Kitchen Layout Ideas

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Although changes do take place in the theory of kitchen layouts and seemingly this area has become an increasingly more important space in today's smaller homes, the general layouts are still basic: The corridor, L-shaped and U-shaped layouts. Each is planned around the three major appliances: refrigerator, sink and range. Peninsula and island kitchens are variations of the basic layouts. Ideally, the refrigerator should be located near the service door with an adjoining counter for unloading. Ordinarily, the sink comes between the refrigerator and the range. Work space between the sink and the range requires an absolute minimum of 36 in.

The Corridor Layout

This layout requires an 8-ft minimum room width to provide 4 ft. between counters. In the corridor layout, counter space is broken and traffic must pass through the work area - always an undesirable feature in any layout. For working efficiency, the sink and range should be on the same wall with a minimum of 30 in. at the end of the sink nearest the wall and a minimum of 24 in. on the side of the range nearest the opposite wall. The length of space between should be 36 in. On the opposite wall, the refrigerator and the wall over may be at the ends, with an eating or work area between.

The U-Shaped

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The One-wall

This layout is acceptable when space is limited. The sink should be in the center, with the longest counter space between the sink and the range for food preparation. The refrigerator may be on one end, with the door opening toward the work area, and a wall oven may be on the other end.

The L-Shaped

This layout was found to be the most efficient. This arrangement provides an uninterrupted work area and leaves two wall free for doors, a cleaning closet, table and chairs. Ample outer space is desirable near the dining area for quick meals and occasional snacks.

How About the Island and Peninsula?

The island kitchen may be within an "L" or a "U." In some plans the island contains the surface cooking units and a snack bar. In other plans, the island contains a trash receptacle, a second sink, and a dishwasher. It actually combines an L-shape and corridor or a U-shape and corridor. An island is inefficient when one has to cross the floor between range and sink, and hazardous when the range is too near the table.

The peninsula makes use of one arm of the U- or L-shaped kitchen by backing up an existing or laundry area. The peninsula may be a divider between the kitchen and dining room with a double width-counter. Cabinets may be suspended from the ceiling back to back (or doors on both sides of a single-width cabinet) to provide cabinet access for both areas. The space between the wall cabinets and lower cabinets is usually open for a pass-through effect.

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