Stripped down to the bare necessities, most home kitchens have a lot in common. You’ll find a sink, refrigerator, and some type of cooktop. You might also find additional appliances like a convection oven or dishwasher.

What really differentiates one kitchen space from another is the layout. Your kitchen layout plays a major role in how functional the room is. And some layouts lend themselves to popular decor trends better than others.

Getting the most out of your kitchen floor plan is important. Check out these top kitchen layout ideas to learn what you can improve about your own cooking space.

1. Cabinet

Cabinetry is the backbone of nearly every kitchen layout. So maximizing your home’s available cabinet space should be the first step of any kitchen remodel.

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Along with fitting as many cabinets as possible into your kitchen, you should also focus on including plenty of variety in your final design. Consider switching out some of your regular cabinet doors for glass ones to display china or stemware.

Supplement standard-size cabinets with smaller cupboards tucked around built-in appliances. Fill awkward gaps in your cabinetry with open shelves for additional storage. Take advantage of structural elements — like a kitchen island — to boost the number of cabinets and drawers in your kitchen layout.

2. Corner

Corners can gum up an otherwise efficient kitchen layout. While cabinet doors are hard to fit in tight corners, you also don’t want to let the space sit unused.