To make your renovation a little bit easier, we broke down a few common guidelines below.
Understanding the Kitchen Triangle Work Area
The umbrella recommendation for implementing a kitchen design is thekitchen triangle.
The triangle is designed for efficiency and comfort.
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Consider hiring a contractor or kitchen and bath specialist to make this process more straightforward.
If your oven opens into the work aisle, you will usually need 48 inches of clearance space.
Kitchen Walkway Spaces
There is also the walkway to consider, where passersby go through the kitchen.
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Wheelchair access requires at least 60 inches of clearance space.
A narrow island will not typically accommodate an eating area or built-in appliances.
It will also help to have aFrench door-style refrigerator(doors have a shorter swing) for adequate clearance.
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Akitchen islandshould have a minimum width of 2 or 3 feet.
This is unattainable for many, and mainly applies to intense home cooks.
However, it’s a nice goal to set when remodeling or building a new kitchen.
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