Kitchen Planning Guide
17/01/12 15:54
So, you’re ready to renovate your kitchen! Consider these guidelines that we use to plan an efficient working space.
Spacing: You should allow at least 42 inches and no more than 48 inches between cabinets for the work aisle. (Non-work aisles or walkways can be 36 inches.) The distance traveled within a work triangle (range, refrigerator, sink) should be less than 26 feet with no single leg less than four feet or more than nine feet. You should keep pathways between doors outside of the work triangle if at all possible.
Landing Areas: You need to allow for a clear landing space next to the sink and appliances. For the refrigerator, allow a 15-inch landing area on the handle side (or on a counter no more than 48 inches across from the frig). For the cooktop/range, provide a landing area on each side; 12 inches on one side and 15 inches on the other. For the oven(s), provide a 15-inch landing area next to or above the oven (or on a counter no more than 48 inches across from the oven). For the sink, allow a 24-inch landing area on one side and 18 inches on the other side.
Locations: It works best to locate the sink & dishwasher near the cabinet where dishes/glasses will be stored, with the dishwasher within 36 inches of the sink. (Allow 21 inches of standing space next to the dishwasher if cabinets are at a right angle to the dishwasher.) You should include a 36-inch wide primary preparation/work area next to or across from the sink.
Lighting: It’s a good idea to plan for multiple sources of light; recessed or track lighting for the whole room, under-cabinet lights for work areas, and decorative pendant. Rope lighting above the cabinets can make an interesting accent lighting. Use dimmer switches to allow you to vary the lighting levels.
Spacing: You should allow at least 42 inches and no more than 48 inches between cabinets for the work aisle. (Non-work aisles or walkways can be 36 inches.) The distance traveled within a work triangle (range, refrigerator, sink) should be less than 26 feet with no single leg less than four feet or more than nine feet. You should keep pathways between doors outside of the work triangle if at all possible.
Landing Areas: You need to allow for a clear landing space next to the sink and appliances. For the refrigerator, allow a 15-inch landing area on the handle side (or on a counter no more than 48 inches across from the frig). For the cooktop/range, provide a landing area on each side; 12 inches on one side and 15 inches on the other. For the oven(s), provide a 15-inch landing area next to or above the oven (or on a counter no more than 48 inches across from the oven). For the sink, allow a 24-inch landing area on one side and 18 inches on the other side.
Locations: It works best to locate the sink & dishwasher near the cabinet where dishes/glasses will be stored, with the dishwasher within 36 inches of the sink. (Allow 21 inches of standing space next to the dishwasher if cabinets are at a right angle to the dishwasher.) You should include a 36-inch wide primary preparation/work area next to or across from the sink.
Lighting: It’s a good idea to plan for multiple sources of light; recessed or track lighting for the whole room, under-cabinet lights for work areas, and decorative pendant. Rope lighting above the cabinets can make an interesting accent lighting. Use dimmer switches to allow you to vary the lighting levels.
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