Kitchens are an integral part of any home, These days, kitchen designs are not only a style statement in a house but also make a homemaker’s life easy by adding seamless functionality to the space. The designs adopted are crafted with the right mix of style and functional capability, all within the existing space. Off late, minimal designs are leading the trend in the kitchen space, pastel colors like light blue, Pantone green, and White tones are a favorite among the homemakers.  if you are thinking about a new kitchen or in the process of remodeling, there are a few points we would recommend to understand the functional footprint of the available space. Customizing the requirements according to the lifestyle stands tall as a crucial factor amongst all the requirements. 

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The most common kitchen layouts designed are L-shaped, Parallel or Galley kitchen, U-shaped kitchen, Island kitchen, G-shaped or Peninsula kitchen, and One wall kitchens.

 

 

L-shaped kitchen; as the name suggests, the kitchen will be L-shaped, it looks almost like the alphabet’ L’. Hugging the two walls, this layout covers the maximum wall space. we can even add an island to make more room for cooking and prepping. If you want a kitchen that can give you a spacy vibe then the open plan is a great move.

 

 

 

 

A Galley kitchen or a parallel layout is designed between two walls which looks like a walkway in the center of the room. This layout is best suited when you have a narrow space or less space, this kitchen can hold a lot more than expected, especially if you love stuffing up your kitchen with every other kitchenware you find adorable in the supermarket :) 

 

 

The U-shaped kitchen is more of a running design that wraps around the walls. U-shaped kitchens are slightly planned in a bigger space depending on the requirement. This layout can accommodate more cabinets, one can even plan an island in between, it can be used as a dining table or to accommodate the extra kitchenware in this space. You can do a lot of mix and match in configurations and customize it to match your functional footprint.

 

 

 

 

Island Kitchen; This design is mostly adopted in bigger homes, The Island kitchen is wider and requires more space, there is adequate space left between the cabinets and the island to accommodate it to serve as a casual dining area. The foundation of this layout is an L-shaped or a U-shaped kitchen. For people who like it hot, the island kitchen layout can be used for cooking as well :) 

 

G-shaped or Peninsula kitchen; This layout runs in a loop and wraps around the walls, the island part of the kitchen is attached to an L shape or a U-shaped kitchen and acts as an extension and can be utilized as a dining area. The foundation of this kitchen is L shaped or U shaped,  this layout is recommended when there is less space to have a wider kitchen. 

 

 

One wall kitchen; this layout is meant for compact spaces like studio apartments, and small homes where the kitchen is a part of the living room. This layout is the most efficient and effective way of designing a compact kitchen. The layout is created in two layers where the upper cabinets store most of the lighter kitchenware, and the cabinets below store the heavier kitchenware.

 

 

 

After all this, let`s look at the most efficient layout which walks the talk for both style and functionality.

 

First and foremost, one has to calculate the available space to design the layout. In most cases L-shaped or a U-shaped kitchen fits the bill due to their efficiency in space utilization, also, they don`t encroach on your living room or dining area. if you have ample space, then an island kitchen can be ideal as it would add an additional working space or a casual dining area. One-wall kitchens and Galley kitchens can be ideal choices when you have a small place to utilize the kitchen area. no matter what your choice is, we at Curated Living build to customize, keeping in mind the smallest of details so that the kitchen layout seamlessly fits your style and adds the required functionality.