Last updated on January 6th, 2022
Planning to invest in a modular kitchen? There are a few things you would need to consider before zeroing in on the best design. And the most important one is – your style of working in the kitchen and how you plan to use your workspace, without having to run all over the kitchen, while cooking.
Which Layout Will Work For You?
The six most common modular kitchen layouts are L-Shaped, Straight, U-Shaped, Parallel, Island, and G-shaped – each of them with its own advantages. Keeping in mind the floor plan of your kitchen and its walls, windows, and the appliances you plan to use – you can choose the most convenient one, out of these 6 most popularly used ones. Here’s a quick lowdown on each one of them, simplified, just for you. Have a look.
1. An L-Shaped Layout
This is one of the most commonly used kitchen layouts and is ideal for smaller homes. It makes efficient use of minimum floor space and gives you the option of even incorporating a small dining table into your kitchen.
2. A Straight Layout
This is one of the most commonly used kitchen layouts and is ideal for smaller homes. It makes efficient use of minimum floor space and gives you the option of even incorporating a small dining table into your kitchen.
3. A U-Shaped Layout
If your home has a large kitchen space or you are fond of cooking, a U-shaped kitchen layout is likely to work best for you. This layout is the most efficient in terms of space usage and provides maximum storage space and plenty of counter space too making it ideal for family homes.
4. A Parallel Layout
When it comes to cooking, a parallel kitchen is probably the most efficient layout. With two, long working areas that face each other, it can be split into ‘wet’ and ‘dry’ workspaces. It provides plenty of counter space for appliances and maximizes storage as well. A parallel kitchen is suitable for most types of homes and can be easily customized for your needs.
5. An Island Layout
An Island kitchen is one of the most popular kitchen layouts in homes around the world. It combines a straight or L-shaped kitchen with an unconnected island space. This space can be used as an extra counter area and breakfast bar and can even be installed with a sink or a stovetop. This kitchen is ideal for open-plan living and perfect for entertaining guests in.
6. A Peninsula Or G-Shaped Layout
Similar to an island kitchen, a G-shaped kitchen has a freestanding workspace that provides a secondary counter, work or entertainment area. But unlike an island, this peninsula is connected to the main workspace, giving it access from three, rather than four sides. Often considered the ideal layout for homes with small kitchen areas, the peninsula provides all the advantages of an island worktop while taking up less floor space.
Happy decorating your happy space, folks!
