Real-Life Makeover: Multi-Cook Kitchen Layout

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In the Zone

The Bernsteins' kitchen can accommodate one to four cooks with its zone system. The first zone reaches from the double sink to the undercounter oven, to the left of the range, and to the refrigerator. Zone two begins at the same sink, extends to the cooktop, and over to the refrigerator. These zones are ideal for preparing everyday meals. When it's time to entertain, zones three and four come into play. Zone three is designed for pre-meal preparation. It goes from the microwave to the counter. The fourth zone is organized for baking and reaches from the island sink to the counter to the oven on the right of the cooktop.