How to save time and effort in the kitchen?What are the ways to minimize physical activity and speed up the cooking process? It's all about the work triangle. Today we'll figure out what it is. Every housewife dreams of her kitchen being as convenient and comfortable as possible, and the time spent on cooking and cleaning being reduced to a minimum. To do this, it is necessary to properly organize the so-called work triangle.
The basis of the kitchen triangle
The essence of the work triangle is quite simple -visual unification of the main elements of the kitchen, such as the stove, sink and refrigerator. The cooking area, the sink area and the storage area are the main "whales" on which a competent approach to organizing the space in the kitchen is built. Correct design in the future will help save the hostess's time and energy. Elena Krylova, designer of elite interiors: - In different layout options, the triangle can look different. In a linear one, for example, the third point can be a dining table, which can be used as an additional work surface, just like in a kitchen with an island. L-shaped and U-shaped kitchens allow you to distribute the work triangle in large spaces so that everything is at hand. And in a parallel kitchen layout, it is advantageous to distribute the work triangle in this way: on one side - a stove and sink, and on the other - a refrigerator and work surface.
Standard distance
To prevent the kitchen from feeling too cramped,the distance between work areas should not be too small. At the same time, in order not to get tired while cooking, the distance should not be too large either. So how to find a compromise? The ideal distance is when all work areas are located in the corners of a triangle with equal sides. The optimal distance between work areas is no less than 1.2 meters and no more than 2.7 meters. These standards were developed in 1940 for small kitchens, but they are still relevant today. Of course, it is worth remembering that the distance in the triangle depends on the shape of the kitchen and does not necessarily have to be perfectly equal. Our opinion: - When organizing functional zones, it is not recommended to install the stove next to the refrigerator or sink. It is desirable that there is some distance between them (about 60 cm).
Functional triangle in different kitchen layouts
The work triangle can be different and itsthe exact shape will depend on the kitchen layout. Let's look at the main types: With a single-row kitchen layout, it is more convenient to place the sink between the stove and the refrigerator. This will ensure good access to the products. It will not be difficult to quickly reach them, wash, cut and then cook.
With a two-row kitchen layout it is bettermake a working triangle on both sides. That is, for example, place the sink and refrigerator on one side, and the stove opposite them (at the visual apex of the triangle).
With an L-shaped layout, it is recommended to install the stove and refrigerator in different corners of the kitchen, and place the sink between them.
A U-shaped kitchen layout assumes three rows of furniture, so it will be more convenient to place the sink in the middle row, and arrange other functional areas in opposite areas.
With an island layout it is more rationalplace the stove on the island, and on the other side - the sink and storage area. Of course, you can install the sink on the island, but then you will need additional costs for moving the communications.
Our opinion:— When planning the kitchen space, in addition to maintaining the required distance, keep in mind that nothing should interfere with your movement around the kitchen (stools, trash can, etc.) under your feet. Anastasia Muravyova, interior designer: — You should pay special attention to the triangle rule if two people are cooking in the kitchen at the same time. Their movement trajectories will intersect if the layout is not built correctly, which is not only inconvenient, but even dangerous (for example, if someone is moving around the kitchen with a hot pan). Ideally, the triangle should be isosceles. However, this is not always possible. In small kitchens, a linear layout is often used, and then the triangle turns into a single line. In the case of a small kitchen, it is important to ensure that there are at least small work surfaces between the zones, otherwise it will be inconvenient to cook, sort out food and dishes, and the service life of the kitchen appliances will be reduced. If the area allows you to place a dishwasher, make sure that it is located next to the sink, otherwise the process of loading dishes will be complicated. Linear planning should not be used in large areas, as the intervals between zones will be too long. In medium-sized kitchens, an L-shaped layout is often used. Most often, a sink is placed in the corner, and cooking and storage areas are along two walls, resulting in a regular triangle. Sometimes a parallel layout is used: a sink and a stove are located along one wall, and storage areas are opposite. In this case, you need to take into account the width of the passage between the two rows of kitchen furniture. If it is too large (more than two meters) or if there is a dining table in the center of the room, then cooking will be inconvenient. A variation of the parallel layout can be a kitchen with an island, but it requires more space. For ease of use, the island should have free space around it with a minimum radius of 1.2 meters. I prefer to place the sink and cooking areas next to each other, rather than opposite each other, so that the hostess does not have to cross the passage between them with hot pots and wet items. If the island is large enough, both a stove and a sink can be built into it. Otherwise, it is better to use it for storage or provide seating there, and build the main front of the kitchen according to the principle of linear or angular planning, depending on the configuration of the room. decotrend.ru, mebex.com.ua, jkuhnya.ru
