Continuing our series on the most common kitchen shapes, this week we take a look at L-shaped kitchens. When it comes to these kinds of kitchens, home-owners are making this a popular choice in an eclectic range of properties. Little surprise, really: L-shaped kitchens are great for modern, multi-purpose designs and can work equally well in a smaller room as in a large one.
L-shaped kitchens can seem awkward though: how can you make the most of the space? Read on for our ideas on how to make them work for you.
One of the main advantages to an L-shaped kitchen is that it will allow you to have an efficient “work triangle”– this is a concept used by kitchen designers to describe the distance between refrigerator, oven and sink, and it’s particularly important if you’re a keen cook!
Make sure when you’re planning your kitchen that your appliances and work surfaces are in an optimal position to maximise the effectiveness of the shape – trust us: it’ll save you a lot of hassle in the long-run!
If your L-shaped kitchen means you’re short on work surface space, why not consider adding an island? Islands are increasingly popular (as you can see from our stunning portfolio of customer kitchens!) and can provide the solutions to a number of potential problems in your L-shaped kitchen. For example, an island can provide valuable extra work space, as well as room for guests to sit as a dinner table substitute or breakfast bar style area.
An island can be built to house drawers or cupboards or even a sink and oven, all of which frees up space on your “L” for other things.
Storage can sometimes be a problem in L-shaped kitchens – if you’re not careful! If one side of your L-shape has windows, this means no cupboards at an upper level without cutting down on daylight. There are many ingenious storage solutions that can come to the rescue though. We’ve already mentioned the storage an island can provide – how about a ceiling rack or storage boxes on your work surface?
Kitchen Design Centre’s talented team can discuss how to make the most of your space, so why not book in for a FREE home design visit?
As an L-shaped kitchen only takes up two walls, it’s an ideal solution for more open-plan homes, where the kitchen naturally flows into a living room area or even a conservatory or outdoor space. This can make cooking for guests very pleasant – you don’t need to leave them on their own while you disappear into the kitchen, and can carry on the conversation whilst preparing the meal!
If you’re fixed on the idea of a lovely L-shaped kitchen book an appointment for a free home design visit, and let one of our team work with you to create your perfect kitchen.
A brilliant trip to London with our showroom managers @kitchen_design_centre, as we joined Blanco in celebrating an incredible milestone — 100 years of manufacturing sinks and taps!
A century of innovation, design, and quality craftsmanship.
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Your vision, our expertise.
At Kitchen Design Centre, we don’t just supply kitchens; we help you create a total vision for your home. Our team specialises in reimagining your space, ensuring the new design isn’t just beautiful, but perfectly functional.
From the very first spark of an idea to the final, streamlined installation, we guide you through every step of the process. Whether that be offering structural tips and big-picture design ideas that go beyond the kitchen footprint, or ensuring every corner is utilised to its best potential whilst maintaining flow, function and light.
George Clarke once said, “If you don’t get the layout right nothing else feels right. If your space flows and works properly it just makes you feel better, happier.” We at Kitchen Design Centre strive to get this right and draw from decades of experience, specialist skill and expertise to help each of you realise your vision for your dream kitchen.
Start your journey with us today at our Barrowford showroom. We can help you with projects ranging from small kitchen makeovers to large-scale renovations. While we don’t supply the trades, we can confidently direct you to the perfect trusted professionals to fulfil your dreams.
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There’s just something magical about a kitchen at Christmastime — the warm glow of the oven and the scent of cinnamon drifting through the air.
Here’s to the heart of the home — where recipes turn into traditions and simple moments become the ones we never forget.
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It’s getting chilly outside — pop into one of our showrooms for a hot coffee and to discuss your Christmas kitchen wish list.
Winner’s Announcement!
To mark Kitchen Design Centre’s 40th Anniversary, we wanted to celebrate by giving something meaningful back to our loyal customers. Every person who purchased a new kitchen from us during the qualifying period was automatically entered into a special prize draw to win £4,000 back from the cost of their kitchen.
We’re excited to reveal that the winner of this fantastic prize is Mrs M from Colne!
We had the pleasure of visiting her last week to share the news in person — and she was over the moon.
A heartfelt thank-you to all our customers for celebrating this milestone year with us. Your continued support means everything.
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