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It's Time To Ditch This Outdated Kitchen Layout
By ERIKA DALE
When planning the layout for a new or remodeled kitchen, odds are you will eventually bump into the work triangle rule in your kitchen design process — but this rule is outdated.
The work triangle is meant to maximize efficiency by having the sink, stove, and fridge all 4-9 feet away from each other in a triangle shape with no obstacles in between.
However, the rule only really works for a small- to medium-sized kitchen. If you have a large kitchen, multiple home cooks, or a specialized kitchen space, the rule is ineffective.
The principle behind the triangle is sound, but with modern kitchens becoming larger and being used in a wider variety of ways, the standard needs to adapt
to the times.
Many kitchen designers and homeowners use multiple work triangles in one space, and extra-large kitchens often call for the creation of smaller and more efficient zones.
For home chefs who use their kitchens with personalized, specific tasks like extensive baking or catering, the layout may break the standard to meet their specific requirements.