Fitted kitchen ideas that suit a galley 2.4 m wide rarely suit an open-plan room 6 m long. In the galley, two runs of 600 mm units leave a 1,200 mm walkway, so one oversized tall unit or an oven door that opens into the walkway can make the room hard to use. In the open-plan room, the problem is the opposite; the sink, hob, and fridge can end up so far apart that cooking a simple meal means crossing the floor several times. This guide covers five ideas for small kitchens and for large ones, a comparison of three door styles, and a five-step checklist to work through before you speak to a designer.