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Designing your kitchen layout
One of the
first things you should consider in your new kitchen
design is layout. Consideration should be given to
traffic flow, the location of the kitchen in the overall
The
three points of the work triangle are the sink, stove and
refrigerator. The path between these points should be
straight. Taking
the above points into consideration, decide which of the
following five floor plans your kitchen falls into.
A workable shape usually
integrated into other living areas. There should be
a combination of bench length of approximately 3.5 metres
- being made up of a minimum length of one leg of 900mm
and a maximum of 3 metres. Most suited to
large, long or narrow rooms often allowing space for a
meals area and two cooks. U Shaped
Galley Preferred
by professional chefs, it allows the
Single
Lines Usually
Island Combines
any shape kitchen
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house plan, the number of people in your
home, is it open-plan or a closed plan? Will the kitchen
be designed to eat in or do you have a separate dining
area?
L Shaped
One
of the most versatile, suiting large or small rooms. As
there are no entrances through the room to disturb the
flow of working, this shape gives the most flexible
layout. Safe and efficient, offering maximum bench and
storage space. Excellent for one cook. Minimum
clearance should be 1.5 metres to a maximum of 2 metres.
most efficient use of space with
cabinets down either side of the room. The minimum
clearance should be 1.2 metres and maximum of 1.8 metres
between bench tops. Works best if one end is closed
to prevent through traffic and requires good lighting to
prevent dimness, Ideal where space is limited and often
used in small apartments.
needs a minimum of 1.8 meters with
a maximum of three meters of wall to work efficiently.
Best if bench space is maximised with storage kept
overhead and under bench appliances utilised. This
design is best used in caravans, units and holiday
homes. Perfect for small rooms and where windows
are above the bench.
with a
separate work bench. The island creates extra workspace
to be utilised for preparation, cooking, dining or
entertainment, whilst allowing a feeling of openness the
island should not interrupt the work triangle and ensure
the minimum clearances are allowed between benches.
These being 900mm minimum and 1.2m maximum. Needs a
rather large room and caters well for more than one cook.