With this plan the sink is usually placed in the center leg of a U-shaped counter, between the food storage and cooking centers. The work triangle consists of three relatively short and equal-length distances.

The U-shaped kitchen layout

This, plus the fact that no through traffic interferes with the triangle, is what makes the U-shape plan the most efficient and desirablearrangement for many kitchens. It’s compact, step-saving, and keeps the cooks out of the limelight (see image).

The U envelopes the chief with three walls of counter space, puting everything withing easy reach.