Kitchen Styles - Lifestyle Considerations
Posted on June 30, 2008 - Filed Under Kitchen Style, Kitchen Plans, Kitchen Design | Leave a Comment
Nothing is more disruptive in a family’s lifestyle than a major kitchen renovation project. Most family members spend a great deal of their time at home in the kitchen. This important room is used to prepare meals, for informal eating, and as a casual gathering place for family and friends. People soon realize how important […]
Kitchen Layouts
Posted on June 30, 2008 - Filed Under Kitchen Layouts, Kitchen Style, Kitchen Plans | Leave a Comment
Kitchen Styles - Layouts
Common Plans
The layout of your kitchen—where you place your appliances, your countertops, and your storage—will determine how cook-friendly your kitchen is. Ask yourself:
Will I have to walk far to get water to top off a pot on the stove?
Will I have enough space to slice, dice, chop, and otherwise prepare meals?
Will I […]
40 Guidelines of Kitchen Planning
Posted on June 29, 2008 - Filed Under Kitchen Style, Kitchen Plans | Leave a Comment
1a.
Doorways at least 32″ wide and not more than 24″ deep in the direction of travel.
1b.
Walkways at least 36″ wide.
1c.
Work aisles at least 42″ wide for one-cook, at least 48″ wide in multi-cook kitchens.
2.
Work triangle 26′ or less, with no single leg shorter than 4′ nor longer than 9′.
3.
No major traffic patterns should cross through […]
How to measure your kitchen
Posted on June 24, 2008 - Filed Under Kitchen Plans, Kitchen Remodeling Ideas, Kitchen Design, Kitchen Cabinets, Kitchen Measure | Leave a Comment
Measuring is one of the most important steps to creating a successful kitchen design. To avoid problems down the road, it’s important that you take accurate measurements at the start. Follow these guidelines:
• Gather a tape measure and a pencil and paper to record measurements.
• Take your time and record measurements properly. Measure everything twice.
• […]
