A well-thought-out kitchen is essential, and, as the most central place in the apartment or house, it should be a space to feel good. There are many different kitchen shapes such as one- and two-line, but also the L-, U- and G-shape, which can be integrated better or worse depending on the available space, demands, and requirements. The design options are almost limitless, but the decision is not always easy. In the following, the most tried and tested kitchen shapes, and their advantages and disadvantages are explained.
Which kitchen shape should you choose?
After the floor plan of the kitchen has been determined, planning can begin, and the search for the best kitchen shape for your own needs can be started. The size and equipment, as well as the use of the room, must be taken into account. Do you want to create a bright kitchen, or do you want to eat in the room? How much is storage space required for kitchen appliances, cooking utensils, and supplies?
These are questions that must be answered in advance to be able to choose the right kitchen shape. But which forms are available? In the following, we present the individual kitchen shapes in detail!
One-row kitchen
The inexpensive one-liner is the simplest form of kitchen. It is very suitable for narrow kitchens with little space and single households and consists of just one kitchenette.
The connections are also located on the wall with a row. As a rule, the space in depth is rarely used. However, it should be at least 10 feet long to work comfortably and comfortably.
Additional areas and more storage space can be created using fold-out elements and tall cabinets. Fronts in white or high gloss give more visual space.
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Two-line kitchen
The two-liner is well suited for small rooms, but in contrast to the one-liner, it offers more work surface and storage space. This kitchen shape can be used for open floor plans, because the second row can be used as a cooking island, for example.
With this type of kitchen, the work surface and storage space can be separated from each other. In the two-row kitchen, two kitchen rows are opposite each other.
The distance between the two lines is ideally at least 4 feet to be able to work comfortably with several people in the kitchen. The minimum room width is, therefore, 8 feet. The doors and windows should be on the narrow sides of the room. One disadvantage is that it is challenging to integrate a dining area in the kitchen.
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L shape
In the L-kitchen, which runs over a corner of the kitchen, the arrangement, and spatial distribution are optimal. It scores with plenty of storage space and work surface as well as convenient work processes thanks to the corner arrangement.
This kitchen shape fits well when not all walls can be used due to the doors and windows. The L-shaped kitchen can be adapted very flexibly, is suitable for almost every floor plan, and leaves a lot of design freedom. The corner cabinets offer additional storage space for cooking utensils.
Tip: If a dining area is to be integrated, the kitchen must be at least 40 square feet.
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U shape
In the U kitchen, which is ideal for square rooms, three of the four walls in the room are used. It offers a lot of storage space and work surface, with short walking distances. The distance between the lines should be at least four feet.
Due to the arrangement, it isn’t easy to integrate a dining table and chairs as three of the four walls are used. This is why this kitchen is mostly only used for cooking, but it offers a lot of functionality.
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G shape
The G kitchen is suitable for large families with plenty of space. This is a U-shaped kitchen with an additional kitchen element that is mostly free. A counter can, for example, be used as a room divider and communication area.
Big advantage: several people can work at the same time in the G kitchen. It is suitable as a living room or kitchen/kitchen with dining area and, with proper planning, offers plenty of work surface and storage space and should be at least 40 square feet.
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Conclusion
Which type of kitchen is best depends on various factors: Is it a family or a single household? How much space is there in the room, and what storage space is required? All of these questions must be clarified in advance to find the right type of kitchen.
