Organizing a work area in the kitchen

The kitchen is the main place in the house. Here the whole family gathers to have lunch or just be together. The comfort of staying in it for family members depends on how the work area in the kitchen is organized. Many housewives want to see their kitchen clean and comfortable, then cooking will only be a pleasure.

Ergonomic space

Experts are trying to design a kitchen set in such a way that the housewife moves along the so-called “work triangle.” It includes:

• refrigerator (this is the main place for storing food supplies in the house and the housewife comes to it quite often while cooking);
• stove (the place where the taken products undergo culinary processing);
• washing (here food can be washed and prepared for cooking, as well as dishes can be washed if necessary).

In accordance with the main zones, designers try to create the most comfortable and easy-to-move workplace. Experts believe that the location of the main work areas during food preparation in a kind of triangle provides comfort and convenience for the housewife.

Important! The length of the imaginary sides of the triangle should not go beyond 1.2 - 2.7 m. Experts consider this to be the optimal size that allows a woman to feel light and free.

The work table is also an important part of any kitchen. It can be placed between three main points or placed in a separate “island” in the center of the kitchen. But this option is good only if the size of the room allows such liberties.

Correctly and ergonomically arranged furniture and kitchen appliances will ensure comfort and convenience for owners and household members. Every little thing will definitely have its place and the cook will not have to search for household appliances while cooking.

Rules for placing main objects

For a housewife who spends a lot of time in the kitchen, proper organization of the work area is extremely important. If household appliances are arranged correctly, all the necessary utensils and ingredients for dishes will always be at hand, and the design will please the eye, the cooking process will become pleasant and comfortable. To do this, you need to pay attention to some details when decorating the room:

• tabletop (it is desirable that it be large enough in size, this will make it possible to place all the necessary components for preparing lunch on it);
• hanging shelves and cabinets (in such cabinets they store not only dishes, but also some products, as well as spices and herbs that are so necessary in the preparation of various dishes);
• refrigerator (this important item in the kitchen is usually placed either at the entrance or by the window; this is the best option for installing a household appliance);
• stove (must be located next to the countertop so that the prepared products can be heat treated without hindrance; installation of the stove at the entrance or in the corner area is not allowed);
• sink (you can choose a corner location or just on the edge of a furniture set, the main thing is that the sink is comfortable and contains all the necessary elements).

Important! Don't forget about good lighting. When cooking, natural light and ceiling lights may not be enough. It is better to complement the interior with spotlights or decorative lamps located above the work area.

Every housewife knows what it means to spend a lot of time in the kitchen and how important it is to feel comfortable in such an environment. This affects not only the emotional state, but also the quality of the prepared dishes.

Useful ideas

Everything comes with experience, but many housewives share their secrets of being comfortable in the kitchen and preparing dinners. Among the main questions about ergonomics, the correct organization of accessories in the work area is considered relevant.

It's no secret that the housewife needs everything to be at hand. But placing a large number of items around the work area is very difficult. If you do this illiterately, you will end up with clutter and clutter.

Experts advise using various space-saving options: dividers in cabinets, plastic containers and baskets, wall rails with hooks and stands, hanging hooks and shelves, and more. Such additions to the kitchen set can greatly facilitate the cooking process.

In addition, when ordering a kitchen set based on an individual project, you can ask the designers to take into account your personal wishes to make the kitchen more comfortable. The most common are special shelves for spices or hanging cabinets with food dividers.

A well-organized space not only helps make the cooking process easier and more enjoyable. Household members will be happy to stay in the kitchen, organizing family gatherings, because the room will be cozy and pleasant.