1. Planning Kitchens

2. The Work Triangle sink refrigerator stove

3. The TOTAL LENGTH of the sides of the triangle should be between 12 feet and 22 feet otherwise, the work area may be cramped or inconveniently far apart Functions best when the sides are nearly equal Traffic pattern should not cross the work triangle

4. One-Wall Kitchen

5. Characteristics Saves space Often seen in apartments Limited storage and counter space

6. Corridor Kitchen

7. Characteristics Compact, efficient Work Triangle Chef is interrupted if both sides of the kitchen are open Work Triangle may only allow one person to work in the kitchen at one time

8. L-Shaped Kitchen

9. Characteristics Work triangle is not interrupted by traffic More than one person can work at a time More continuous counter and cabinet space Corner storage might not be fully accessible

10. U-Shaped Kitchen

11. Characteristics Usually has more continuous counter space than other layouts A major appliance can be place on each wall so that the sides of the Work Triangle are equal Corner storage issues

12. Optional Island

13. Optional Peninsula