1. Your kitchen should not be the main street for the rest of your home. This means that traffic should not cross the work triangle.
2. The total length of the working triangle (the cumulative distance between the hob / fridge / sink) must not exceed 7000 mm (23 inches). The ideal working triangle is between 4,000 mm (13 inches) and 6,000 mm (19 inches).
3. The minimum opening between the cabinets in the doorway should be 800 mm (31 1/2 ").
4. Doors of the device or entrance doors should not interfere with the work centers.
5. You must not place a full-floor cabinet or device between any two main work centers.
6. It is recommended to use at least 1000 mm (39 inches) between the working surfaces (1200 mm or 47 inches is recommended). 900 mm (36 inches) will be the minimum distance between the kitchen run and the kitchen island in the same cook kitchen.
7. If there are two cooks in the kitchen, for one person it is necessary to cut through at least 1200 mm (47 inches), turning and passing parallel with the bodies.
8. For two people to walk with ease, it takes 1500 mm (59 inches) between worktops.
9. The sink should be located in the center of the working triangle, this is the most used area in the kitchen.
10. At least 300 mm (12 in.) Backflow should be allowed from the edge of the sink to the inside corner of the table top.
11. The shell area should have opposite space on each side. The total working area must be at least 1050 mm (41 inches).
12. When placing the dishwasher near an angle, allow at least 500 mm (20 ") of space from the corner for easy access.
13. You must allow to stand in front of the dishwasher for unloading.
14. A stove must be placed at least 300 mm (12 inches) from a window for safety.
15. The minimum footprint on both sides of the slab is 300 mm (12 inches).
16. At least 300 mm (12 in.) Backflow should be allowed from the edge of the hob to the inside corner of the countertop.
17. Extraction of air is required on the cooking surface.
18. A minimum of 400 mm (16 in.) Is required inside the oven. If this is not possible, then a tabletop stove in the oven with a diagonal of 1200 mm (47 inches) is in order. (except when it crosses the main lane)
19. The same applies to microwaves, 400 mm (16 ") space for installation near the microwave.
20. Try to keep the microwave in the most active part of the kitchen.
21. The height of the microwave oven (base) above the floor should be between 900 (36 inches) and 1250 mm (49 inches).
22. On the opening side of the refrigerator door, a minimum of 400 mm (16 ") seating space is required. If this is not possible, then the table top within 1200 mm (47") of the refrigerator is fine. (except when it crosses the main lane)
23. Considering the location of services requires careful planning. To prevent the use of appliances (for example, dishwashers, etc.) that drive past worktops, you must place them in a closet next to the appliance.
24. Smoke detectors should be installed at an appropriate location for the type used.
25. Consider installing a fire extinguisher and fire retardant coating that is readily available in the kitchen.
26. The preparation area should be at least 900 mm (36 inches) wide.
27. Likewise, the serving area should be at least 900 mm wide (36 inches).
28. If there are two cooks, and you do not have two separate preparation areas with a width of 900 mm (36 "), the total area of 1500 mm (59") with a width is good.
29. Store regularly used items between the eye and thigh.
30. A height of 1800 mm (71 inches) from the floor is considered the maximum safe storage height.
31. You must consider the items to be stored at the first or last point of use. Heavy equipment should be stored near floor level.
32. Considering the height of the tabletop, it should be designed so that the cook worked without raising a hand over his elbow.
33. The minimum distance from the chair to the table is 600 mm.
34. A depth of at least 900 mm (36 inches) allows another person to climb over the sorted snack bar.
35. A depth of at least 1,100 mm (43 inches) provides space for walking over a assorted snack.
36. Always follow installation instructions for instruments.
37. All kitchen structures must comply with national kitchen standards.
38. When designing natural lighting for the kitchen, a good rule of thumb is at least 10% of the area of the kitchen floor.
39. Natural ventilation should be provided with windows, doors or other devices that can be opened and closed. Allow at least 5% of the total floor area.
So there you are. Print this list and use it in conjunction with your own kitchen design. These recommendations are not specific, and you can change distances, but they should be considered minimum working distances.
