10 Things You Need To Know Before Designing A New Kitchen
It is important to know the recommended measurement if you are designing a new kitchen. If the distances are too small or too large, it will make the daily work much more difficult. In this article you can find 10 important advices on how to design the perfect kitchen.
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. If the kitchen is smaller than 150 sq. ft., go for at least 12′ of wall cabinets, 11′ of countertop and 13′ of base cabinets. In larger kitchen you should choose at least 15 1/2′ of wall cabinets, 16 1/2′ of countertop, and 16′ of base cabinets.
3. For convenience, plan work aisles to be at least 42″ wide for one cook, and at least 48″ wide in multi-cook kitchens.
4. Plan you sink so you have at least 24″ of counter space on one side and 18″ on the other.
5. To create the most accessible landing for unloading groceries, allow at least 15″ of counter space on the handle side of a standard refrigerator; on both sides if it’s a side-by-side model. Or include a landing area directly across from the refrigerator, but no more than 48″ away.
6. For cleanup ease, install the dishwasher within 36″ of one edge of the sink and allow for at least 21″ of standing room next to it.
7. Provide at least 15″ counter space near ovens and microwaves. The space should be minimum 16″ deep.
8. Make sure than no entry, appliance or cabinet doors interferes with each other.
9. For comfort and to help avoid repetitive-motion injury, plan for work counters of different heights; between 28 and 36″ off the floor (easier for chopping and seated-use access), and between 36 and 46″ for general tasks (higher counters accommodate taller cooks).
10. To install a cabinet unit above the cook top, make sure the clearance is at least 24″ for a fireproof surface, 30″ for an unprotected surface.
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.
Martin Elmer is writing about refrigerators in koeleskabe. Read more about buying refrigerators in vinskabe.
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