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Quick Tip: The Classic Kitchen Triangle

A Kitchen-Planning Rule of Thumb

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When renovating a kitchen, keep in mind the classic kitchen triangle.

The classic kitchen triangle regulates work flow. The three "points" of the triangle are: sink, stove/oven, and refrigerator. In planning a kitchen, the cook should be able to move unimpeded between the three points, and the distances between those points should not be far.

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