November 16, 2016

Why a Good Kitchen Design Makes Meal Preparation So Much Better

Kitchens should be highly functional in an effective manner. You should be able to perform meal preparation in an organised fashion when you choose an appropriate kitchen design scheme. Today, there are a couple different ways to go about this. One way is to use the traditional method of the work triangle when setting up this room, but another way is to create work zones in place of this triangle. Whichever of these schemes you wish to incorporate into your kitchen, you will accomplish the same goal of an efficient food prep area that helps you reduce the time it takes to create delectable meals and snacks for your family members, quests and friends.

Benefits of the Work Triangle

A work triangle is made up of the stove, sink and refrigerator at the each one of the three points. The distance between any two of these points should range from four feet to no more than nine feet for optimal performance of this design scheme. The distance does not need to be equal on all three sides of the triangle since they will vary in the different kitchen layouts. We cover these layouts later in this information. The benefit of the triangle is that it limits the distance you need to travel between the work areas of the stove, sink and refrigerator and therefore, cuts down on the energy you must exert to perform meal prep. Your work areas will be conveniently located to you no matter which areas you happen to be in at the time.

Advantages to Setting up Work Zones

In place of the work triangle, you may prefer setting up different work zones in your kitchen to optimise its functionality. Most zones fit one of five categories, namely consumable storage, non-consumable cabinets, cleaning zone where the sink and dishwasher are, prep zone on the countertop or island, and the last zone contains all of the cooking appliances ranging from a stove to a microwave.

Types of Kitchen Layouts for You to Consider for Your Home

Single-wall layout is ideal for the work-zone scheme where it is not the one to select if you prefer the work-triangle one. The galley, u-shaped, L-shaped and G-shaped layouts will work with both the work-zone and work-triangle schemes.

For further facts about why a good kitchen design makes meal preparation so much better, consult with Elyse Cabinets. We will help you analyse your space to create the best layout and work scheme for your kitchen.

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