Kitchens as we know them today have functionality as their main feature and for that their space was historically organized from an industrial logic. The development of home appliances and the precise definition of the layout guarantee a functional floor plan and the optimization of work in the kitchen. As part of this layout we find the worktops, horizontal half-height surfaces that have multiple uses and, therefore, many possible configurations.
Kitchen worktops are surfaces used for various activities such as sanitizing and preparing food, sanitizing objects and appliances and even storing items or displaying decorative objects. Its functionality is divided between the wet area — the region that is close to the sink and tap where food is handled — and the dry area, which also serves as a workspace, but can also serve as support, storage and even dining spaces. These two areas can be connected to the same countertop, in the case of smaller kitchens, or they can be divided by space, as is the case with islands and kitchen counters.
