04. CREATING A PLAN
All kitchen planning begins with developing a work triangle. The work triangle results from drawing a line between the primary sink, cooking surface and the refrigerator. The ideal triangle should total 26' or less with the longest arm being 9' and no less than 4'. This area should be dedicated to kitchen activities and free from major traffic. In a perfect world, this is realistic but not always possible and should act as a guideline only.
I. 3 BASIC PLAN TYPES
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Does The Basic Plan Work?
• In other words, do you like where the sink is placed?
• Is there a good relationship between the fridge, stove, microwave, sink and dishwasher? • Is there an area for informal dining and snacks, or is this even a consideration? • Is the current eating space better used for kitchen cabinetry or appliances? • Review how these elements relate to each other first. The location of appliances will determine much of how your kitchen works. • Do you require more space than you have now? • Are you considering an addition or moving a wall to gain more space? Do You Have Enough Storage Space?
• Is there endless clutter because there is a lack of storage?
• Are there appliances on the counter that could be relocated or hidden to create order? • Would items such as pull out shelves behind cabinet doors or pots and pans drawers, cutlery dividers, recycling centers aid in organizing? Do You Have Enough Counter Space?
• Is there enough counter space?
• Is there a place to set food near the refrigerator, take hot food out of the oven with ease, place items from the microwave, load or empty the dishwasher, use the sink area with ease? Do Your Appliances Meet Your Needs?
• Are the appliances in your current kitchen going to be used in your new kitchen?
• What appliances would you want to replace or add and why? • Are your current appliances the right size for your lifestyle? • What type of cooking do you do? Are you interested in gas or electric appliances? • Do you require two burners, four burners or more on your stove or cook top? • Do you wish to have a standard range, or would you prefer to have a cook top and separate oven? • Do you use a microwave oven often or to reheat? • Do you need limited or ample refrigeration? Do you shop every day - once a week - buy in bulk? • Do you need a freezer in your kitchen? • What small appliances are going to be used in your kitchen? Do you have a coffee maker, toaster, food processor, blender, mix master, coffee grinder? Make a list of all these appliances to determine how many outlets need to be in your new kitchen. Who Will be Using The Kitchen
• Is your kitchen the hub of your household?
• Is there more than one cook? • Are there safety needs that should be required for small children or others within your home? • Does there need to be an area for casual meals? • How many people? What Will Your Kitchen Be Used For?
• Other that meal preparation, are there activities that will occur in the kitchen?
• Do you want to have a computer in your kitchen? Would other family members access the computer while meals are being prepared, or would the computer be used while preparing meals? • Do you require an area to pay bills? Do you need to file the bills away? • Is there a phone - wall mounted or on a desk? II. FLOOR PLAN >DOWNLOAD ELAVATION VIEWS | >DOWNLOAD PLAN VIEWS III. MEASURING INSTRUCTIONS |
