6 Basic Kitchen Layouts for Malaysian Homes

Getting ready for a kitchen renovation? Then you need to know these 6 basic kitchen layouts.

For many Malaysians, the kitchen is the centre of the house, not the living room. And with the right kitchen renovation, it can be a place where people gather, where the host can entertain, and where recipes can be tested and improved.

The right layout in your kitchen renovation can improve the work triangle

Before embarking on any kitchen renovation, it’s worth knowing the basic design arrangement known as the work triangle.

The kitchen work triangle is a way to improve the efficiency of your kitchen. As work in the kitchen is done between the fridge (storing), the sink (washing/preparing), and the stove (cooking), an effective kitchen design is one that allows the occupant of the kitchen easy access to all three areas with minimum effort.

Kitchen work triangle for an L-shaped kitchen renovation
Kitchen work triangle for an L-shaped kitchen renovation

 

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Most kitchens fall under one of these six basic layouts:

Galley Kitchen

A galley kitchen features two parallel walls of kitchen counter space with kitchen cabinets above. It is one of the most common kitchen layouts, and also one of the most efficient, as it can fit a lot of work space into a small area. Even large restaurants use a galley-style kitchen, so that many cooks can stand next to each other while occupying their individual stations.

Gallery Kitchen by Double Art Design Studio
Galley Kitchen by Double Art Design Studio.

 

Island Kitchen

This is the kitchen you always see on cooking shows, featuring a countertop space in the centre of the kitchen. Island kitchens are an excellent choice for the homeowner that has room to spare.

Unlike cooking shows where the cook top is situated on the island, most island kitchens feature the sink. This has the added benefit of allowing people to sit at the island and chat. You can also fit lots of kitchen cabinet space below the island counter.

Kitchen design for Terrace house in Ara Damansara. Project by: Meridian Inspiration
Project by: Meridian Inspiration

 

U-Shaped Kitchen

A U-shaped kitchen uses three walls in the kitchen at the same time, giving you loads of work space and kitchen cabinet storage. It also allows many people to mingle in the kitchen during social gatherings.

U-shaped kitchen can also feature an island space in the centre. However, in a smaller floor area, this can make the area feel cramped.

 

U-shaped kitchen design for Superlink Terrace at Temasya Citra, Glenmarie. Project by: Meridian Inspiration
Project by: Meridian Inspiration

 

L-Shaped Kitchen

An L-shaped kitchen occupies only two adjacent walls in a room. The compact space is ideal for use in an apartment, allowing the rest of the space for a small dining table.

L shaped kitchen by Renovation Equal Design Services
L shaped kitchen by Renovation Equal Design Services. Source

 

Single Wall Kitchen

Those looking for a kitchen that is as compact as possible may wish to consider a single wall kitchen design. In this arrangement, there is no work triangle. However, for greater efficiency, you should follow the order of fridge, then sink, then cook top.

In Malaysian homes, a single wall kitchen can be used as the dry kitchen, with a wet kitchen out in the back yard for when you need to make your sambal belacan.

Kitchen design for Condominium in Ukay Heights, Ampang. Project by:La Conception Hauz
Kitchen design for Condominium in Ukay Heights, Ampang. Project by: La Conception Hauz

 

G-Shaped Kitchen

The G-shaped kitchen is one that very similar in design to the U-shaped kitchen, with an added counter for high seating. Many people find this kind of design ideal for their needs if they entertain often and want to have enough space to allow others to participate in the preparation of food there with them.  A G-shaped kitchen can work well in a larger apartment with many family members who want to cook at the same time.

G shaped kitchen by Santino Kitchen
G-shaped kitchen by Santino Kitchen. Source

 

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10 thoughts on “6 Basic Kitchen Layouts for Malaysian Homes”

  1. Hi, I’m trying to find a good design for our new home. I have so many collections but cannot make my mind up. I want an island with a cooker, I prefer deep washing sinks, as well as separate oven and grill. Kitchen will be the heart of my home because I like to cook, bake and entertain friends.
    Can you please give me advice and an estimate on price ranges.
    Thank you.
    Noraizan Abd Rahman

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      Wymond from RecomN.com. I have emailed you regarding the details that you wanted do remodel your mum’s kitchen.

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  2. Hi, I need a L shape kitchen design for my dry kitchen. I have limited space in my kitchen for a dry area as I already have a wet kitchen space. I have always liked wooden cabinets and classic style. Pls suggest some ideas estimated cost. Thanks.

  3. This was a nice post to read. I am thinking about getting my kitchen renovated and mine is a single wall kitchen, could you tell me if I can get it made into a G shaped kitchen? Would it be fine if I contact professionals from Lowes, Home Depot or http://estatecabinetry.com/ for this reno project. As I am on a tight budget I can’t afford things going wrong during the renovation and ending up spending more money than necessary.

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