The shape of your kitchen can reduce the possibilities open to you dramatically; however with a qualified kitchen designer most obstacles can be overcome so don’t loose heart.

The most common kitchen shapes are:

• U-Shaped Kitchens
• L-Shaped Kitchens
• Galley Kitchens

U-Shaped Kitchens
U- shaped kitchens are exactly that U-shaped and usually a main kitchen resource such as cooker, fridge and sink within ones of the three sides. The U-shaped kitchen is ideal for large kitchen rooms and large families as it offer the most space for a working kitchen.
If designed properly you can adjust one side of the U-shape to incorporate a kitchen breakfast bar, or if there is enough space within the flooring of the kitchen a dining table can be set. U-shape kitchens usually incorporate a lot of cupboard space, again this needs to be paid attention to because too many cupboards can create an adverse feel to the kitchen making it too busy, a quality designer will always suggest blending in glass or large display cupboard cases to balance the busy look and add more attractiveness to the kitchen as a whole.

L-Shaped Kitchens
This type of kitchen layout is popular as it provides a working functional kitchen with worktops, sink cooker and fridge but also allows for further kitchen room space to be utilised for other purposes such as a dining table, larder or walk in cupboard.
The L-shaped kitchen means that the cost of a fully fitted kitchen with other room shapes is reduced. Allowing more budget spend for accessories such as cooker, fridge and kitchen fittings.

Galley Kitchens
A galley kitchen usually runs alongside one side of a long thin room, galley kitchens can be ideal for smaller buildings with odd room shapes. Most kitchen fittings and appliances can be used within a galley kitchen and can have a number of worktop surfaces which make it as functional as other shaped kitchens.

Twin Galley
A twin galley (two way galley) kitchen usually runs along side two adjacent walls with a walkway through the middle. More often than not a twin galley kitchen has little space for seating areas within the working kitchen. However a good kitchen designer can allow for a flat wall facing breakfast bar with under worktop seating which can used for dining.

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