Layouts To Adopt In New Kitchens

Here are some layouts you can adopt in your new kitchen:

1. L-SHAPED

The L shape is created by two work spaces constructed against two separate walls that adjoin perpendicularly. These have prominent counter space and give room to incorporate an island. Where an island is excluded, the kitchen is left looking quite spacious. This kind of kitchen is versatile seeing that a dining table, complete with a sizeable number of seats can be added so meals can alternately be served in the kitchen on certain days, to break the monotony that eating in the dining room exclusively can be.

However, this plan may not work well in large restaurants and hotels where more than one chef may be needed to prepare food and drinks. It is therefore best for small or medium sized kitchens. The double L Kitchen layout is essentially the design of the L shape built onto the opposite side of the room, though more space is required.

To make your kitchen look more spacious, paint it in bright colors like white or ivory, add a large window for natural light, fix adequate electric lighting and panel the appliances like the fridge and stove .

2. GALLEY/PARALLEL

So named for its resemblance to kitchens in ships and aircraft, this kind of kitchen is built to look like a corridor. Cabinets, sinks and appliances lie on either side of a long narrow walkway. It is sometimes called a single file kitchen when there is only one wall and double file kitchen when the cabinets are on opposite walls.

The biggest advantage is the space it accords anyone in the kitchen. It also saves costs significantly on floor space during construction. The expense is minimized further as there is no island or extra countertops.

3. U SHAPED/HORSESHOE

In this kind of kitchen, the cabinets and appliances are fixed onto three walls. The sink is found at the bottom of the U when the layout is viewed from above. Typically, it is the first area you see when you get in through the door of this kind of kitchen. The points of the kitchen triangle (The stove, sink and refrigerator) are all equally accessible. When mapped out, the three points would form an equilateral triangle.

According to the Housing Industry Association of Australia, it is the most common kitchen layout plan in Australia.

4. ISLAND/BLOCK KITCHEN

The island is typically constructed in open-plan kitchens which have lots of floor space. It serves as a working surface, hosting a sink and could also be converted into a dining area. This could save on space for a dining room. It is perfectly suited for more than cook to use the kitchen at ease as it can be used from all sides. When the triangle points are matched on the kitchen floor plan, they would typically form a perfect right angle, just like in an L-shaped kitchen.

At the end of the day, when selecting a layout for your kitchen, confirm with your architect that the standards comply with The Australian/New Zealand Standard approved on behalf of the Council of Standards Australia.


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Jeremy, an architect at Apollo Kitchens does a thorough job at assessing his site-your kitchen space, before recommending a layout for you. The fitting is done in collaboration with other designers and craftsmen to finally create a masterpiece, regardless of whichever floor plan you settle for. Visit our website at http://www.apollokitchens.com.au/new-kitchens-nsw.html for more information about new kitchens.