It may work better to think of your kitchen in terms of different “zones” rather than a precise triangle. It’s the work triangle principle after all; it’s not a law.

Although L-shaped kitchens work best in narrow spaces, they also work well with an island in bigger rooms, as seen here. You will need at least 3 feet around the perimeter of any central furniture ...

An L-shaped layout is an open arrangement with a table or island added if space allows. It's easy to retain the work triangle of sink, fridge and oven by spacing them out on both walls – in amongst ...

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 ...

1. Don't limit yourself to 'outdated' kitchen designs Georgina often sees many homes fall victim to the 'kitchen work triangle' which was first introduced in the 1940s.

The work triangle was designed by time and motion experts in America in 1929 and became the template for British kitchens in the 60s, said the report by home improvement chain Wickes.

Traditional L-shaped kitchens can easily include the ‘kitchen triangle’ concept so the three essential functions (the refrigerator, stove and sink), all remain within easy reach.