Basic Kitchen Layout
Basic Kitchen Layout
Basic Kitchen Layout
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