Create the right kitchen layout

Create an efficient working space, whether your kitchen has room for just a single row of units or and island unit and dining table

An L-shaped layout

Here's how to get the layout right in an L-shaped kitchen:

* Basic layout...

Units are arranged on two adjoining walls, or with a peninsular counter at right angles to a wall.

* Creating the triangle...

The work triangle joins two key areas on one side of the L, with the third on the other side. The sink, cooker and fridge can be in any order, although putting the sink and cooker on opposite sides of the L works well, as you'll have worktop space around them.

* Works for...

Small and large kitchens, and in household where two people will  wantto work simultaneously, as they won't keep bumping into each other. In larger kitchens, you can have a table and chairs in the area by the third and fourth wall.

* Worth considering...

Having carousel units in the corners will space that would otherwise be wasted. If your kitchen isn't big enough for a table, fit a slimline breakfast bar on a third wall and team with stools instead. You could also stop a small room feeling cramped by fitting wall units to just one wall, not both.

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