Before getting started with a kitchen planner program like RoomSketcher, you should consider the following questions: How many people are going to use the kitchen? What kitchen layout and style do you like? Do you have any structural challenges to take into account?

Next, you want to start with the practicalities. We recommend you create an interactive floor plan where you can try out your different ideas to see what works best. Learn how to plan your kitchen online in this article.

The five basic kitchen plans are the Galley Kitchen, L-shaped Kitchen, U-shaped Kitchen, Single-Wall Kitchen, and Island Kitchen. These layouts serve as fundamental templates for kitchen design, each offering unique advantages in terms of functionality, traffic flow, and space utilization to cater to different needs and preferences. In addition to the five basic kitchen plans, the Peninsula Kitchen is often considered as a sixth layout option.