Design Notes
Because the kitchen is the heart of the home, there will be a lot of activity within its boundaries. People get ready to face the day by making their morning coffee and packing lunches. Dishes that have piled up need to be washed and put away. Dinner needs to be made and served to a hungry family. With all these different tasks going on, often at the same time, it’s easy for people to stumble over one another and create chaos in what should be a pleasant area in the home. This is where the work triangle comes into play by creating a functional space that allows everything to get done without disrupting others.
What Is The Work Triangle?
A work triangle is a standard design practice that helps create an efficient kitchen workspace with clear traffic lanes, allowing the cook to have easy access to food storage, cleaning, and cooking areas. It is an imaginary triangle connecting the cooktop, sink, and refrigerator, with the sum of the triangle’s sides not exceeding 26 feet. Some other general rules include:
- No side of the triangle should cut through an island or peninsula by more than 12 inches.
- No major traffic pattern should cross through the triangle
- Each leg should measure between four and nine feet.
By establishing kitchen boundaries, activities can be carried out more efficiently. Please browse our gallery for more examples and inspiration.
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