At one point, kitchens were used exclusively for cooking, but now the space is used for living.

The triangle, also known as the ‘work triangle,’ was developed in the 1940s for maximizing efficiency when laying out the stove, refrigerator and sink. Today’s kitchens have many more functions--from entertaining to learning--and are no longer solely centered around cooking. Whether small or large, today the best kitchens balance efficiency with the need for flexibility.

Here’s a look at some of the kitchens Pfau Long has designed.

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