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How to Create a Functional Kitchen


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What makes a kitchen functional? • Work zone location • Cabinet accessories • Appliance selection • Examples of how we’ve created functional kitchens

Work Centers • A major appliance and its surrounding area form a work center. • The three main work centers in a kitchen are the cooktop, sink, and refrigerator. • The goal is to create a triangle between those work centers. • The sum of the distances between the three centers should be no more than 26’. • No major traffic patterns should cross through the triangle.

Create Work Zones • Create zones around work area appliances and sink. Each zone is used for a different task or activity. 1. 2. 3. 4.

Prepping Cooking Clean-up Putting Away

• Zones are used to maximize space and ease of use in the kitchen.

Work Aisle • A work aisle is the space between work spaces, ie.e the perimeter wall and the island. • A work aisle should be 42” for one cook and at least 48” for multiple cooks. • There also should be 30” by 48” of clear floor space at each kitchen appliance.

Space around Seating • When sitting at an island or a peninsula you’ll need space for people to pass by. • No traffic – 32” of clearance from edge of counter. • Edge past traffic – 36”of clearance • Walk fast – 40” of clearance.

Seating Requirements • 30” high tables/counters: Allow 24” side x 18” dep knee space for each dinner and at least 18” of clear space. • 36” high counters”: Allow a 24” wide x 15” deep knee space for each seated diner and at least 15” of clear knee space. • 42” high counters: Allow a 24” wide x 12” deep knew space for each seated diner and 12” of clear knew space. • Kitchen seating areas should be 28” – 34” high x 30” – 36” deep x 19” deep to accommodate people of different sizes.

Cabinet Accessories • Deep Tiered Drawer Organizer • Deep Drawer Organizer – Pullout • Towel / Cleaner Storage

Cabinet Accessories • Utensil / Knife Pullout • Spice Drawer Insert

Appliances • Advantium Oven • Ceiling Mount Range Hood • Drawer Microwave

A Bright and Natural Fairway Kitchen

A Bright and Natural Fairway Kitchen

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A Bright and Natural Fairway Kitchen

A Bright and Natural Fairway Kitchen

A Bright and Natural Fairway Kitchen

Creating a Contemporary Kitchen

Creating a Contemporary Kitchen

Creating a Contemporary Kitchen

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Creating a Contemporary Kitchen

Creating a Contemporary Kitchen

Creating a Contemporary Kitchen

Astounding Kitchen Transformation

Astounding Kitchen Transformation

Astounding Kitchen Transformation

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Astounding Kitchen Transformation

Astounding Kitchen Transformation

Astounding Kitchen Transformation

Opening Up a Prairie Village Galley Kitchen

Opening Up a Prairie Village Galley Kitchen

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Opening Up a Prairie Village Galley Kitchen

Opening Up a Prairie Village Galley Kitchen

Opening Up a Prairie Village Galley Kitchen

Opening Up a Prairie Village Galley Kitchen

Opening Up a Prairie Village Galley Kitchen

Questions?

Thank you! Ron Webster [email protected]