INTD 59

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INTD 59 kitchen design basics
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kitchen design basics use guidelines as a way to
check the practicality of your design
solutionskitchens must function well in addition
to looking great the construction industry, code
councils, and appliance, cabinet plumbing
manufacturers have developed basic standards to
simplify design building
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standard cabinet dimensions standard modular
cabinetry is built in 3 increments base upper
cabinet widths begin at 9
base cabinets 9-54 w, 24 d, 34 ½ h upper
cabinets 9-54 w, 12 d, 12-42 h tall
storage cabinets 9-48 w, 12-24 d, 84-96 h
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• industry guidelinescountertop workspace
• countertop height 36 finished from floor
• countertop depth 25 ½
• backsplash heights 4-18 high from countertop
• minimum requirements for countertop workspace
• usable counter space between cooktop/range
  sink 18-36
• counter space on either side of cooktop/range
  12-15
• counter space on either side of sink 18-24
• landing space next to refrigerator 15-18
• counter space between refrigerator sink 36

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industry guidelinescountertop workspace
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• kitchen design basics
• varied counter heights
• can be tricky in
• smaller spaces
• scale, proportion, balance
• visual impact of misaligned unbalanced
  cabinetry can create a state of disharmony
• establishing a bisymmetrical or asymmetrical
  balance can help guide space allowances

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kitchen design basics
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• total integrated planning
• storage plan
• first access to stored items
• frequency of use of items
• weight bulk of items
• appliance locations
• access use with minimum muscle stress
• controls at line of sight
• placement in CoreKitchen based on frequency of
  use
• relationship, distance access to other
  appliances fixtures

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• total integrated planning
• cabinetry design
• accommodate appliance location provide adequate
  storage space
• provide varied cabinet heights for work stations
• use full-extension hardware for access to all
  pull-out devices
• supply adjustable shelving where applicable
• allow wall space for crown molding returns
• reflect elements of interior styling

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• total integrated planning
• countertops
• height variations based on tasks food prep
  techniques
• depths to accommodate storage food prep needs
• detailing to fit interior styling
• edge details overhang to fit space cabinetry
• lighting plan
• minimum of 3 light systems (ambient, task,
  accent) that function together but on separate
  dimmer controls
• automatic controls whenever possible
• lighting systems that blend with natural light
  support task areas during dark hours
• switch height accessible to all users
• properly placed motion sensors timer controls

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• total integrated planning
• hardware
• levers/pulls/knobs that allow hands to grip
  operate easily
• installed at easy-to-reach level
• accessible window hardware that functions
  smoothly
• ADA-required lever handles for doors pulls for
  cabinetry
• windows
• locate for minimal muscle strain when operating
• note direction window opens how accessed
• ensure operation does not interfere with cooking
  movement
• select style reflective of interior exterior
• orient to view
• balance with scale proportion of kitchen space
  walls
• accessible for cleaning
• specify quality units for ease of operation

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• total integrated planning
• doors
• locate to enhance traffic flow from adjacent
  spaces
• eliminate interior doors as much as possible
• select door style consistent with interior style
• reuse existing doors when size conditions allow
• make doors wide enough to provide reasonable
  access meet local code (minimums outside 36
  interior 32 arch 36)
• floors
• traction for safe walking when food/moisture may
  be present
• resilience to relieve pressure on back legs
• style consistent with interior design
• space plan
• traffic lanes sufficient for adequate safe
  movement
• layout based on movement efficiency

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• space planning
• oriented to view natural light?
• open to adjacent spaces?
• oriented to social areas of the space?
• to what degree is kitchen integrated with rest of
  house?
• sound transmission, ventilation, light access
  MUST be addressed in initial space planning
• space planning steps
• establish CoreKitchen
• locate plumbing
• locate appliances
• locate storage/cabinetry
• locate electrical outlets, lighting switches

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space planning steps
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• core kitchen
• critical in designing a functional space
• locate the work triangle within the core

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work triangle distance between refrigerator,
stove sink kitchens most-traveled areas
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• work triangle
• NKBA suggests
• each leg of the work triangle should be 4-9 feet
  in length
• total length of all 3 legs should be between
  12-26 feet
• cabinets shouldnt intersect any leg of the
  triangle by more than 12 inches
• major traffic shouldnt move through the triangle

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core kitchenlayers layer onedesign equip
the core work space to conduct food prep
service on daily and weekly basis ONLY ESSENTIAL
EQUIPMENT, UTENSILS, TABLEWARE layer
twotools, utensils small appliances used on
monthly basis layer threeinfrequently used
seasonal items this layer may include adjacent
rooms closets, pantries, basements or furniture
pieces
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• core kitchenessentials
• locate plumbing
• place primary secondary sinks as you
• begin design (primaryfood prep,
  secondaryclean-up)
• single sink? make sure it is large enough
• wall-mounted faucets, pot fillers, island sink
  faucet locations must be planned early in design
  phase
• excess counter space between sink dishwasher
  encourages mess
• for clients requesting a deep sink, an elevating
  grid helps reduce strain

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core kitchenessentials locate
appliances sink, range refrigerator should be
placed in core place all other appliances to
support core allow efficient work stations
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core kitchenessentials locate electrical
outlets, lighting, switches task lighting is
crucial when planning work stations at sink, on
counter space at range goal eliminate shadows
provide even light for cook
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core kitchenessentials locate
storage/cabinetry essential cookware, utensils,
ingredients should be stored in coreselect
cabinets that provide adequate space needed
support for appliance installation
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• cooking center
• cooktop or range top
• storage for often used ingredients
• 24-inch minimum counter space between cooktop
  next appliance or fixture

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• cooking center
• oven cooking does not require constant monitoring
• can be located in layer two of the kitchen core

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• fresh food center
• cleaning prep of fresh food
• refrigerator, sink, garbage disposal recycle
  bins
• utensils needed for cutting, trimming, mixing
  cleaning
• wraps storage containers
• islands can be effective as fresh food stations

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• baking center
• refrigerator, sink, mixer, food processor oven
• convenient access to cooktop
• plenty of counter space
• lower counter height desirable for rolling out
  dough
• utensils bakeware

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• cleanup center
• sink large enough to soak cookware baking
  utensils
• pull-out spray faucet
• garbage disposal
• recycling center
• dishwasher

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• food storage
• food safety storage are major considerations
• refrigerator40 degrees F
• freezer0 degrees F
• pantry50-70 degrees F
• fresh herbsfridge
• dry herbsdark, dry, cool
• root vegetablescool temps, dry dark
• winecool, dark, immobile
• pet foodconsider quantity, size of containers,
  refrigeration needed?

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• integrating kitchen living spaces
• entire space must be designed as one
• pay careful attention to
• sound emissions
• air quality
• ventilation
• light sources
• color balance
• texture
• finishes