There are many important factors to consider when renovating your kitchen, but none are as important as the layout. Once you’ve determined the layout, you can choose the colour scheme, style and materials that will suit the taste of the whole family. Below are the most common kitchen layout options:
Straight-Line Kitchen
If your home is small and you don’t have a lot of floor space to work with, a straight-line kitchen will be perfect. You can easily add mobile tables and seating at the ends if need be.
Parallel Kitchen
Very similar to the straight-line kitchen, this kitchen layout saves a lot of space. But it typically has cupboards on both sides of the room instead of just one. You can easily maximise storage and space in long narrow rooms.
L-Shaped Kitchen
If space isn’t an issue, an L-shaped kitchen is an incredible option for a social kitchen. Utilising the corner of the room, you will be able to add a breakfast bar or tables at the end while creating an open plan layout.
U-Shaped Kitchen
For the ultimate storage and an excellent work triangle, you should opt for a U-shaped layout if you have the space. Food preparation is much easier since there will be less traffic in the room with this type of layout.
Kitchen Layout Mistakes To Avoid
Not Ensuring Enough Counter Space
Counter space is crucial for the preparation of food. If you don’t have enough space, every meal will be a struggle.
Obstructing the Kitchen Triangle
Designers refer to the stove, sink and refrigerator as the kitchen triangle. This is the area with the most traffic and the greatest activity. When renovating your kitchen carefully plan unobstructed access.
Wasting Storage Space
There are many ways to utilise storage space in your kitchen, like installing dividers and special racks. Ask a professional like Kitchen Frontiers to help you utilise all storage spaces wisely.
Kitchen Frontiers offers traditional and modern kitchen designs in George and surrounding areas. If you’re in the market for a kitchen renovation, give us a call for a free quote today.