Kitchen Layouts
LWK Kitchens have created kitchens for a vast range of spaces and environments; from large country properties to compact kitchens in basement flats where ingenious use of space is of paramount importance in achieving a high quality kitchen.
Island kitchens:
After perusing our catalogues and photographs of kitchens we've recently installed for our clients, you may notice that many of them feature Island kitchens. Our experience has taught us not only how to produce beautiful, practical island designs but just as importantly, we've long since worked out how to overcome the challenges particular to Island kitchen designs. Don't want to see a bulky extractor above your island hob? We know how to design and plan for a range of solutions for this, from down-draft extractors, Elica design hoods or Atag ceiling flush extractors; we have supplied and fitted them all. Have you considered how and where you will position electrical sockets and isolator switches in your island? Or have you considered varying the heights of units to allow you to stand and cook, as well as sit and eat in the same space? Our experience with the nuances of Island designs enables us to point you in the right direction for getting the most out of your Island kitchen.
More InfoGalley Kitchens:
When LWK Kitchens are designing galley kitchens we are normally working in a rectangular room, often with limited space, but not necessarily so. The balancing act is trying to fit all of the appliances and storage space you need, as well as enabling a useful amount of work surface space but without creating a 'corridor feeling'. This may be achieved by using combination appliances such as a combination microwave/conventional oven, possibly above a compact dishwasher in a midi-height housing to maximise the space advantage a unit can offer you. This type of creative thinking is critical to achieving a balanced design for galley kitchen spaces.
More InfoL-shaped kitchens:
It is possible to create stunning, functional spaces with L shaped kitchens. Depending on the length of the room we are working within, we sometimes try to use gradually reducing heights of tall and wall units, or sharply contrasting colours between base units and wall and tall units to create a sense of drama. As L-shaped kitchens do not have a third wall, creating a "working triangle" isn't possible. However, organising a methodical workflow from food storage, through the sink, to the cooking and then serving area ensures that this does not impede on the clients enjoyment of their new kitchen as a place to cook in.
More InfoU-shaped kitchens:
We often start designs for this type of kitchen by picking a centre piece, maybe an extra wide induction hob or oversized extractor, and then place this item precisely at the mid-point along the main run of the kitchen. From here we can design outwards, often employing symmetry and wide drawer units to increase the visual perception of width. As always, we are aiming to ensure that the kitchen design is both functional and aesthetically pleasing. U-shaped kitchens allow us the opportunity to "hide" sinks and draining board areas behind taller units, which is particularly helpful if your kitchen has a seating area or is open plan. The two corners in a typical u-shaped kitchen compromise a significant amount of the available floor space. It is therefore paramount to an ergonomically sound design to ensure diligent selection of storage solutions and also that door widths on corner units allow easy access.
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