I know we are all obsessed with the "open floor plan" concept, but sometimes we do want an area that is quieter, or more formal, or whatever. Planning a kitchen layout takes a lot of thought! Here is a great article that might help: Back to the Work Triangle?

It all depends on how much storage is needed as to how many cabinets you have. Too many cabinets could lead to the room feeling closed in. Here are some ideas: Good luck with your kitchen!

Hi Himani, change the washing area a little. instead of 5' sink in the lower most side make it on the window wall, it'll accommodate the sink as well as one small unit for storing used as well as clean utensils and some more space for any cleaning work. About the kitchen ottta, it seems you want it as per vastu. As per vastu the burner should be on the south corner of the east wall, that's the exact agni sthaan. Your kitchen size is at par, please tell me how many members are there in your family so that I can guide you accordingly.

So you want to construct the kitchen along the two 7' length walls facing each other and along the 9' wall that joins them? It can be done if the space is used practically. But first please share your floor plan to show the position of the doors and windows too. Only then can once figure out how best to utilise the space