LET’S HAVE A LOOK AT KITCHEN LAYOUTS
Maybe you are working with a space you already have, maybe you have a empty plot of land and a builder’s deposit - here’s how to work out the basics of kitchen layouts and also what’s trending.
One wall kitchens are a compact space and work best if treated as an element of joinery. A good design will strike a balance of openness with sufficient storage to make it functional.
1 walled kitchens don’t need to skimp on style! Pale blue and timber cabinetry kitchen
This L shaped kitchen by Plain English allows space for socialising in a dining setting
An L shaped kitchen island is good for small spaces as it can include a dining table to add socialising to the kitchen space.
U Shaped kitchens are often an original space you need to work with, Athena Calderone has brought drama with dark cabinetry and thoughtfully placed the sink under the natural light.
U shaped kitchens give a lot of space for cabinetry, if the kitchen is larger, they may include an island bench in the middle.
Architect Madeleine Blanchfield designed a Galley Kitchen for this Bondi house with a lovely informal mood.
Galley kitchens are probably the most functional layout of all. Do allow for other walkways than through the middle of the kitchen.
Phoebe Nichol has combined a masterful mix of timber and stone, with her own custom designed light fitting above the island bench.
Island benches have become the new hub of our homes and the most popular style of kitchen. Often an older style PENINSULA kitchen will be redesigned with a break in the cabinetry to form an island. The island doesn’t have to have the same materials as other parts of the kitchen.
Double Islands is the newest trend in kitchens. Often in large holiday homes where entertaining is mainly in the kitchen, they can also be designed for clients with different preparation needs, such as Kosher or Vegan diets than require food preparation zones to be separated.
M Elle design uses a double island, keeping the work triangle intact by placing the fridge, sink and cooking zones at the rear and using the front island for eating and socialising.
