UNDERSTAN
DING THE
BASIC
KITCHEN
LAYOUT
Most basic
lay-out
principles
Work triangle
Work triangle
imaginary line drawn from
each of
the three
primary work
Preparat
station
ion/cook
Food
storage
station
ing
station
Cleanup
statio
By drawing these lines
u can assess the distance required to mo
o and from each area
etermine how will the traffic flow
To avoid traffic flow problemswork triangle should have a
perimeter that measures less
SIX PRIMARY
KITCHEN
LAYOUT
SHAPES
1. U-SHAPED
KITCHEN
Popular in large and small homes
U-SHAPED
KITCHEN
Perfect for families who use
their kitchens a great deal
Provides plenty of counter
space
Efficient work triangle
Can convert one cabinet leg
into a breakfast bar
2. L-SHAPED
KITCHEN
Most flexible and most popular
providing a compact triangle
*Very flexible layout design
*major appliances can be placed
In a variety of areas
*work areas are
close to each other
L-SHAPED
KITCHEN
3. ISLAND
OPTION
Create a wealth of extra counter and
storage space
* an island can be an
indispensable
food
preparation station or
act as
butcher block area
*an ideal place to
add an extra sink or
an island grill
ISLAND
4.G-SHAPED
KITCHEN
Built much like the U-shaped with the
addition of an elongated partial wall.
G-SHAPED
Ideal KITCHEN
for larger families needing
extra storage space
Plenty of counter and cabinet
space
Multiple cooks can function
well in this layout
Can convert one cabinet leg into a
breakfast bar or entertaining area
5. CORRIDOR/GALLEY
KITCHEN
Great for smaller kitchens
CORRIDOR/GALLEY
KITCHEN
Appliances
are close to one
another
Easy for one cook to
maneuver
Can easily convert to a Ushape by closing off one end
6. SINGLE WALL/PULLMAN
KITCHEN
Designed for homes or apartments
and offers a very open and airy feel
SINGLE WALL/PULLMAN
KITCHEN
Ideal for apartments and
smaller homes
Works well with the open designs
found in many contemporary homes
Can be enhanced with the
addition of an island
HAPPY
LEARNING