BASIC
KITCHEN
LAYOUT
ANSWER THE FOLLOWING
QUESTIONS:
How will you describe
a kitchen?
How will you describe
your kitchen at home?
WHAT IS A WORK TRIANGLE?
The work triangle is an imaginary line drawn from each of the
three primary work stations in the kitchen.
Three Primary Work Stations
1. Food storage station
- Refrigerator and cabinets
2. Preparation and cooking station
- oven, microwave and other appliances for food preparation
3. Clean – up station
- sink
The ideal are
measurement
of a kitchen
is 26 feet or
6. 5 meters.
BASIC
KITCHEN
LAYOUT
U- Shaped
U – SHAPED KITCHEN
Named for the "U" shape it resembles, this
kitchen is popular in large and small homes
alike.
Perfect for families who use their kitchens a
great deal
Provides plenty of counter space
Efficient work triangle
Can convert one cabinet leg into a breakfast bar
L – shaped kitchen
L – SHAPED KITCHEN
This kitchen shape is one of the most flexible
and most popular, providing a compact triangle.
Very flexible layout design
Major appliances can be placed in a variety of
areas
Work areas are close to each other
Can easily convert to a U-Shape with a cabinet
leg addition
Island option
ISLAND OPTION
Islands can not only keep work areas traffic-
free, but also create a wealth of extra
counter and storage space.
An island can be an indispensable food
preparation station or act as a butcher
block area.
The island is also an ideal place to add an
extra sink or an island grill.
G - shaped
G – SHAPED KITCHEN
Ideal for larger families needing extra
storage space
Plenty of counter and cabinet space
Multiple cooks can function well in this
layout
Can convert one cabinet leg into a
breakfast bar or entertaining area
CORRIDOR/GALLEY KITCHEN
CORRIDOR / GALLEY KITCHEN
This style kitchen makes the most out of a
smaller space.
Great for smaller kitchens
Appliances are close to one another
Easy for one cook to maneuver
Can easily convert to a U-Shape by closing
off one end
SINGLE WALL/PULLMAN KITCHEN
SINGLE WALL / PULLMAN KITCHEN
Designed for homes or apartments, the single
wall kitchen offers a very open and airy feel.
Ideal for apartments and smaller homes
Works well with the open designs found in many
contemporary homes
Small moveable table can provide eating space
Can be enhanced with the addition of an island