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It’s not unusual that contractors who install countertops in kitchens in Atlanta come across a few typical kitchen design layouts that are found in most homes. As we move into the 21st century, kitchens have gone from the traditional model that accommodated one person who prepared the meals to a multi-purpose layout that can accommodate more than one cook and even an entire family pitching in to prepare a meal. This has given way to kitchens with increased clearance so that more than one person can navigate in the space, along with multiple zones to allow for more than one food preparation area. One-Wall Typically found in small apartments, studios, or loft spaces, the one-wall layout has traditionally been called the Pullman kitchen. It’s so named because all of the appliances and cabinets are fixed on a single wall. However, some updated designs incorporate an island for food preparation and dining, which changes the space into a galley-style kitchen. Galley Also called a walk-through kitchen, galley kitchens are found in smaller homes and apartments. It is a layout that is ideal for smaller spaces and kitchens where one cook typically prepares the meals. In this design, characterized by two walls opposite each other, appliances and cabinets are laid out on either side of each other with a walkway in-between. L-Shape This layout is meant to maximize a corner space where the countertops are on two adjoining walls forming an “L” shape. With this design, the kitchen doesn’t become a thoroughfare because it’s not logistically possible and the open space allows for the addition of a dining area and multiple work zones. U-Shape The U-shape, or horseshoe kitchen layout, consists of three walls of appliances and cabinets, often with an island forming the third wall or an island in the middle of the horseshoe. This layout allows for workflow around the island and thus the option to get more cooks into the kitchen. Peninsula Peninsula kitchens, using a connected island, convert an L-shaped design into a U-shaped layout or a horseshoe kitchen into a G-shaped layout. These designs offer more clearance in kitchens that don’t provide adequate space for a true island layout. Those who install countertops in kitchens in Atlanta will often encounter any one of these five layouts.
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