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Kitchen Renovation and Basic Layouts

By Mark Etinger

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Published: 28Jan2012
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Kitchen renovation can be a really exciting project to take on. You'll have a whole new kitchen to enjoy, almost as if moving into a new place except with the comfort of knowing that it is still your home. When considering how you want your kitchen to look, it's important to pay attention to common layouts that may work best in your home.

The most common and least space consuming is the one wall kitchen. That means all of your appliances and counter space are up against a single wall. Not only does it utilize a small amount of space, it leaves more floor space for other things like an island or small table.Another popular layout for kitchen renovation in a narrow room is the corridor layout. This is where the middle has space to move with the cabinets, counter space and appliances on opposite sides of each other. It gives a limited amount of work space and you wouldn't be able to have too many people in there at once, but when given only a narrow room to work in, it's a perfect way to get everything to fit.

L-shaped plans are popular because it does away with crowding issues, giving you more floorspace in general. You'll have your range and counter space on one wall, fridge and other counter space and small appliances on the adjacent wall. It makes more sense for bigger families that may see a lot of traffic in and out of the kitchen at the same time.If you have the space, you can use a floor plan for your kitchen renovation that will create two work stations. This includes a smaller L-shaped island area that would have the oven range and a sink, with the rest of the other appliances on countertops against the walls. Allowing for more to be done at the same time, this is a great setup for those who love to cook, especially multiple things at once.

When choosing a layout you need to consider the time it'll take, the budget, and how your appliances will be setup. Everything has to meet your criteria, so brainstorm a bit before heading into any project. Talk to a contractor about your ideas and make sure that electrical and plumbing will work in your home for the layout you want. You'll be sure to have that perfect kitchen in no time and enjoy the new space!

Ideal Home Renovations is a team of dedicated NYC contractors with experience in remodeling and kitchen and bathroom renovation.

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