Common kitchen floor plans include the one-wall kitchen, the corridor or galley kitchen, the L or double L kitchen, the U-shaped kitchen and the G-shaped kitchen.

The layout of your kitchen—where you place your appliances, your countertops, and your storage—will determine how cook-friendly your kitchen is. Ask yourself:

• Will I have enough space to prepare meals?
• Will two or more cooks be able to work comfortably in the space without constantly bumping into each other?
• Do I prefer a range or a separate cooktop and oven?
• Do I need an eating area in the kitchen?