Kitchen design can be optimised by placing the sink under the window and against an outside wall, it has been claimed.Highlighting the importance of retaining a workable golden triangle of sink, refrigerator and stovetop, kitchen specialist site Almost Impartial Guide claimed that plumbing concerns should not be neglected.The site suggested that kitchen layouts should be tailored to ensure that sinks are against the outer wall, where plumbing work will be easier.And locating the sink beneath the window would be ideal for flooding the area with natural light, a crucial step in order to be sure that washed items emerging from the sink are in pristine form. Another key concern outlined by Almost Impartial Guide was the provision of ventilation points and the need to ensure that they do not get covered over by new cupboards. Ventilation was identified as a particular priority in kitchens that are also used as a dining area, with the dissipation of steam and odours before they reach furniture and guests no less than essential.