Kitchen Planning
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One of the most common complaints in kitchens is lack of counter space, so try and get as much counter space as possible. Allow enough counter space to facilitate normal use such as food preparation, stacking dirty dishes, even somewhere to place the shopping bags while unpacking. Think about storage in a logical fashion. Key things to watch out for are making sure there is room for pots and pans near the cooker, storage for dishes and cutlery near the dishwasher and food preparation area. Check the plumbing implications of moving a sink. It is usually easier to leave the sink in the same place and simply fit a new one, but weigh up the advantages of a different location against the cost implications. |
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In most situations a circulation space of between 600mm (2 feet) and 700mm is recommended per person which represents a comfortable personal space. Remember that this means that between two kitchen counters or a kitchen island unit and a counter to leave at least 1200mm or enough room for two people to comfortably fit. When designing a kitchen one of the key success factors is how you position the cooker, fridge and sink. This is called creating the work triangle and getting these units as close together as possible to each other will make your kitchen more user friendly. The cooker and fridge should not be placed next to each other. Keep the work triangle away from busy doorways. |
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