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The most important tip to design a functional kitchen!

10/27/2020

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​THE WORKING TRIANGLE
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​The kitchen working triangle originally called “circular routing” has been a part of kitchen designs since 1929!  Yes, we have been trying perfect the function of this space for over 90 years!  The kitchen triangle includes three main appliances; the sink, cooktop, and refrigerator.  The concept is to situate these three main appliances to form a straight-lined unobstructed working “triangle” with minimal linear feet between each appliance, and the total linear feet not exceeding 26’.  This theory is still used today but has been adapted to the new customary technologies and appliances kitchens now include.
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​​The working triangle was created when the kitchen had only one user: the woman of the house.  At that time no one could have fathomed the kitchen would become such a hot spot in the home.  Kitchens now suit multiple users of all sizes and host gatherings small and large.  With traffic being so high in this tight space working tringles just do not cut it anymore!  

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Why Settle for One when you can have Two?

10/9/2020

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It is not a new concept!  In fact, people have been mixing it up in kitchens for years!  Which is why I feel compelled to continue to talk about this! 

Two-Tone Kitchen!  ​

I know you have seen them, and more than likely saved them to your Pinterest board.  But for some reason many people are reluctant to move forward with this fun #design.  ​
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I LOVE DESIGNING KITCHENS!  Largely because the plethora of design options that exists for this space.  But also, because we all congregate in our kitchens, hello heart of the home!  Kitchens are not just for cooking anymore, they host social gathering, complete kids’ homework, act as a temporary office, accommodate our fur-babies, I mean the list goes on!  So, why would you not take advantage of designing your kitchen to reflect your personality?  
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    Erin Wallander, RID + NQIDQ
    I love interior design!  My dog Ella and husband Chris.  Yes, in that order.  
    This blog is to share my personal opinion of design.  I might get off track every now and then, but it keeps things interesting!

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