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How To Design A Kitchen The Right Way |
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Written by Martin Elmer
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Wednesday, 16 December 2009 09:45 |
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When designing a kitchen it is important to know some facts about the recommended measurement to ensure that you can work as easy as possible. This article gives you 10 important guidelines for your kitchen design project.
by MartinElmer
When designing a kitchen it is important to know some facts about the recommended measurement to ensure that you can work as easy as possible. This article gives you 10 important guidelines for your kitchen design project.
1. The space between the stove, sink, and refrigerator (called the work triangle) should be more than 26'; and all the sides must be between 4' and 9'.
2. In kitchens smaller than 150 sq. ft., opt for at least 13' of base cabinets, 12' of wall cabinets, and 11' of countertop. In kitchens which are larger, go with at least 16' of base cabinets, 15 1/2' of wall cabinets, and 16 1/2' of countertop.
3. Plan you work aisles no less than 42" wide if you are one cook and 48" if you are more than one in the kitchen.
4. Specify a minimum of 24" of counter space on one side of the sink and at least 18" on the other.
5. Have at least 15" of counter space on besides the refrigerator (on the handle side) for unloading groceries. If you have a side-by-side refrigerator have the space on both sides. If it is not possible, have a landing space across from the refrigerator (with a 48" maximum distance).
6. For easy cleaning the dishwasher should be placed no more than 36" away for the edge of the sink. Make at least 21" of standing room next to the machine.
7. For ovens and microwaves, make at room for no less than 15" of counter space with a minimum depth of 16".
8. For optimum clearance, no entry, appliance, or cabinet doors should interfere with another.
9. To avoid repetitive-motion injury you should have work counters in different heights. Make them between 36 and 46" off the floor for general tasks and between 28 and 36" for tasks like chopping and seated-use access. If the kitchen is for larger cooks the height may be higher.
10. The clearance between the cook top and a cabinet unit must be minimum 24" if the surface is fireproof and 30" if it isn't.
Designing a kitchen is as much a science as it is an art. Knowing the recommended measurements to use when planning the project can make all the difference in the final outcome. And why not do it right the first time. It is not cheap to make the changes later.
About the Author:
Martin Elmer is writing about refrigerators in koeleskabe. Read more about buying refrigerators in amerikanske koeleskabe. |
