Most kitchen remodeling contractors in Kenosha, WI, agree that no space has more potential design problems than the kitchen. Kitchen building codes, which are developed by an independent body and adopted into local law, are geared toward safety.
Design best practices, on the other hand, are widely accepted ideas developed by kitchen professionals over time. The classic kitchen triangle is a good example of a design practice that stands on its own because it’s a sensible way to plan an efficient kitchen.
The Kitchen Triangle
The three major work areas of a kitchen are the stove, sink and refrigerator, which form the kitchen triangle. Cooks constantly move between these three points, so these paths should remain clear and should not be set too far apart. Design best practice dictates that all three legs of the triangle should total no more than 26 feet, and individual legs should be between four and nine feet. Additionally, distances between points of the triangle should be straight and unimpeded by tall items like refrigerators or pantry cabinets.
In the same manner, you should be able to pass unimpeded through both work and walkway aisles. If your kitchen is regularly used by a single cook, then the work aisles should measure a minimum width of 42 inches. A multiple-cook kitchen should have aisles of 48 inches minimum.
Countertops
For your countertops, observe a total length of just over 13 feet (or 158 inches) with a counter depth of 24 to 25 inches. Nearly all counters are manufactured to this specification, so following these specs should prove easy. Allow vertical space of a minimum of 15 inches between countertops and the undersides of wall cabinets.
Need Help From the Pros?
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