When renovating a kitchen, there are countless factors to take into account. Most people start with the design, but we mustn’t forget the practical aspects either. To ensure that it’s comfortable to potter about, bake, cook, eat, wash up and so on here on a daily basis, you need to carefully plan the most optimal layout for your kitchen. Here, we’ll look at the four most popular kitchen layouts.
Single-row kitchen
The single-row kitchen In this case, all the kitchen units are situated along a single wall. This layout is usually chosen when the space is very narrow, making any other layout impractical, though it can also look good in an open-plan kitchen. In the latter case, the kitchen units are often combined with a with a kitchen island, into which we can incorporate countless functions, thereby perfecting the kitchen triangle. Where would we not recommend it? In a larger space, this would not be the most suitable layout, as the key functions arranged in a single line – oven, sink, fridge, etc. – would be very far apart, which would make day-to-day tasks inconvenient.
U-shaped kitchen
The U-shaped kitchen A major advantage is that, with just a little turning, everything is practically within arm’s reach. If you need plenty of work surface space, this could be a great choice for you. It’s important to only opt for a closed-off space if the walls are a suitable distance apart; if the passageway between the two arms of the U-shape is too narrow, we’d recommend an L-shape or a single-row layout instead. Many people wouldn’t even think of it, but this layout can also work as an open-plan kitchen, creating a sort of separate little space within the room, and one of the arms of the U-shape could even serve as a bar counter or breakfast nook.
L-shaped kitchen
The In an L-shaped kitchen layout Our kitchen units are situated along two adjacent walls of the room. Usually, the sink is located on one arm of the ‘L’, and the hob on the other. If you choose this layout, the kitchen island It’s definitely worth considering incorporating one. Depending on its size, it can be used as a breakfast bar, storage space or for other purposes; in any case, it’s certain to provide you with extra worktop space. Furthermore, a kitchen island acts as a link between the worktops positioned at right angles to one another, which makes working in the kitchen much easier.
Two-row kitchen
The key feature of a double-row kitchen layout is that the kitchen units are positioned on two opposite sides of the room. The width of the walkway, as mentioned earlier, is particularly important here. If the opposite walls are too close together, there won’t be enough space to move about or to open the oven, fridge and cupboard doors comfortably.
How do you decide which layout is best for you? We’ve written about this in detail in our previous article, but of course, once we have seen the floor plan and assessed your requirements, our experts will be happy to assist you. Alongside our bespoke kitchen furniture, we provide free design services and even technical advice! If you have a basic idea of what you’re looking for, we’d love to welcome you to our kitchen studio – please book an appointment via our contact details!
