Rotpunkt German Kitchens in Weybridge
The Kitchen Work Triangle Explained

The Work Triangle and How It Can Benefit You and Your Kitchen

Have you heard of it? Not many have, yet it’s a vital design which can save you time and effort. Simply put, the work triangle positions the most important aspects of any kitchen – cleaning, food storage and food preparation – in a particular layout in order to maximise efficiency. 

The theory was put forward in the 1920s with exact measurements provided. For example, each leg of the triangle should be between 1.2m and 2.7m in length, with the maximum space measuring 7.9m overall. With kitchens today available in all shapes and sizes, however, and depending on the size of the area, these may not be relevant to all properties, but the theory remains the same. 

At Wooden Heart of Weybridge, we’re a kitchen supplier that works closely with our clients to make sure the bespoke kitchen layout we suggest will work. As suppliers of Rotpunkt kitchens, other German kitchens and Spanish kitchen worktops, our name is synonymous with elegance as well as practicality as we incorporate this ingenious method.

The main rules of the work triangle also include the following:

•  Heavy traffic should be avoided within the triangle.

•  No appliances should be positioned here, either.

Other important aspects of the perfect kitchen include:

•  Proper ventilation should be inserted above all cooking surfaces.

•  Cooking surfaces should not be positioned anywhere near operable windows.

•  Adequate task lighting should accompany standard lighting installations.

•  Microwave ovens should be positioned at 75mm below shoulder height.

•  There should be adequate space of at least 380mm above, below and adjacent to the microwave – this is not relevant to integral appliances.

•  If there is only one sink in the kitchen, it should be within adequate distance of both the cooking area and the fridge.

•  Work surfaces and food preparation areas should be of sufficient size for users to operate comfortably and safely.

There are more specific guidelines relating to measurements, which we’ll happily discuss with you during our initial consultations and planning stages.

For bespoke kitchen suppliers in Surrey, Wooden Heart of Weybridge is the company to choose thanks to our professionalism, attention to detail, long-standing expertise, and customer service. If you’re looking for German kitchens, such as the Rotpunkt kitchens range, with complementary kitchen worktops, then call us today.