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Kitchen layout guides

The layout you choose determines how your kitchen works, how much it costs, and how much storage you get.

Kitchen shapes at a glance

Illustrated layout comparison

900mm+ Galley
Two parallel runs. Most efficient workflow. Minimum 900mm clearance between runs.
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Open area L-Shaped
Two perpendicular runs. Most popular layout in Australian homes. Natural island extension.
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Island Kitchen
Island floats free in the space. Requires 1,000–1,100mm clearance on all working sides.
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Kitchen Living Peninsula Open Plan
Kitchen connects to living and dining. All surfaces visible. Zoning and acoustics matter.
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Most efficient

Galley kitchens

The most efficient layout for cooking. Misunderstood but genuinely excellent when done well.

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Most popular

L-shaped kitchens

The most versatile layout in Australian homes. Works in almost every floor plan.

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Most aspirational

Island kitchens

The most aspirational layout — and the most misapplied. Here's when it actually works.

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Open plan

Open plan kitchens

When the kitchen is part of the whole living space. Design priorities change significantly.

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