How to plan the kitchen correctly: we use the rule of the triangle

Kitchen is a room that is almost always used. Therefore, it is important to equip it with the greatest convenience. Proper layout of the kitchen in the apartment assumes compliance with the rules for arranging furniture and household appliances, depending on the features of the room( area, placement of windows, doors, the presence of a bay window, balcony).

When planning kitchen space it is important to observe the rule " working triangle ": when the main working areas( cooker, sink, refrigerator) form its tops. The distance between these points should not exceed 3 m( so that the hostess does not have to do unnecessary movements), and not be less than 60 cm( in this case it becomes too crowded).

Given the triangle rule , a rational kitchen interior can be created in many ways. There are several options, the choice of which is due most often to the size of the room, as well as the preferences and capabilities of the owners of the house.

Corner kitchen layout( from 6 sq. M.)

The best option for owners of standard apartments. The layout of the small kitchen includes placing in the corner of the sink, on both sides of which there will be working countertops. Next to the countertops are a refrigerator and a stove, and in hanging lockers and drawers of working tables you can store bulk products, spices, kitchen utensils, dishes.

This method greatly improves the ergonomics of the kitchen, as cooking time is significantly reduced, and the remaining space is quite suitable for arranging the dining area.

The interior of the kitchen with a corner layout, which has a balcony, can be diversified by extending the surface of the windowsill and turning it into a dining table. The original solution will save space, create a cozy atmosphere:

Unusually looks option with the location of the plate in the center of the room. Refusing the usual arrangement of the headset and equipment near the wall, you can win a few square meters to accommodate a small table. Guests will be pleasantly surprised by the opportunity to observe the cooking process of the host's house dishes.

Direct planning( from 6 sq. M.)

Traditional for narrow kitchens layout - the placement of functional pieces of furniture and appliances in a row along one of the walls. The main thing that should be taken into account in this case is the observance of consistency in the alignment.

The refrigerator and the cooker are not installed next to each other, and the sink can be both in the center and on the edge. A straight line of the working area ensures maximum comfort during cooking. At the same time on the opposite side you can put a dining table or bar.

The option of combining kitchen and dining in a narrow space is also possible when moving the work area to the wall with a window. But in this case, there is a need to obtain an official permit for the re-equipment of the water supply system, since communications will have to be brought to the sink. It looks like this layout of the kitchen is unusual and very beautiful:

Straightforward arrangement of the kitchen set is suitable for passage rooms. At the same time, it is better to place boxes and storage cabinets on the one hand, but to equip the working area on the opposite side.

U-shaped layout of the kitchen space( from 13 sq. M.)

For the kitchen, the area of ​​which is more than 13 sq. M.m, a variant of the n-shaped arrangement of the furniture set and household appliances is suitable. And, following the rule of the "working triangle", the area with a sink should be in the center, and the refrigerator and stove - on opposite sides.

It is possible to diversify this way of arranging the space of a kitchen premise by installing a bar counter that simultaneously serves as a dining table:

Use of this option is justified in the kitchen with a bay window that provides extra space for chairs, as well as for placing original design elements.

Island planning( from 19 sq. M.)

The island layout of the kitchen with a refrigerator combined with the living room is an actual solution for large areas. The island is most often served by a stove or sink, at a short distance from which there are both a refrigerator and a desktop surface. A full dining area as such is not there, but for a quick snack you can always equip the place:

Thanks to the convenient location of working areas, the hostess does not have to spend much time moving around the kitchen in search of products, utensils, small household appliances. It should be borne in mind that for the arrangement of the island kitchen, it is necessary to bring communications and wiring to the center, which will require permission.

In a large kitchen, it is also possible to combine work area with a dining room:

The location of the center of the plate, sink, table with chairs do not make the kitchen close, on the contrary, the hostess,, there and then serves a table. The combination of zones ensures the ergonomics of the room, without depriving it of comfort.

Other ways to plan the kitchen

To equip the kitchen interior with a bay window, at first glance, it is difficult. But, if the area allows, you can combine it with the dining room. If the entrance to the room is not in front of the window, but on the side, along the wall there is a working area, and at the window there is a table, chairs and even a small sofa:

Another variant of the kitchen interior with a bay window is a circular working area. Along the bay window, according to a linear principle, there is a plate, a sink and tables. In this case, most likely, the re-equipment of communications is required. Plus design - the possibility of using fashionable kitchen sets with convex-concave facades.

Combining the kitchen with the dining room is possible by expanding the area at the expense of the balcony. It is unlikely that it will be possible to demolish a wall entirely, but it is due to the remaining load-bearing structures that it will be possible to zonate space. So, on the balcony there will be a dining area, and in the main room - a kitchen with a linear layout:

The choice of the layout of the kitchen depends on many factors. But if you want, you can turn any space into a cozy and functional room.