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The Hooker Furniture Dining Room Curata Wine Server satisfies both requirements for a successful kitchen work triangle – function and form.
The kitchen work triangle began in the ‘40s and it is referred to as such because of this triad – the oven or cooktop, the sink and the refrigerator. These three parts have been kept close to each other (less than 1.5 meters apart) so that moving around the kitchen becomes easier. The sum of all three sides should not exceed 26 feet. A distance that’s too small would make a kitchen that’s cramped or blocked. Having too large and cooking becomes a hassle.
Lifestyles have changed a lot, though, since the kitchen work triangle first came into existence, hence, approaches have also been updated. Back in the 1940s, kitchens were small with few yet large appliances. This space was solely for cooking – nothing more.
But much has changed since then. Homeowners now have more appliances to display and they also love having bigger kitchens. You can rely on the traditional rules of the work triangle or you could consider some unique takes on this useful idea while not forgetting the fundamental principles.
The Mini Triangles
You could begin your modern take on the kitchen work triangle by adding mini triangles. You should still have a main workspace where the traditional rule still applies. The entertaining work triangle, though, could focus on heating, storing wine and serving food.
When setting out to design your kitchen, stop and think first then ask yourself how you would like to use the space, too.
Assess Your Kitchen Needs
Though you’re dealing with a rule that’s about to become 80 years old, the kitchen work triangle is still something that you could use when redesigning your kitchen. For a more modern approach, you could think about the ways that you are frustrated with your current kitchen. Be able to pinpoint what causes these problems so that you could add or change a few things. Knowing the things that bother you will help you figure out storage needs, hence, you’ll know how much cabinetry you would need.
Since most modern kitchens are now multifunctional, you should also consider whether you would need a bar, multiple sinks, large island, or a homework space. Determining your needs beforehand will help you better position your kitchen work triangle.
Hooker Furniture Dining Room Sangria Barstool is just the right size for your cozy kitchen.
Consider Adding Décor
Back in the day when the kitchen work triangle was just for small kitchens, there was practically zero space for decoration. Now, with much larger kitchens, it becomes imperative to design around entertaining, doing homework, eating and other such activities.
Measure, Measure, Measure
Measure the kitchen work triangle if you have an existing one. If not, then allocate a space. Find out how much you would take away or add according to your kitchen work needs. The length of the kitchen work triangle don’t have to be equilateral (having the same length). They could differ depending on the shape of your kitchen and your cooking, entertaining and eating requirements.
Apart from the recommended distances between the triangle points, another crucial information to remember is to have these lines uninterrupted, meaning, there should be no trash bins and other stuff blocking the sides.
Rules Aren’t Set in Stone
Above all other rules, know that your kitchen should work for you. So you should always prioritize what you require to make the triangle work. The kitchen work triangle is a wonderful guide but it is not the only rule. You could also choose to design a kitchen that has everything on just one side of the room or on all sides of the room. Just make sure that you pay attention to the measurements so that you are able to maximize your available space.
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