We have already talked about kitchens that have an island, which are really comfortable and the most innovative on the market. Today we are going to talk about a classic, the U-shaped kitchensThose kitchens that take advantage of every corner and are especially useful in small spaces. Yes, they also work for large and spacious kitchens and for those open spaces where kitchens and living rooms are mixed.
U-shaped kitchens are characterized precisely by have that U shape. They are very cozy and tend to adapt to walls, although we have already said that there are many other cases. The point is that they are practical because of the amount of space we have to move and work.
Kitchen space with U
U-shaped kitchens are thought of many occasions for small kitchens, although we must think that in the center there should be a space of about 120 centimeters. Otherwise, if we had a very small space left, the cabinets could collide and it would be a very uncomfortable space when working. So before doing it, we must always measure the width and length of the kitchen to make sure how much space we will have in the middle. We must also know the width of the countertops in order to calculate everything.
These types of kitchens are fine by the fact that we leave the space in the center and we take advantage of the whole site next to the walls, since they normally follow the course of these. The room would be used to the last corner without leaving any empty space. But as we say, the rooms must be large enough so that the kitchen is not cramped and narrow.
Lots of storage
One of the great advantages of choosing U-shaped kitchens is that we will have a lot of storage space. They have many spaces for add doors and cabinets in the three corners, so that we have everything well organized. You can distribute the spaces as you want, adding the cooking utensils and seasonings in the cabinets closest to the stove area. The dishes and utensils to set the table are usually put on the other side, and cleaning products on the vertex, because the sink is usually there.
One of the things we can do to gain in storage is bring cabinets up to the ceiling. We must not only take advantage of the U-shaped part, but also the walls to gain storage. With more cabinets we will have more space to store utensils and have everything well organized, something essential for spaces to look good. So we should not skimp when adding cabinets or shelves, of course, without feeling that the space is saturated.
Work triangle
The work triangle in a kitchen refers to the areas of the stove, the washing area and a work area and storage. These three spaces are usually distributed in the three zones. This work triangle is usually placed in a long area for the stove, with enough space to work the food, in front of it there is more storage and work space and at the top is the washing area, with the sink and dishwasher. It is a way to have everything well distributed so that you are not looking for things or mixing. Although of course there are many other ways to do it. The fundamental thing is to separate the washing of the stove and the work space. In the longest areas are the work spaces, with more countertops, and in the short area the space for washing, which is also usually in front of the window.
You can add an office area
Office areas are those spaces in which a functional table in which to be able to eat something quickly or have breakfast every morning without having to stain or use the dining room. In fact, in those apartments that are small, they usually do without the dining room, which occupies a lot, to add an office attached to the kitchen, in the part of the U that is in front of the stove. Here storage is usually put, but if we want an office, we can do without a few cabinets that we can put on the walls in order to have a functional area in which to eat.
These offices are ideal for open spaces and small homes. They allow us to create a kind of kitchen-dining room easily. In addition, this office keeps us in contact with those who are in the living room area, since it is a way to connect both. In this case, the worktop is not normally used, but other materials can be used to distinguish it from the rest of the kitchen, such as wood. Some simple stools are added and we will have an office space. The only disadvantage in this case is that we will be removing storage space, but it can be solved in another way, adding open cabinets and shelves on the walls.