Efficient

The u-shaped kitchen is designed for high efficiency cooking and is the perfect example of the ‘working triangle’ we hear so much about in kitchen design – you can easily move between your sinks, ovens, cook tops and refrigeration. The design is often considered to be the most efficient kitchen floor plan because of its tight working triangle and the separation of the work area from the rest of the family…

Three’s a crowd
One major benefit of a u-shaped kitchen is that two or more cooks can operate at the same time - great for when you’re entertaining or simply have a big family to feed! The u-shape layout also lends its hand to less traffic flow which helps keep people out of your hair when you’re cooking.

Entertaining
If you use an island benchtop as one side of your U it creates space for guests to enjoy a wine opposite you while you cook – a great example of this is our kitchen looks can be deceiving. Using an island benchtop this way separates your kitchen and dining areas, so you can cook and entertain with no fuss.

User friendly
U-shaped kitchens are designed to be user friendly. Having benchtops on three sides allows for ample cooking space and all of your appliances are easily accessible. If you want to maximize space then you can ensure benches are clutter free by keeping your microwave, appliances or large cooking essentials in the kitchen cabinets.

U-shaped kitchen advantages

• Bench space!
• Easy for two or more cooks to operate at once
• U-shaped design helps to keep traffic out…
• Incorporating a kitchen island keeps cooking social

U-shaped kitchen disadvantages

• Using cupboards and benches on three sides can reduce floor area
• Bottom corner cabinets can be difficult to get into
• A really large floor area can result in work stations being too far apart
• A really tiny floor area can sometimes feel too enclosed

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