Kitchen
layout
What is
kitchen
Layout?
The kitchen layout is the shape that
is made by the arrangement of the
countertop, major appliances and
storage areas.
Kitchen
Island
A kitchen island is a freestanding
piece of kitchen furniture usually
situated in the middle of the room.
most common kitchen islands will
feature some of the following:
• Storage areas
• Sink
• Seating areas
• Built-in appliances and more.
Peninsula
Put simply, a peninsula
is a connected kitchen
island. Having a
peninsula will create a
U-shaped kitchen, and is
a great way to divide the
room from the
dining/living room.
Peninsula
Kitchen
work
triangle
Kitchen Work Triangle
The kitchen work triangle is a series
of specific guidelines most kitchen
designers follow when designing a
kitchen. The key three aspects are the
distance between the cooker, sink and
refrigerator.
Kitchen
Symbols and
Diagrams
Csetol
Closet
Csetol 2
Closet 2
Csetol 3
Closet 3
Csetol 4
Closet 4
Gsa Setvo
Gas Stove
saG Svote 2
Gas Stove 2
saG Svote 3
Gas Stove 3
Skin
Sink
Skin 2
Sink 2
Drpsenise
Dispenser
Clirarcu Dngini
Circular Dining
Clirarcu Telba
Circular Table
Dngini Tbale
Dining Table
Onglbo dngini
Oblong Dining
Olav Dngini Tebla
Oval Dining Table
Seqaur Tebla
Square Table
feR
Ref
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One Wall
• The one-wall kitchen works by keeping all
appliances, cooking tools and ingredients within
easy reach.
• Unfortunately, the sink, range and refrigerator still
take up a fair amount of counter space, so finding
enough work room for food prep can be a
challenge.
Fixation: Using the dining table or a movable island
for additional work space is another common
solution.
Galley
• This layout takes its name from the galley, or kitchen,
of a ship or airplane.
• By nature and necessity, these kitchens make use of
small, cramped spaces to feed tens or even
hundreds of people.
• The galley layout doesn't have room for a dining
area, and it limits interaction with guests and with
family. You're trotting out the plate like you're
catering.
U – Shaped
• Basically a wide galley kitchen with one end closed off, it
keeps onlookers out of the main work area while remaining
open to other rooms of the home and allowing traffic to
pass.
• Problems typically arise due to its small size
*It doesn’t offer room for dining table and chairs.
Fixation: Turn that leg into a peninsula by eliminating the wall
and the upper cabinets. The peninsula counter can then be
used for eating, homework or paying bills.
U – Shaped with Island
• Whether the island is used for a work surface, seating,
the sink or the cooktop (as shown), the cook can now
get work done while facing out of the kitchen,
allowing for conversations and the ability to keep an
eye on family activities.
• Adding an island also makes it much easier for a second
cook to help with meal preparation and cleanup.
G – Shaped
• The G-shaped kitchen layout is essentially a pumped-up
version of the U-shaped layout
• A U- shaped with peninsula
• Suited to those who want to pack every square inch of
kitchen possible into their space but don't have room
for the clearance required for an island.
• Do not make the peninsula too long and too short
L – Shaped
• People who like to entertain will appreciate this layout's
ability to incorporate multiple cooks, invite guests into the
cooking area and allow for mingling and conversation
during a family dinner or a cocktail party.
• However, without an island, the cooks are still facing away
from the activities while working.
L – Shaped with Island
The L-shaped kitchen shown here has three
distinct zones, with enough space between them
to avoid collisions and catastrophes. On the right
leg, the sink and dishwasher create a clean-up
station. On the left leg, the range with griddle
and the adjacent wall oven and microwave
comprise an impressive cooking zone. The island,
with its under-counter wine cellar and raised bar
top, makes a great place for casual dining or
drinks.
Some people prefer to have the cooktop on the
island. "I don't like having my back toward anyone,"
says Scott Gottlich, executive chef of Bijoux Restaurant
in Dallas. "I'd I rather be seeing out while I'm cooking
and have a conversation." His home kitchen features an
L-shaped layout with two islands: a center island with a
cooktop and a multi-level bar island on the outside. He
enjoys this floor plan both for entertaining family and
friends and for spending time cooking and connecting
with his son.