Kitchen layouts often come with a long list of rules you might feel obliged to follow. How many times have you been told your sink should be under the window, or that a kitchen island is an absolute essential?
But in 2025, the kitchen experts are saying something very different. Kitchen layout rules are not as rigid as they once were. And today’s designers are flexing and flouting types of kitchen layouts to create beautiful spaces that are personal, efficient, and functional. “There are no strict rules, only guiding principles,” says Lizzie Spinks, head of design at Makers Furniture. “Each kitchen should be tailored to the client’s lifestyle, whether they’re a passionate home chef, an enthusiastic entertainer, or part of a busy family.”
