What Is the Best Layout for A Small Kitchen

The galley or corridor-style kitchen is the most popular layout for the small kitchen. In this layout, services (dishwater, stove, sink, etc.) are usually clustered within a small area. Storage is reserved for upper and lower cabinets, leaving counter space free for cooking purposes

Advantages of Small Kitchens

There is a wave of popularity for the small, cottage-style house, aptly called "The Not So Big House" (after a series of books by Sarah Susanka). At the same time and somewhat paradoxically, trends in kitchen design have focused on enormous open-concept spaces. 

Gradually, though, homeowners are beginning to discover the merits of small-space kitchens that are consistent with the overall small-house trends. 

Efficient design: A tighter work triangle makes for a more ergonomically correct and efficient workspace. In a small kitchen, the key work stations can be accessed by simply turning around, not by walking 10 or 20 feet.

Less expense for building materials: Overall costs for building materials are considerably less in a small kitchen, simply because there are smaller quantities necessary. 

High-end materials more affordable: Because you are purchasing less material (e.g., 30 square feet of granite countertop instead of 300 square feet), you can afford to upgrade the quality of materials you use. 

Living space is maximized: Because less space is given over to the kitchen, this means that there is more space in your home for the living room, family room, or dining room. Or, you can create entirely new rooms that may not have been possible with a huge kitchen: a small office to the side, sewing room, or a breakfast room.