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Kitchen Layout Types Explained

This document discusses common kitchen layouts and their features. It describes the key components of a kitchen layout including the work triangle between the sink, refrigerator, and cooktop. It then outlines six common kitchen layouts - U-shaped, L-shaped, G-shaped, corridor/galley, single wall/pullman, and island option. It concludes by providing recommended distance guidelines for kitchen work areas and traffic flow.

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Kitchen Layout Types Explained

This document discusses common kitchen layouts and their features. It describes the key components of a kitchen layout including the work triangle between the sink, refrigerator, and cooktop. It then outlines six common kitchen layouts - U-shaped, L-shaped, G-shaped, corridor/galley, single wall/pullman, and island option. It concludes by providing recommended distance guidelines for kitchen work areas and traffic flow.

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UNDERSTANDING

BASIC KITCHEN
LAYOUT
Is the shape that is made by the
KITCHEN
arrangement of the countertop, major
LAYOUT appliances and storage areas.

WORK The area that is dedicated to prepare


STATION food

WORK An imaginary line drawn from each of these


TRIANGL three primary work stations in the kitchen
E to avoid traffic flow problems
1. THE U-SHAPED KITCHEN

Named for the “U” shape


it resembles

Popular in large and


small homes
2. THE L-SHAPED KITCHEN

One of the most flexible


and most popular
kitchen layout providing
a compact work triangle
3. THE G-SHAPED KITCHEN

Built very much like U-


shaped with the addition of
an elongated partial wall

Offers a great deal of space


4. CORRIDOR/GALLEY KITCHEN

This kitchen layout


makes the most out of
a smaller space
5. THE SINGLE WALL/PULLMAN
KITCHEN

Designed for homes or


apartments that offers a
very open and airy feel
6. THE ISLAND OPTION

 It keep work areas traffic-


free and create a wealth of
extra counter and storage
space.
Recommended Distances:

42 inches wide – Single Cook


48 inches wide – More than one cook

36 inches – walkways between an island and counter


42-48 inches wide – recommended work aisle if there
are kitchen equipment
36-44 inches – for island option kitchen layout

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