The work triangle is a simple set of rules used in kitchen design. While our kitchens are getting remodeled, updated and more complicated, the tried and true methods of efficiency still seem to work. Work Triangle rules go something like this:
Study the movement between your refrigerator, cooking surface and sink
Each leg should be between 4 and 11 feet
No more than 30 feet total
No leg should cross through casual traffic flow.
Make sure your dishwasher is one step or less from the sink. Is there adequate upper cabinet storage near the dishwasher. Ask your installer/designer to reverse door hinges if necessary to avoid reaching around open doors. Don't let yourself get trapped into a corner while the dishwasher door is down.
But, there is so much more to efficient designing that most homeowners fail to consider. Consider your current kitchen layout. Is there enough storage space? (food, dishes, pots and pans) Enough counter top or work surface? (food prep, small appliances, open storage) Is there one specific area that you are constantly colliding with other people? Or banging your hip on a countertop? Do you have to reach around an open cabinet door to access contents.
Blind base cabinets can be incredibly hard to use. Although better than voided space, these corner cabinets will usually require that you get on your hands and knees to reach the back items. Even the easy reach and lazy susan cabinets are not as friendly as you might think, so think twice before designing this expense into your kitchen. The cabinets above your refrigerator are also to be used for the rarely used items. Even the 24 inch deep wall cabinets are not to be considered for heavy use items.
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Roll out trays are a great investment for your base cabinets. Consider how hard it is to access an item that is stored on the back of a fixed shelf. Again, you don't want to have to get on your hands and knees to dig through your stuff. Roll out trays are relatively easy to install and considerably cheaper than going overboard on the "all drawer" base cabinets.
Another handy bit of hardware is the base cabinet trash can holder. Available at most home stores and DIY friendly to install. A behind the door trash can can be functionally sanitary and integrate beautifully into your design.
Watch your designer if the are trying to put your refrigerator up against a side wall. Many newer appliances are designed with extra deep storage bins in the doors such that a full 180 degree door swing may be required to access the center drawers or internal roll outs
Also, try to avoid putting your microwave oven above your shoulder height. I know most designs like to put the microwave over the range but consider how dangerous it can be for you or your kids.to remove hot liquids. The countertop or even below the counter is a much more user friendly location.
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