All the kitchen layouts work well with the concept of “Kitchen Work Triangle”. Cooking & cleaning are the major tasks carried out in kitchen along with the storage area. Kitchen work triangle is an imaginary line passes through the centre of these three work area – Stove, Sink, and Refrigerator (Fridge) makes the triangle called “Kitchen Work Triangle” for a kitchen. Therefore, these work area should have a minimum distance as far as possible!
Kitchen Work Triangle: Guidelines & Tips
Kitchen work triangle is an important element for any kitchen’s functionality. It virtually connects the work areas with its required lengths such that if the distance is too small, it can make the kitchen feel blocked and cramped and if the distance is too large it creates a hassle in cooking. Kitchen work triangle can be applied to all type of kitchen arrangements. This infographic will help you to know how Kitchen work triangle works with the minimum distances without any obstruction of its traffic flow!Hope this guidelines will help to renovate your old kitchen or give you a clear idea in deciding your new kitchen layout!
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