The 3 Kitchen Activity Zones
Knowing the 3 zones of activity drastically impacts your new kitchen design
The kitchen is the heart of the home. Therefore, it deserves special attention during the design process. Poorly organized spaces often turn into daily frustrations, leaving the heart of the home as a place of tension.
Houzz, in its article "Stash It All: Know the 3 Zones of Kitchen Storage" by Steven Randel, identifies the 3 zones as; the refrigerator center, the sink center, and the range center.
Zone 1 -The Refrigerator Center
The focus of this zone is in the receiving of new product and the start of meal preparation. For optimal use of space, we suggest zone 1 has the following items located within arm's length:
An appliance garage
A large work space / countertop
Cooking utensils
Dry staple goods
Pantry
Cookbooks
Zone 2 -The Sink Center
The Range Center is where cooking and food preparation takes place. There are typically two configurations, a range or a cooktop with wall ovens. We encourage our clients to place these items near the dining room. Anything needed to cook should be set in this zone:
Dishwasher
Drinkware
Flatware
Plates and bowls
Knives and cutting boards
Dish towels
Cleaning supplies
Trash and recycling
Zone 3 -The Range Center
The Range Center is where cooking and food preparation takes place. There are typically two configurations, a range or a cooktop with wall ovens. We encourage our clients to place these items near the dining room. Anything needed to cook should be set in this zone:
Countertop
Pot Holders
Pots and pans
Bakeware
Serving platters
Spices
Cooking oils
Cooking Utensils
For more in-depth understanding of the 3 zones check out the Houzz article by Steven Randel
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