A white slab kitchen with matt finish and island layout. A monochrome design using black worktops, floors, and appliances.

Inspiration

Kitchen Layout Ideas

Getting the right floorplan within a room is crucial for making the most of available space, which is why we have gathered these kitchen layout ideas to help you understand the best arrangement of cabinetry, equipment, and counters for your home. With insight from our expert designers, and real home examples using our products, this kitchen layout inspiration includes ideas for all the common plans we see within UK homes. We also provide valuable information on how to plan a kitchen layout using a working triangle to create a more ergonomic and efficient cooking area.

Hockley super matt dove grey galley kitchen

Galley designs

By utilising both sides of your room, these galley ideas can help you create extra work surface and cupboard space, making for a practical layout that keeps everything within easy reach.

Galley kitchen ideas

Grey shaker kitchen with copper effect pull handles. Kitchen island with storage rail and statement black and white worktop.

Kitchens with islands

As one of the most popular floorplans, island designs offer additional preparation area that can double up for dining. Learn how to add this focal feature in your home with these ideas.

Kitchen Island Ideas

Farmhouse style shaker kitchen in slate grey with square edge wood worktop and classic wooden top dining table.

Open-plan kitchen living

Create an area for work, rest, and play with an open-plan design. These ideas will help you visualise this floorplan in your home to transform your room into a multi-functional space.

Open-plan kitchen ideas

L-shape modern shaker style blue kitchen idea with handleless cabinets. Includes half-height wall units and open shelving

L-shaped inspiration

Fitting neatly into the corner of a room, an l-shaped arrangement can free up floor space for a more open feel or to accommodate other essentials, like dining. Discover l-shaped designs for your new look.

L-shaped kitchen ideas

Clerkenwell Super Matt Graphite EKES Peninsula Main Set Shot

Peninsula planning advice

Design a layout packed full of storage and practical features, with the help of these peninsula ideas. With cabinetry on three walls and an additional perpendicular run, it is a prime opportunity to make the most out of available space.

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Chelford Dove Grey EKES Single Wall Main Set Shot

Simple and single-wall

Using just one side of a room, a single-wall layout makes the most out of space thanks to its compact design. These ideas will help you create a scheme that is pared-back and offers both function and fashion.

Single wall kitchen ideas

Clerkenwell Super Matt Charcoal EKES U Shaped Main Set Shot

U-shaped and usable

Create a design with plenty of storage by opting for a u-shaped floorplan as found in these ideas. Maximising all available wall space for cabinetry will help to keep your room clean and clutter-free.

U-shaped kitchen ideas