Fitted Kitchen Ideas for Small and Large Spaces
F itted kitchen ideas that suit a galley 2.4 m wide rarely suit an open-plan room 6 m long. In the galley, two runs of 600 mm units leave a 1,200 mm walkway, so one oversized tall unit or an oven door that opens into the walkway can make the room hard to use. In the open-plan room, the problem is the opposite; the sink, hob, and fridge can end up so far apart that cooking a simple meal means crossing the floor several times. This guide covers five ideas for small kitchens and for large ones, a comparison of three door styles, and a five-step checklist to work through before you speak to a designer. What is a Fitted Kitchen? A fitted kitchen is made up of units built and installed to the exact measurements of your room, rather than freestanding furniture placed against the walls. The cabinets run wall to wall, so there are fewer gaps where dust and crumbs collect. The layout can also work around chimney breasts, sloping ceilings and walls that aren’t quite straight. What Are the Best F...