I’ve been looking at other designers work both online and in magazines. They continue to talk about the kitchen triangle and to be honest I don’t get what the big deal is. Surely you design the kitchen so that it works for the client. A kitchen that is comfortable for them to work in, have a coffee with friends. For me the Kitchen Triangle never comes into it, it’s all about where I think the appliances, sink etc should go in the room.
Any good designer will visualise the working space as soon as they see the room plans. Obviously they will have a brief from their client and will have to work within this whether it be budget or the actual design. With today’s kitchen you are no longer limited to the classic layout. A sink doesn’t need to go in the kitchen window. An extractor fan does not have to be hung on a wall, it can go in the worktop or be hung from a ceiling. A dishwasher no longer need to be the conventional drop down door.
They are a number of drawer dishwashers on the market which can be installed at different height or in the kitchen island. A kitchen island is now seen as the work center of the kitchen. The central point where you place you food for preparation, dining and storage. My advice is to take your time. If you are unsure or want to see a different kitchen layout just ask your designer. Kitchens are the room in our homes that get lived in the most. While kitchens need to look good in both design and finish, just as important is that they work for you. The main work centres need to be close to hand or a couple of steps apart.
