Top Best Kitchen Designs

Kitchen planning is one of the most exciting stages of renovation and kitchen design, and the main goal should always be to choose a practical and functional design along with suitable materials for layout. Whether your kitchen is big or small, smart planning is essential and significantly impacts the effective use of available space. Today I will tell you about the best kitchen designs and layouts that can help advance your renovation.

During renovation, there are many aspects involved, and choosing kitchen designs and materials from the Cosentino group will save you a lot of time. You will find 5 main types of kitchen designs: Gallery, U-shaped, L-shaped, island-style and single-sided. Although you can expect modifications or variations depending on the shape and size of the room.

It is important to correctly calculate ergonomics to ensure sufficient free space for comfortable movement and properly select heights, which also matters. This is achieved through planning and choosing the best kitchen design and materials.

Top Most Beautiful Kitchen Designs

You should know that the room layout usually determines the design, and further variations and modifications will help fully meet your needs. Here are some of the most commonly used kitchen designs.

Island Kitchen

In recent years, island-style kitchen designs have become very popular due to their long surface and storage space in the center of the room. This layout usually includes a stove, wine cooler, bar counter and worktop (often several or all of these elements are used depending on the available space).

The central part of the kitchen (island) is often used as a work surface or dining table. The island-style layout is usually used in large spaces and also adds natural flow to the kitchen.

The best materials for the island should be durable and easy to clean, as you will use it for cooking. The ideal material must be resistant to impacts, scratches, water and stains, such as Dekton, which is also heat-resistant. This makes it ideal for this installation.

Gallery Kitchen

A gallery or corridor-style kitchen is one of the best options for small spaces with two walls facing each other, forming an aisle. Cabinets are placed opposite each other, excluding the use of corner cabinets and using every centimeter without waste.

Additionally, it is more practical for a limited budget since it features a simple design and uses only necessary appliances. Since space is limited, it is recommended to use materials resistant to daily wear such as Silestone. Stain resistance or acid resistance and impact and scratch resistance are essential for this layout.

U-shaped Kitchen

Another excellent option for large spaces is the U-shaped layout consisting of three adjacent walls. Cabinets are placed opposite each other, creating a U shape. The storage volume of this layout is huge but can seem somewhat enclosed if floating cabinets are placed on each wall. To avoid this, place upper cabinets on one wall or opposite each other on adjacent walls.

One of the best kitchen designs for many users or families with many members, U-shaped layout provides excellent workflow thanks to the available space. For such a layout, it is recommended to use materials that allow any family member to easily clean the area and are resistant to stains so as to avoid damage from children, such as Sensa.

L-shaped Kitchen

The most versatile kitchen layout suitable for both large and small spaces. The L-shaped kitchen design involves placing appliances and cabinets along two perpendicular walls. One of the problems is the corner, which requires smart placement of cabinets and corner units.

But it also has many advantages: a wide layout provides more flexibility, making the placement of kitchen appliances and workflow very smooth.

Thanks to this design's nature, the workflow is well distributed. It is recommended to choose a material that will remain unchanged over time, such as Scalea.

Single-Sided Kitchen

Chosen when talking about small kitchens. This layout is simple in terms of volume but maintains ergonomics, practicality and functionality. Single-sided layout involves placing cabinets and appliances along one wall, usually with upper cabinets or shelves.

Due to limited space, all activity and multiple tasks will take place in a narrow area, so this spot will be intensively used. It is highly recommended to use durable materials such as Dekton, which withstands intensive work and even heat without damage.