Here at Planese, we know that when you’re planning your kitchen remodel, it can be tempting to want to build an addition to create that large, spacious kitchen you’ve always dreamed of. But you can actually revolutionize the existing space that you have in your kitchen just by taking a look at the best kitchen layout for the area. We can also help you plan for a small bathroom remodel.
There are four basic kitchen layouts, and each one comes with its own advantages. Deciding which one works best for your new kitchen remodel depends on the shape of the room and your own personal needs.
Galley Kitchen
The ‘galley’ style takes its name from the nautical term for a ship’s kitchen. It’s usually a long narrow kitchen with only one entry point, and the main fixtures and fittings are found along the kitchen’s two longer walls. Though the actual dimensions of the room are not firmly set, the galley kitchen is great for compact efficiency, saving space in the floor plan of your home. Through a creative use of space, you can actually include a lot of storage in a galley kitchen.
L-shaped Kitchen
These types of kitchens are popular as they are efficient, easy to build and can include a flow of traffic into other rooms in the home. The L-shaped kitchen layout will usually have the refrigerator, dishwasher and sink along one wall with the stove and over on an adjacent wall. This leaves room for a dining area if the room is big enough, and there can be two or more entry points into the kitchen.
U-shaped Kitchens
A versatile design that allows for several work areas, the U-shaped kitchen is great for larger rooms and will allow for two cooks to work at the same time. The third side of the U-shape can allow for an extra sink and an informal dining area, while you also have more space to add under-counter appliances such as refrigerators or dishwashers.
G-shaped Kitchens
The fourth common type of layout is the G-shaped kitchen, which comes with the addition of an island to a U-shaped kitchen. If you’ve got a larger area to play with, then the G-shaped kitchen is a great kitchen layout to go for. You can have several different work areas, an extra sink, an informal dining area as well as plenty of under-counter appliances. Anyone that loves entertaining while cooking will enjoy the clearly defined yet open-plan vibe that the G-shaped kitchen has.
You can have the exact kitchen layout you desire as long as you are clear about what you want. Think about the space you have to work with, the budget for your kitchen remodel, and the best kitchen layout for you and your family’s needs.
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