Kitchen Design Classes

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ClassesYouValue- Kitchen Design Classes

• Creating a functional, aesthetic service area

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Location

• The kitchen is part of the service area of the
  house. Service areas are parts of the house
  where work is done.
• The kitchen is the center for meal preparation
  and clean up.
• The kitchen should be located near the dining
  room and service entrance to the home.

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Work Centers

• Work centers are the areas in the kitchen where
  specific tasks are performed and equipment is
  stored.
• There are three main work centers in a kitchen
• Food Preparation and Storage Center
• Cooking and Serving Center
• Cleanup Center

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Food Preparation and Storage Center

• Food preparation and storage area
• This center focuses on the refrigerator.
• 8-10 cubic feet of refrigerator space is needed
  for 2 people, plus another cubic foot for
  additional persons.
• Types of refrigerators include top freezer,
  bottom freezer, and side-by-side.
• The center should have cabinets for food storage
  and counter space beside the refrigerator for use
  as a mixing center.

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Cooking and Serving Center

• Cooking and Serving Area
• The cooking surface is the center of activity.
  The cooking surface could be a free-standing,
  slide-in, or drop-in range.
• Power can be gas or electric.
• Ovens may be part of the range or separate.
• At least 24 in. of heat-resistant counter space
  is needed on each side of the range.

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Cleanup Center

• Cleanup Center
• This area focuses on the sink, but may also
  include a dishwasher and disposal.
• Sink types include stainless steel, solid
  surface, porcelain, and granite.
• 36 in. of counter space is needed for stacking
  dirty dishes and 18 in. is needed for clean
  dishes.
• Storage is needed for dishes and cleaning
  supplies.

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Work Triangle

• Kitchens are arranged so that the three work
  centers form an imaginary triangle.
• The work centers should be equally spaced so that
  the sum of the three sides does not exceed 22
  feet.
• Kitchens are more efficient if traffic goes
  around the center of the work triangle.

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Work Triangle
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Kitchen Designs

• Kitchens should be well organized.
• Kitchens are often the center of the home.
• The work centers of kitchens can be arranged into
  a wide variety of designs.
• There are six basic kitchen types.

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U-Shaped Kitchen

• Work centers are located on three adjacent walls.
• Most efficient layout.
• Provides a lot of cabinet and counter space.

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L-Shaped Kitchen

• Work centers are located along two adjacent
  walls.
• Adapts well to a variety of room layouts.
• Prevents traffic from passing through work
  triangle.

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Galley or Corridor Kitchen

• Work centers on two walls with an aisle between
  them.
• Good choice for a narrow kitchen.
• May have traffic passing through work triangle.

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One-wall Kitchen

• All appliances and cabinets are located along one
  wall.
• Often used where space is limited.
• Less efficient because of long work triangle.

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Peninsula Kitchen

• A U-shaped kitchen with a counter extending from
  one end.
• Good way to add additional counter and cabinet
  space or separate rooms.

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Island Kitchen

• A U-shaped kitchen with a separate counter unit
  that stands alone.
• The island can serve many functions.

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Thank You

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