L-shaped Kitchen Layout
The L-shaped kitchen is the most common and adaptable layout worldwide. It uses two adjacent walls, leaving two open sides and working perfectly in small, medium and open-plan spaces.
L-shaped kitchen layout are ideal for:
- Small to medium kitchens
- Open-plan living
- Budget renovations
- Apartments and starter homes
L-shaped kitchen layout design tips(2025 Edition)
- Put the tallest cabinets (pantry + oven tower) at the end of the longer leg.
- Use the corner wisely: 2025 favourites are diagonal corner cabinet with bi-fold door.
- Add a small island or mobile butcher block if you have 3+ metres between walls.
- Extend one leg into a breakfast bar (30–40 cm overhang).
- Keep the main work triangle on the L, don’t stretch it by putting the fridge too far away.
OPTIMAL APPLIANCE PLACEMENT
- Fridge → end of one leg (easy entry point)
- Sink → in the corner or along the longer wall
- Cooktop/range → on the longer wall with landing space on both sides
- Dishwasher → right next to the sink (left or right depending on your handedness)
PROS OF A L-SHAPED KITCHEN
- Works in almost any size and shape of room
- Very budget-friendly (only two walls of cabinets)
- Open and sociable, never turns your back to guests
- Easy to add a dining table or small island
- Simple to renovate (most existing kitchens are already L or can be converted)
CONS & HOW TO FIX THEM
- Corner cabinet can be awkward → invest in good corner hardware
- Less counter space than U or G → compensate with a mobile island or foldable table
- Only one cook works comfortably → add a movable prep cart for second person
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the smallest possible L-shaped kitchen?
7′ × 7′ works (tight!), but 8′ × 10′ is the smallest truly comfortable size.
Should I put the sink in the corner?
Only if you use a proper corner sink or a big single bowl with pull-out faucet. Otherwise keep it 15–24 inches away from the corner.
Is L-shaped still popular in 2025?
Extremely. Especially with the trend toward smaller, multifunctional homes and open-plan living.
Can I add an island to a small L-shaped kitchen?
Yes, if you have at least 10′6″–11′6″ between the two legs. A narrow 24-inch or rolling island fits perfectly.
