My kitchen felt hotter and more uncomfortable than it should, and poor appliance placement was part of the reason. The way I arranged my appliances affected the air flow, and the temperature inside the kitchen.
I found out that when large appliances are placed too close together, heat gathers in one area. For example,a fridge placed beside an oven creates extra heat around both appliances. That heat makes the fridge work hard to stay cold, and the kitchen becomes warmer during cooking.
Small kitchens are more affected with this problem. If the microwave, cooker, and fridge are all crowded into one corner, the kitchen become stuffy and uncomfortable, especially during hot weather.
Poor placement also affects human movement, when appliances block walking space or cabinet doors, the kitchen becomes stressful to use. Cooking becomes frustrating instead of easy.
Good appliance placement makes the kitchen feel lighter, cooler, and easier to use every day.
