Choose Like the Professionals

Do you consider yourself to be a serious cook? Let’s compare your wish list to what the professionals demand in their kitchens. To begin with, the “work triangles” need to be tight and out of the way of the general foot traffic. This means the sink, range and refrigerator should be close to each other, keeping everything within easy reach. Secondly, there should be enough space carved out for “prep”, where ingredients are assembled, prepared and plated. Then the storage issue is best solved by designing in a “butler’s pantry” if enough space is available. In modern homes, butler’s pantries are usually located in transitional spaces between kitchens and dining rooms, and used as staging areas for serving meals. They commonly contain countertops, and storage for tableware, serving pieces, table linens, candles, wine, and other dining-room articles.
And finally, a clean-up area with a secondary sink and countertop and even an extra dishwasher gives the kitchen the ultimate in efficiency!