Overlapping of Zones
Due to space constraints, some zones often
overlap. If this is the case in your kitchen, be sure there is enough work space
in the overlap for both activities. Zones that commonly overlap...
Prep & Cooking Zones -- These zones should be
adjacent to each other, so this is a common overlap and is generally not a
problem. Just be sure you have enough
room for prepping as well as landing space for the range/cooktop. (It is strongly advised you have enough room
for emergency landing space on both sides of a range/cooktop.)
Prep
& Cleanup Zones -- If
there is only one sink in the kitchen, these zones will be adjacent to each
other because of the need for a water source for both zones. However, true overlapping is not generally a
good idea. Instead, try to keep the
cleanup area separate from the prep area by putting the sink between them. E.g., DW on one side, Prep Zone on the other
side. (You should strive to keep the DW
out of the Prep Zone as well as out of the path between the sink and Prep &
Cooking Zones and between the refrigerator and Prep & Cooking Zones.) Also
try for at least 36" (42" or more is better) of room on the Prep Zone
side of the sink for ample workspace and 24" to 36" on the Cleanup
Zone side of the sink to accommodate the inevitable dirty dishes that will
accumulate next to the sink.
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Where to put each zone, cautions about overlap, size of each zone
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