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"[This can be] trees across the yard or views of distant nature," says Kevin Lenhart, design director at Yardzen. "I like using galley kitchen layouts with the counters laid parallel to key views.

When it comes to kitchen layouts, opinions vary widely on what constitutes the best or worst designs. While personal preference plays a significant role, I spoke with a handful of interior designers ...