Classic Kitchen Layout -- Kitchen Work Triangle
If you're thinking about remodeling your kitchen, the first thing you likely think about is the overall style of your kitchen -- cabinet color, finishes, and overall design appeal. However, one of the things you definitely need to consider is the flow of your kitchen! The layout of your space plays a big role in inefficiency. A common layout that dates back to kitchen design in the 1940s is the kitchen work triangle. Read on to learn more about how you can utilize the kitchen work triangle in your kitchen remodel.
Kitchen Work Triangle Concept
The kitchen work triangle is a kitchen layout that is designed to maximize efficiency in the kitchen by reducing steps taken in the kitchen and promoting great workflow. When you are preparing a meal in the kitchen, the primary tasks take place between the stove, sink, and refrigerator. The idea of a kitchen work triangle is to have an imaginary line that goes between the sink, refrigerator, and stovetop. In addition to forming an imaginary triangle, there should also not be too much or too little space between the stove, sink, and refrigerator. Consider these dimensions as a good rule of thumb but not an absolute:
- Your triangle legs should not be less than 4 feet or longer than 9 feet
- Minimal traffic should flow through the triangle
- The sum of all three sides of the triangle should range between 13 feet and 26 feet
A Modern Work Triangle
The kitchen work triangle has been around for many years. We all know that as time goes on, designs and ideas evolve. The same goes for the kitchen work triangle. The work triangle is still a great way to begin your kitchen layout, but depending on your lifestyle, you may want to consider adding to this concept. A fairly new idea is “work zones.” This is because the work triangle in smaller spaces can be conducive to a single person cooking. With more and more families sharing the responsibility of cooking and cleaning, creating work zones can be more efficient.
Entertaining in an open floor plan where the kitchen and the living room come together is a more modern design. Whereas in the 1940s the kitchen was in a separate area and more behind closed doors. Today, we use the kitchen as a place to eat breakfast, do homework after school, and entertain guests. This is why the addition of Work Zones is a great evolution to the Kitchen Work Triangle.
The main idea behind kitchen work zones is that there should be zones in your kitchen based on specific tasks that you frequently complete. For example,
- The dishwasher, sink, and garbage can should be close together.
- Countertops should be right next to major appliances
- Often, small refrigerators are installed in islands for kids snacks or drinks
- Chopping and preparation zone
- Homework zone typically on the island so you can cook and help with homework at the same time
- Often home bars are installed if you plan to entertain frequently
When it comes to work zones, the main idea is that multiple people can work in the kitchen at the same time without interfering with one another. Storing kitchen gadgets and appliances should be close together so that one person can stay in one area of the kitchen without having to cross paths to get what you need.
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