Start from how you use it
How many people cook at the same time? Do you cook daily or occasionally? Which appliances do you use? The answers shape the kitchen more than any photo.
Common layouts
- Straight: along one wall, suited to narrow spaces.
- L-shape: on two adjacent walls, flexible and leaves room for a table.
- U-shape: on three walls, the most work and storage space.
- Island: a central unit for preparation or seating, needing enough space around it to move.
The work triangle
The fridge, sink and hob are the three points you move between most. Keep the distances short and comfortable, and keep the path between them clear.
Storage
Deep drawers are easier to use than low shelves. Plan where large pots, spices and cleaning items go, and take wall units up to the ceiling where possible.
Materials
A kitchen faces moisture and heat every day, so ask about the board type and its resistance, and about the quality of hinges and drawer runners, the parts used most.
What to ask before production
- Will measurement be done on site, and by whom?
- Board, worktop and hardware types.
- Water, power and ventilation points, and whether they need moving.
- Price, lead time and installation, in writing.
- The guarantee period and what it covers.
Common questions
Which kitchen layout suits a small space?
A straight kitchen on one wall, or an L-shape if two adjacent walls allow, as both leave room to move. Read more →
What is the work triangle?
The distances between fridge, sink and hob, the three points you move between most. The shorter and clearer they are, the easier the kitchen is to use. Read more →
When does an island make sense?
When there is enough space to move around it on all sides and you need an extra surface for preparation or seating. Read more →
Which kitchen parts wear most?
Hinges, drawer runners and the boards near the sink and hob, so ask about their quality and their resistance to moisture and heat. Read more →
