Whether you’re planning a kitchen renovation or building one in your new home, the first and most important step is to think about the optimal kitchen layout for your space and budget.
Kitchen Work Triangle
Before we get into more detail about the specific layouts available, it’s important to understand the purpose and function of the kitchen work triangle.
The kitchen work triangle is formed by the three main work areas of your kitchen–the food preparation zone (your counters or fridge), the washing zone (sink or dishwasher), and the cooking zone (stovetop or oven). Essentially, when your kitchen is finished, you should be able to draw metaphorical lines between the zones in the form of a triangle.
What are the 6 Kitchen layout options?
- U-Shaped Kitchen Layout
- L-Shaped Kitchen Layout
- Island Kitchen Layout
- Peninsula Kitchen Layout
- Galley Kitchen Layout
- Single Wall or One Wall Kitchen Layout
U-Shaped Kitchen Layout
A U-shaped kitchen layout is arranged just like it sounds. Cabinets and appliances are arranged along three separate walls to create a U-shape that is open on one end. This kitchen layout is best in big spaces and can accommodate the needs of large families.
U-shaped kitchens have ample counter space and kitchen storage, making it easy for the whole family to help prep multiple aspects of a meal all at once. It’s also one of the easiest layouts for creating an efficient work triangle.
L-Shaped Kitchen Layout
L-shaped kitchens are very similar to U-shaped kitchens, except that they are arranged in an L-shape and have cabinets and appliances installed along two walls instead of three.
L-shaped kitchens are great for maximising efficiency with the work triangle. Because working stations are set up on just two walls, it's easy to move between working stations in just a few steps.
Island Kitchen Layout
If you're looking for a kitchen with ample storage and counter space, an island kitchen is the best choice! Suited especially for large kitchens, island kitchens are typically arranged in a U-shape with a freestanding section of counterspace (also known as an island) in the middle of your kitchen.
Kitchen islands are ideal for adding counter space and storage. Most islands include base cabinets on one side to store kitchen essentials. On the other, many islands have extended countertops to accommodate seating. Add just a few stools and you will have a great casual dining space!
Peninsula Kitchen Layout
Peninsula kitchens are popular because they have some of the same functional properties as an island kitchen but are better suited for smaller spaces.
Like an island kitchen, peninsula kitchens feature an additional worktop, but it’s attached to the wall instead of standing in the middle of the kitchen. This saves space because you don’t need the 3 feet of clearance on one end.
Galley Kitchen Layout
Looking for an efficient use of space? A galley kitchen might be your best fit! This kitchen layout arranges counter tops and appliances on parallel walls with a walkway that opens into other rooms on both ends.
Galley kitchens eliminate space that is sometimes wasted with inconvenient corner cupboards. To maximise the efficiency of the work triangle, place the sink, dishwasher, and stove on the same wall with the fridge and additional counter space on the opposite wall.
One Wall Kitchen Layout
In single-wall kitchens (also known as single run kitchens or one wall kitchen layouts), the counter space and appliances are arranged in a single line against one wall. This arrangement is great for small spaces when other kitchen layouts are impractical.
It’s recommended to have counter space on either side of each major appliance. Because less counter space is needed next to the fridge, it’s often placed at the end of the row in single-wall kitchens. Just be sure that the fridge door opens away from the wall! The most important consideration to remember with this layout is the amount of storage you need.
We have a new kitchen layout package available!
Our Kitchen Layout Concepts Package is perfect if you are looking to transform your kitchen into a space that you love to spend time in. We collaborate with you remotely to provide you with professionally thought through optimal layouts allowing you to decide which one suits you best, taking this forward in to the design stage of your new dream kitchen.
We provide you with 3 x layout options for your space and 2 x virtual 30 minute consultations with Natalie and Jenna and 3D plans with specific zones where key kitchen appliances and seating could be positioned. All you have to do is send over some photos and measurements and we’ll take it from there!
The benefits of this package are:
Take away the worry from making the wrong choices
Avoid costly mistakes
Can increase the value of your home
One point of contact
Saves you the time of researching
Enhance your quality of life
Love a discount?
Well, if you use this service you will receive a discount of £250 from our Kitchen Virtual Express Design Package!
Please reach out to us by filling in our contact form on our website, we’d love to talk to you about your kitchen!
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