L-shaped kitchen: The pros and cons
Dec 2025What makes an L-shaped kitchen suitable
The advantages of an L-shaped kitchen
The disadvantages of an L-shaped kitchen
)
The L-shaped kitchen counts among the most popular kitchen layouts. It's made up of two connected runs of kitchen cabinets, which usually meet in a corner of the room – this particular version can be referred to as a "corner kitchen". This design can be easily combined with a dining table in homes where there's no separate dining room. A less common variant consists of one run of cabinets fitted against a wall and connected to a second run in the form of a "peninsula" that juts out into the room.
The design often works well in open-plan living spaces too, although the L-shaped kitchen is not the ideal kitchen shape for all homes. It's important to weigh up the pros and cons carefullybefore making a decision – after all, the average lifespan of a kitchen is around 20 years.
)
The L-shaped kitchen consists of two single runs of kitchen cabinets connected together to form an "L" shape.
More about the "life" of a kitchen
Advantages of an L-shaped kitchen
Classic, flexible design
Can be fitted in almost any room, including small kitchens
Space-saving
Also ideal for open-plan living concepts
Several people can work very comfortably in the kitchen at the same time
Peninsula version as an alternative to an island kitchen
Disadvantages of an L-shaped kitchen
Less efficient than other kitchen shapes (roughly 24% more steps needed than in a U-shaped kitchen). A good work triangle between storage,sink and food prep area is crucial.
Corner storage space can be tricky to access, risking dead space.
More about the different kitchen shapes:
)
)
)
)
)
All the pros and cons at a glance:
This kitchen layout can be fitted in almost any space
Space-saving and suitable for small kitchens too
Several people can work comfortably at the same time
The best possible efficiency requires careful planning of the work triangle