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 work triangle, which is the space between the refrigerator, sink, and stove should be 26′ or less with none of the sides longer than 9′, or less than 4′.
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. Plan you sink so you have at least 24″ of counter space on one side and 18″ on the other.
5. To have the best landing when you are unloading groceries, you should have at least 15″ of counter space on the handle side of the standard refrigerator. If it is a side-by-side model, have the space on both sides. Or maybe even better, have a landing area directly across (no more than 48″ away) from the refrigerator.
6. To make it easy to clean up, the dishwasher should not be more than 36″ of the edge of the sink. Leave minimum 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. 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.
Martin Elmer is writing about refrigerators in koeleskabe. Read more about buying refrigerators in amerikaner koeleskab.
