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How do you optimize the flow and accessibility of your kitchen layout?

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The kitchen is one of the most used and important rooms in your home. It's where you prepare meals, store food, and gather with your family and friends. But it can also be one of the most challenging spaces to organize and optimize, especially if you have a small or awkward layout. How do you make the most of your kitchen space and create a functional and efficient flow? Here are some tips from a professional organizer to help you achieve your kitchen goals.

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1 Assess your needs

Before you start rearranging or decluttering your kitchen, you need to assess your needs and preferences. How do you use your kitchen? What are your cooking habits and routines? What are the items and appliances that you use most frequently? How much storage and counter space do you have and need? These questions will help you identify your priorities and goals for your kitchen layout.

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Lianne Hofer

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I’m so many kitchens I have been asked to help declutter, I find the towels far away from the sink or dishwasher area. Consider how you will use each space and what you use in that space when planning.

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2 Follow the work triangle

One of the most common and effective principles of kitchen design is the work triangle. This is the imaginary triangle formed by the three main work areas in your kitchen: the sink, the stove, and the refrigerator. These are the zones where you perform most of your tasks, such as washing, cooking, and storing food. The work triangle helps you optimize the flow and accessibility of your kitchen by minimizing the distance and obstacles between these zones. Ideally, the sides of the triangle should be between 4 and 9 feet long, and the sum of the three sides should be between 13 and 26 feet.

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Lianne Hofer

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I agree. This is the prime real estate of the kitchen. Considering this is where most of the kitchen activities happen, this area benefits with highly used items in it.

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3 Zone your kitchen

Another way to organize and optimize your kitchen layout is to zone your kitchen according to the different functions and activities that you do in it. For example, you can create a prep zone, a cooking zone, a baking zone, a cleaning zone, a storage zone, and a dining zone. Each zone should have the necessary items, tools, and appliances that you need for that specific task. For instance, your prep zone should have your knives, cutting boards, measuring cups, and mixing bowls. Your cooking zone should have your pots, pans, spatulas, and spices. Your baking zone should have your oven, baking sheets, muffin tins, and cake pans. Zoning your kitchen helps you save time and energy by keeping everything within reach and avoiding clutter.

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Dami Giannetti

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In my experience its much easier to maintain your organization when you are strict about your zones. Try not to ‘double expose’ whenever you can help it. For example, although it may seem convenient, dont keep your commonly used spices next to the stove and the rest in a cabinet across the kitchen- one home, per category.

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Margaret Zglinicki

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Zoning your kitchen helps reduce "friction" which makes working in your kitchen SO much easier. Eliminating even little points of resistance makes a big difference. https://unjumbledhome.com/6-common-kitchen-problems-and-how-to-fix-them/

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4 Use vertical space

If you have a small or limited kitchen space, you can optimize it by using vertical space. This means utilizing the walls, cabinets, shelves, and hooks to store and display your items. For example, you can hang your pots and pans on a rack above your stove, or your utensils on a magnetic strip on the wall. You can also use stackable containers, baskets, and organizers to store your food and supplies in your cabinets and pantry. Using vertical space helps you free up counter space and create a more spacious and airy feel in your kitchen.

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Margaret Zglinicki

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Using vertical space is a great way to go. But, don't add vertical space AND overload your horizontal space. https://unjumbledhome.com/3-tips-to-improve-your-kitchen-today/

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Lianne Hofer

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Added shelving, often found at major shopping stores like Target, Walmart or Lowe’s, is highly effective. It’s easy to shift as needs change and is cost friendly.

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5 Keep it simple

One of the best ways to optimize the flow and accessibility of your kitchen layout is to keep it simple. This means avoiding unnecessary items, appliances, and decorations that take up space and create clutter. You can do this by decluttering your kitchen regularly and getting rid of anything that you don't use, need, or love. You can also follow the one-in-one-out rule, which means that for every new item that you bring into your kitchen, you have to get rid of an old one. Keeping it simple helps you maintain a clean, organized, and efficient kitchen that serves your needs and preferences.

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Lianne Hofer

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My favorite part of this is to consider the clean up. Set up the area for cleaning it up. Function is important, clean up is key.

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Dami Giannetti

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This is a great point and especially important when working in a tight space. There are so many cool/trendy kitchen appliances and gizmos, but be realistic about what you actually need and will use on a regular basis. If you can’t store it out of site- seriously consider your need for it. A clear countertop can be more valuable than a toaster oven or air fryer in some cases.

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6 Adjust as needed

Finally, remember that optimizing your kitchen layout is not a one-time project, but an ongoing process. You may need to adjust your layout as your needs, habits, and preferences change over time. For example, you may want to rearrange your zones or work triangle if you start cooking more or less often, or if you get new appliances or gadgets. You may also want to update your storage and organization systems if you find that they are not working for you or if you have new items or supplies. Adjusting as needed helps you keep your kitchen layout flexible and functional for your lifestyle.

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7 Here’s what else to consider

This is a space to share examples, stories, or insights that don’t fit into any of the previous sections. What else would you like to add?

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1 Assess your needs

2 Follow the work triangle

3 Zone your kitchen

4 Use vertical space

5 Keep it simple

6 Adjust as needed

7 Here’s what else to consider

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