Compositions

There are two main aspects that need to be taken into consideration: technical factors, such as the area of the room and the location of any gas and water supplies, and those purely personal factors, such as habits and tastes. You should not underestimate the work flows i.e. all the movements during daily operations (taking foodstuffs, cooking and washing) which need to be studied so as to be able to correctly position the elements in the kitchen and facilitate movement.

In addition to a being particularly attractive, an island kitchen offers excellent space management and a larger working area, facilitating moments of conviviality and socialising. Furthermore, if you decide to place the hob on the island, you will avoid splashes on the wall and you can limit your cleaning to the counter area.

A peninsula provides dynamism in a kitchen and is often used to separate the cooking corner from the living area. The counter increases the surface space and can conveniently be used as a snack area for breakfast or quick meals.

To design a “gulf” kitchen, also known as U-shaped or “horseshoe” kitchen, you need to take the ideal work triangle as your base mark, i.e. that triangle which is created by arranging the hob, sink and fridge on three different sides. It is a good idea for the first two elements to be positioned quite close together to facilitate everyday operations.

So as to have a practical and functional kitchen, it is important to place the appliances, hob and sink as close as possible to each other, also positioning them in the corner of the composition. You can also make the most of the corner to organise kitchenware and foodstuffs, by installing pull-out mechanisms inside the base unit allowing you to access items at the back of the storage compartments.

There are several advantages to a corner-based composition: it allows you to make best use of limited space; it creates a functional, airy setting (with the inclusion of open storage spaces and shelves) and uses the existing water and gas systems, without needing additional work.

A linear model is particularly suitable for those who have a long, narrow space to furnish, especially in one-room flats where it is essential to fit the kitchen into the living area. It is also a good solution for large rooms; one idea might be to divide the composition into two blocks arranged on two different walls.