The work triangle is the imaginary lines that connect the three main objects used in the kitchen: the refrigerator, the sink, and the oven or stove. Triangulation around these preparation areas should create a circle of approximately 26 feet, with each foot equal to 9 feet or less.
The National Association of Cooking and Bath has developed measurement techniques for the most convenient and desirable sizes for this area:
- The sum of the foot of the working triangle should not exceed 26 feet, and each foot should be no more than 9 and no less than 4.
- Triangulation should be unhindered on islands or peninsulas and keep at least a 12-inch gap from such structures.
- The central sink should be placed opposite and in close proximity to the furnace, the preparation zone and / or the refrigerator.
- The work triangle must be free of traffic flow.
However, since the size of the kitchens & # 39; new devices grow and appear, the working triangle suddenly shifts into rectangles, pentagons or other variants of working triangles. Designers respond geometrically to the appeal to the individual needs of the homeowner, based on the importance that each of them places on specific appliances and work areas. In many households, vouchers are split. This creates the need to geometrically connect important devices without crossing several separate areas.
Here are some examples of specific kitchen designs and their layout possibilities.
One Wall Kitchen: One Wall Kitchen is the only design that cannot accommodate triangulation. But the neighborhoods of the jobs should still be in close proximity. Most galley kitchens still adhere to the NKBA measurement guidelines from 4 to 9 feet.
Kitchen galley: kitchen galley easily supports working triangle and because of its traditionally small; size, keeps triangulation more densely than 4 feet, than 9 feet. Sometimes a long caboose allows more space in the work triangle, keeping one foot close to 4 feet long, while the other two extend outward closer to 9 feet long.
L Shaped Kitchen: L Shape Kitchen creates sharper triangles. Since one leg of the L Shaped Kitchen is longer than that of the other leg, it is natural to use the space. Two of the three working areas or devices will be closer to each other, while the third will stretch the length of the long leg of the counter.
U Shaped Kitchen: U Shaped Kitchen awards more features and variations of the working triangle. Since there are three walls to work with, the triangle may be close to a 45-degree angle, a narrower sharp triangle, or a blunt triangle where all two devices or areas further are located.
