Kitchen Work Zones
Design a Kitchen that Works For You
Kitchen work zones (also known as “work stations”) have become the progression of the ever classic and functional work triangle.
The three primary work zones include the Prep Zone, Cooking Zone, and Clean-Up Zone. In addition, several niche-specific zones are popular for the kitchen as well. For example, a Baking Center, a Command Center, or a Pet Station might also be included in the kitchen depending on its size and the needs of the household.
Zone 01
The Prep Zone
The kitchen Prep Zone is the dedicated work center where meals are prepped and combined prior to being cooked. Common activities that take place in the Prep Zone include everyday tasks of washing, peeling, cutting, chopping, measuring, and mixing ingredients. It is optimal for the Prep Zone to be in close proximity to the refrigerator and a sink. It's important to consider the access to cutting boards, cutlery, a sprayer, a garbage disposal, and a waste bin when planning this zone.
Learn how to plan your Prep Zone
![The kitchen Prep Zone is the dedicated work center where meals are prepped and combined prior to being cooked. This prep workspace has lots of storage below the countertop for preparing food including a drawer cutting board and a drawer knife block for cutlery.](https://www.durasupreme.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Prep-Zones_Slider-01.jpg)
![A baking center larder and pantry cabinet with a kitchen aid mixer on a pull-out shelf creates a balanced work zone for a baking center. Prepare for baking projects with an area dedicated to all the tasks.](https://www.durasupreme.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Prep-Zones_Slider-02.jpg)
![Kitchen cabinet storage ideas for the prep zone area. The slotted Drawer Knife Holder can be hidden below a Two-Tier Cutlery Tray for maximum drawer use.](https://www.durasupreme.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Prep-Zones_Slider-03.jpg)
![Common activities that take place in the Prep Zone include everyday tasks of washing, peeling, cutting, chopping, measuring, and mixing ingredients. It is optimal for the Prep Zone to be in close proximity to the refrigerator and a sink.](https://www.durasupreme.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Prep-Zones_Slider-04.jpg)