My OperaPowerpoint design 10 Things You Need To Know Before Designing A New Kitchen
Wednesday, September 1, 2010 1:14:25 PM
If you are planning to design a new kitchen, you should know the recommended measurement that will give you the perfect cooking work space. This article gives you 10 tips on how to make your new kitchen the best place for the daily cooking task.
1. For efficiency, the work triangle (the space between the sink, refrigerator, and stove) should measure 26' or less with no single side longer than 9', or less than 4'.
2. If your kitchen is larger than 150 sq. ft choose at least 16 1/2' of countertop, 15 1/2' of wall cabinets, and 16' of base cabinets. For smaller kitchens buy 11' of countertop, 12' of wall cabinets, and 13' of base cabinets.
3. The work aisles should not be less than 42" wide for a one man kitchen and 48" for kitchens with more than one cook.
4. Specify a minimum of 24" of counter space on one side of the sink and at least 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 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 microwaves and ovens, provide at least 15" of counter space nearby, at least 16" deep.
8. Make sure than no entry, appliance or cabinet doors interferes with each other.
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.
Kitchen design is equally divided between science and art. You can have a lot of good ideas, but if you do not know the recommended measurements, the result will never be satisfying. It is expensive to build a new kitchen, so you should make sure that you get the best result.
Martin Elmer is writing about refrigerators in koeleskabe. Read more about buying refrigerators in vinkoeleskabe.powerpoint design: powerpoint designer
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