Is the kitchen triangle still relevant? We asked design experts – and you might be surprised by their responses

Mint green Shaker kitchen with marble topped kitchen island and belfast sink and open shelving.

The kitchen triangle was once considered the only design rule worth following if you wanted your space to be as efficient as possible. However, this concept was first introduced in the 1940s, and things have changed considerably since then.

Kitchens were once viewed as a practical space and would have been separate from more 'public-facing' rooms – it certainly wasn't the sociable heart of the home it is these days.