Design Buy Build Issue 42 2020 | Page 78

Kitchens Kitchen layouts If you’re looking for comfort and style from your kitchen, then it’s vital that you consider your layout carefully. Here are six very different kitchen layouts from Caple: Galley kitchen This design is usually confined to an area where space may be tight. Therefore, the units will fit along at least one or two opposing walls. This design could be useful if you want to have an opening at both ends of the room. It can create an interesting walk- through from the hallway to the garden, for example. The galley kitchen can also provide a comfortable option with easy access to appliances. U-shaped kitchen A U-shaped kitchen tends to feature cabinets on three walls. In this space, you’ll be able to introduce the ‘working triangle’ concept. Put simply, this is where your refrigeration, ovens and sink are positioned across the three areas for added accessibility. L-shaped kitchen Island kitchen I know there are a number of kitchen layouts available to choose from, however you’ll find this design also tends to suit the working triangle. For example, you could place refrigeration at one end with a sink in the middle and ovens at the other end. This design solution will suit an awkwardly-shaped kitchen, too. As the kitchen has become so much more than simply a cooking space, one of the most popular options, in recent years, has been to introduce an island unit. A central island instantly looks impressive and you’ll benefit from plenty of storage, too. You can even add an appliance or sink and tap to your central island - just make sure you plan 78