With the improvement of quality of life, people's demand for a kitchen is not just a place for cooking, but a place for family or group communication. So although kitchen storage is important, if it is not coordinated with the corresponding flow, it may only become a "good-looking" storage rather than a "useful" storage.
This article mainly takes my own kitchen as an example (with a total area of 50 square meters), briefly explaining the different flow lines that can be formed when there are different people in the kitchen, as well as the nearby storage and hiding of items used on the corresponding flow lines. I hope to provide everyone with a reference in terms of ideas.
Flow line design:
1-2 people use:
Dining for 1-2 people: One person cooks, washing, cutting, and stir frying to form a complete flow. The corresponding tableware for two people can be directly accessed by one person under the integrated stove.
3-4 people use:
3-4 people dining: Two people cooking, one person responsible for washing and cutting, and one person responsible for stir frying. At the same time, the tableware for four people is located near the integrated stove on the central island, and can be directly served by the person frying or served by a third person without affecting each other.
Multiple users:
Dining for more than 4 people: When dining for more than 4 people, more people can participate in cooking. As shown in the picture, six people can participate simultaneously without interfering with each other, with one person frying, one person washing and cutting, one person grilling, one person cooling dishes, one person setting utensils, and one person cooking (there is a portable induction cooker with a socket on the island). This allows everyone to participate and communicate while cooking instead of playing with their phones.
Specific storage:
The storage in my kitchen is simply divided into three areas: integrated stove area, oven and refrigerator area, and middle island area. Each area has stored items that can be used nearby.