The Kitchen Triangle
The Kitchen TrianglePreparing FoodAPPLIANCES & FIXTURES
SinkRefrigeratorFreezer
Other possibilitiesWaste disposal unit
Counter top appliancesFood processorBook stand / tablet
standRadioTVCOUNTER SPACE
Space to set down groceriesSpace to chop and organizeSpace for
counter top appliancesSTORAGE
Grocery storageChopping boardKnivesWaste storageRecipe
booksStorage for counter top appliances if desiredBowls /
ovenwareTea towels / apronBack to Design ProcessKitchen Polygon for
Food PreparationSo if you imagine preparing your regular meals for
cooking (just the prep step - cooking is the next activity) you
might come up with a 'what I need' list something like this.
7Kitchen Polygon for Food PreparationPlace the refrigerator in
an area of the kitchen thats accessible without walking through the
main cooking area Place the sink.Place the counter space area for
grocery set down, chopping, organizing and counter top
appliances.Locate the waste storage.Place the storage areas related
to food preparation around the preparation area.Place the freezer
if it isnt part of the refrigerator.Locate any extras such as radio
and TV.
Back to Design ProcessPlace the refrigerator in an area of the
kitchen thats accessible without walking through the main cooking
area usually towards the end of a run of units (keep in mind
refrigerator door clearance requirements in kitchen dimensions).
That way other members of the household can use the refrigerator
without disrupting the cooking activity. In addition if its a tall
unit its logical to have it at the end of a run of units.Place the
sink. Check the kitchen dimensions page for guidelines.Place the
counter space area for grocery set down, chopping, organizing and
counter top appliances.Locate the waste storage.Place the storage
areas related to food preparation around the preparation area.Place
the freezer if it isnt part of the refrigerator. Since trips to the
freezer are less frequent this can be in another location (eg
pantry or utility room) if it makes sense.Locate any extras such as
radio and TV.
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Setting the TableEverything thats required for setting the table
is already in position, except perhaps for a few table
accoutrements such as table linens which should be stored close by
the table. Otherwise its just a question of checking that the
location of glasses, cutlery and crockery isnt located too far from
the table.EatingJust have a think about the view that you will have
of the kitchen from your eating areas. Are you happy with it or
does it need improvement. For example do you want to incorporate a
sliding door or shutters to hide the kitchen when youre eating.
Back to Design Process19Step 2 - What do I need for what I do in
my kitchen?To work out what you need for everything you get up to
in your kitchen just imagine doing each activity in your head. What
do you use and where do you use it?
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Back to Design ProcessSet Up for Cooking Food...The sink is
already in position.The food preparation counter space is already
in position.Place the cooking surface. Identify the counter space
available for setting down hot pans and plating food.Locate the
oven. Locate the microwave.Locate the storage to do with cooking
food around the main cooking area.
Back to Design ProcessThe sink is already in position.The food
preparation counter space is already in position.Place the cooking
surface. Identify the counter space available for setting down hot
pans and plating food.Locate the oven. Options are with the range,
beneath the cooking surface, beneath the counter top, in three
quarter or full height cabinet.Locate the microwave. The microwave
can be built in or free standing. Options are beneath counter top,
at the bottom of a wall cabinet, above the cooking surface, in the
pantry, on the counter top.Locate the storage to do with cooking
food around the main cooking area.
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Back to Design ProcessSet Up for Clearing AwayThe sink is
already in position.The waste storage is already in position.Locate
the dishwasher near the sink.Identify the space used for dirty
dishes.Locate the draining board.Identify the storage space for
glassware, cutlery and crockery to make putting it away once its
been cleaned the easiest.Back to Design Process16
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Back to Design ProcessSet Up for Self-ServiceThe sink is already
in position.The refrigerator is already in position.Locate the self
service area. This may well be a space thats already allocated that
can do double duty.Locate the storage required for self service
tasks.Back to Design Process
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