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Holly Cockburn

What is an I-shaped kitchen layout? This is why it's the best layout for a small space, according to kitchen designers

Green shaker kitchen on one wall .

We're always on the lookout for innovative ways to make a dream kitchen work in a small space, an I-shaped kitchen layout might just be the answer.

Compact, functional and space-saving, keeping a kitchen layout to one wall, and forming the letter I, works well for a number of room shapes, whether you have a narrow space or an open-plan layout where balancing each area is a tricky task. It's particularly effective as a small kitchen layout idea as it keeps cabinetry focussed on a singular wall, leaving the rest of the space available for seating, preventing cupboards and drawers from overwhelming the space.

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