They always say that the kitchen is the heart of the home, but if you’re going to actually enjoy using your kitchen, you have to get the layout right, and that includes your appliances. Read on to find out what to do.

The Work Triangle

The most important thing to have in your kitchen layout is the work triangle. Not only will that make things easier to use, but it tends to look neat and tidy, so it’s worth doing.

This idea is about connecting the three main work zones: the sink, the oven, and the fridge. This triangular layout means you can easily move between these areas, helping when it comes to ease of use and productivity. Speak to your experts in kitchen refurbishment Guildford at www.thekitchenrefurbishmentcompany.co.uk/ to find out more.

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The Sink Placement

Another important element of the kitchen is the sink, so you’ll need to think about where that goes too. You might say the sink is the busiest part of the kitchen altogether, as it’s used before, during and after cooking, as well as for other things at other times. If it can be included within the triangle mentioned above, you’ll find things are a lot easier.

The Oven

We’ve said the oven needs to be part of the work triangle, so that’s the first step. But you’ll also need to ensure that there’s plenty of work surface space on either side of it as you need somewhere to put hot dishes when they come out of the oven or rest things before they go in.

The Fridge

On to the fridge now. This needs to be carefully placed within the triangle to help you with your cooking, and also needs to be in a position to be used when you’re not cooking and just need to grab a snack or a drink. With that in mind, it’s good to put the fridge by the kitchen door. If you want to hide it away, choose an integrated option – that always looks good.

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