How Do I Design My Own Kitchen Layout?
Renovating or installing a kitchen takes a strong constitution and the ability to practice the Zen of kitchen remodeling. That stated, beyond getting your emotional house in order, you’ll need a creative plan–in the form of a kitchen layout–to establish a solid foundation for your project. Use the blueprint that came with the paperwork you received when you closed on your property as a space reference or accurately measure all aspects of the room to compute the square footage of your kitchen. Identify weight- and nonweight-bearing walls, plumbing and electrical hubs and junctures and closely examine the flooring if it requires replacement. Match your kitchen’s “shape” to any of the six layouts most often found in standard kitchens: corridor (or galley), u-shaped, single wall, L-shaped, double L-shaped or G-shaped configuration (see Resource below). Make a list of requirements for your kitchen that will most affect your day-to-day kitchen functions and operations. Ask yourself how imp
