L-shaped, parallel, U-shaped or island: which one fits your space?
The best layout follows the work triangle between sink, hob and fridge. L-shaped suits most apartments; parallel works well in narrow rooms; islands need generous width.
Think about storage early: tall pantry units, corner carousels and deep drawers change how a kitchen feels day to day.
Choose hardware and counters for how you cook — heavy cooking needs a strong chimney and easy-to-clean surfaces.