Section 2: The Working Triangle
The 'working triangle' is a way of combining the three main functional areas of the kitchen into an ergonomic design, helping to create three 'work zones'. These three areas are:
1. Food Storage and Preparation
2. Cooking
3. Washing
1. Food Storage & Preparation
This area will include your fridge/fridgefreezer and will also require ample worktop space for food preparation. Storage cupboards in this area will allow you to have easy access to food items, utensils, chopping boards, etc.
2. Cooking
Try to ensure that there is enough space around the hob and oven to place hot pans or trays on the worksurface. This will help to prevent the many accidents that typically happen due to having to walk around the kitchen with hot pans. Also remember that the hob and oven do not necessarily need to be located above one another, but take care to esnure that these are located close to each other in the same area of the kitchen.
3. Washing
The washing area should be located near to where pots, pans, plates and cutlery are stored. There should be sufficent space around the sink area to allow for draining and it is important that this area is also located away from food preparation as this is the most likely place to store cleaning products and other potentially harmful chemicals. |
