The kitchen is one of the most loved and used places in the home. Not only is it a gathering place for friends and family, but it also serves as the main point of nourishment for your family. That being said, even in smaller households, there are times when the kitchen can become cramped with people, such as during the holidays or a special event. Thankfully, Joseph Kitchen has some tips on organizing your kitchen layout to accommodate multiple people cooking without sacrificing style.
Organize the Crowd
Kitchens that are on the smaller side tend to get crowded quickly when there are several people in motion in the space. By adding an opening for passing through in your kitchen, you can invite others to help while you are cooking, and adding an island is a great way to help manage space and guide your helper’s movements without tripping over anyone. Consider adding your island to the open end that separates the kitchen from the dining room if you don’t have space for pass-through areas.
Not So Alone On an Island
An island is a great way to minimize injuries and accidents that can occur when there are too many people in the kitchen. For guests who want to grab a snack, an island can keep them out of the cooking area, while the same time offers a space for cooking helpers to work without clashing with the cook. An island is a perfect way to separate the eaters from the chefs and keep small spaces from getting overcrowded.
Make Workstations
If your kitchen is larger or even medium-sized, you can organize your space simply by adding workstations. This will help you avoid running into other cooks or helpers in the kitchen, and it will also increase your cooking productivity by allowing each person to move freely without interference.
Large Work Stations
On the topic of workstations, for larger kitchens or commercial style kitchens, each one should be equipped with a triangle work area. That means that the person in that area should be able to stand at a point that is shaped like a triangle that gives them ample access to everything they need to complete their task. Sharing major appliances is alright, but workstations should have everything else they need for a person to complete their tasks independently.
How We Can Help
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