......... The Science Behind Kitchen Layout .....By Anna .....

We all notice the awkwardness of a poorly designed kitchen. Appliance doors blocking pathways, drawers that will only open if something else is closed first…you get the idea. Proper kitchen layout is very important, and there is actually a science behind proper design to help avoid such problems.

Since the 1920s, kitchens have been laid out to best support a functional, working kitchen. This includes food preparation, cooking, cleaning, and serving; and the kitchen should flow to easily accommodate each activity. Five basic kitchen layouts are the U, L, gallery, one-wall, island, and peninsula. .......Read More ......