design layout, but this layout really caters to one cook. Parallel kitchen design is mainly the product of necessity. Small apartments often feature  these kitchens to free up living space in other rooms. Allow a 48-inch  wide aisle after all fixtures are in place so that cabinet and appliance doors  can be opened easily while someone walk through. If possible, avoid situating  the major appliances directly opposite one another. This would cause  cramming in the event that two people wanted to use two things at the same  time. Storage is a real challenge in this compact layout. The solution is to  install tall kitchen cabinets that extend to the ceiling.

Single Line Kitchen Design with an Island

  • Suitable for large rooms with lot of available  floor space.
  • Easier for several people to work together at  the sometime.
The island setup is only possible in kitchens that have ample room. When you set up an island, you must be sure to leave enough  room for passersby on all sides of the island. Some islands provide  additional counter space and seating, and many of them even feature cooktops, stoves, or sinks.  Islands with cooktops offer the most efficiency, because they facilitate shorter triangles. Islands become not only areas on which to work but also places for socializing. Bar seating underneath  hanging lights with dim control make people feel comfortable and relaxed. It becomes the ideal spot for wine and cocktails.