KITCHEN DESIGN

• Kitchens should be functional, neat and

uncluttered
• The materials selected for the furniture
especially storage units and cabinets should be
covered with water and heat resistant material
• Position and provide windows for good air
circulation.
• Proper heights to platforms such as cooking,
preparation, mixing, blending etc.
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Work triangle distance totals 15-26 feet (lines
connecting center of sink, cooktop, refrigerator)
For multiple-cook kitchens, consider dual work
triangles with a second sink and microwave oven
(sink-oven-refrigerator triangle)
No major traffic paths cross through primary work
triangle
No doors interfere with work centers, appliances,
open cabinets or drawers
Work space aisles minimum 42 inches wide
(including clearance around islands)
Passageways minimum 36 inches for one cook;
48 inches for two cooks
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• Storage aids to improve accessibility and functionality
(sturdy roll-out shelves, dividers, assorted drawer
depths, etc.)
• Functional corner storage (lazy susan, diagonal door,
etc.)
• At least two waste basket areas (trash and recycle)
• Cooking surface is not placed below an operable window
• Minimum 15 inches landing space next to oven and
microwave
• Bottom of microwave is below shoulder height of
shortest user
• Cooking surface has hood exhaust system (100-150
cfm)
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KITCHEN
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BEDROOM
• A Nursery Never Remains The Same. A Baby Grows To
Be A Child And A Child Grows To Be A Teenager
• Storage bins for toys and shelves for books should be
relegated to walls and there must be ample room for play
within the room
• It is essential to use washable paint on walls and
furniture
• a small black board and a pin-up board could be
provided
• No sharp corners, edges
• Switch boards and wiring should not be within reach
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BEDROOM
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BEDROOM
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BEDROOM