L Shaped Kitchen Design
The l-shaped kitchen is the most popular design in kitchen plans for a variety of reasons. This layout is good for medium sized kitchens and only requires two adjacent walls. The l-shaped plan makes good use of space and makes the entire process of preparing and cooking food and cleaning up afterwards much easier. This plan also does away with the crowding problems found in the galley kitchen. It also minimizes traffic and therefore, is ideal for families.
This plan works best when the kitchen adjoins a casual space. If one end of the L is open to another room, you can add bar stools and create a counter, providing a perfect eating area for a family room. This type of kitchen is great for having family and friends gather while the cook is preparing the food. It can also be easily combined with a dining room.
The l-shaped kitchen also employs the classic kitchen triangle, which is the most desirable basic layout in kitchen design. The l-shaped kitchen actually requires less space and offers more flexibility in the location of workstations. You may separate sink, stove range and refrigerator by placing countertops between them.
But special care should be taken when planning an l-shaped kitchen to plan the location of mixers, toaster ovens, and other small appliances. In some plans, placing them in the corner of the L may be best because that is where the counter space is deepest. Make sure to leave plenty of counter space in between each appliance so the cook has space to work. The l-shaped kitchen is also conducive to the installation of a double sink.
Ideally, at least one of the two walls in an l-shaped kitchen features a window to bring in natural light, but if this isn’t possible, perhaps a skylight or two would substitute quite nicely.
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