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December 31, 2009
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. 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. 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. Have a least 24″ of counter space on one side of the sink and 18″ on the other side.
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. 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. 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 vinkoeleskab.
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