The work triangle is a line drawn from each of the three key workstations in the kitchen: food storage, cooking, and clean-up. You can show the distance you'll walk to and from each of these sites by drawing a line between them in your plan. Remember to include pass-throughs and any other areas where you might store items while they're being cooked or cleaned. The distance between the three lines will vary depending on how much space you need to store food before it goes bad and how many steps it takes to get there. If you have a small kitchen, put the cooking station as close to the door as possible so that you don't waste time walking back and forth across the room. Put the food storage area near the refrigerator or another convenient place. You should be able to walk around the kitchen without stepping in anything more than ankle deep. If you want to make sure you've got enough space, measure the distance between the three lines when you first start planning the kitchen and then again after you've finished building. If the amount of room has decreased rather than increased, you may want to add a fourth workstation. There are several different types of workstations in the kitchen. The most common are countertop and floor-based. A countertop workstation is one where you stand up while working, such as at the stove or sink.