THE WORK TRIANGLE The secret of a functional kitchen
Many people think of their kitchen as the heart of their home, a living space where they spend hours preparing food, eating, and cleaning up every day. That’s why the efficient use of space is a very important element in any kitchen. One design rule has proved its worth over the years: the work triangle. Here is a short geometry
lesson for those who aren’t familiar with this concept. First of all, the three main zones of the kitchen are the cooking zone (stove and microwave), washing zone (sink, dishwasher, garbage and recycling bins), and provisions zone (refrigerator, cupboards, and pantry).
when there are two facing each other • Position the dishwasher to the right of the sink to facilitate rinsing the dishes and placing them in the dishwasher (if you’re right-handed) • Position the storage zone (cupboards and drawers where dishes are stored) between the provisions zone and the washing zone • Position the work zone (countertops) close to the cooking zone and the washing zone
These three zones have to be situated at a practical distance from one anoth- er in order to create a user-friendly kitchen. Together they should form a triangle which, in an ideal scenario, has three equal (or almost equal) sides. A FEW TIPS • Avoid placing the fridge, sink, or stove at an angle • Plan to have enough standing room in front of each appliance (at least 120 cm), especially
For a user-friendly kitchen the fridge, sink, and stove should form a triangle.
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