2. KITCHEN – is the heart of the home.
KITCHEN LAYOUT – is more than a layout of your kitchen. It is the blueprint on
your kitchen will function in general.
1. THE FOOD STORAGE STATION – your refrigerator and pantry are major items
2. THE PREPARATION OR COOKING STATION – your range, microwave, oven and
smaller appliances are found in this area.
3. THE CLEANUP STATION – this area is home to the sink, waste disposal and
dishwasher.
BASIC KITCHEN LAYOUT
3. 1. U-SHAPED KITCHEN – this requires three full walls of the room.
2. L-SHAPED KITCHEN – this layout plan is nice for a kitchen where a lot of
entertaining might be done.
3. SINGLE LINE KITCHEN – this layout is a good solution for narrow kitchens.
4. GALLEY KITCHEN – is good efficient use of space, and is one that many
chefs tend to prefer.
5. ISLAND KITCHEN – this layout plan will feature an independent island that can
face the living room or dining area.
STYLES OF KITCHEN
4. 1. CABINETRY – the craft of making furniture.
2. CANOPY – an ornamental, roof-like projection or covering.
3. BIFOLD – capable of being folded into two parts as with leaves that are
hinged together.
TECHNICAL TERMS