The kitchen triangle has been an ergonomic design choice in kitchens since the 1940s, but is it old fashioned? These modern kitchens have made it work in their layout...
The kitchen triangle has been an ergonomic design choice in kitchens since the 1940s, but is it old fashioned ? These modern kitchens have made it work in their layout… The kitchen triangle, also known as the ‘ working triangle ’ (or sometimes as the ‘ golden triangle ’), was conjured up in the 1940s with the purpose of being cost and time effective in small domestic kitchens .
The idea of a kitchen triangle is that the fridge, the sink and the oven are all interlinked via a triangle – with no obstacles to interrupt to the flow. With these three main elements of the kitchen connected in a triangular shape, the idea is that the homeowner will be able to work efficiently and walk easily between these three main work stations, without obstructions. The idea of the kitchen work triangle was originally conceived with small domestic kitchen spaces and a single cook in mind, but of course these days kitchens are far more than just a place to prepare food – they are the heart of the home and the place where families gathe
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