![]() In really large kitchens, it’s possible to fit an island within the U for extra seating & storage. ![]() U kitchens provide lots of counter space and allow for easy placement of the fridge, range and sink to create a work triangle. U kitchens are great in spaces that are closed off from other rooms in the home because they utilize three walls, forming a U. All appliances are easily accessible from one another & a work triangle is easy to incorporate (we’ll talk more about the work triangle in a bit). It works really well in small spaces to maximize efficiency, but can also work well in larger spaces, too. The GalleyĪ galley kitchen has two rows of parallel cabinetry & countertop space. There are five basic kitchen layouts, with lots of hybrids and variations of each. Kitchens come in all shapes and sizes, and not all layouts will work in every space, so the key is to choose the one that will maximize functionality and flow in YOUR space (not your Instagram pal’s space). CHOOSING A KITCHEN LAYOUTīefore thinking about what color cabinets you’d like or what type of countertops are your favorite, the very first step in planning a kitchen remodel is to nail down a layout. This will set you up for success from the start and hopefully make the whole process less stressful for you & your family. (Let me tell you, that 1” gap has caused more than its fair share of problems in the renovations we’ve done!) It’s wise to start doing research online, and talk to designers & architects who can help you create a functional, beautiful kitchen layout months before you think about swinging the hammer. There are so many details to consider before the renovation starts, some as big as selecting appliances & choosing a layout, and some as tiny as what to do about an unforeseen 1” gap. Now that you’ve seen our before photos from our intro post, we’re kicking off our kitchen reno series with a big, juicy post all about space planning. We’re going to be sharing how-to’s along the way, starting all the way at the beginning with the design planning phase. We’re not just going to be sharing our renovation progress, either. We’ll be designing and renovating the whole thing using products & services from Lowe’s, which is a fun challenge as designers who usually source from a million different places to piece together a plan. We’re super excited to be partnering with Lowe’s to tackle the first project on the list: THE KITCHEN. If you missed the post, you can catch up here. As always, all opinions & thoughts are our own.ĭid you hear the news? We’re starting renovations on the other side of our Pearl duplex this fall! Last week, we posted a peak of the current state of the property for the first time ever (hint: it’s ugly, but has potential), our design inspo, and plans for it when it’s finished in 2019. We feel so grateful to be working with a company that supports the work we do at Beginning in the Middle. A very special thank you to Lowe’s for sponsoring this post and this project.
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