The Kitchen "Work Triangle"

Q: What is the kitchen "work triangle" and why is it important? This is a question that we see on the web, and sometimes customers will ask us something about it. Of course, in a dialog its more of, "I want my kitchen easily access where my stove and cutting station, pots and pans are in where it doesn't get in the way, etc...
Heres a quick answer to the kitchen "work triangle".

A: The "work triangle" is the kitchen area from the refrigerator to the main cooking area to the main sink. Connect the three and it should form a triangle (unless you have a 'one-wall' kitchen). It's important because at or immediately adjacent to the triangle's points, all the key kitchen activities - food preparation, cooking and clean up - take place. The work triangle helps to ensure that your kitchen will be functional. It keeps cooking activities centered in one area, with all the necessities close at hand.

Q: Here's another related kitchen question, Where's the best place to put a microwave?

A: Like most things about your new kitchen, it will depend on how you and your family use the appliance. From a safety and accessibility standpoint, the microwave should be positioned so that the bottom of the appliance is 24" to 48" above the floor. I think common sense plays a role here.

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