Best functionality in the kitchen can be achieved in these three shapes of the kitchen design: U/L/Galley. Actually all these kitchen designs needs more space for this part of the house and take usually square shape of the interior. The kitchen is arranged on two or three walls that offer a lot of commodity and space for every single kitchen element.  The sink as the base of the kitchen, the stove, refrigerator and the pantry are obligatory elements that should have the best positions where they will be maximally functional. The schemes bellow are showing that very good. Take a look!

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