DIFFERENT KITCHEN LAYOUT

Galley Kitchen

Also called the parallel kitchen, this is

one of the most efficient kitchen
layouts. It is ideally suited for small
spaces and serves as a perfect one-
cook kitchen. It comprises of two
parallel walls opposite each other with
a walkway in between, which is why it
is also called as a walk through
kitchen. This makes it easier to design cabinets, as you no longer have to
concern yourself with corner cabinets. If you have a large space, you can
also include an island, as shown in the picture.

One-wall Kitchen

The one-wall kitchen is very

popular in studio flats and loft
apartments because it utilizes
minimum space. It is based on a
straight layout, and places all
three work centers in a straight
line. The cabinets and appliances
are mounted on a single wall.
However, it is never a good idea
to place the work stations side by side, as you wouldn’t have any free
countertop space between them. Modern straight kitchens sometimes also
include an island, making it a bit like the galley layout.
 U-Shaped Kitchen

Also known as the horseshoe

kitchen layout, this style is
characterized with three walls of
cabinets and appliances. You can
choose this layout if you have
large kitchen space or are likely
to spend a lot of your time in the
kitchen. It provides additional
floor, counter and cabinet space,
leading to an efficient work
triangle that helps you save time and energy when cooking your meals.

L-Shaped Kitchen

Ideal for small family homes, it serves

you best if you have small floor
space. The layout utilizes two walls in
an L-shape for cabinets, countertops
and appliances, which provide an
efficient design for the integration of
the three work stations. If you have
space left over, then you can also
accommodate a small dining table or
an island as suited to your needs.
 Island Kitchen

Island kitchens add more work

and storage space to a kitchen.
You can utilize the island for
cabinet space, appliances, the
sink, counter tops, or a place a
place to eat. An island has the
power to evolve L-shaped
kitchens into a horseshoe
layout, and one walled kitchens
into galley styled ones.
But make sure that you have enough kitchen space and clearance before
deciding on an island layout.

Peninsula or G-Shaped Kitchen

Peninsula kitchens basically contain a

connected island. It provides free
standing work space that can serve as a
countertop, storage or eating area.
Unlike an island, the freestanding space
is accessible from three sides. Other
than that, the peninsula kitchen offers all
the benefits of an island kitchen while
utilizing less floor space in comparison.
 L Shaped Kitchen with an Island

A very popular
configuration. This style of
kitchen offers a bit more
design flexibility as shapes
can be created using the
‘island’. For example, a bar
for occasional meals can be
added. This design makes
for a great entertainers
kitchen as it allows guests
to sit outside the work zone
but still enjoy the cooking aromas and to chat to the chef while they work.

The U Shaped Kitchen with Variation

This kitchen layout allows for variation

and commonly incorporates elements
of the traditional u-shaped kitchen
along with a galley kitchen. A walkway
is still integrated in the design and
cabinetry is situated on all four sides.

U-Shaped variation kitchen designs

are ideal for areas where space is not
a constraint and that extra storage is required. If space permits, the addition
of an island bench to the kitchen will increase bench space and cut down on
the distance between storage and/or cooking facilities and the benchtop.
 Open Plan Kitchen

Open plan kitchen designs are ideal for areas where the space is not a
constraint and you want to encourage an overall ‘open plan’ feeling.

This style layout creates a larger open plan design by adjoining with another
room such as the dining or lounge. This design can also accommodate a
breakfast bar on two sides of the zone.