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Work Triangle
There are four basic kitchen layouts – galley, peninsula, L-shaped, and U-shaped (see examples below).
All four usually have on thing in common – they are built around the “work triangle”. Creating work triangle can reduce excess movement by positioning most important elements like kitchen sink, stove, and refrigerator in straight line from each other.
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Galley KitchenGalley kitchens are very efficient because everything is just few steps away. Usually sink and refrigerator are on one side and the stove is on the other. One of the disadvantages of the galley kitchen is limited counter space and storage. |
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Peninsula KitchenPeninsula kitchen could be converted from a galley or L-shaped kitchen. It provides open design that incorporates kitchen and kitchenette area. Extra counter space can be be used for additional seating and breakfast area. |
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L-shaped KitchenL-shaped kitchens are most common and most popular design. There are easy to get around, and provide easy access to all important elements. Uninterrupted work triangle makes the workflow easy and natural. |
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U-shaped KitchenU-shaped kitchen is designed on three adjacent walls. Sink, refrigerator, and stove are usually spread out on each wall – making the work triangle work at its best. If your kitchen is large enough adding an island can add functionality and counter work space. |