Kitchen Design
Kitchen Design
Kitchen Design
Kitchens should be functional, neat and uncluttered The materials selected for the furniture especially storage units and cabinets should be covered with water and heat resistant material Position and provide windows for good air circulation. Proper heights to platforms such as cooking, preparation, mixing, blending etc.
KITCHEN DESIGN
Work triangle distance totals 15-26 feet (lines connecting center of sink, cooktop, refrigerator) For multiple-cook kitchens, consider dual work triangles with a second sink and microwave oven (sink-oven-refrigerator triangle) No major traffic paths cross through primary work triangle No doors interfere with work centers, appliances, open cabinets or drawers Work space aisles minimum 42 inches wide (including clearance around islands) Passageways minimum 36 inches for one cook; 48 inches for two cooks
KITCHEN DESIGN
Storage aids to improve accessibility and functionality (sturdy roll-out shelves, dividers, assorted drawer depths, etc.) Functional corner storage (lazy susan, diagonal door, etc.) At least two waste basket areas (trash and recycle) Cooking surface is not placed below an operable window Minimum 15 inches landing space next to oven and microwave Bottom of microwave is below shoulder height of shortest user Cooking surface has hood exhaust system (100-150 cfm)