Free Kitchen Design Chapter

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Lower kitchen cabinet Upper kitchen cabinet Sink with a cabinet

Side-by-side refrigerator Refrigerator Oven with a built-in hob

Microwave Washing machine Dishwasher

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There are different types of zones in a kitchen. In
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the elements are arranged in an L-shape. The oven
with a built-in hob is used for cooking, the sink and
dishwasher are for cleaning purposes, and the rest
of the platform fis used or the preparation of food.
In this layout, there is a breakfast table arranged for
two people as shown below.

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For a better flow, always place ing zone, the distance Less than or equal to
The working zone for two cooks two working zone elements should be around 1066 1015 mm from wall
should not be less than or equal around 1220 mm to 1225 mm mm to 1068 mm. to working zone is not
to 1060 mm. recommended.
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About the kitchen triangle or working zone:
The kitchen triangle or working zone is the most important element in a kitchen.
In this triangle, there are three basic working elements: the refrigerator, the sink,
and the hob or cooktop. The arrangement of these three elements should be like
this.
You cook any meal and you usually take the ingredients from the refrigerator,
wash, and prepare them near the sink and then further proceed to the cooking.

Calculation of the working triangle:

Depending on the kitchen style, size and design, each triangle should be at least
1220 mm to 2700 mm, and the sum should be 3960 mm to 7920 mm. This may
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Equal distribution of space is required in between working elements

for the single-wall kitchen. Placement of the hob should not be just
beside the refrigerator. The sink is placed too far from the refrigerator,
which is not recommended.

For the single-wall kitchen, this is a better way to arrange these three
elements, with the sink in the middle, right between the refrigerator
and the hob. A minimum of 300 mm width is required between these
three working elements for food preparation and cleanup.

For the upper part

of the kitchen coun-
The seating and the
ter, there should be
kitchen counter
at least 250 mm of
should have appro-
leg room. The coun-
priate sizes. No leg
ter height should
room at the plinth
be from 914 to 965
of the counter leads
mm, and the seat-
to an uncomforta-
ing size should be
ble collapse of feet.
609 to 660 mm re-
Less than 200 mm
spectively. 150-mm
for upper leg room
plinth leg room is
is also not recom-
recommended.
mended.

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In this type of kitchen, all the upper cabinets, lower cabinets and
working zones are arranged or lined up against one single wall.The
refrigerator and the hob are placed at the end, and in between these
two zones, there is a sink with a dishwasher. The colour of the lower
cabinets is dark, and a lighter colour is featured on the upper cabinets.

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The L-shaped kitchen is designed to maximize

storage, facilitate the work triangle and make
cooking, cleanup and traffic as simple as possible
in any size kitchen.

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The U-shaped kitchen is a continuous kitchen layout in which the

cabinets and fixtures are installed along three adjacent walls. More
preparation space is provided in the given design.
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Having a kitchen island counter is beneficial, as it gives more counter-

top space, which means more preparation area. A kitchen island always
looks beautiful when it is placed properly. Also, putting the main sink
in the island can improve the overall functionality.

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A galley kitchen consists of two platforms, which are placed parallel to

each other and form a corridor in between to work. The galley kitchen
design can make a space more inviting and can improve the overall
traffic flow between the working zones.
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A peninsula kitchen can be used to install more storage, though it is also

used for additional preparation. Plus, adding chairs will have it function
as a breakfast nook.

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Choosing or designing the kitchen units according to the client’s requirements is crucial. The overall look or the design of the kitch-
en depends on the units. There are three basic categories of kitchen units: base units, wall units and tall units. Before planning or
designing the kitchen, it is important to learn different types of units and their functions. Having no knowledge of kitchen units and
directly jumping on the placement can make the kitchen worse in terms of its function and design. *;.
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are used to store and
display materials, and they’re generally very heavy, hence requiring proper installation. Tall units, namely cabinets, can be used as a
pantry. You can decide on adjustable fittings like shelves and drawers in the tall units according to your needs.

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Single door Double door Housing for oven with a drawer

Tray/towel cabinet with a drawer Three drawers Pull-out door with a drawer

Four drawers 1/2 circle carousel in corner Diagonal corner

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Open shelves at end Open shelves Single door

Double door Glass door Two-door corner

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Four shelves Housing for oven and fridge Housing for fridge

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Organization of storage
is an important aspect of
maintaning a function-
ing kitchen. If the storage
is not planned properly,
you won’t be able to cook
effeciently. In the given el-
evation diagram, there are
many hangers to hang dif-
ferent preparation essen-
tials. Hang as many things
possible between the work-
top and wall unit cabinets,
as these should be the most
frequently used elements
while cooking. Always
avoid adding hangers just
above the hob. Big cooking
tins and utensils should be
stored in the base units, as
they are heavy. Pans and
spoons should be stored
in the drawers near the
hob. Flour, pasta and rice
should be in the wall unit.

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Always make sure that

while designing the stror-
age for the sink and wet
preparation, there should
be enough storage space
to keep cleaning materials.
Cleanliness is crucial. Al-
ways keep washing utensils
right beside the sink. After
washing the food, the next
step is to cut or clean them,
so there should be a dif-
ferent rack for knives and
chopping boards as shown
in the elevation. Provide
hangers to hang towels.
Use pull-out drawers to
put trays inside. To en-
hance the natural light, try
to place the window above
the sink so that one can en-
joy the outdoor view while
washing or preparing the
food.

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The modern kitchen is a type of kitchen in which all the kitchen units and appliances are left unadorned. Use of materials like stain-
less steel, concrete and wood can all be layered together. The modern kitchen is all about creating a clean, open and functional design.
Given below is an example of a modern kitchen style, which is in an L-shape, also known as an L-shaped kitchen, as we have seen
previously. There are different elements and appliances in it: a ventilation hood, double built-in ovens, a hob, a side-by-side refriger-
ator, a dishwasher and an island with a sink in it.

Colour scheme

Base units

Island

Wall units

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drawers are
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Straight worktop edge no handles
on them. It
looks clean
Storage area and sleek.
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Cleaning area Full-length
pulls are
used on all
Cooking area
the cabinets.
These are
Appliances used in a
modern
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The traditional kitchen design is a type of kitchen in which the design is marked by its classical design elements and architectural
features. This type of kitchen is opposite to that of the modern kitchen design. We can see more ornaments done on the kitchen units,
such as moldings, trims and carvings. Eye-catching and small details are the key features of creating a traditional design. Natural
rich wood material can be used in this type of kitchen. Given below is an example of a traditional kitchen with all the details and
drawings.

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Knobs are
Worktop attached
on all the
drawers. The
worktop edge
is decorated
or trimmed
Single Spanish in the single
Spanish.
Storage area
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Shaker-style
cabinets are
Cleaning area installed with
knobs on each
Cooking area cabinet. The
colour match-
Appliances es the base
units.
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