How Cook-Friendly is Your Kitchen?
A good layout for your kitchen should consider function, traffic flow, and efficiency. By understanding a few basic kitchen layout concepts, you can work with your kitchen designer to create the kitchen of your dreams!
The “work triangle”
A triangle is an important element of a kitchen’s design and functionality. The National Kitchen and Bath Association defines the “work triangle” as an imaginary straight line drawn from the center of the sink, to the center of the cooktop, to the center of the refrigerator, and back to the sink. In an efficient design, your work triangle will minimize the distance between meal preparation and cleanup.
Kitchen Work Triangle basics:
The sum of the three sides should not exceed 26 feet, and each leg should be between 4 and 9 feet.
A cabinet or island should not intersect a side of the triangle by more than 12 inches.
If the kitchen has only one sink, it should be between or across from the cooktop, preparation site or refrigerator.
The kitchen work triangle is just a guideline. In larger kitchens, which feature more than three work sites, or in a kitchen where two or more people are cooking, the regular triangle isn’t as practical. A kitchen designer will consider your lifestyle in determining the function of your kitchen.
Basic Kitchen Layouts
When selecting the floor plan for your kitchen, there are basic kitchen layouts to consider. Within these layouts, you’ll want to take into account where you will place your appliances, preparation areas, and storage.
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