Getting Started

Prior to designing, it is important to determine the functionality of your space or project.

Functionality is crucial within any room design, it can be the difference between a good design and a great design.

To determine the functionality that best suits your needs, think about how you use your existing space and what feels comfortable to you, what you like and what you don’t like. We recommend making a list of the features you would like to retain and what you would like to replace.

Within the kitchen for example, focus on creating three working zones; Storage (fridge/freezer/pantry), Washing (sink/dishwasher), and Cooking (oven/cooktop). For practicality, position these zones into what is called a ‘Working Triangle’. A good working triangle will help you move quickly and easily from task to task within your kitchen.

Flatpack Kitchen Getting Started

Kitchen layout options

Below we have provided four common layouts that can be used for any kitchen design, all of which include three identifiable working zones. If you need more help to determine which layout best suits your needs, please contact us.

Flatpack Kitchen Layout U Shape

U-Shape

Suitable for large kitchen spaces
Working Triangle layout
Maximum storage space
Flatpack Kitchen Layout L Shape

L-Shape

Suitable for small or large areas
Working Triangle layout
Ideal for an island bench
Flatpack Kitchen Layout Gallery

Galley

Contemporary layout
Working Triangle layout
Ample cabinet and bench top space
Flatpack Kitchen Layout Straight

Straight Line

Suitable for small kitchen spaces
Cost effective
Ideal for office spaces

Tools you may need

Depending on the products you order, below is a list of recommended tools and equipment you may need during the assembly and installation of your flat packs.

Flatpack Cordless Drill Icon

CORDLESS DRILL

Flatpack Spirit Level Icon

SPIRIT LEVEL

Flatpack Wood Screw Icon

WOOD SCREWS

Flatpack Tape Measure Icon

TAPE MEASURE

Flatpack Adjustable Square Icon

ADJUSTABLE SQUARE

Flatpack Mallet Icon

MALLET

Flatpack Safety Glasses Icon

SAFETY GLASSES

Flatpack Jigsaw Icon

JIGSAW

Flatpack Wall Fixing Icon

WALL FIXING ACCESSORIES

Flatpack Glue Bottle Icon

GLUE BOTTLE

Flatpack Ear Muffs Icon

EAR MUFFS

Flatpack Pencil Icon

PENCIL

Flatpack Clamps Icon

CLAMPS

Flatpack Silicon Gun Icon

CAULKING/SILICON GUN