One of the most important constituents of a kitchen is its worktops. The choice of worktop, its design, material, colour, everything comes together to create a look of your final space. An ideal worktop surface needs to have a lot of characteristics like sturdiness, stain resistance, heat resistance, colour stability, scratch resistance, non-porosity, etc (We will discuss in detail about these as to why they are necessary in the upcoming sections). Along with these essentials, it should also be something that fits your choice and personality, which might make determining the material for your surfaces a tough decision. But with enough knowledge of the variety of stones, colours and things alike, it will be much simpler.


Decide your layout

Deciding a layout will depend upon the size and shape of the room. Below are some of the basic layouts described briefly:

L-shape; this is one of the most popular designs, appropriate for kitchens of any size. The work spaces are adjoined on two walls that run perpendicular to each other. If the room is spacious enough, a centre island can also be incorporated to either double the workspace or build an entertainment area.

One Wall

The one wall layout is a sole solution for very small homes and apartments. The sink is placed between the range and refrigerator, which flattens out the work triangle for maximum efficiency in a compact space. to get rid of the possibility of a disturbance in workflow, the refrigerator should be positioned such that its door opens opposite from the sink and not towards it. Pay attention to whether you are right or left handed when placing the dishwasher and regularly accessed cabinets, again for a smooth operation.


Galley Type

This is the most systematic layout for a narrow space that comes along with an efficient workflow. It comprises work spaces on two opposing walls with a single traffic lane in between them. We can achieve an easy workflow by positioning the range or cooktop on one side and the refrigerator and sink on the opposite wall. This design can be chosen so that the kitchen opens to the remainder of the house on one or both ends. The optimal length for a galley usually ranges between 2 to 3.5 m and works specifically well in a rectangular space. It can be altered by substituting a wall with an island or peninsula open to an adjacent room.