Did you know that your kitchen has zones? They do!! Kitchens are often thought of as one large room that you and your family frequent throughout the day. To squash that one-room concept, we are going to share that your kitchen has three zones. To help you get the best kitchen remodel, you will want to focus on these three zones. In fact, these zones are so important that contractors often refer to this as the golden triangle of the kitchen design. The three zones of a kitchen work together to create a highly functional space. Ready to identify them?
The Three Zones of a Kitchen
1. The Refrigeration Zone
This area is where you will place all the food items that you bring into your kitchen, plus it is where you will begin to prepare all your food. Therefore, you will want to make sure that you have a countertop near this space, as well as storage for utensils, mixing bowls, and other food prep items. You may even want to place your pantry, small appliances, and cookbooks nearby so that it is all within reach when you need them.
2. The Sink (Prep & Clean-Up) Zone
This zone should be somewhere between the refrigerator and the cooking area and should be centrally located. This area is always used for cleaning and cutting produce, and washing up after meals, so you will want to have recycling and trash containers placed nearby. Since this is where your dishwasher is also going to be located, you will want to install your cabinets and drawers here for your most used (place settings and silverware).
3. The Cooking (and/or Bake) Zone
The cooking zone is where your stove and oven are in your kitchen. You will want countertops for placing items before and after they come out of the oven. We recommend installing cabinets here to hold items like platters, serving bowls, pots, pans, and other equipment that you will need while cooking. This is also a great area for your cooking utensils and spices.
Kitchen Design and Remodeling in the Greater Phoenix Area
Once you begin to think of your kitchen with three zones, it will be easier for you to design your new kitchen and to create a kitchen that will flow seamlessly as you are cooking and entertaining. You can view our portfolio here. Call us at (602) 478-5102 if you would like to discuss remodeling your kitchen with our award-winning designers and builders.
"The three zones of a kitchen work together to create a highly functional space. Contractors refer to this as the golden triangle."