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
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