Efficient Kitchen Designs and Step Saving Triangles

Cooks in kitchens often walk over 100 miles a year. One third of this kitchen pacing may be wasted motion, due to appliances placed for saving dollars in the construction design or remodeling process. Sizing a kitchen design is very important prior to the start of a new kitchen project. Plan your kitchen design early and understand the best kitchen layout design for your family.

In an efficient kitchen design there are three triangle items. The triangle items consist of the refrigerator, the sink, and the range. These three triangle items in a kitchen should lie within easy reach of the cook. A kitchen design with these triangle items placed correctly could eliminate over 30 miles a year from your pacing the kitchen floor.

Four Common Kitchen Layout Types
(There are variations to the four kitchen designs)

The galley kitchen design.
The L kitchen design.
The U kitchen design.
The One - wall kitchen design.

Two variations are the Double L and the G kitchen layouts.

The 3 items make up 3 points called the "work triangle"
(The refrigerator, the sink and the range).

A smaller triangle design provides greater efficiency.

In an efficient kitchen design - the sides of the triangle add up to no more than 23 feet.

Additional Kitchen Design Considerations: Each activity center must also have a minimum countertop length. 48" between facing base cabinets or appliances. (There is Enough space to stand at an open cabinet, refrigerator, or oven while another person edges past)

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