Kitchen Layout Guide

KITCHEN LAYOUT GUIDE The effective "work triangle" keeps the three key appliances - fridge, oven/hob, and sink/dishwasher within handy, unobstructed reach of each other and allows efficient and easy food preparation and storage, cooking and washing. U-SHAPED KITCHEN Ideal for two cooks. Floor area should at least be 8 x 8 feet. Place the sink opposite or near the cooking area. D/W Mark areas for meal preparation, cooking, and clean-up. Use accents or Keep paths obstacle-free. decor to avoid the boxed-in look. L-SHAPED KITCHEN Perfect for studio apartments. Lighten up dark corners. D/W Designate the longer area for meal prep. Keep kitchen triangle intact. Avoid décor as it will make the area look cramped. Free-up counter space, install overhead cabinets. ISLAND FLOOR PLAN Divides large kitchens into efficient, smaller working areas. D/W Provide enough space for movement. Match island with the rest of the kitchen design. Plan according to island's main function. Place pendant lights above the island. Islands can be the main social space in the kitchen. PENINSULA KITCHEN OR G-SHAPED Use peninsula as breakfast corner. Group tall appliances together. Maximize storage. Don't break the kitchen triangle. Separate meal prep, cooking, and clean-up areas. D/W GALLEY KITCHEN Great space-savers! Have enough space for appliance doors to open. Opt for shelves instead of cabinets. Install enough lights. Use pull-outs for storage. D/W Keep refrigerator and sink together, put stove on the opposite side. ONE-WALL KITCHEN Allows for efficient work-flow. Consider backsplashes to add visual interest. Place sink in between the refrigerator and stove. Cheapest layout available. D/W Add a kitchen island, if space permits, or place dining table nearby. Make use of additional storage. Courtesy of: Glass TILE STORE.C OM KITCHEN CABINET KINGS www.kitchencabinetkings.com www.glasstilestore.com www.facebook.com/KitchenCabinetKings www.facebook.com/GlassTileStore @cabinetkings y @glasstilestore You www.youtube.com/KitchenCabinetKings Tube D www.pinterest.com/glasstilestore www.pinterest.com/cabinetkings www.kitchencabinetkings.com/blog A www.blog.glasstilestore.com Produced by www.optimaltargeting.com 00: