If you are planning to design a new kitchen, you should know the recommended measurement that will give you the perfect cooking work space. This article gives you 10 tips on how to make your new kitchen the best place for the daily cooking task.

1. The work triangle, which is the space between the refrigerator, sink, and stove should be 26' or less with none of the sides longer than 9', or less than 4'.

2. If your kitchen is larger than 150 sq. ft choose at least 16 1/2' of countertop, 15 1/2' of wall cabinets, and 16' of base cabinets. For smaller kitchens buy 11' of countertop, 12' of wall cabinets, and 13' of base cabinets.

3. For convenience, plan work aisles to be at least 42" wide for one cook, and at least 48" wide in multi-cook kitchens.

4. Plan you sink so you have at least 24" of counter space on one side and 18" on the other.

5. To have the best landing when you are unloading groceries, you should have at least 15" of counter space on the handle side of the standard refrigerator. If it is a side-by-side model, have the space on both sides. Or maybe even better, have a landing area directly across (no more than 48" away) from the refrigerator.

6. For easy cleaning the dishwasher should be placed no more than 36" away for the edge of the sink. Make at least 21" of standing room next to the machine.

7. For microwaves and ovens, provide at least 15" of counter space nearby, at least 16" deep.

8. Plan the kitchen so no appliance, cabinet or entry doors interferes another

9. For comfort and to help avoid repetitive-motion injury, plan for work counters of different heights; between 28 and 36" off the floor (easier for chopping and seated-use access), and between 36 and 46" for general tasks (higher counters accommodate taller cooks).

10. The clearance between the cook top and a cabinet unit must be minimum 24" if the surface is fireproof and 30" if it isn't.

Designing a kitchen is as much a science as it is an art. Knowing the recommended measurements to use when planning the project can make all the difference in the final outcome. And why not do it right the first time. It is not cheap to make the changes later.

Martin Elmer is writing about refrigerators in koeleskabe. Read more about buying refrigerators in amerikanerkoeleskab.

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