THE KITCHEN

PLANNING CONSIDERATIONS
Arrangement
Traffic
Storage
Counters and Working Space
Materials
Lighting
Ventilation
Safety and Accessibility
ARRANGEMENT
To keep the basic working area compact even if the kitchen is of the large type.
Always consider the possibility that more than one person will be working in the
kitchen.
The arrangement varies according to the size and shape of the space available.
Remember the relationship as to functions of the different unit area in the kitchen
TRAFFIC
Good planning avoids traffic lane at working areas
Plan properly the service entrance to the storage so that the traffic that is not
essential to food preparation like servicing or storing can pass the area.
 STORAGE
Kitchen storage design should be functional to minimize reaching up and stooping
down. Storage facilities should be accessible to be reached out by a woman
standing both feet on the floor.
Provide sufficient space to store items that are easily seen, reached, grasped and
taken down and returned without excessive strain.
With proper planning, stored items should be located closer to where they are first
used.
Storage space should be flexible to allow its adjustment to supplies, kinds of food,
sizes, and utensils.
Shelving must be adjustable.
COUNTERS AND WORKING SPACE
The height of the counter and working spaces should invite comfortable working
posture.
Continuous line of working surfaces provides ease of movement and cleaning the
area.
MATERIALS
Materials and finishes of a kitchen should be properly selected to minimize
maintenance and cleaning.
LIGHTING
Good lighting minimize fatigue.
Good lighting promotes safety and comfortable working place.
Lighting should be mounted at comfortable level.
VENTILATION
The kitchen should be well ventilated.
THE KITCHEN WORK CENTER
THE KITCHEN WORK CENTER
The kitchen work center is planned according to:
1. Their constituent parts
2. Their proper functions
3. Their ideal relationship to one another
BASIC WORK CENTERS IN KITCHEN
REFRIGERATOR
SINK
MIX
RANGE
SERVE
TYPES OF KITCHEN LAYOUT