A smart and well-planned kitchen layout will create a well-functioned kitchen which is the utmost important criteria.
Base on the space that is allocated in the kitchen whether it is small, big, narrow, rectangle-shaped, square-shaped or others, you can then start planning your kitchen cabinet layout.
There are basically 6 most popular of kitchen cabinet layouts that you must know in order to get an idea on which direction you will be heading towards.
Do read on and get the best solution for your kitchen planning.
1. Single Wall Kitchen
A single wall kitchen is the basis of all kitchens and is normally found in tightly spaced homes like studio units.
While it might seem like a simple task in planning your aluminium kitchen cabinet layout, there are still some parameters to consider.
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Expert Tips:
- Maximize the vertical storage by extending your kitchen cabinets up to ceiling height.
- Place your refrigerator and cooking area at both ends whilst the sink is placed in the middle since the work triangle cannot be implemented here.
- If there is a small area just outside your kitchen, do consider building a simple wet kitchen as many Malaysians prefer to use it for heavy cooking.
2. Galley Kitchen
A galley kitchen is basically a two parallel wall kitchen facing each other and it is sometimes called a walk-in kitchen which is also commonly used in restaurants.
With proper planning, the kitchen efficiency can be maximized by placing cabinets on both walls.
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However, it is important to make sure that there is a minimum of 915mm walkway in between these cabinets.
Expert Tips:
- It is highly recommended to arrange your working space along on one wall only and the other wall to be your storage area.
- The above will help to lessen the traffic if there is more than one person in the kitchen.
- Get a professional such as BLENO Kitchen to maximize the usage of your kitchen.
3. L-Shaped Kitchen
This type of aluminium kitchen cabinet layout is very common in Malaysia for small and medium-sized kitchens.
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It can provide a good systematic kitchen if planned correctly.
The L-shaped kitchen basically means cabinets place on its two perpendicular walls and an optimum workable kitchen can be created using the popular work triangle method.
Expert Tips:
- The location of your refrigerator, sink and cooking space will create a clear path in an invisible work triangle.
- Each triangle leg should be within 1.2 meters to 2.7 meters in order to create a smooth workflow.
- If space permits, install an extended length of tabletop which can be used as a breakfast corner or just for a simple family gathering and chats.
- If you do not wish to use the extended tabletop as a place to sit around, you may create an extended kitchen cabinet for more storage space.
4. U-Shaped Kitchen
U-shaped kitchen is a dream kitchen for most Malaysian households because there are ample storage space, spacious work area and enough space to mingle during gatherings.
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Basically, this kitchen cabinet layout consists of cabinets along three walls connected to each other which creates an imaginary letter “U” or some might call it a horseshoe.
Expert Tips:
- Do not fill up all three walls with upper cabinets as it can feel a little suffocating and makes the kitchen area feels confined.
- A big U-shaped kitchen area will not work well if you do not implement a good work triangle.
- Make sure that each triangle leg is within 1.2 meters to 2.7 meters and with a combined length of not more than 8 meters.
- In order to create a good work triangle, you may get layout planning from professional companies focusing on aluminium kitchen cabinet such a BLENO.
5. Island Kitchen
Kitchen layout using the island-style has been gaining much popularity in Malaysia due to its modern outlook and not forgetting the influence of cooking celebrities in the world.
An island-shaped aluminium kitchen cabinet layout is practical only if you have a big kitchen area.
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Implementing island kitchen layout in an insufficient kitchen area can be quite disastrous because you would end up with a cramped-up kitchen with narrow walkways.
Expert Tips:
- Plan your island according to the purpose such as whether it is meant to be used as a dining area, work area, food preparation (with sink), breakfast spot or for socialising.
- The island should not be a place with many appliances or kitchenware lying around because it would look messy.
- Install some decorative lighting above the island to create a soothing ambiance of the area.
- Make sure that you have a minimum of 915mm walkway between the island and the other cabinets to provide a comfortable workspace.
6. Peninsular Kitchen
If you insist on having some sort of an island in your aluminium kitchen cabinet layout planning but lack of space, a peninsular kitchen would be a good choice.
A peninsular kitchen is a kitchen counter integrated with the basic kitchen layout to provide an additional area which can be used as dining area, food preparation or other functions.
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Expert Tips:
- Plan your peninsular kitchen based on the purpose of your needs as bad planning will just lead to clutter around your kitchen.
- Place some decorative lightings above the peninsular to create a calming mood.
There are usually some uncertainties as a house owner on how best to plan for their kitchen layout.
You are able to obtain even more ideas from BLENO by clicking BLENO Kitchen Design or contact BLENO Kitchen here for their assistance and advice.
