Design The Perfect Kitchen

Author: Martin Elmer

Author: Martin Elmer

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 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. 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. 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. 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. If you are installing a cabinet unit above the cook top, the clearance should be at least 24" if the surface is fireproof. If it isn't the clearance should be 30".

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.About the Author:

Martin Elmer is writing about refrigerators in kleskabe. Read more about buying refrigerators in amerikanerkleskabe.

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