By Ester White Gherea | WBN News | May 1, 2025

Have you ever watched someone cook and thought, “Wow, they make it look so easy!” It’s not just their skills—it’s their kitchen layout.

Imagine this: you're baking cookies. You grab the butter from the fridge. You turn around to the sink to rinse your hands. Then slide over to the stove to melt the butter. Everything feels smooth. Easy. Fast. Almost like dancing. That, my friend, is the magic of the golden triangle.

🍽 What is the Golden Triangle?

The golden triangle is a simple idea used in smart kitchen design. It connects the three most important areas in your kitchen:

  • the fridge (where you store food)
  • the sink (where you wash stuff)
  • the stove (where the cooking happens)

These three points should form a triangle—one that's not too big, not too small. Just right. Like Goldilocks with a tape measure.

Why? Because when they're placed just right, cooking becomes easier, faster, and way more fun. You’re not running laps around the kitchen just to make spaghetti. You’re gliding like a pro.

🧪 Let’s See It in Action

🛑 Bad Triangle Example
Emma loves to cook. But her fridge is on one end of the kitchen, the sink is behind a giant island, and the stove is practically in another room. Every dinner feels like a workout. She’s exhausted before the pasta is even done boiling.

✅ Good Triangle Example
Now meet Jake. His fridge, sink, and stove are all just a few steps from each other. No bumping into corners. No juggling pots while crossing the kitchen. He even dances while cooking! And his lasagna? Delicious.

🤯 Why Should You Care?

Because your kitchen is more than a place for food. It’s where stories happen. It’s where burnt toast turns into laughter, and family recipes come alive. When your kitchen flows well, so does your energy. And who wouldn’t want to enjoy cooking more?

Whether you're building a new kitchen, renovating an old one, or just dreaming about your future home—remember this triangle. It’s not about being fancy. It’s about feeling good.

💡 Talk About It!

Next time you’re in someone’s kitchen, ask:

“Is your golden triangle working for you?”

You’ll be surprised at how many people have never thought about it—but suddenly realize why cooking feels frustrating or amazing in their space. It’s a conversation starter that might just inspire someone to rethink their space—or even spark a makeover!

💬 Keep the Conversation Going

What’s one thing you love or hate about your kitchen right now?
Drop it in the comments—or ask your partner or friend tonight. Let’s talk design, flow, and all the little things that make life easier and more joyful at home.

Ester White Gherea is an Interior Designer and the founder of Gherea Studios.
She can be reached at 236-339-6644 or estergherea@gmail.com. Connect with Ester on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/ester-white-gherea-6b339a2b5/.  Connect with Ester at https://www.ghereastudio.com/.

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