Choosing Your Kitchen Layout

Published on September 8th, 2020.

When it comes to a huge renovation such as a kitchen remodel, there are a few things you need to consider before choosing your kitchen layout. One of the most important things is obviously the price. Make sure that you set a budget and stay within that budget. Before you hire anyone to do your work, make sure that you do your research on prospective contractors. Check references and make sure that the contractor is licensed and insured before you sign any contract.

When you are getting ideas for your new kitchen layout, think about what types of materials you want. Do you want your counter tops to be granite or quartz? Do you want the kitchen to be dark colored or light colored? What sort of finish would you like for accessories such as faucets? There are so many different products that comprise a kitchen renovation, and it may all seem overwhelming. Get the advice of an expert when in doubt.

One great feature of a kitchen layout, if you have the room for it, is an island. There are many different sizes available, and picking the one that you want can take a great deal of thought and planning. You can have the island custom layouted; if you want, you can add a built in wine cooler. The best kitchen layout for you will be based on its functionality and how well it meets your needs. If your kitchen is very small, you will want to make the most out of your available space.

Last but not least, a big decision in your kitchen layout will be the type of cabinets you are going to install. Do you want cherry wood or perhaps a nice light oak? Different woods can vary widely in price, so make sure that you are going to be staying within your budget before selecting your cabinetry.

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Layout of a Small Kitchen

Published on May 15th, 2020.

There are a few basic guidelines to follow if you want to improve efficiency and convenience in your small kitchen. The right kitchen layout will provide you with enough space as well as a sleek look free of clutter. By properly organizing everything in place, your kitchen will be very comfortable to work in even with the limited area that you have.

The work triangle is the concept wherein all kitchen layouts are based on. The three main points or structures wherein the imaginary lines are drawn to form the triangle are the sink, the range and the refrigerator. Ideally, the three legs of the triangle should be anywhere between 23 to 26 feet total. A small kitchen may measure less. The idea is to create enough space in between these areas to properly make use of all available centers in the kitchen. The right arrangement of the work triangle will fully determine how well you can work within the given premises.

There are four basic kitchen layouts. Although there are hundreds of others available, all these are usually based on these four and still focus on the work triangle. The layouts are the galley or one-wall, the corridor, the L-shaped and the U-shaped. All kitchen layout is classified according to their specific shape.

The most common would be the one-wall or galley layout wherein the kitchen is positioned along one wall. All furniture, countertops and appliances are placed on that single area only. The second most common would probably be the corridor layout wherein the kitchen is laid out along two walls facing each other. This is very efficient since you can easily work at the front and back moving along the work triangle easily. Just be sure that you have another route for persons not involved in the work triangle or they may have to keep passing through and disrupt kitchen tasks.

Next is the L-shaped kitchen layout which is laid out along two adjacent walls or sides of a room. This frees up more space for people not involved in the work triangle compared to the corridor which has a narrow aisle. The U-shaped kitchen layout makes use of three sides and has the same advantage of more space in the work triangle. Small kitchens may have to strategically layout everything if you intend to use the L or U shape. Islands, furniture and large appliances are used in order to help direct traffic and make the work triangle as efficient as possible.

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Corridor Kitchen Layouts

Published on May 15th, 2020.

From the smallest bungalow style home to the sprawling luxury house plan, every house has a room that gathers the household together each day. It’s the kitchen. The kitchen layout and space serves a number of functions from family dinners to afternoon homework sessions. It is exposed to high traffic volume, and withstands daily wear and tear from many people. It is unsurprising then that the kitchen is often referred to as the heart of a home.

A space with such an important role requires special attention to kitchen layout and design. When it comes to planning the family kitchen, it is important to acknowledge the work triangle. The kitchen work triangle refers to the three major tasks completed in any kitchen. (1) Food Storage – The main spot for food storage is the refrigerator. Pantry, cabinets, and shelving systems may also be pertinent depending on the space at hand. (2) Cleaning/Prep – The kitchen sink and surrounding counter space is crucial for any functional kitchen and should not be overlooked. (3) Cooking – Ovens and cooktops are the third major component in the work triangle. While other appliances now have a role in many kitchens, the range is still tops. Although different in every kitchen layout, the work triangle is perfect for making a kitchen functional.

Corridor, or galley kitchens exist where the workspaces, such as in cottage home plans, can be separated into an equilateral triangle and two stations are located on one wall and the third station is centered on the parallel wall. Small or medium sized kitchens make great use of this layout, when the kitchen space is narrow or connecting two separate spaces. The average width of this kitchen ranges from 7 to 12 feet with optimal counter spaces of 4 to 5 feet.

It is best to place the kitchen sink at the tip of the triangle so it is surrounded by counter space on both sides while set alone on one wall. This allows room for a dishwasher while leaving under-counter cabinetry along the other wall. Though sometimes narrow, corridor kitchens eliminate great traveling distance from each workstation. Many cooks like to be able to reach the sink easily from both prep and cooking areas just by turning around.

Corridor kitchens typically offer good storage options even though space is tight in a small home plan and designed for only one cook’s presence. Appliances should be placed strategically so as to avoid traffic jams and interference when opening and closing doors. Keep this in mind when selecting new appliances. For example, side-by-side refrigerators are great in general but may not be functional in your kitchen layout.

Not as limited as the one-wall kitchen style, a corridor kitchens is simple yet highly functional. Any family cook can certainly make the most of the space available.

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Need help designing new apartment floor plan?

Published on January 28th, 2011.

Girlfriend and kids are moving out so now I need to convert part of the house into an apartment to keep paying the bills. I need to know if my plan will work or if im just wasting my time and ruining my house. A bedroom on the back on the house has a sliding glass door so i though that would make a good entry way for the apartment. The bed room is 14×14 and i want to know if that is big enough to act as a kitchen and living room. Off the old bedroom is a 14×11 room which was going to be a master bath and walk in closet that was never started. I plan on making this room the bedroom and creating a bathroom by cutting my utility/laudryroom down while making it available to both sides. I have a picture of what i came up with. the 14×14 room has to stay in tack. i would rather the 11×14 room does too but i would be up to suggestions. The kitchen and bath layout can be anything. I living in eastern PA and it is a rural ranch style home. I want to charge 600-700 all utilities included.. It will be an unpermited apartment . Thanks for any help.

Layout http://s564.photobucket.com/albums/ss90/guyod/apt/

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Can i open an ID solution business DURING my architectural Degree?

Published on January 23rd, 2011.

Im 21 and I am pursuing architecture (Bachelor of Architecture w Applied Sciences) 2nd year, where I got another 2 years to graduate before i start my Masters.

I have been very keen on designing and since i received my CAD/Architectural Design Softwares, i have started to design for my parents home (interior – currently being renovated) and even fully designed a single-floor family house myself both exterior and interior from scratch which is currently being built under a separate building contractor.

My designs has been praised by family members and even the general public around my neighborhood, in result, my designs has been used (to the drawing) for homes of families i don’t even know (who peeked through windows and took photos). Because im designing for myself and my parents, i don’t have copyright materials.

It has been frustrating to i see my own kitchen design, integrated bed design and home layout being used/copied by the general public around my area, where i can make money out of it and pay off the hefty student loans later.

I want to start a small business, one man business, to design rooms for clients living around my city. I believe if they can pay millions for their homes, why cant they spend 1-3K for me to design a unique solution for their rooms since our finished neighborhood is just 3 months old. An Interior design consultant would charge around RM8K-15K for a single floor. Plus every design i make consists of renovated floor plan, materials list, 3D representation and 3D Visual Animated Walk through.

Can i start this business without finishing my Degree yet? and should I (from what you have read)?

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Home Subwoofer Placement?

Published on January 22nd, 2011.

Okay so i live in an apt so i am trying to get more bass by placement rather than volume.. the other room i have setup i can crank and no knocks or pounding on the walls or floor from neighbors
i have two smaller 8" subs in the bedroom

When im in the living room if i get it in the same volume it def pisses people off sound like the guy downstairs is tearing his place up makes me laugh but im a nice guy so i dont let that happen only maybe 2-3x since i been here (almost 3 years) testing some new placement or my ghetto stand consisting of 4 tennis balls one in each corner in between two boards..

anyways i want to find out how i could get more bang with the powered 10" in the living room..

I attached an image of my LR layout i think the open area from the LivingRoom to the dining room/kitchen is whats causing alot of loss. i like where its at now because you cant hear its location

i think it could be better though..

http://usera.ImageCave.com/publicdisplay/room setup.jpg
And also i have TOTAL control over this sub frequency wise just in case there are some tips for lowering certain ones to avoid to much pounding bass i more or less want the 30-75hz so thats what i do but i have an eualizer that alows for about 4 or 5 sliders inbetween that range (not in front of it right now..)

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Can anyone give me information when applying for an SBA loan?

Published on January 21st, 2011.

In the next couple of years I am going to be working on a business plan to open a bakery in Tulsa, Oklahoma. I visited the SBA website to get an idea of what I’m in for. It was informative, but it’s general and not specific to my type of business. I’ve heard they are going to want a lot of detail about the bakery i.e., design of the shop, kitchen layout, plate design, products, etc…If anyone out there has been through this process in my field, I would love for you to share your stories and any info that I wouldn’t find on the website. Thank you.

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I need some help with my living room furniture layout…pic included…?

Published on January 19th, 2011.

Hello,

This is a quick floorplan of the kitchen, dining and living room of my house. It’s a small house, but these rooms are all open to each other (the kitchen counter comes around in a U shape but there aren’t any overhread cabinets or anything). The ceilings are vaulted so it seems like a lot of space.
The challenge I’m having is with arranging my furniture. There is a fire place on a wall that is about 45 degree angle. I have a flat panel TV hanging above it. I have a matching sofa and love seat combo, but I’m having trouble with the corner in the lower right. I’m not sure what to do with it. I had a chair positioned diagonally there, but it seemed like wasted space.
I also have a rug with a glass coffee table that is accessible by both the sofa and love seat.

Do you have any suggestions for arranging this furniture differently?

I have gorgeous wood (oak) floors, my furniture is black leather and the walls are a light sage green with a crisp white baseboard as trim. My style is contemporary. There are windows all along the walls on the bottom of the picture.

Thank you for any ideas you may have :o )
The front door is the door on the upper left. The door on the bottom (in the dining room) goes to the back yard.

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I need help decorating a large living room!!!?

Published on January 18th, 2011.

Ok, I have a very large living room. The first side of the two part living room includes the front door and has two large windows right beside the front door. Then it is split by a hallway and the other side has sliding glass doors and a fire place about two feet from the doors and joins with the kitchen at a bar. I really can not decide how to decorate it or even where to put the furniture or the tv. I want it to look kind of full but do not want to spend a lot of money on it. It has three walls on the side with the front door but the one wall is cut in half on one side where you enter the dining room to make it two walls. On the side with the fireplace it has 3 walls, as well. One holds the fireplace, the other holds the glass doors and the other is like 5 to 6 foot wide. The entire room is undecorated and I need ideas for furniture, pictures, things to do with the walls, colors, curtains, etc. Basically I need a living room layout for this huge room because with the hallway in the middle of it; I have no idea how to set it up. All ideas are welcome, and I appreciate all the help!

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Need help figuring out a way to remodel the kitchen?

Published on January 15th, 2011.

So my fiance and I are remodeling a 1936 farmhouse and right now we’re working on the kitchen. The size of the kitchen is 25′ long by 9′ 5 wide. I have no need for a kitchen that long. They used to use it as a eat in kitchen as well, but we’re wanting to turn part of it into a dining room. I also wished that I could widen it, but the well behind the house would be in the way, so I could only lengthen it if I wanted to. The problem comes with the only door leading into this space will either lead into the dining room and then into the kitchen or lead into the kitchen and then into the dining room. I have no way of creating an access to both rooms. So which is better? Having people go through the kitchen to get to the dining room or go through the dining room to get to the kitchen?

If we do the dining room through the kitchen we’re thinking of making the kitchen U shaped with it being 13 x 9′5, leaving the dining room to be 12 x 9′5. Unfortunately this size kitchen does not allow for an island that my fiance really wanted. If anybody else can think of another layout that would be great. We’re really frustrated with this kitchen.

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