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Kitchen Cabinet Layouts: The Basic Fourby H.L. StaplesRefacing Cabinet Columnist When you launch your kitchen renovation, you may be a bit bowled over at first by the number of choices you have. But stop! Take deep breath. Your biggest choice involves your kitchen cabinet layout. Luckily there are only four basic types you have to choose from. Once you have chosen from among the four types below, your kitchen renovation will likely become a good bit easier. The Corridor Kitchen: Also known as the galley-style kitchen, the corridor layout puts two rows of appliances and storage units across from each other. The corridor kitchen often extends just off of a dining-room or living-room and needs design elements that complement those of the adjoining room. Take the cabinets into particular account. The L-shaped Kitchen: Open and spacious, the L-shaped kitchen fits into a corner. This layout makes the most of a room, sometimes even leaving area for a table and chairs. Be sure to integrate the eating area with the kitchen cabinets. Don't drag in a formal dining-room set, for example, unless your kitchen cabinets are fairly decorous. The U-shaped Kitchen: The U-shaped layout combines the L-shaped and corridor plans. Offering a lot of convenience, the U-shaped kitchen puts all working areas within easy reach of one another. You're likely looking at a lot of cabinetry with this layout. Consider going with lighter woods to keep the space feeling cheerful. The Island Kitchen: An island kitchen cuts down on the amount of walking you need to do when preparing your meals. That said, you'll need a fairly large space to include an island and maintain an easy flow of traffic in your kitchen. You can vary your kitchen island cabinet from that of the wall units, but the island should somehow fit in with the rest of the room's design. You may also have to choose appliances, cabinets, and more to turn your kitchen plans into a kitchen dream-come-true. But having a layout in mind will take you one vital step closer. Sources DIYData, "Kitchen Design" About the Author H. L. Staples has renovated two older homes, as well as taught at the University of Georgia and Syracuse University. Her articles have appeared in the Boston Review, Denver Quarterly, the Georgia Review, and elsewhere. |
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