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When planning a kitchen, keep in mind that good organization is crucial for its functionality. An important role in the organization of the kitchen is played by the arrangement of kitchen elements and appliances, as well as the choice of colors and materials.

Small Tips for Every Kitchen

1. In order to be able to quickly and easily put away hot dishes from the oven or a cooktop, it’s necessary to separate a minimum of 15 inches of a work surface from both sides, or possibly just from one side.

2. Anyone who spends enough time in the kitchen is certainly familiar with the fact that the sink and stove must be at an adequate distance from each other. If, due to the nature and size of the space itself, this is difficult to do, at least make sure to provide the minimum required distance between these elements, which is about 15 inches. This way, you will avoid constantly splashing water on your range or a cooktop. The height between the working surface and the hanging cabinetry elements must be in the range of 20 to 27 inches so that each of these elements can be used smoothly and easily. 

3. The best position for the dishwasher is under or next to the sink. This way, you will very easily place the dishes from the sink into the machine, without additional movement around the area and without needless carrying dirty dishes all over the kitchen.

4. If you decide on a built-in wall oven in your kitchen, it is important to know that this type of oven is best placed at eye level, which achieves better visibility and avoids the need to bend over to be used.

5. Be careful how you position the elements that are next to the wall surface itself, so as not to damage the wall when they are opened.

7. Corner elements represent critical points as they are often inaccessible and therefore remain completely unused. The ideal solution for this is a built-in rotating shelf system that can be pulled out or specially designed drawers for this type of kitchen.

8. If you place the sink under the window, make sure that the faucet does not obstruct its opening.

The Principle of the Working Triangle

The basic guideline when designing a kitchen is the so-called "work triangle principle". A functional kitchen implies an arrangement of devices and appliances, work surfaces, and storage elements such as kitchen cabinetry or drawers, which is coordinated with the sequence of activities during food preparation. This includes food storage (fridge) and dishes, food preparation (sink and a working surface), and thermal processing of food (stove and oven). These three groups of activities form a triangular scheme that depends on the shape of the kitchen element, conditioned by the shape and dimensions of the room where the kitchen is located. According to the layout of the elements, there are 5 basic kitchen shapes: linear, parallel, and kitchens in the form o letters L, G, and U.

Linear Kitchen

A linear kitchen as a solution is often used in narrow and longer spaces and most often in small apartments. With a linear kitchen, the principle of the working triangle has been transformed into a line.

Parallel Kitchen

The elements of the parallel kitchen are arranged in two parallel arrays. In this case, it is possible to organize the working triangle in different ways.

L-shaped Kitchen

In the kitchen in the form of the letter L, the elements are arranged in a continuous sequence, as is the case with the linear kitchen, but here the sequence bends at a right angle and forms the shape of the letter L. Like the linear one, it’s very easy to organize this type of kitchen as well.

U-shaped Kitchen

Kitchens of this type are possible only in much larger spaces, and therefore their organization is very simple. Due to the nature and size of the space, there is enough space for each activity to take place smoothly.

G-shaped Kitchen

It could be said that there is no essential difference between a U-shaped and a G-shaped kitchen. The only deviation that occurs with kitchens organized in the shape of the letter G is the existence of additional working space and storage space. This space is most often used as an auxiliary space for dining and is organized in the form of a bar with high stools.

It’s very important to stick to these principles and rules when organizing the kitchen and arranging kitchen elements,, this way, you will be able to move smoothly and efficiently through the kitchen and perform all activities very quickly and easily.

Functional Kitchen Zoning

Depending on the shape of the kitchen, its functional zoning will also vary. It basically follows the organization of the kitchen, and the zones are connected to each other. In order for the food preparation process to proceed smoothly, in addition to the adequate arrangement of elements intended for basic activities, it’s also necessary to arrange the elements for storing dishes, utensils, and food well - to zone the complete kitchen in accordance with the functional process. This implies a division into 5 interconnected zones in the following order: storage of food, storage of plates and cutlery, washing dishes, preparation of food, and thermal processing of food. Create a kitchen according to your wishes and measurements. Organize the space so that staying and working in it, is not a problem for you but a true pleasure, and this will be reflected in everything you will create in it.

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