How to organize a kitchen layout
The goals to get the best layout for a kitchen are:
- reducing traffic through the kitchen (eliminate wasted steps)
- making the distance between main fixtures reasonable
- locate the sink where there is a view out a window or into the room
- design the most accessible spaces for the most frequently used items
- design wide paths between the counters, kitchen island, refrigerator and stove
- plan for countertop landing space near appliances
If you follow these guidelines, your kitchen will be a place you love to cook in for years to come. When you decide it is time for another remodel, it will cost less, as you won’t need to move any major appliances or cabinets.
