Creating specialised work areas is an asset to a busy kitchen, according to home experts.Female news, advice and networking forum iVillage.com recommended the creation of task-specific work spaces even in the smallest of kitchens, in order to ready them for complex cooking tasks.Cooking duties such as mixing, cutting and rolling were singled out by the site, with people advised to set aside a special spot for all such cooking tasks being undertaken more than once per week.Putting space aside may seem impractical in kitchens where space is of the essence, but installing a compact kitchen sink such as the Onyx Medium Bowl 4034 Astracast Sink can go a long way in maximising countertop space.For those honing their compact kitchen layout and creating task-specific areas, iVillage claimed that personal cooking habits should play a major role in defining priorities.The site claimed that avid bakers should store the whole range baking staples and tools in close proximity to the designated counter space, providing easy access to the necessary equipment when the time comes to mix and roll biscuits or cakes.