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The U-Shape Kitchen Design Layout

By Lee Wallender, About.com

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U-Shape Kitchen Design Plan

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The U-shape kitchen design plan can be thought of as a corridor-shape plan--but with a closed end. The closed end gives extra room for a range or a sink.

This arrangement maintains good workflow by means of the classic kitchen triangle. The closed end also provides plenty of space for extra cabinets.

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