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disadvantages of those 4 basic kitchen layouts.

❖ THE U - shaped kitchen

Advantage: a lot of counter space that is very useful for baking, cooking, and food
preparation. a lot of storage space provided by the cabinets scattered throughout the
room. Depending on the size of the kitchen, the option of including a seating area.
This might be a breakfast bar, a seating arrangement for a corner, or even a dining
table. Some larger kitchen spaces have room for a central kitchen island. Practical
design that leaves the room's center open for movement, especially between the
fridge, sink, and oven—the kitchen's three focal points.
Disadvantage: You can use three-sided benches and cabinets to save space on the
floor. It can be challenging to open the bottom corner cabinets. Workstations that are
too far apart may be the result of a really large floor area. Sometimes it can feel too
confined to have a really small floor area.

❖ THE L- shaped kitchen

Advantage:
1. Most Adaptable Layout
2. Ideal for Open Floor Plans
3. Separate Cooktop & Sink
4. Flexible Work Zones
5. Add Clever Corner Solutions
6. Efficient For Smaller Spaces
7. Work Triangle Makes Moving Easier
8. Add Kitchen Island
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9. Perfect for Corner Space

10. Suitable for Small & Medium Kitchen Areas

Disadvantage:
1. Spacing can be Problematic
2. Not Suited for Multiple Cooks
3. Corner Base Cabinet can be Difficult to Operate
4. Challenging Work Triangle
5. Not Possible for Big Kitchens
6. Corner Space for Appliances
7. Island to Increase Storage

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❖ THE ISLAND KITCHEN

Advantage:
1. Increases counter space for small appliances and prep space.
2. Offers addition storage for cooking utensils and specialty tools.
3. Adds seating options with bar stools or dining chairs along one or more sides
4. Creates defined space in an open concept home.
5. Becomes the heart of the kitchen and where everyone spends their time.

Disadvantage:
1. Disruption in room flow if the island interrupts the work triangle.
2. Appliance placement problems because the island can be hard to vent and
requires special wiring and plumbing.
3. Budget problems if the island is too large or if the finishes are too costly.
4. Space constrictions in tight kitchens.
 ❖ THE PARALLEL KITCHEN
Advantage:
1. Ample countertop space and storage. The parallel kitchen comes with two
countertops, parallel to one another, giving the owner ample space for prepping
and cooking.
2. Ease of navigation. The simple yet efficient design of the parallel kitchen
provides a perfect work triangle.
3. Space-saving feature.

Disadvantage:
1. The negative aspects of galley kitchens layouts are that they can be tight and
not well lit because of their narrowness.
2. The counter space in this galley kitchen layout is limited.
3. When more cooks are working together, traffic may cause congestions in the
kitchen.

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