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Basic Kitchen Layout

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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

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