The kitchen triangle was once considered the only design rule worth following if you wanted your space to be as efficient as possible. However, this concept was first introduced in the 1940s, and ...

The phrase "kitchen work triangle" started with the Building Research Council. The idea came from studies of space usage and the search for efficient kitchen designs.

Why It’s Dated As far as modern kitchen ideas go, the work triangle has dominated designs for decades. You might not have heard of it, but you've almost certainly seen it.

Designers are swapping standard built-in kitchen islands for something much chicer: a freestanding work table. Here’s how to bring the look to your kitchen.