The Homemaker’s Triangle – An ideal workflow
The three main working points in a kitchen are the cooktop, the sink and the refrigerator. These work points and the imaginary line between them makes up what experts call the “Homemaker's triangle”, lending to an ergonomic kitchen.
Positioning these three points not too far or too close to each other is the trick to laying out a perfectly functional kitchen. 20 feet between the lines and 3 feet between the working points makes for an the ideal distance.
If you aren’t sure whether you can fit an ergonomic or triangular kitchen in your home, worry not! The Homemaker’s triangle can be effectively achieved through different layouts, according to the shape of the room and your personal preferences
A single-line kitchen where the Homemaker’s triangle is reduced to a straight line will be the
most practical solution where working space is most scarce. 
Giving you plenty of storage as well as extra surfaces to work with, the single-line kitchen
incorporates an island, which requires at least 3 ft of free space to work well. 
Ergonomic and ideal for when you wish to add a small dining table or kitchen island, the Lshaped
kitchen is a great way to make the most out of a corner, as well as to integrate the
kitchen into a dining area.
Ideal if you’ve got a large room to work with, the U-shaped layout is ergonomic, gives you a lot
of space and plenty of storage options to integrate — ensuring everything is within easy reach.
In the case of a very large room, make sure that the points of the Homemaker’s triangle is not
too far from each another.
Geared towards easy preparation of food, the parallel kitchen is ergonomic and provides two
great work surfaces and storage areas on opposing sides; a favorite of many professional
chef’s around the world.
