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. 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). Read more...