Before starting the design process, the most important thing is to understand how the kitchen is going to be used. This is a basic approach that any architect must take. A kitchen can?t be just a leftover space or a space to be defined at the end of a project. Designers must understand that a kitchen has various flows and different work areas that need to be integrated throughout the entire project.

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Before starting the design process, the most important thing is to understand how the kitchen is going to be used. This is a basic approach that any architect must take. A kitchen can?t be just a leftover space or a space to be defined at the end of a project. Designers must understand that a kitchen has various flows and different work areas that need to be integrated throughout the entire project.Beyond the style or design requested by the client, it?s important to define a module to optimize performance and minimize the manufacturing costs of the different pieces. This way, measurements of all the components of a kitchen are set before defining the space that will house them.Workspaces and FlowThere are a number of studies that have defined 5 general areas in a kitchen: Pantry area: food storage space, canned goods, refrigerator Storage area: appliances, utensils, cookware Sink area: cleaning area Preparation area: ideally a large counter space to work on Cooking area: stove and oven. The pantry, sink, preparation and cooking areas...