Kitchen Floor Plans

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Kitchen Floor Plans

• The U-Shape Plan  
• The Galley Plan
• The L-Shape Plan  
• The One-Wall Plan
• The Island Plan   

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The U-Shape PlanThis efficient, versatile plan
usually puts one workstation on each of three
walls.
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The U-Shape Plan

• Pros Storage and counter space on three sides
  maximize efficiency, and the dead-end floor plan
  ensures that traffic doesn't interrupt the work
  triangle.
• Cons This isn't the best plan for entertaining
  or for accommodating multiple cooks, however.

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The L-Shape PlanThe L-shape plan puts two
workstations on one wall and the third on an
adjacent wall.
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The L-Shape Plan

• Pros This layout is more space-efficient than a
  U-shape plan, especially if the main workstations
  are located close to the crook of the L.
• Cons Not well-suited to small spaces. Be sure to
  allow adequate open counter space between the two
  workstations that share the same wall -- at least
  4 feet.

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The Island PlanAn island plan The island floor
plan features a freestanding workstation, usually
incorporating either the sink or cooktop.
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The Island-Shape Plan

• Pros This plan works best for large kitchens in
  which the work triangle would exceed the 26-foot
  rule if all three workstations were located
  against walls.
• Cons Island plans are not well-suited to
  kitchens where two work stations must be on
  opposite walls.

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The Galley PlanParallel walls mark the
galley-style plan.
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The Galley-Shape Plan

• Pros The galley kitchen's compact floor plan is
  ideal for small spaces. Parallel walls let the
  cook move easily from one workstation to another.
• Cons The work triangle is in the traffic path
  unless one doorway is closed off. Lack of a
  handy gathering spot for kids or guests.

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The One-Wall PlanOne-wall plans are most often
seen in vacation homes and small apartments.
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The One-Wall Plan

• Pros This floor plan is the most space-saving.
• Cons One-wall plans are the least efficient for
  the cook. Because there is usually a door at each
  end, through traffic is a common problem.

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Resources Information and Images

• Better Homes and Gardens
• bhg.com
• Article Floor Plans to Ponder