# Stories & inspiration

> Design notes, material guides and ideas from the studio.

- Page: https://kitchen-universe.superfast.shop/en/stories
- Markdown: https://kitchen-universe.superfast.shop/en/stories.md
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[Kitchen Universe](https://kitchen-universe.superfast.shop/en.md) › Stories & inspiration

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## [Choosing a worktop](https://kitchen-universe.superfast.shop/en/stories/choosing-a-worktop.md)

Oak, quartz, marble or granite: each worktop looks, feels and ages differently. Here is what to expect from each before you choose.

## [A whole kitchen on one 2.4 m wall](https://kitchen-universe.superfast.shop/en/stories/compact-straight.md)

Compact straight fits everything a daily kitchen needs into four base cabinets. Here is how the space works, and why small can feel generous.

## [Family L: room for two cooks](https://kitchen-universe.superfast.shop/en/stories/family-l.md)

An L-shaped kitchen gives each person their own stretch of worktop. Family L adds a deep corner, a dishwasher and a classic framed front.

## [Front finishes explained](https://kitchen-universe.superfast.shop/en/stories/front-finishes-explained.md)

Fronts are what you see every day. We make three ranges, each with its own character. Here is how they differ and where each one shines.

## [Island kitchen: made for cooking together](https://kitchen-universe.superfast.shop/en/stories/island-kitchen.md)

A straight run plus a three-unit island turns the kitchen into the place where everyone ends up. Here is how to plan one that works.

## [Kitchen trends 2026](https://kitchen-universe.superfast.shop/en/stories/kitchen-trends-2026.md)

Green fronts, warm metals and natural materials that age well. The kitchens people choose this year are calmer, warmer and built to last.

## [Long galley: four metres of worktop](https://kitchen-universe.superfast.shop/en/stories/long-galley.md)

One long wall, seven base cabinets and a lot of room to work. Long galley is our answer to narrow rooms that deserve a proper kitchen.

## [Measuring your room](https://kitchen-universe.superfast.shop/en/stories/measuring-your-room.md)

Ten minutes with a tape measure saves a lot of trouble later. Here is what to measure and how to turn it into a plan.

## [Open L: a kitchen that faces the room](https://kitchen-universe.superfast.shop/en/stories/open-l.md)

Open L turns to the right and leaves the rest of the room free. Sage fronts, black handles and a glazed wall cabinet keep it light.

## [Planning an L-shaped kitchen](https://kitchen-universe.superfast.shop/en/stories/planning-an-l-shape.md)

An L uses two walls and a corner. Get the corner and the work zones right, and it becomes one of the most practical layouts there is.

## [Tall wall: ovens at eye height](https://kitchen-universe.superfast.shop/en/stories/tall-wall.md)

Three tall cabinets turn one end of the kitchen into a wall of storage, with the oven at a height your back will thank you for.