Page 2The Ultimate Guide to Kitchen LayoutsCaesarstone
Nowadays, a kitchen is so much more than a space to cook. It is a multi-purpose space to eat, entertain, work,
craft with the family and socialise with friends, all the while being a place to take time out and relax. Whilst it’s
easy to become preoccupied in aesthetics when planning your redesign, the fundamentals of your renovation
should stem from the core functionality of kitchen space based on the primary uses of the room.
This guide takes a walk through the different layout options, discussing which format would work best for a
variety of needs, in combination with the existing space available.
Page 3The Ultimate Guide to Kitchen LayoutsCaesarstone
Layout essentials
crockery. Consider a ‘working
stations - the sink, the hob and
oven, and the fridge freezer. In
essence, when planning your
easily accessible from one another
in a practical formation. This will
provide the basic foundation for
your scheme.
encourage guests and children
‘safe spaces’ that will leave you
unobstructed when preparing
whilst positioning the fridge on
Start with the sink
of time at the sink - from food
preparation to washing the dishes.
Afford this spot a good view -
whether it be through a window
with a picturesque view over the
garden, or central in an island
facing into the room to allow for a
more sociable setting.
Feel the flow
the wider flow of your kitchen.
A good rule of thumb is to
work in circles, either clockwise
or anticlockwise, to create a
functional space for your day-to-
day activities. For example, your
sink should be in easy reach of
the dishwasher, which in turn will
the periphery allows other access
without getting in the way.
You may also want to reserve a
corner of the room as a ‘mud
zone’ where you can leave boots
after coming in from the garden,
alongside a comfortable bed
for your faithful four-legged
One of the most versatile options
is the L shaped kitchen - with
two sets of units that run at a
90-degree angle. Most commonly
can also be used so that one run
of cabinetry forms a peninsular.
This layout provides a functional
space with the opportunity for the
sink and appliances to be easily
reachable, without the kitchen
between these core elements.
cabinets or wall shelving to make
the most of the available space.
A centralised kitchen table or
island can be added for additional
workspace. This can double up as
a social space or even a desk or
study area.
L Shape
U Shape Potentially one of the most popular
layouts, a U shaped kitchen
provides ample storage space. Like
the L shaped kitchen, one arm can
double as a peninsular or wrap
around the walls of the kitchen
depending on your home.
it provides an optimal food
preparation surface and a truly
functional kitchen.
in the centre of this design,
or if space allows, consider an
additional peninsular to extend
internals are a worthwhile addition
to corner cupboards to utilise
storage efficiently.
statement island can be added
to maximise on both surface
and cupboard space. Ideally,
countertop and island to move
around comfortably, so keep this
in mind if you’re factoring this
element into your scheme.
Emulating the layout aboard
naturally to long, narrow spaces.
It can also be achieved by placing
an island opposite a long stretch of
wall. This formula offers another
practical workstation formation
countertop surface and more
function cupboards than kitchens
spaces, so spotlighting is ideal
and a lighter colour palette
recommended. Where possible
natural light. Open shelves, as
opposed to a long run of top
cabinets, will also reduce the
potential for a claustrophobic
this layout, it offers a particularly
sociable space for all of the family
to enjoy and naturally zones the
traditional kitchen area from
within the room.
minimalist look, then a single-wall
kitchen can provide a spacious,
open-plan interior. It is especially
important to consider flow in
such a design; ensuring there is
sufficient work surface between
executing this layout effectively.
multifunctional space then this
free to be utilised for a whole array
of purposes. Large expanses of
flooring can be reserved for your
children to play or as an exercise
zone. Or alternatively, fill with a
large dining table for a sociable
experience or room to craft.
Single Wall
It is often possible to use one of
the four traditional layout options,
even in the most quirky of spaces.
If you’re looking to embrace the
unusual elements of the base
foundation of your room structure,
then a bespoke kitchen can be
tailored to highlight these features.
Curved walls or pillars and
beams can be incorporated into
the design to add to the innate
personality of your home.
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