Corridor/Galley
Corridor designs are incredibly efficient because you can move around the
entire kitchen in just a few steps. Counters and storage are limited, however.
And, people walking through can get in the cook’s way.
Corridor designs are incredibly efficient because you can move around the
entire kitchen in just a few steps. Counters and storage are limited, however.
And, people walking through can get in the cook’s way.
Peninsula
A peninsula offers an open design that incorporates the kitchen and dining
room. Its layout brings the whole family together by creating an extra
common space.
A peninsula offers an open design that incorporates the kitchen and dining
room. Its layout brings the whole family together by creating an extra
common space.
L-Shaped
The L-shaped kitchen is one of the most popular. Its work triangle is
uninterrupted by traffic and there is ample room for appliances. Also, by
lengthening the leg of the “L”, or adding an island work station you can create
even more storage and counter space.
The L-shaped kitchen is one of the most popular. Its work triangle is
uninterrupted by traffic and there is ample room for appliances. Also, by
lengthening the leg of the “L”, or adding an island work station you can create
even more storage and counter space.
U-Shaped
U-shaped kitchens surround you on three sides with storage, countertops and
appliances. This saves a lot of steps. If the “U” is big enough, you can add an
island work station in the middle.
U-shaped kitchens surround you on three sides with storage, countertops and
appliances. This saves a lot of steps. If the “U” is big enough, you can add an
island work station in the middle.
The Work Triangle
Creating a work triangle in your kitchen can cut down on excess movement by centering your work space.
Why waste time running around the kitchen when you can be playing with your kids or taking some quality
time for yourself?
Rules of thumb for the basic work triangle are as follows:
* No one side of the triangle should be greater than nine feet or less than four feet.
* The triangle should not be interrupted by traffic or cabinetry.
* The perimeter of the triangle should measure no more than 26 feet and no less than 12 feet.
Creating a work triangle in your kitchen can cut down on excess movement by centering your work space.
Why waste time running around the kitchen when you can be playing with your kids or taking some quality
time for yourself?
Rules of thumb for the basic work triangle are as follows:
* No one side of the triangle should be greater than nine feet or less than four feet.
* The triangle should not be interrupted by traffic or cabinetry.
* The perimeter of the triangle should measure no more than 26 feet and no less than 12 feet.