Galley kitchen vs L shaped kitchen
Which of two layout would work better for open kitchen, dining and living room combo - galley kitchen with dining table in the middle of the room or L shaped kitchen with dining table within the "L". In the L shaped layout - one side of kitchen is much narrower then the other. Here are two 3d examples of the layouts in the same space:
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daneejela
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James
7 years agolast modified: 7 years agoI would personal go with the gallery kitchen. As one of the below photos shows. However, depending on size, it maybe worth going for a rectangular island instead.
If you where to go with the L shaped kitchen, perhaps consider moving the dinning table towards the living room. I would also consider having a diagonal oven and cooktop. This would allow for full sized worktops and provide much more space. Similar to the photos attached.
Good luck! :D
daneejela thanked Jamesdaneejela
7 years agoThank you all for the comments!! It's really helpful!
After few days of thinking and rethinking, plus doing experiments in the space, I think we will go with this:
I am aware that this leaves us with small kitchen, but more then anything I hate being in a space with too much heavy stuff. For two of us, plus extra couple here and there I think it could be enough if we avoid single purpose appliances.If we feel that we really do need more kitchen space, I will move table to center and add another line of elements (galley kitchen).
daneejela
7 years agolast modified: 7 years ago
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