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No matter the size of your kitchen, there are always some difficult to use space or dead space exists. These spaces are often overlooked and and not used at all for any purpose. For example: what do you do when you have just a few inches at the end of a cabinet run? I think most of people may give it up. But we have found many cases of using tiny space, and they also apply to the thinnest or shallowest spaces in the kitchen. A gap of just a few inches can fit in a pull out rack with storage for kitchen items. The narrow space beside the fridge can be turn into a spice and canned goods pantry...There are many ideas like this for using a few inches of space in the kitchen, so keep reading and you'll get your answer.

1. Vertical storage for baking sheets in a narrow cabinet:

2. The space above the stove usually be overlooked, but you can create a shelf for oils and vinegars:

See the full instructions at: overthebigmoon.com Image Source: pinterest.com

3. Narrow cabinets installed on the side of a cupboard or base cabinet can be your extra pantry:

Source: neals.com

4. Look for an idea for the unused space under your cabinets - under-cabinet drawers:

How to build it: familyhandyman.com Image Source: greensandjeans.com

5. There are 3 clever ways to take advantage of the narrow space next to the fridge:

5.1 Turn the narrow cabinet beside the fridge into a spice and canned goods pantry:

Source: designingspacez.wordpress.com

5.2 Build the narrow wine rack beside the fridge:

Source: diyever.com

5.3 Cleverly use a narrow space next to the refrigerator to build cookbook shelves:

6. Not enough kitchen counter top? Create an extendable work surface using heavy duty brackets that fold down when not in use:

More details at: livefromjulieshouse.com

7. Kitchen Backsplash Shelf and Organizer:

Tutorial: hertoolbelt.com

8. The over space of kitchen sink is usually not used to make cupboard, so you should make the most of this space(such as: Add a floating shelf for cookbooks storage; build a drying rack for pots and pans):

See the full tutorial at: sewwoodsy.com Image Source: farmfreshtherapy.com

Install a dish draining rack over the sink:

Tutorial: instructables.com

9. Create a tablet and recipe book holder under kitchen cabinets, when not in use, it will be hidden:

How to build it: realitydaydream.com

10. Connect two Billy bookshelves together to build a kitchen island with lots of storage space:

More details at: goldenboysandme.com

11. Make full use of kitchen wall, just like these dark walnut corner floating shelves:

Source: sameasneverhome.com

12. This narrow pull-out cabinet is a great solution for your wasted corner cabinet:

13. Breaking the mess of the countertop, you can use the wicker basket to store kitchen items:

14. DIY Pull out the countertop gives you more room to operate:

15. Swing arm stools are great seating option for tiny kitchen:

Image Source: chairish.com

16. DIY a chopping board storage unit beside your kitchen stove, and it could double as a shelf for oil, seasonings etc:

More details at: ikeahackers.net

17. Set up a backsplash shelf and spice organizer:

How to build it: youtube.com

18. All homes have inefficient corners, gaps, put them to clever use, such as creating a tall narrow closet for cleaning items:

19. Use small tension rods to hold wire baskets at an angle under the kitchen sink:

20. Need more storage space, you could build a hanging shelf over your kitchen island:

Source: desiretoinspire.net & freshome.com

21. Small kitchens have very limited storage space, so do not miss the base cabinet doors, they can be used to store pot & pan lids:

22. If you only have a tiny space for kitchen, then you can consider designing an U-shaped kitchen:

Source: woohome.com

23. A clever way to make use of the dead space at the end of a kitchen counter - DIY spice rack:

How to build it: deeplysouthernhome.com

24. Remove the door from the corner cabinet, then install hooks to hang pots and pan:

25. Raise the cabinets to the ceiling and add a shelf under them to squeeze out some more storage space:

Source: woohome.com

26. Add a spice shelf to the backsplash to gain more storage and clutter free kitchen countertop:

Source: nerdyjenna.com

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Top 26 Awesome Ideas to Use Narrow or Dead Space in Kitchen

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If you have ever heard the term "blind corner cabinet" and had no idea what it means, you aren't alone. Simply put, a blind corner cabinet is a corner kitchen cabinet that has a non-visible storage area when the door is opened. Hence the term, blind cabinet.

These are found in kitchen corner cabinets, either in the base cabinets or upper wall cabinets. This is where your kitchen cabinets typically make a 90 degree turn.

IKEA kitchen corner cabinet option one:

Today, IKEA creates multiple solutions for corner kitchen cabinets, some of which are not blind corner cabinets. This option uses an angled cabinet on the wall with a single door closure (B), while the base cabinet comes as a bi-fold door setup (A) with an equal depth and width.

When either of these corner kitchen cabinets are opened, everything inside is visible. Thus these are NOT considered blind corner cabinets. These options work great in some kitchen plans (we used one at Hilltop), but are not suitable in ever design.

Let's use our Hilltop kitchen as an example where the corner base cabinet was the bi-fold door design from above. We were confined by the location of the sink and the range with only a limited amount of space for the corner kitchen cabinet. This corner base cabinet requires a depth and width of 38″ (IKEA's blind corner cabinet requires 47″). In our space, this worked perfectly, whereas a blind corner cabinet would have pushed our sink off-center or our range too far to the left.

The same argument could apply for the corner wall cabinet in kitchen design. However, the angled wall cabinet comes with some downsides as well.

It doesn't suit modern kitchen designs

the shelves are very deep making it difficult to reach the back of the cabinet

It requires more space than a blind corner cabinet in some kitchen plans

IKEA blind corner cabinets - option two:

IKEA also makes another option, the blind corner cabinet. As mentioned above, these are described as blind corner cabinets because some of the storage area is not visible when the door is opened. Both the base and wall cabinets have panels blocking part of the storage area.

Why use a blind corner cabinet?

There are multiple reasons why we use blind corner cabinets in kitchen plans.

Space. They maintain a standard depth (24″ for base cabinets and 15″ for wall cabinets)

Modern design

Flexibility

Functionality. Yes I think they are more functional- more on that later.

Space

Just like some kitchen plans force you into the standard corner kitchen cabinet discussed above, others will force you into the blind corner cabinet. In a couple of months you will see how we used a blind corner cabinet in the kitchen plan for The Partridge House. This allowed us to keep the sink centered beneath the window, and fill out the base cabinetry all the way to the range.

The gap you see between the corner cabinet and the sink cabinet will be filled with a custom built skinny cabinet. The need for blind corner cabinets has come up in many of our kitchen designs.

Design

This applies more to the corner wall cabinet. Current design trends are moving away from the classic angled corner cabinet to a flat finish or square corner.

A flat finish is when you run standard wall cabinets all the way to the corner. Just remember you need a small spacer in order to ensure your cabinets open completely.

A square corner takes advantage of a blind corner cabinet. This allows the wall cabinets to mirror the shape of the base cabinets in the corner, forminf a straight 90 degree turn. The beautiful part of finishing the wall cabinet like this in the corner is flexibility, with the option to adjust the corner as needed.

Flexibility

Using blind corner cabinets gives you ultimate flexibility when creating a kitchen plan.

Part of the trouble with off-the-shelf systems such as IKEA's SEKTION line is that you can lose flexibility and customization due to the standard sizes. Therefore it is fantastic when you can gain some of this back. This is an IKEA hack that uses filler panels to hide the standard white cabinet box and move the blind corner cabinet away from the side wall. This hack can also be customized taking advantage of 30″ and 36″ wall cabinets, but more on that in another article.

This method works great if you need a few extra inches on your wall cabinets to create the perfect spacing. The downside is you create some dead space in the corner that will need to be finished off from underneath.

Filler panels are used no matter which of these blind corner cabinet methods you choose. Especially if you plan to go with anything other than white cabinet doors.

This same tactic can be used for blind corner cabinets in your base as well. The exact same principles apply. Move your cabinet away from the side wall as necessary, and cover the white cabinet box with a filler panel to match the cabinet doors.

Functionality

My biggest pet peeve in kitchen designs is poor functionality. Having a wall cabinet where the back cannot be reached without using a chair can be rather annoying. Plus there aren't many products available through IKEA or aftermarket to improve angled wall corner cabinets ( some lazy susans do exist).

At least their base corner cabinet with bi-fold doors can be fitted with a full lazy susan to help with accessibility. However, that skinny opening can be a pain if you are storing small appliances or large pots.

IKEA's blind corner kitchen cabinet can be fitted with the kidney shaped lazy susan. It eliminates the blind aspect of the cabinet making everything accessible. Not only does it swivel out of the cabinet, but it is also on rails to pull out even further. It does sacrifice on some storage space, but I'll take that trade-off everyday for increased functionality.

Although IKEA doesn't make anything like this for the blind wall corner cabinet, there are numerous aftermarket accessories available.

This shows an organization caddy in a base cabinet, although the same principal can be applied to a wall cabinet. Sliding shelves are also available, but some custom woodwork would need to be done to actually make them functional.
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'L' shaped corner base unit for bi-fold doors.

Note: These products are supplied pre-assembled (with leg sockets but without legs). These are large products and you will need to make sure that you have enough access space for these to be delivered into your property or space of storage.

Note: Pull-outs, wirework, doors and drawer fronts are for illustration only and are not included with the unit - please purchase separately. Drawer boxes and any internal drawer fronts are included.
Door sizes and hinge requirements for highline. For custom heights, adjust door heights accordingly.
The list of door sizes and hinge requirements below is for bi-fold hinge sets which have 2 x 170 degree hinges to mount one of the doors plus 2 Bi-fold hinges to join doors together. A bi-folding set is hinged either on the left hand side or the right hand side and both doors are joined together so that they open together. Soft close buffers are available for the 170 degree hinges but not for the bi-fold hinges.

An alternative unit is available with separately opening doors.

Unit

Doors required (Highline)

Hinges required

900 x 900

2 x Door 715mm high x 316mm wide

2 x 170 degree hinges plus 2 Bi-fold hinges to join doors together.

1000 x 1000

2 x Door 715mm high x 416mm wide

2 x 170 degree hinges plus 2 Bi-fold hinges to join doors together.

1100 x 1100

2 x Door 715mm high x 516mm wide

2 x 170 degree hinges plus 2 Bi-fold hinges to join doors together.

Doors required for dummy drawerline (requires 2 sets of dummy drawer plates to join dummy drawer fronts to doors). For custom heights, adjust door heights accordingly.

Unit

Doors required (dummy drawerline)

Hinges required

900 x 1000

1 x Drawer front 140mm high x 316mm wide
1 x Drawer front 140mm high x 416mm wide
1 x Door 570mm high x 316mm wide
1 x Door 570mm high x 416mm wide

2 x 170 degree hinges plus 2 Bi-fold hinges to join doors together.

900 x 1100

1 x Drawer front 140mm high x 316mm wide
1 x Drawer front 140mm high x 516mm wide
1 x Door 570mm high x 316mm wide
1 x Door 570mm highx 516mm wide

2 x 170 degree hinges plus 2 Bi-fold hinges to join doors together.

1000 x 1100

1 x Drawer front 140mm high x 416mm wide
1 x Drawer front 140mm high x 516mm wide
1 x Door 570mm high x 416mm wide
1 x Door 570mm high x 516mm wide

2 x 170 degree hinges plus 2 Bi-fold hinges to join doors together.

For non-standard sizes, please call us.

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Kitchen corners are notoriously challenging when it comes to optimizing storage and exploiting the kitchen space we have got. Most kitchen corners end up having cabinets, but these end up having limited access and poor visibility.

On average, corner cabinets are 50% deeper than their non-corner counterparts and to make matters worse, corners are the darkest parts of our kitchen.

This means not only are the goods stored here harder to reach but they are also harder for us to see. I dread to think how many out of date products are lurking in the back of kitchen cabinets across the country, unseen and forgotten.

Is your corner cabinet hard to access? Or perhaps you just want to find an optimal storage solution to utilize every inch of kitchen space possible.

Well, look no further; here are our top 30 kitchen corner solutions to overcome corner cabinet obstacles and ensure no more muscles are pulled trying to reach into impossible spaces.

1. Lazy Susan

Shelf fitted lazy Susan's are the obvious corner cabinet solution. They are relatively inexpensive and mean you do not need to rip out and redesign half the kitchen trying to solve your corner troubles.

The rotating unit means even products hiding in the back of the cabinet are easy to reach and visible with a flick of the wrist.

2. Modernized Lazy Susan

Although Lazy Susan's offer a simple fix, it can be challenging fitting a circular device into an angular cabinet, which also results in some lost space.

A great option to maximize storage is to use a peanut-shaped pull-out shelf. The unique design shape means the shelf can easily be pulled out from tight corner spots to display items previously tucked away.

3. Pull-Out Shelves

These sleek and modern pull-out shelves are a genius solution. The metal shelving is attached to the cabinet door which when swung open pulls the interior shelving out with it.

As the shelves are rectangular all of the cupboard space can be utilized without the fear of losing items forever in out-of-reach places.

4. Bi-Fold Cabinet Door

Bi-fold corner doors are a great solution to any dark kitchen corner. The folding action of the door means the two halves fold up against each other when opened.

This reduces the shadows cast by the door and allows for more light to reach into the back of the corner space, and more room for you to root around the cabinet.

5. Angled Drawers

Angled L-shape corner drawers are a stylish answer to all your blind corner needs. The drawers can be designed to effortlessly blend into any kitchen, though this is generally a better solution if you are looking to do a full renovation.

The drawers run right back deep into kitchen corners meaning all possible storage space is being used. Try partitioning the interior of the drawers into various compartments to help organize clutter further.

6. Diagonal Cabinet

Bypass the need for any corner cabinet contraption by changing the facing of the cabinets to sit on the diagonal. This creates pentagon-shaped cupboards and gives you a direct view straight into the back corner, meaning there is no more uncomfortable feeling around dark corners.

7. Diagonal Sink

It is not just cabinets which can go in kitchen corners. Why not move your kitchen sink to the corner of the room and have it face on the diagonal?

The usually unused cupboard space is now being taken up by pipes, and space, where the sink was previously, will be free to store more pots and pans. Not only this, by moving the sink into the corner of the room leaves you with large stretches of uninterrupted countertop space for cooking.

8. Corner Sink

If turning the sink 45 degrees and refitting diagonal-facing cupboards seems like too much of a big renovation, keep things simpler and place the sink in a regular kitchen corner.

This will still help increase kitchen storage space as the water pipes, garbage disposal system, and kitchen trashcan can inhabit the tight corner spots and leave more easily accessible cupboards free.

9. Corner Stove

Putting a stovetop in the corner is another option that best utilizes available kitchen space. Range hoods can be made to easily fit into the upper corner of your kitchen, which completely removes any upper cabinet corner issues.

For the corner cupboards below the stovetop, why not store pots and pans here? Not only are they located for convenience when cooking, but being large items they are also unlikely to get lost at the back.

10. Corner Seat

A comfortable and cute solution is to put a corner seat in your kitchen. This is an ideal place to perch while waiting for food to cook in the oven and is a great use of tight corners.

If storage is short, the seats can be turned into multi-functional storage units by lifting the benchtop and keeping goodies inside.

11. L-Shaped Shelves

One way to drastically increase the visibility in corner spaces is to swap out your cabinets for open L-shaped shelving. Not only does this create a modern touch, but it also increases the light that can reach into corners making products easier to see, and the shelf depth can be made a lot shallower.

Open shelves are also a great way to add character to a kitchen by using them to display artwork, photographs, plants, or your favorite crockery. They are also a useful place to keep extensively used items like herbs and spices.

12. Regular Shelving

If corner shelves are not your thing, instead line one wall with shelves and leave the perpendicular wall bare. This is also a great option for kitchens where L-shaped shelving would be impossible due to window or appliance placement.

13. Curved Shelving

This is another great option for kitchen corners, but instead of working along the harsh lines of the kitchen these shelves provide a softer finish and are another great place to showcase accessories or your favorite kitchenware.

14. Alternating Corner Shelving

Alternating shelving is where the shelves on one wall are slightly mismatched with the shelves on the adjacent wall, meaning they do not meet at the corner point. No corners mean no corner-related problems! Items are displayed clearly and can effortlessly be grabbed.

15. Corner Pantry

To completely maximize storage space, the awkward corner spaces in your kitchen could be converted into an open pantry. By having shelving run down the corner wall from top to bottom there is ample space to store all your cupboard food.

An open pantry also gives you easy access to all goods and makes it super simple when going shopping as you can see what is in your cupboards with just a glance.

16. Closed-Off Pantry

Would you prefer all your food supplies to be tucked away? Using the corner pantry idea but putting a door on the diagonal to close it off from the rest of the kitchen is a great way to bypass this concern.

17. Corner Breakfast Bar

Create a breakfast bar across a corner space to remove inefficient cupboards while adding a handy place to sit and have a cup of coffee. This wooden breakfast bar perfectly contrasts the white cabinets and oozes a contemporary feel.

18. Linear Kitchen and Island

By opting for a linear kitchen where cabinets run along one wall, corner storage issues are completely bypassed. To add an additional kitchen surface and storage space, place a kitchen island opposite the main kitchen.

19. Parallel Countertops

If the space you are working with is too small to host a kitchen island, instead of having a U or L shaped kitchen run the cabinets parallel down two opposite walls.

This again means you are left with no corners which need fixing. If storage is short, try running open shelving down the empty wall between the two halves.

If you are wanting something more specific, you can read our article: 45 kitchen countertop design ideas.

20. Upper Cabinets Along One Wall

Even if your countertops run around a bend, have the upper cabinets along one wall only. This reduces the corner cabinets your kitchen has while still providing large amounts of surface space for cooking and baking to your heart's content.

21. One Cabinet Short

Similar to number 20, create a break in the upper cabinets before they meet at the corner section. This has the same effect as above but means there are a greater total number of cupboards available to maximize storage and clear away clutter.

22. Drawers Open the Opposite Side

If you have a kitchen island or section of your kitchen which does not back onto a wall, drawers and cupboards can be accessed from outside the kitchen. This not only gives more space in the kitchen to move around but also makes the cabinet contents more easily accessible.

23. Glass Corner Wall

One of the main issues with corner spaces is that they are one of the darkest places in the kitchen where it is difficult for light to reach. This fantastic glass wall helps combat that and floods the whole room, corners included, with natural light.

24. Corner Window

If you do not feel like knocking through your property to create a spectacular glass feature wall, even just a window that runs around the corner can help bring light into the room and improve corner visibility.

25. Glass Cabinet Fronts

Glass-front cabinets are another excellent choice. Having glass design cabinet doors again helps light to flow into tucked-away spaces and is also a great way to add multiple textures and dimensions to your kitchen.

Glass could be frosted, patterned, or clear dependant on individual taste. Showcasing glassware works well in these cupboards.

26. Multiple Cabinet Designs

It is not just glass-front cabinets that work harmoniously with corner spaces; corners provide an entry point for multiple cupboard designs as either a central line of symmetry or a divide between different designs.

27. Corner Color Change

Adding color into any kitchen is an instant way to inject personality into your home, so why not use these awkward corner spaces as a way to do so?

The corner can act as a turning point where a new color is introduced and runs along the entire wall like this blue shelving which is initiated from the corner.

28. Curved Corners

Curving all kitchen edges creates a feminine and soft quality as the kitchen surfaces flow seamlessly around the room. This is a creative method to get rid of harsh lines and edges and instead generates a comfortable and homely atmosphere.

29. Open End Cabinets

Leaving the doors off of cabinets on the end corners of units is another beautiful corner design. Attention can be drawn to the corners by displaying eye-catching accessories, although I think this is a great place to store recipe books for convenience.

30. Blind Corner Organizer

If none of the above tickle your fancy, it might just be a case of working the best you can with the blind corners you have. Creating internal cabinet and drawer compartments can help to keep items organized and categorized together.

Drawer dividers are available for cheap and will help to a certain extent while you decide on your kitchen corner solutions.

Summary

While kitchen corners can notoriously be a pain, hopefully this article has offered some advice on how to combat these dark and hard-to-reach spaces.

Although moving appliances, adding windows, or converting to corner cabinets and drawers will require an entire kitchen renovation, even the addition of lazy Susan's or drawer dividers can help reduce clutter. If all else fails, a stepladder and a torch will prove to be useful tools.

What are your thoughts and opinions on our kitchen corner designs? Let us know in the comments!

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A staple of modern kitchen design, the U shaped kitchen is one of the most sought-after kitchen layouts due to its practicality, storage, countertop space, and overall aesthetically-pleasing design.

U shaped kitchens can really improve your cooking space, but they're not right for everyone's home. Here the Kitchen Infinity team will look at how this unique kitchen layout works, what the advantages are, and how it compares to other kitchen styles.
Let's get to it!
What is a U-shaped kitchen?

Put simply, a U-shaped kitchens are a kitchen layout where the counters flow around 3 walls uninterrupted to create a "U" shape in the room. This kitchen layout is thought to be the best kitchen layout by many designers because it maximizes storage space and countertop space.

Large U-shaped kitchens are also ideal for two chefs, so if you spend a lot of time preparing meals with other members of your household, a large U-shaped kitchen allows you both the space to work without getting in each other's way too much.

The working triangle

The working triangle (aka the "work triangle") is the space between the sink, the stove, and the fridge. As these are the most frequented areas of a kitchen, your kitchen layout should prioritize putting these elements in a convenient location (ideally with around 4-5 feet of space between each element).

So to be clear, the working triangle is:

A U-shaped kitchen gives you multiple options for your working triangle, as you have 3 walls and 2 corners to take advantage of. With all of this space, it's usually pretty easy to have a practical and convenient work triangle in a U-shaped kitchen.

The working triangle is the foundation of all good kitchen design ideas, helping to make a small space as practical and as convenient as possible. A U-shaped kitchen makes it easier to implement this foundation in the best way possible.

The secondary working triangle

The secondary working triangle is the fridge, your appliances, and your prep space. For example, you might have a dedicated counter space for your chopping board or butcher block, and then a dedicated space for appliances such as blenders, mixers, and food processors.

So to be clear, this secondary working triangle is:

1. The Refrigerator

2. Smaller Kitchen Appliances

3. The Food Preparation Area

If you do a LOT of cooking, especially for complex meals, then you might want to consider the design of the "second" working triangle. This is reserved for more technical chefs, but with a U-shaped kitchen, you have more than enough space for both the main and secondary working triangle areas.

You might want to consider a U-shaped kitchen remodel to help give you more kitchen space for complex food preparation.

Different sizes and how they work

U-shaped kitchen design can be found in both large and small kitchens. Depending on the size of the room, the U-shaped design could be used slightly differently:

Small U-Shaped Kitchens are normally just used for cooking. Depending on the size, they may be suited to 1 or 2 chefs at a time

Large U-Shaped Kitchens are good for cooking, dining, and socializing. They're great for 2 chefs, and may include a kitchen island in the middle to help break up the room and serve as an eating area or hangout

The space you have available to you largely dictates how your U-shaped cooking area is going to function.

Lighting ideas

If you're working with a U-style kitchen, you need to think very carefully about lighting. If there is space for windows to let natural light in, then let as much natural light in as possible. A lot of U-style cooking spaces have a large window above the sink to let in natural light.

High-gloss paint on your kitchen cabinets also helps to reflect light!

After the natural light, you'll need several ceiling lights and under-cabinet lighting to illuminate all the counter tops. When you've got so much counterspace, it's important to find the best way to light it all, whether that's with natural light, artificial light, or a combination of the two.

What are the advantages of a U shaped kitchen?

A U-style kitchen has many advantages over other layouts.

The kitchen layout allows for:

1. Maximizing storage - U-style spaces naturally have more storage solutions and cabinets than other layouts, making them convenient for those with A LOT of food and appliances to store

2. Countertops - Unlike l shaped kitchen, this kitchen design gives you a lot of countertops to play with, especially if you put an island in the middle too. You have an open shelving which makes moving around easier.

3. 1 or 2 chefs - most U-style kitchen layouts have plenty of room for 2 chefs to work without bumping into each other

4. Versatility - when designing a U-style kitchen, you usually have multiple options for how to lay things out and where to place your "working triangle"

5. Organized - with all of the room and cabinetry that a U-style kitchen can offer, it's much easier to have a kitchen that is organized into distinct work areas and storage spaces

There are many ways that a U-style kitchen could benefit your family, but these are just some ideas.
Tips for maximizing your U-style kitchen

If you want to get the most out of your new kitchen layout, try some of these tips:

Add an island - if you've got the room, try adding an island into the middle of the room. It can serve as additional storage, a food prep area, or a dining area

Stove placement - try to make sure that you've got counterspace on both sides of your stove, giving you a quick place to put hot pans when cooking

Oven placement - if possible, put your oven at eye-level. This reduces bending and makes the area much safer for children

Wall cabinets - make sure that your wall cabinets are placed at the correct height. Too low and they will block your view of the countertops, especially if you're tall

Granite countertops - if you care for them properly, granite or marble countertops can last a lifetime, resist damage, and handle hot pans being placed directly onto them

What are the 6 types of kitchen layouts?

So, you've heard about U-shaped kitchens, but what are the other options?

1. The One Wall Kitchen - sometimes called a "line kitchen", the one wall kitchen takes up one side of the room, as the name implies. Often found in apartments and small spaces, the smaller One Wall Kitchens may be called "kitchenettes" sometimes.

2. The Galley Kitchen - named after the kitchen layout commonly found on ships, the galley-style kitchen comprises of 2 walls running parallel to each other. This is best for long and narrow spaces, especially if there is a window at the end.

3. The L-shaped Kitchen - one of the most common layouts, the L-shaped kitchens take up 1 corner and 2 walls of a room to create an "L" shape. Usually, the size of the two countertop lengths will be pretty similar in l shaped kitchen, though they can vary depending on the size of the room. When it comes to kitchens, L shaped designs are very common.

4. The U-shaped Kitchen - this layout uses 3 walls and 2 corners of the room to create a "U" shape. With a slight area increase in an l shaped kitchen, kitchen u shaped add more open shelving and space to your kitchen.

5. The Island Kitchen - this is any design that features a kitchen island somewhere in the room, though it's usually found on U-style designs.

6. The Peninsula Kitchen - the peninsula style is VERY similar to the U-shape, except that one of the countertops is freestanding in the middle of the room to create an island-like breakfast bar, breakfast nook, or countertop area.

The bottom line

A lot of homes don't have the room needed for a U-shaped cooking area, but if you do, I would recommend getting one! A well-designed U-style space with granite counters and stainless steel appliances could be just what your home needs to propel it to the next level and significantly increase its value.
Whatever layout you go for, we hope you enjoy it and find it practical for your cooking needs!

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A staple of modern kitchen design, the U shaped kitchen is one of the most sought-after kitchen layouts due to its practicality, storage, countertop space, and overall aesthetically-pleasing design. U shaped kitchens can really improve your cooking space, but they're not right for everyone's home.

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What are the 6 types of kitchen layouts?

So, you’ve heard about U-shaped kitchens, but what are the other options?

1. The One Wall Kitchen – sometimes called a “line kitchen”, the one wall kitchen takes up one side of the room, as the name implies. Often found in apartments and small spaces, the smaller One Wall Kitchens may be called “kitchenettes” sometimes.

2. The Galley Kitchen – named after the kitchen layout commonly found on ships, the galley-style kitchen comprises of 2 walls running parallel to each other. This is best for long and narrow spaces, especially if there is a window at the end.

3. The L-shaped Kitchen – one of the most common layouts, the L-shaped kitchens take up 1 corner and 2 walls of a room to create an “L” shape. Usually, the size of the two countertop lengths will be pretty similar in l shaped kitchen, though they can vary depending on the size of the room. When it comes to kitchens, L shaped designs are very common.

4. The U-shaped Kitchen – this layout uses 3 walls and 2 corners of the room to create a “U” shape. With a slight area increase in an l shaped kitchen, kitchen u shaped add more open shelving and space to your kitchen.

5. The Island Kitchen – this is any design that features a kitchen island somewhere in the room, though it’s usually found on U-style designs.

6. The Peninsula Kitchen – the peninsula style is VERY similar to the U-shape, except that one of the countertops is freestanding in the middle of the room to create an island-like breakfast bar, breakfast nook, or countertop area.

The bottom line

A lot of homes don’t have the room needed for a U-shaped cooking area, but if you do, I would recommend getting one! A well-designed U-style space with granite counters and stainless steel appliances could be just what your home needs to propel it to the next level and significantly increase its value.

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A staple of modern kitchen design, the U shaped kitchen is one of the most sought-after kitchen layouts due to its practicality, storage, countertop space, and overall aesthetically-pleasing design.

U shaped kitchens can really improve your cooking space, but they're not right for everyone's home. Here the Kitchen Infinity team will look at how this unique kitchen layout works, what the advantages are, and how it compares to other kitchen styles.
Let's get to it!
What is a U-shaped kitchen?

Put simply, a U-shaped kitchens are a kitchen layout where the counters flow around 3 walls uninterrupted to create a "U" shape in the room. This kitchen layout is thought to be the best kitchen layout by many designers because it maximizes storage space and countertop space.

Large U-shaped kitchens are also ideal for two chefs, so if you spend a lot of time preparing meals with other members of your household, a large U-shaped kitchen allows you both the space to work without getting in each other's way too much.

The working triangle

The working triangle (aka the "work triangle") is the space between the sink, the stove, and the fridge. As these are the most frequented areas of a kitchen, your kitchen layout should prioritize putting these elements in a convenient location (ideally with around 4-5 feet of space between each element).

So to be clear, the working triangle is:

A U-shaped kitchen gives you multiple options for your working triangle, as you have 3 walls and 2 corners to take advantage of. With all of this space, it's usually pretty easy to have a practical and convenient work triangle in a U-shaped kitchen.

The working triangle is the foundation of all good kitchen design ideas, helping to make a small space as practical and as convenient as possible. A U-shaped kitchen makes it easier to implement this foundation in the best way possible.

The secondary working triangle

The secondary working triangle is the fridge, your appliances, and your prep space. For example, you might have a dedicated counter space for your chopping board or butcher block, and then a dedicated space for appliances such as blenders, mixers, and food processors.

So to be clear, this secondary working triangle is:

1. The Refrigerator

2. Smaller Kitchen Appliances

3. The Food Preparation Area

If you do a LOT of cooking, especially for complex meals, then you might want to consider the design of the "second" working triangle. This is reserved for more technical chefs, but with a U-shaped kitchen, you have more than enough space for both the main and secondary working triangle areas.

You might want to consider a U-shaped kitchen remodel to help give you more kitchen space for complex food preparation.

Different sizes and how they work

U-shaped kitchen design can be found in both large and small kitchens. Depending on the size of the room, the U-shaped design could be used slightly differently:

Small U-Shaped Kitchens are normally just used for cooking. Depending on the size, they may be suited to 1 or 2 chefs at a time

Large U-Shaped Kitchens are good for cooking, dining, and socializing. They're great for 2 chefs, and may include a kitchen island in the middle to help break up the room and serve as an eating area or hangout

The space you have available to you largely dictates how your U-shaped cooking area is going to function.

Lighting ideas

If you're working with a U-style kitchen, you need to think very carefully about lighting. If there is space for windows to let natural light in, then let as much natural light in as possible. A lot of U-style cooking spaces have a large window above the sink to let in natural light.

High-gloss paint on your kitchen cabinets also helps to reflect light!

After the natural light, you'll need several ceiling lights and under-cabinet lighting to illuminate all the counter tops. When you've got so much counterspace, it's important to find the best way to light it all, whether that's with natural light, artificial light, or a combination of the two.

What are the advantages of a U shaped kitchen?

A U-style kitchen has many advantages over other layouts.

The kitchen layout allows for:

1. Maximizing storage - U-style spaces naturally have more storage solutions and cabinets than other layouts, making them convenient for those with A LOT of food and appliances to store

2. Countertops - Unlike l shaped kitchen, this kitchen design gives you a lot of countertops to play with, especially if you put an island in the middle too. You have an open shelving which makes moving around easier.

3. 1 or 2 chefs - most U-style kitchen layouts have plenty of room for 2 chefs to work without bumping into each other

4. Versatility - when designing a U-style kitchen, you usually have multiple options for how to lay things out and where to place your "working triangle"

5. Organized - with all of the room and cabinetry that a U-style kitchen can offer, it's much easier to have a kitchen that is organized into distinct work areas and storage spaces

There are many ways that a U-style kitchen could benefit your family, but these are just some ideas.
Tips for maximizing your U-style kitchen

If you want to get the most out of your new kitchen layout, try some of these tips:

Add an island - if you've got the room, try adding an island into the middle of the room. It can serve as additional storage, a food prep area, or a dining area

Stove placement - try to make sure that you've got counterspace on both sides of your stove, giving you a quick place to put hot pans when cooking

Oven placement - if possible, put your oven at eye-level. This reduces bending and makes the area much safer for children

Wall cabinets - make sure that your wall cabinets are placed at the correct height. Too low and they will block your view of the countertops, especially if you're tall

Granite countertops - if you care for them properly, granite or marble countertops can last a lifetime, resist damage, and handle hot pans being placed directly onto them

What are the 6 types of kitchen layouts?

So, you've heard about U-shaped kitchens, but what are the other options?

1. The One Wall Kitchen - sometimes called a "line kitchen", the one wall kitchen takes up one side of the room, as the name implies. Often found in apartments and small spaces, the smaller One Wall Kitchens may be called "kitchenettes" sometimes.

2. The Galley Kitchen - named after the kitchen layout commonly found on ships, the galley-style kitchen comprises of 2 walls running parallel to each other. This is best for long and narrow spaces, especially if there is a window at the end.

3. The L-shaped Kitchen - one of the most common layouts, the L-shaped kitchens take up 1 corner and 2 walls of a room to create an "L" shape. Usually, the size of the two countertop lengths will be pretty similar in l shaped kitchen, though they can vary depending on the size of the room. When it comes to kitchens, L shaped designs are very common.

4. The U-shaped Kitchen - this layout uses 3 walls and 2 corners of the room to create a "U" shape. With a slight area increase in an l shaped kitchen, kitchen u shaped add more open shelving and space to your kitchen.

5. The Island Kitchen - this is any design that features a kitchen island somewhere in the room, though it's usually found on U-style designs.

6. The Peninsula Kitchen - the peninsula style is VERY similar to the U-shape, except that one of the countertops is freestanding in the middle of the room to create an island-like breakfast bar, breakfast nook, or countertop area.

The bottom line

A lot of homes don't have the room needed for a U-shaped cooking area, but if you do, I would recommend getting one! A well-designed U-style space with granite counters and stainless steel appliances could be just what your home needs to propel it to the next level and significantly increase its value.
Whatever layout you go for, we hope you enjoy it and find it practical for your cooking needs!

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A staple of modern kitchen design, the U shaped kitchen is one of the most sought-after kitchen layouts due to its practicality, storage, countertop space, and overall aesthetically-pleasing design. U shaped kitchens can really improve your cooking space, but they're not right for everyone's home.

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Whether you've got an L-shaped kitchen, U-shaped kitchen, or any other kitchen design, a peninsula can be a brilliant addition to your kitchen space, adding more additional countertop space, storage, and usability to your kitchen while expanding the possibilities of cooking and preparing food.

Many people prefer them to kitchen islands!

Still, a peninsula isn't right for every design, so here we look at the do's and don'ts of peninsulas, helping to shed light on the right time to use these solutions and the right time to ditch them in favor of a kitchen island or something else.
Let's get to it!
The Do's and Don'ts of Kitchen Peninsulas

Do - Consult an interior designer

It's essential that you consult an interior designer before installing a peninsula, especially if you don't have much experience with kitchen layout and the logic behind different kitchen designs.

Even if you've got a lot of space in your home, a peninsula could cause unwanted traffic jams and problems when cooking with more than one person. It might also impede your workflow without you realizing it.

An interior designer can help you to plan for these factors, as well as solidify a chic design for the peninsula!

Don't - Disrupt the working triangle

The working triangle is the flow between the kitchen sink, the fridge, and the stove. Check out the U Shaped kitchen for more details about the working triangle.

These are the three most crucial areas of the space, so make sure that your kitchen peninsula doesn't put furniture in the way of your working triangle and disrupt the flow.

Do - Use cabinets & fittings in a similar style

Your kitchen peninsula is a reflection of your kitchen design at large, so it needs to match in with the existing theme and style.

Even if you change around some of the colors and finishes, make sure that the style of your countertops and cabinetry flow seamlessly with the rest of the space.

If you've already got white cabinet sets, quartz counters and stainless steel fixtures, one would be wise to replicate these design elements!

Don't - Make it too big

If you're remodeling your kitchen, it can be tempting to sign off on a huge peninsula that gives you ungodly amounts of storage and lots of room for new features and appliances.

But you can have too much of a good thing!

Don't make your peninsula so big that it takes up vital space and makes it awkward for the family to navigate the kitchen.

Do - Maximize storage

Your peninsula kitchen remodel should have cabinets and storage as a priority! Peninsula cabinets are a great way to add additional storage to your kitchen, freeing up your old cabinets for new appliances or tools. Make the most of these additional new cabinets.

White and gray cabinets are very trendy lately - just make sure they make sense with the existing cabinets!

Don't - Add a raised bar section

It used to be popular for kitchen peninsulas to have a raised bar section added. We wouldn't personally recommend this because it can be easy to trip over and it makes the area less multi-functional.

You can always keep booze in the peninsula cabinets as a makeshift bar!

Do - Consider a breakfast bar

On the other hand, you should consider a breakfast bar. Peninsula countertops make perfect breakfast bars - just pair some stools (or other seating) with some clear countertop room to make the perfect little "dining room" for the place.

Don't - Install any large appliances

Generally speaking, the kitchen peninsula is best used as a food prep and/or seating area for casual dining.

Occasionally the layout of a kitchen remodel may call for a sink or stove to be installed as part of the peninsula layout, but it's best to reserve the peninsula for cabinetry, eating, and countertop room.

Do - Hang some accent lights!

When remodeling a kitchen, one of the easiest ways to add a modern touch is to install some hanging accent lights that break up the room and make it feel fresh.

The best place to hang these lights is a kitchen peninsula!

Often in a muted black, white, or gray, this lighting really adds to the ambience of the kitchen while making your house feel sophisticated.

Don't- Install one in a small space

Kitchens of different sizes and layouts work for very different reasons - if you've got a small cooking space, you might be better off remodeling without installing a peninsula.

You could make the room cramped and awkward if you're not careful.

Do - Cook with multiple chefs

Large kitchens with well-designed peninsula counters are perfect for cooking with multiple chefs, as the amount of counter space, cabinets, and storage allows for it.

Give it a try!

Don't - Get a peninsula if an island would work better

If you've got a particularly large kitchen with a lot of floor space, a peninsula might not always be wise.

Oftentimes, an island would work better, keeping the floor open and reducing traffic jams in a busy kitchen.

What is a kitchen peninsula?

A kitchen peninsula is an additional kitchen counter and cabinet section that is attached to your wall.

It's usually attached to existing cabinets and counters, sticking out into the room (like a regular peninsula sticks out into the sea or ocean).

Is a kitchen island better than a peninsula?

An island may be better than a peninsula if you're dealing with larger spaces that have a lot of floor area.

If you've got a lot of spare floor area, it makes more sense to fill it with an island than to have a peninsula and then loads of floor area left unused.

How wide should a kitchen peninsula be?

It varies from home to home, but most kitchens' peninsula units are approximately 3 feet wide.

Is a kitchen peninsula worth it?

Yes! A peninsula in your kitchen can add additional cabinets, storage, lighting, and opportunity for creative designs when remodeling. Sounds good to us.

Whether you intend to use the peninsula for living/eating or as an additional prep area, there is lots to like about having more cabinets and storage.

The Bottom Line

A peninsula in your kitchen is a great way to introduce more cabinetry and features to your home without undergoing a full remodeling. With these tips, hopefully you'll see the true value of a peninsula and how it can really elevate your kitchen.
Good luck with your new kitchen!
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Whether you've got an L-shaped kitchen, U-shaped kitchen, or any other kitchen design, a peninsula can be a brilliant addition to your kitchen space, adding more additional countertop space, storage, and usability to your kitchen while expanding the possibilities of cooking and preparing food. Many people prefer them to kitchen islands!

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A kitchen island is a popular item on many homeowner's kitchen wishlists. But what if you don't have the space in your kitchen to devote to a kitchen island? The next best thing, in my opinion, is a kitchen peninsula. If you looking for ways to add more counter space, storage, and functionality to your kitchen, a kitchen peninsula might be the perfect design solution.

What is a Kitchen Peninsula?

The dictionary defines a peninsula as a piece of land that is surrounded by water on three sides but remaining connected to the mainland. In the kitchen, a peninsula has the same concept but referring to the cabinetry and countertops instead of pieces of land. A kitchen peninsula contains cabinetry and countertops, surrounded on three sides by open floor space, but connected to either the adjacent countertop or a wall on one end.

The History of the Kitchen Peninsula

Today, the kitchen is one of the most beautiful and desirable features of a home, but that wasn't always the case. For centuries, the kitchen was a less desirable room that had hot uncomfortable fires, was busy, full of bulky equipment, and was not a place where guests would gather. Food prep and dining were very separated tasks. As exciting new cooking technologies became available, food prep became easier, cleaner, less labor-intensive, and comfortable. We began rethinking the designs of these spaces and these new tools and convenient cooking spaces were seen as luxuries. The kitchen quickly transformed into the welcoming, heart of the home we know it as today.

As these lifestyle evolutions took place, the kitchen began opening up to the rest of the home. Small pass-throughs on kitchen walls started to appear allowing the cook to communicate and see their family and guests while they prepare meals. Soon followed removed walls and kitchen peninsulas. Early kitchen peninsula designs featured wall cabinets installed above the peninsula bases. Often they were the same height as the perimeter wall cabinets, creating a little eighteen-inch open space to the dining side which gave a kind of closed off from the rest of the room feeling. Over time the peninsula wall cabinets became shorter and it seems that now they have disappeared completely leaving just the base cabinets.

Enhance A Kitchen Layout with a Peninsula

For many years, the kitchen peninsula's have been a popular design element within G-Shaped, L-Shaped,
U-Shaped, and even Galley kitchen layout designs. Peninsula cabinet layouts can be either a continuation of the base cabinets along the wall extending the kitchen or creating an L-Shape or they can be an independent run of cabinets that attach to a wall extending the layout. Adding a kitchen peninsula is an easy way to transform or expand the layout of your kitchen. For example, a Galley or a Straight Wall kitchen layout can be extended longer in length or transformed into an L-Shaped layout with the help of a kitchen peninsula.

Add Space and Functionality

Peninsula cabinets can be accessed from three sides, two sides. or just the kitchen side with a panel covering the back and end cap. Kitchen peninsulas are a popular place to incorporate kitchen appliances, sinks, and/or seating at either counter height or bar height. It all depends on the available space and how you want your kitchen to function.

Is a Peninsula Right for Your Kitchen?

While a kitchen peninsula is not exactly the same as the ever-so-popular kitchen island, it does have its advantages. Peninsulas don't have space requirements that a typical kitchen island does and with the accessibility only on three sides, it can function as a sort of barrier keeping the traffic flow out of the main work area while still providing the extra prep and storage space. They can be the perfect solution for achieving an open floorplan in a smaller kitchen. After seeing these kitchen designs you may discover a kitchen peninsula is at the top of your kitchen wish list!

Explore the gallery below by clicking the arrows to find more inspiration for your kitchen peninsula.

Mandi Juskiewicz is the Marketing Communications Coordinator for Dura Supreme Cabinetry with 15+ years of experience in graphic design, web design, multi-media communications, photography, and social media technology. Her accolades include the distinction of being named Kitchen Cabinetry Marketing Specialist of the Year 2019 in the 2019 Content Creator Awards held by CV Magazine and achiever of the Houzz Influencer Award. Her role at Dura Supreme allows her to curate the "best of the best" designs, cutting edge products and fabulously functional Dura Supreme kitchens across the country and feature them here for inspiration and design ideas!

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No Room for a Kitchen Island? Add a Peninsula to Your Kitchen! - Dura Supreme Cabinetry

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A kitchen island is a popular item on many homeowner's kitchen wishlists. But what if you don't have the space in your kitchen to devote to a kitchen island? The next best thing, in my opinion, is a kitchen peninsula.

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A kitchen island is a popular item on many homeowner's kitchen wishlists. But what if you don't have the space in your kitchen to devote to a kitchen island? The next best thing, in my opinion, is a kitchen peninsula. If you looking for ways to add more counter space, storage, and functionality to your kitchen, a kitchen peninsula might be the perfect design solution.

What is a Kitchen Peninsula?

The dictionary defines a peninsula as a piece of land that is surrounded by water on three sides but remaining connected to the mainland. In the kitchen, a peninsula has the same concept but referring to the cabinetry and countertops instead of pieces of land. A kitchen peninsula contains cabinetry and countertops, surrounded on three sides by open floor space, but connected to either the adjacent countertop or a wall on one end.

The History of the Kitchen Peninsula

Today, the kitchen is one of the most beautiful and desirable features of a home, but that wasn't always the case. For centuries, the kitchen was a less desirable room that had hot uncomfortable fires, was busy, full of bulky equipment, and was not a place where guests would gather. Food prep and dining were very separated tasks. As exciting new cooking technologies became available, food prep became easier, cleaner, less labor-intensive, and comfortable. We began rethinking the designs of these spaces and these new tools and convenient cooking spaces were seen as luxuries. The kitchen quickly transformed into the welcoming, heart of the home we know it as today.

As these lifestyle evolutions took place, the kitchen began opening up to the rest of the home. Small pass-throughs on kitchen walls started to appear allowing the cook to communicate and see their family and guests while they prepare meals. Soon followed removed walls and kitchen peninsulas. Early kitchen peninsula designs featured wall cabinets installed above the peninsula bases. Often they were the same height as the perimeter wall cabinets, creating a little eighteen-inch open space to the dining side which gave a kind of closed off from the rest of the room feeling. Over time the peninsula wall cabinets became shorter and it seems that now they have disappeared completely leaving just the base cabinets.

Enhance A Kitchen Layout with a Peninsula

For many years, the kitchen peninsula's have been a popular design element within G-Shaped, L-Shaped,
U-Shaped, and even Galley kitchen layout designs. Peninsula cabinet layouts can be either a continuation of the base cabinets along the wall extending the kitchen or creating an L-Shape or they can be an independent run of cabinets that attach to a wall extending the layout. Adding a kitchen peninsula is an easy way to transform or expand the layout of your kitchen. For example, a Galley or a Straight Wall kitchen layout can be extended longer in length or transformed into an L-Shaped layout with the help of a kitchen peninsula.

Add Space and Functionality

Peninsula cabinets can be accessed from three sides, two sides. or just the kitchen side with a panel covering the back and end cap. Kitchen peninsulas are a popular place to incorporate kitchen appliances, sinks, and/or seating at either counter height or bar height. It all depends on the available space and how you want your kitchen to function.

Is a Peninsula Right for Your Kitchen?

While a kitchen peninsula is not exactly the same as the ever-so-popular kitchen island, it does have its advantages. Peninsulas don't have space requirements that a typical kitchen island does and with the accessibility only on three sides, it can function as a sort of barrier keeping the traffic flow out of the main work area while still providing the extra prep and storage space. They can be the perfect solution for achieving an open floorplan in a smaller kitchen. After seeing these kitchen designs you may discover a kitchen peninsula is at the top of your kitchen wish list!

Explore the gallery below by clicking the arrows to find more inspiration for your kitchen peninsula.

Mandi Juskiewicz is the Marketing Communications Coordinator for Dura Supreme Cabinetry with 15+ years of experience in graphic design, web design, multi-media communications, photography, and social media technology. Her accolades include the distinction of being named Kitchen Cabinetry Marketing Specialist of the Year 2019 in the 2019 Content Creator Awards held by CV Magazine and achiever of the Houzz Influencer Award. Her role at Dura Supreme allows her to curate the "best of the best" designs, cutting edge products and fabulously functional Dura Supreme kitchens across the country and feature them here for inspiration and design ideas!

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Based in Murroe County Limerick, Denis Holmes Limited specialise in Solid Wood Kitchens, Wardrobes and Sitting Room Units as well as Bar, Resturant and Office Furniture, Reception Counters and Shop Fittings.

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Our company has lengthy experience within the business and prides ourselves on our customer experience. This is reflected in the level of service and design you will receive when you call to our showroom. Please click here to arrange an appointment with one of our specialised team members to discuss your project.

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Based in Murroe County Limerick, Denis Holmes Limited specialise in Solid Wood Kitchens, Wardrobes and Sitting Room Units as well as Bar, Resturant and Office Furniture, Reception Counters and Shop Fittings. Denis Holmes Fitted Furniture specialise in hand crafted fitted furniture with their main strength being their ability to manufacture in their workshop all that you require.

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Many renovators end up knocking down internal walls as part of their project as it's a great way to transform the layout of a property and improve how natural light flows throughout the space.

But while it's a popular project, knocking down internal walls has structural implications that need to be carefully assessed before you begin to ensure that the stability of your home is not compromised.

This guide explains everything you need to know about knocking down internal walls - from the rules and regulations you'll need to adhere to, how you can identify a loadbearing wall, how long it should take and, importantly, how much it's all likely to cost.

Rules and Regulations

Do I Need Planning Permission When Knocking Down Internal Walls?

Knocking down internal walls is not a job that usually needs planning permission as it usually falls under permitted development - meaning there is no need to submit a planning application.

However, if your house is listed you will almost certainly need planning permission.

You may well need to make a Building Regulations application too. Building control will visit you to inspect the work and, providing you fulfil the requirements, issue a certificate.

( MORE: 23 things you can do without planning permission)

Does Knocking Down Internal Walls Need Building Regs Consent?

Before removing internal walls you will need to check whether they are currently providing any protection in the case of a fire. For example, where a loft conversion has been carried out, the walls around the staircase offer protection, allowing you to escape in the event of a house fire.

Removing these walls would require Building Regulations consent, even if they're not loadbearing.

If you plan on carrying out a loft conversion in the future, consider that partition walls that currently separate entrance halls from reception rooms are best left intact, since they form a ready-made fire escape corridor to comply with Building Regulations.

Do I Need a Completion Certificate?

With no completion certificate to prove that the internal wall removal work was properly carried out, problems could lie ahead.

Even if the work complies with all the relevant building regulations, without Building Control approval you could face complications when you come to sell on. Contact Building Control and arrange an inspection as soon as you can. The worst case scenario is that you will be asked to obtain a Regularisation Certificate, which is the equivalent to making a retrospective Building Regulations application.

This normally requires a certain amount of physical opening up of the work to establish that it is structurally sound and verify compliance; the cost of making good afterwards will be down to you.

Could Knocking Down Internal Walls Affect Party Walls?

In the case of many terraced or semi-detached houses, the new beams required to support the walls where walls have been knocked down may need to rest on party walls that separate your house from the neighbours'. In this case it is advisable to consult a specialist Party Wall surveyor to ensure compliance with the relevant legislation.

In some older properties, party walls are not strong enough to support any new loadings - some were only single skin (one-brick thick or about 100mm).

If this is the case in your property, it will be necessary to build new brick piers or install steel columns to support the new beam - which could mean having to excavate small foundations internally, adding significant expense and disruption.

( MORE: How to extend and remodel terraced homes)

Structural Engineers

Do I Need a Structural Engineer to Remove an Internal Wall?

Building Control will often require you to hire a structural engineer to specify an appropriate beam or lintel, and this should be done before getting quotes from builders so they know how much to charge.

Before work begins, consider the following:

Removing internal walls creates a huge amount of dust and debris - ask your builders to put up dust screens to contain the mess

Factor in the costs of repositioning of any radiators, switches and electrical sockets

Ensure all necessary plastering and decoration to areas of exposed masonry is included in the price

Take care not to damage original features and ensure original skirting boards are retained so that everything matches when the joinery is made good

When removing a load-bearing wall, the new steel beam that will take the load it once supported will have to rest on something at each end. A small end section of the original wall (known as a 'nib') may need to be left in place

For new door openings, the upper part of the old wall will be left in situ above the new opening (known as the downstand)

Loadbearing Walls

Can Loadbearing Walls be Removed?

A loadbearing wall is one that plays an important structural role in the construction of a house. Loadbearing walls support another element of the house, such as the roof or a wall on an upper storey.

Others walls carry no loads and are simply there to divide up the interior spaces into separate rooms - these are relatively straightforward to alter or remove.

It is also important to note that some stud walls (timber frames covered with plasterboard) are loadbearing, whilst solid masonry internal walls aren't always 'structural' - some were built as simple partition walls.

How to Tell if a Wall is Load-bearing

It is always best to check with a builder or structural engineer before removing any wall. They will be able to tell you whether or not the wall is loadbearing, supporting the weight of any of the following:

The roof: In older houses the roof structure often relies on support from an internal wall. More modern roofs with W-shaped roof trusses (introduced in the late 1960s) are designed to span right across the house from the main wall to another without internal support

The floor: Floor joists rarely span more than about four metres without support from an internal wall or beam. Look for nail runs in floorboards to identify the direction the joists are running in (usually at right angles to the direction of the floorboards)

Other walls: Ground floor walls often continue above as bedroom walls. However, sometimes upstairs walls are offset or supported on a beam. Most modern houses have lightweight stud walls to the upper floors

External walls: Some old houses rely on internal walls for 'lateral support', where the walls help to secure the external walls together.

When removing structural walls - where a wall above is being supported by the wall beneath - it is vital that a suitable lintel or beam or some other supporting structure is fixed above the new opening to ensure the loads are safely transmitted to the ground. A structural engineer will be able to calculate the type and size of lintel required.

Before any demolition work is started, the masonry above the wall must be temporarily supported while a slot is cut to take the new beam or lintel that will be required.

This slot will usually have to extend either side of the opening with a bearing of at least 150mm. To spread the load, additional support will be needed under the ends of the lintel.

Once the lintel is in place, the new opening can be cut out underneath.

Although removing non-loadbearing walls is usually a straightforward job, it is still wise to consult a structural engineer or builder before you begin.

In both cases, you will need to prepare yourself for the dust and mess that will be created.

Do I Need a Lintel?

Will a Lintel be Required When Removing an Internal Wall?

"Specifying steel members that are safe requires expertise that will be beyond the capabilities of most self builders," says chartered structural engineer Simon Pitchers.

"A professional steel beam design from a chartered structural engineer can be purchased for a few hundred pounds. Many manufacturers of proprietary steel lintels will employ engineers who can design their products to suit specific situations. They will often provide this service free of charge, again avoiding the need for a self-builder to attempt this specialist exercise.

Visit the Institution of Structural Engineers ' website to find out whether a structural engineer is needed for your project.

Knocking Down Internal Walls - Video Step-by-Step

How to Box in Supporting Beams

Have you considered how the ceiling will look after the wall has been removed? When an entire load-bearing wall is removed, it is important to realise that the new supporting beam will often be visible.

There are a few ways of dealing with this but steel beams do need to be boxed in with plasterboard in order to comply with fire regulations.

If you would prefer the look of a continuous ceiling, one common solution is to build a new suspended ceiling in order to conceal the beam.

You might also need to think about floor levels. In old houses, the floor heights often vary between rooms so removing an internal wall can leave it obvious that the floor levels in the newly conjoined rooms are not the same.

In the case of large differences in floor level, a split level design can become a design feature, but where the difference is small (millimetres or centimetres, for example) some floor levelling work will need to be undertaken.

How Much Does it Cost to Knock Down an Internal Wall?

Although quotes vary according to area and the scale of the job, use the below as a guide when budgeting.
Demolition

One-brick-thick wall - £40/m²

100mm block wall - £20/m²

Timber stud partition wall - £41/m²

Quoin up and make true the end of the wall - £65/m²

Open up a kitchen/dining room with a square opening 1.8m wide to load-bearing wall - £1,200

Plus the following:

Full removal of wall with no remaining 'nibs' - £200

To reposition a radiator - £120

To reposition two wall sockets and light switches - £200

Party Wall surveyor - £300

Form a new single door opening in an internal wall (cut opening, fit concrete lintel, quoin up jambs, fit 50x100mm softwood frame, stops and architrave, and make good finishes):

One-brick-thick solid wall - £640

Stud partition - £485

Hanging a single door - £94

How Long Does it Take to Knock Down an Internal Wall?

Once you have all the relevant structural calculations and approvals, removing an internal wall should take no longer than a week - although obviously this will vary depending on the size of the wall, access etc.

Removing an internal wall, along with the insertion of a joist, can be done in a day or two, while plastering of the newly exposed sections of wall and boxed in joist should take no more than another day. Finally, painting can be carried out.

Will I Need Specialist Insurance?

Will Removing an Internal Wall be Covered by my Existing Home Insurance Policy?

Your existing home insurance policy may not cover works undertaken as part of a major home improvement project, such as removing internal walls.

Homebuilding & Renovating has partnered with leading insurance specialist Self Build Zone to provide bespoke solutions at market-leading rates.

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Knocking down internal walls is a common job amongst those renovating old houses - a sure-fire way to transform a gloomy, awkward layout into a bright, open plan one. But before your begin, ensure you understand the structural role of the walls you have marked for removal