Kitchen Layouts—which is right for you?

Designing a new or updating an existing kitchen can be a very daunting task. A lot of times, our spatial dimensions can dictate the layout of our kitchen, as well as the plumbing & electrical components already in place. But with the desire for change in kitchen functionality that today’s demanding lifestyles encompass, a whole new kitchen design might just be what you need.

Here are just a few of today’s most popular kitchen layouts:

L—kitchens have two walls that come together at a corner, forming the letter L. This design creates a very efficient & functional work triangle and workflow that allows for more than one cook in the kitchen. Pair it with an island for additional counter space & storage, and you have a winning design!

U—kitchens are just an L with one more side, making the U. The third side can be a wall with cabinets or a peninsula. U-shaped kitchens can work in small or large footprints and offer extra storage and counter space. This design also nicely accommodates two cooks, or a cook and a dishwasher.

G—kitchens are just a U with one more little side that makes up the G. This additional side is often a peninsula used for seating, and like the U, it offers more counter space as well as additional storage.

One Wall—kitchens, as the name implies, consist of a single wall that contains your main appliances. This design makes efficient use of a small space but also works beautifully in a large space. As with the L-shaped kitchen, pairing an island with the one-wall kitchen design can help you make the most of your kitchen.

Galley—kitchens have two walls, or a wall and an island, that run parallel to each other. Galley kitchen designs make very efficient use of what are often tight spaces, where maximum storage and functionality are the primary goals. Though often only one cook can be in the “galley” at a time, this design makes excellent use of the “work triangle” and maximizes kitchen functionality.

Custom—maybe a combination of a few of the layouts above is more your design style. With the help of one of Cape & Island Kitchens’ professional kitchen designers, the custom kitchen of your dreams is just a design consultation away. Visit us today.

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