If its Wednesday, it must be floor plan day on my blog. What is a floor plan and why is it such a big deal in kitchen design? Well, a floor plan or layout is the basic shape of the kitchen.

There are a few main types:

The straight wall
Example of European Kitchen
The L shape

The U shape

The galley

The Island kitchen

The Peninsula


Today I will touch on the Straight kitchen

The straight wall kitchen is usually found in apartments. It is one wall of cabinetry with the refrigerator, stove and sink all on the same plane. This is as efficient as the space allows. Usually, it does not allow for a great deal of storage or counter space. There is no work triangle, since everything is lined up straight. However, it can still be designed in an interesting way. Colors can be mixed, cabinets can be staggered in and out and wall elevations can be varied up and down. Cool accessories can be added to add space, such as: pull out table or cutting board, accent lighting and a backsplash hanging rail system to hold cooking utensils, cookbook or other items.

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Have a great evening.

Carla