The "kitchen triangle" is commonly used to create a functional kitchen layout. It describes the relationship of the areas in your kitchen that will receive the majority of your focused attention: the sink, the stove, and the refrigerator. Each length of the triangle represents a flow of traffic from one appliance to another. Ideally, the length of each leg of the triangle is 4-9 feet long, and the sum distance 13-26 feet. An ideal flow may involve an individual rotating between cooking at the stove, prepping food at the sink and the surrounding counter space, and gathering supplies from the refrigerator. This style is meant to make preparation and cooking easier. It helps to minimize the walking distance between the essential appliances.