Kitchen Layout

• the shape that is made by the arrangement of the countertop major appliances and storage areas.

  kitchen layout
• • has cabinet along 3 walls, typically with the base of the U place a table at the 4th wall.
  • perfect for families who use their kitchen a great deal
  • provides plenty of counter space.

  U-kitchen
• • most common, very flexible layout design
  • use only 2 walls, which means they naturally open up space.

  L-kitchen
• • found in open kitchen, ideal place to add an extra sink, countertop can function as an overflow suface.

  island kitchen
• provide additional space, has 3 walls, ideal for larger families.

  G-kitchen
• • "one way gallery", ideal for appartment and smaller homes.
  • works well with the open designs found in many contemporary homes.

  single-file
• "two way gallery", great for smaller kitchen, appliance are close to one another.

  double-file
• 3 primary kitchen station:

  1. the food storage station
  2. the preparation/cooking station
  3. the clean-up station