The Kitchen Work Triangle

When remodeling your kitchen make sure you consider the kitchen work triangle as a guide to cooking productivity.

The National Kitchen and Bath Association has specified these guidelines for your "work triangle".
* The sum of the work triangle's three sides should not exceed 26 feet, and each leg should measure between 4 and 9 feet.
* The work triangle should not cut through an island or peninsula by more than 12 inches.
* If the kitchen has only one sink, it should be placed between or across from the cooking surface, preparation area, or refrigerator.
* No major traffic patterns should cross through the triangle.

Here's a listing of their other kitchen design guidelines that focus on efficiency.