Bethesda Renovation Contractors
 Most
kitchen designs are based on a layout that considers the “work triangle”. The
theory behind the work triangle is to position the sink, refrigerator and the
range or cook top in a triangle because this is the most efficient use of the
space in a kitchen. The three fixtures then form the points of a triangle, with
the distance between them being between four and nine feet.
Kitchen
design experts say that if there is less than four feet between these fixtures,
the space is too cramped to work. If the distance is more than nine feet, the
result is waste of energy, time due to too much walking. This traditional layout
of kitchens still tends to be preferred in kitchen design both in new
construction and in kitchen
renovation.
There are
many ways to design the layout
of a kitchen to provide a work triangle. The sides of the triangle do not, of
course, need to be the same size. If, for example, all kitchen counters and
appliances are on one wall, the layout would be such that there is no more than
nine feet between any two of the main fixtures.
In a
larger kitchen or a kitchen with an L-shaped layout of two of the fixtures,
adding an island in which the cook top is located will make the triangle
smaller. In a large kitchen, you can create work areas for different types of
cooking, with additional sinks. In this case, your kitchen design might
incorporate two or more work triangles.
It is also
possible to design a work triangle in a kitchen in a way that will direct
traffic away from the work area. In kitchens open to dining areas, this can be
an important consideration.
Islands
and peninsulas can often be added to kitchens which are inefficiently designed
to reduce the size of the work triangle or to create an efficient work triangle.
These spaces can also be used to set off the work area, to provide additional
counter space or work space, and to provide additional storage. Islands and
peninsulas can also be used to create dining space in the kitchen.
It is
increasingly popular in larger kitchens to create functional areas within the
kitchen, such as a baking area or a grilling area. These functional areas can
each fit into or create a work triangle by adding additional refrigerators,
sinks, etc. A baking area, for example might be designed in a way that makes
the oven a point in the triangle. However, if this is the case, access to the
cook top or range should also be considered.
Thinking
creatively and considering the value of the work triangle should help you design
a functional kitchen renovation
that will be efficient as well as pleasing to the eye.
If you are looking for a Bethesda renovation contractor, please call us today at 301-440-0086 or complete our online request form.
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