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Home Kitchen

Top 12 Kitchen Trends

Designers are throwing curves into kitchens, breaking up the conventional straight and boxy look in soft new ways. Rounded kitchen sinks, curved faucets, bowed cabinetry, and curvaceous islands are changing the shape and feel of the kitchen's usually linear spaces. On this island, a stainless steel cylinder holds the kitchen sink and rounds out the corner for a pleasant departure from the expected.

1. Curving Shapes in the Kitchen

Designers are throwing curves into kitchens, breaking up the conventional straight and boxy look in soft new ways. Rounded kitchen sinks, curved faucets, bowed cabinetry, and curvaceous islands are changing the shape and feel of the kitchen's usually linear spaces.

On this island, a stainless steel cylinder holds the kitchen sink and rounds out the corner for a pleasant departure from the expected.

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Kitchen Floor Plan Basics

Choosing a kitchen layout depends on the space available, efficiency and convenience desired. The work triangle determines the efficiency of the kitchen. This is the area defined by the locations of the refrigerator, the range or cooktop, and the sink. A compact triangle limits the distances between these key appliances. When choosing the right layout for your home, make sure to consider the work triangle.

L-Shaped

L-shaped is the most common layout plan. It requires less space and offers more flexibility in the location of workstations. This plan works well when the kitchen adjoins a casual space. 

Luxurious L-shape

A benefit of an L-shaped kitchen is the ability to center a table in the space. This puts the family close to where the meals are prepared and draws guests near the cook when the homeowners are entertaining. The appliances are along the back wall and the refrigerator is on the side wall (not shown), which creates a large work triangle.

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