L-Shaped vs U-Shaped vs Parallel vs Island Kitchen: Which Layout Fits Your Gurgaon Home?

L-shaped kitchens fit 70% of Gurgaon 2BHK apartments (55–80 sq ft) and start at ₹1.5 lakh. U-shaped suits 80+ sq ft 3BHK kitchens with 40–60% more storage at ₹2.5–5.5 lakh. Parallel layouts solve narrow builder-floor kitchens. Island kitchens need 120+ sq ft and start at ₹4 lakh — practical only in premium 4BHKs. Full comparison with Indian cooking work triangle analysis.