At first glance, all kitchen layouts may appear the same. But once you peel back the layers of this onion, you'll find that different layouts are designed to subtly support different kinds of cooking behaviors. Do you prefer minimal distractions and interruptions during prep work, or would you rather be a part of the conversation? Are you looking for expansive work surfaces to put together multi-course meals,
There are those of us who think of a kitchen as a quiet, meditative workspace, and others who see it for what it usually is: The noisiest room in the house by some distance. When you're in the zone cooking a meal, the sounds of a kitchen can be drowned out by your own thoughts - "chop it finer", "check the oven", "the onions are not brown enough".