Optimal kitchen layout. The layout of the kitchen according to the rules. Not fixed or free

What do you think is the most important thing in the kitchen? What determines the convenience of the kitchen? No, not from the size and beautiful furniture, but from the correct layout.
We suggest you disassemble the basic rules and types of kitchen layout.

Basic rules to consider when planning a kitchen

Before embarking on such an important step as planning a kitchen, it is important to consider a number of factors and rules.

Analyze, or better, write out for yourself the following information:

• composition and size of your family;
• the time you usually spend in the kitchen, i.e. how much and how often you plan to cook;
• will you meet guests in the kitchen or will another place be allocated for this (for example, a dining room or a living room);
• does your family like to sit in the kitchen where you usually have lunch and dinner;
• do not forget to take into account your physiological and characterological characteristics, so that it is convenient not only to arrive in the kitchen, but also to get to the cabinets;
• also consider the kitchen areas, whether you will need everything, which ones can be reduced and which ones will need to be increased.

Below we offer you to download a kitchen planning checklist, in which you can write down in detail all your ideas and wishes for high-quality kitchen planning.

There are the following kitchen areas:

• storage area (an important area, which usually includes the refrigerator and cabinets where you store food);

• zone for working with products (we will refer the countertop to this zone, here you directly cut the products, prepare them for cooking). You can read more about how to make a countertop in the kitchen with your own hands in ours.

• cooking area (this is a stove, microwave, oven, and cabinets with cooking utensils can also be included here. Remember that the stove cannot be placed next to the refrigerator and the window. As a rule, the stove should be surrounded by a work surface on both sides);

• cleanliness zone (here we include a sink, a trash can, a dishwasher, boxes for storing cleaning products. For this zone, it is important where the water supply communication is located, so you can start from this zone);

• dining area (eating area)

Given the above rules for zoning the kitchen, there is a basic kitchen rule - the rule of the working triangle.
This rule is desirable, but not required.

The work triangle is such an arrangement of work areas (storage, butchering and cooking, or in another way - stove, sink, refrigerator), which will look like a triangle.

The essence of this approach when planning a kitchen is that when these three zones are close enough, but at the same comfortable distance from each other, the kitchen will be easy and efficient to use.

Depending on the size of your kitchen, the size of the triangle will also be different, but a triangle from 4 to 7 meters is considered optimal. With a greater distance you will get tired of walking, with a smaller one there will be crowding.

But still, the working triangle is not a law, but only a basic rule, so focus more on your lifestyle, which will help you decide on the functionality of your kitchen.

Below in the photo you can see several examples of kitchen layouts that take into account this rule.

The only downside to this rule is that the kitchen will only have three main points, which is convenient for only one person. And if you have two housewives in the kitchen or your husband is also a fan of preparing homemade goodies? Then it remains either to make two triangles, or simply take into account the features of your kitchen and adjust it for yourself.

We have analyzed the basic rule in kitchen planning, now let's go directly to the types of planning, i.e. consider how to properly arrange furniture so that it is comfortable in the kitchen.

Types of kitchen layout

There are only 6 types (types) of kitchen planning

Linear kitchen layout

This is a kitchen in which all the furniture and appliances for the kitchen are located on one wall.
As a rule, this type of layout is typical and more convenient for small kitchens, as it allows you to maintain easy access to all areas. To comply with the rule of the triangle, the refrigerator and stove are located at opposite ends, and the washing area is in the middle.
It is desirable that the length of such a kitchen be at least 2.5 meters

Such a kitchen will be convenient and expedient.

• if you cook little and are rarely in the kitchen
• if you have a small kitchen
• if your kitchen is one with the living room or even part of the apartment (studio apartment)
• if you need to equip a zone for eating, and the dimensions do not really allow you to do this

The advantages of such a layout

• simple and fast (if you are doing the planning yourself)
• inexpensive (as a rule, such projects are cheaper due to the lack of corner cabinets)
• takes up little space
• good for small kitchens, but also suitable for large ones

Disadvantages of a linear layout

• the triangle principle does not work well, which greatly complicates cooking
• as a rule, the working area is not very large

Design Tips

1. Start planning with a sink, consider the water outlets. If it is close to the wall, move it away so as not to hit your hand against the wall when washing dishes, or choose a wider sink.
2. If the dimensions of the kitchen allow, then it is advisable to increase the depth of the cabinets to 60 cm, thereby increasing your storage area.
3. Try to take 40-80 cm to the cooking zone, otherwise it will be inconvenient to work
4. Use folding or roll-out furniture items, such as tables.
5. You can choose almost any style in such a kitchen, but Japanese and Chinese will look better.

Corner layout of the kitchen (L-shaped kitchen)

The most common kitchen layout. Most suitable for medium-sized kitchens with square outlines (from 8 to 10 m 2).

The most convenient kitchen option for implementing the basic planning rule is to create a working triangle.

The corner of the kitchen from above with such a layout can be decorated in two ways: cabinets with a right angle, without an additional set inside, or trapezoid cabinets with an additional set.

The bottom corner can serve as a sink, cooking area or work area, and convenient corner cabinets with drawers can also be placed

It is advisable to leave a working distance of 40-60 cm between the sink and the hob

To make your kitchen visually look more spacious, reduce the depth of the cabinets by 10-15 cm on one side. Also, to increase the space on one side, you can not hang hanging cabinets. Another option is also possible, to place high cabinets on one side, such a technique, firstly, will help you organize a good storage area, secondly, it will make it possible to build in appliances, and thirdly, such cabinets look like a wall, therefore they visually expand kitchen.

Do not forget to use fittings, for deep corner cabinets this is an indispensable tool.

Another interesting option is the window sill, it can be used both as a countertop and as a storage area by making drawers under it.

Advantages

• good for medium sized kitchens
• convenient to organize a dining area
• it will be convenient when organizing a kitchen in a studio apartment or a kitchen combined with a dining room
• ability to use the triangle rule

Flaws

• not suitable for narrow and large kitchens
• the cost of the budget of such a kitchen increases, due to corner cabinets, special fittings in cabinets, with uneven walls - ordering such a layout to order

Double row or parallel kitchen layout

This layout of the kitchen is convenient for more spacious, but narrow kitchen spaces. Suitable also for those who have an elongated or walk-through kitchen. Or those who have a balcony door located in the middle and do not make it possible to make a corner kitchen.

The triangle rule is also very convenient and well observed here, since the sink and stove are placed along one wall, and the refrigerator is placed along the other wall.

Optimum row spacing 1.20 – 1.50 m

The advantages of such a kitchen are in its large storage system and the ability to place kitchen appliances in a variety of ways. Due to the lack of corner cabinets, the kitchen will cost you less.

And the big minus is that there is nowhere to place a dining area. Also, the downside is the fact that such a kitchen is difficult to plan on your own, as a result of which you have to order a kitchen, and this hits your pocket. Not suitable for those families where more than one person cooks at the same time.

Planning Tips

1. Select zones in the kitchen
   Let, for example, you have a work area on one side (for cooking), and on the other side a storage area
2. For safety reasons, it is better to install the stove and sink on the same wall, not far from each other.
3. If the door opens to the kitchen and eats up space - remove it altogether, make an arch.
4. Despite the difficulties with the dining area with this layout, nevertheless, think about how you can fit a small table. It can be a bar counter, a small table for two, a folding or pull-out table. You can use a window sill as a table, or if the size of the kitchen allows you to leave some space for the table. With a loggia, it can serve as a great dining area if combined with a kitchen. The most extreme option is to take the dining area to the hotel
5. If your kitchenette is small, then you need to play with the color of the kitchen and kitchen unit. Give preference to light colors and make a set to match the kitchen, so the kitchen will visually appear wider.
6. Also, to visually expand the space, do not broadcast wall cabinets on both walls.
7. If your kitchen is not a walk-through, but ends with a window, balcony or wall, it is very important to decorate this area, since it is the first thing that catches your eye when you enter such a kitchen
8. It is desirable to maintain a single style of furniture on both sides

U or U-shaped kitchen layout

This layout will suit both small kitchens and larger kitchens, but will fit perfectly into a space of 10-12 m 2 in size.

With this layout, it is very easy to enter the rule of the working triangle, placing each of the zones on a separate side of the kitchen.

Often one of the sides of such a kitchen is a bar counter or a peninsula.

This layout is suitable for a kitchen combined with a living room, a square or rectangular kitchen, for those who like to spend a lot of time in the kitchen.

Advantages

• kitchen is not accessible
• Plenty of space for kitchen utensils and household appliances
• great option for smooth zoning of the kitchen-living room

Flaws

• will be inconvenient for very small or very large kitchens
• such a layout visually narrows the space
• corner cabinets require an additional headset for ease of use, and this hits the pocket
• if you are making such a kitchen in a large space, then you will need an island in the middle of the kitchen, otherwise it will be inconvenient
• initially does not fit any kitchen layout (low window sill, balcony door, etc.) they will not let you put the set with the letter P

Planning Tips

1. Rule of the Triangle - Place Triangle Zones on Separate Sides of Your Kitchen
2. Make the kitchen lighter - discard some of the upper cabinets
3. For storage and a visual increase in the space of the kitchen, on the one hand, you can make a built-in block of tall cabinets
4. It is advisable to make the facades of the kitchen in the color of the walls and preferably in light colors - this will also help visually increase the space.
5. Use additional fittings (swivel shelves, pull-out baskets, carousel shelves, etc.)
6. Use the corners, let them be working, and not just idle and collect dust
7. For such a layout of the kitchen, its lighting will be very important, since the ceiling will definitely be missed. Therefore, think in advance how to additionally illuminate the dining area, cooking area and washing area. For this purpose, you can use both hanging spotlights, LED ice lamps, and fluorescent lighting.

island kitchen layout

Consider this layout option if your kitchen is at least 16 square meters. Those. This option can be safely used by those who have a large kitchen.

The essence of this layout is that the working area or dining area is taken out to the center of the kitchen, thus forming a kind of island. In addition to the dining and working area, the storage area is also wonderfully located on the island.

This island can be of various configurations and differ in functionality, but it is advisable to adhere to the most optimal comfortable size of 180x90. It should be placed so as not to violate the rule of the working triangle, which is easy to observe with such a layout.

Advantages

• such a kitchen is functional, since everything is within reach
• for large rooms creates comfort, as it visually makes the space one
• great option for zoning the kitchen-living room
• convenient to communicate with guests and cook at the same time

Flaws

• not realistic in small kitchens
• in cases where you are going to move the cooking and washing area to the island, difficulties arise with the supply of communications
• despite the fact that many people use the island as a dining area, it is still not complete for such a function

Planning Tips

1. choose the shape of the island according to the shape of your kitchen, if the kitchen is square, then the island should be square, not rectangular
2. for a large kitchen, you can use an island of round sizes or non-standard shapes, as well as attach a small island to the main island - this will allow you to perform different types of work or cook and eat at the same time.
3. when installing the island, do not forget to make sockets

Also, the island can be turned into a bar counter by using the height or width of the countertop.

If you decide to make the island a cooking area and install a stove, you will have to take care of a hinged hood, keep in mind that it is more difficult to install and therefore more expensive.

Difficulties may arise with masking the duct, most likely you will have to invite a specialist for installation, and this is again finances.

You can successfully use the island, which is combined with the living room as a bookcase on one side and cabinets for kitchen utensils on the other, if you make it with shelves (both open and closed).

To increase the space when using the island, choose it with a through architecture.
An interesting design technique is to make the island different from the main color of the kitchen, in which case the island stands out and looks very stylish.

For those who, well, really want to have an island in the kitchen, but the dimensions of the kitchen do not really allow, there is an option for a small mobile island on wheels

Everything is possible or open plan

This option, as you understand, can combine all the layouts described above. But such a layout can also be complemented by a kitchen on wheels, i.e. when you have a minimum headset, and the one that is always easy to move. For this option, although you need a lot of space, you can always modify the interior.

So, we have considered with you all types of kitchen layouts.

Summarize.

In order to decide on the layout of the kitchen you need.
1. Map out your kitchen. Mark on it the exact dimensions, doors, windows, sockets, communications, ventilation, etc.
2. Design your future kitchen on a piece of paper. Also, magazines, the Internet or special planner programs can help you with this, where you can immediately visually see your kitchen.
3. Turn to specialists who will gladly take into account all your wishes and make the kitchen of your dreams. By the way, this service is not always paid, for example, in Ikea they will help you do it for free.

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The kitchen is classified as a technical or auxiliary room. But, not only do the hostesses spend a significant portion of their “free” time there, but also all the inhabitants of the apartment like to sit there with a cup of tea or coffee. Often it is this small room, usually in size, that is the center of the entire apartment or house. Therefore, the layout of the kitchen and design development is carried out taking into account all requirements. It should be practical, convenient, beautiful and cozy. The task is not easy, and if “inexpensive” is added, it becomes even more difficult. However, it is possible to find an acceptable solution in such a situation.

Non-standard solutions for the kitchen - photo printing on cabinets

Planning Basics

It is difficult to create a completely original design solution in the design of a kitchen without an appropriate education, but it is real to remake the interior seen in the picture to your liking. The main thing is to find the photo that will become the basis. What you see needs to be adjusted in accordance with the existing conditions, and now, the unique design of the kitchen is ready.

The layout of the kitchen can be divided into several stages:

• determining the place of installation of furniture - form and dining area;
• choice of style (find your favorite design photo);
• choice of colors;
• definition with types of wall and ceiling finishes;
• lighting development;

If you are friends with computer technology, you can model in one of the free design programs. There you can evaluate the proportions, dimensions, overall impression - most utilities provide a three-dimensional image. After that, you can start implementing the created project.

Types of furniture arrangement in the working area of ​​the kitchen

First of all, you need to decide what kind of kitchen area will have. Depending on the geometry of the room and the placement of communications (water supply, sewerage, electrical outlets), the method of placing cabinets, lockers and equipment is primarily chosen.

When planning, keep in mind that it is desirable that the stove, sink and refrigerator form a triangle. Scientists analyzed the movement of housewives in the kitchen and found that she spends most of the time near the sink, near the stove and refrigerator - a little less. But it moves mainly between these three objects.

To work comfortably, the sink is placed in the center, and the stove and refrigerator are on the sides of it. They can be arranged in one line or create a real triangle, but between them it is desirable to put cabinets with work surfaces of at least 80 cm. Having solved this problem, you will get a perfectly planned work area.

Linear kitchen layout

As the name implies, cabinets and appliances line up along one wall. This type of kitchen layout is also called single-row or straight. This option is used in small rooms with an area of ​​​​6-8 square meters. meters. It is convenient for a small number of people - 1-2, but no more. Since there is not enough space, you can’t put a lot of equipment here. Like it or not, but it is best to buy built-in appliances, as it is more compact.

Usually two or three cabinets are appropriate, one of which is with a sink, a stove. In theory, you need to fit a refrigerator into the same wall, but this does not always work out and it is placed where there is a place.

Corner or L- or L-shaped

A universal way of arranging, which allows you to more fully use the space. It is most advantageous in square rooms. Also, with such a device, the forced movements of the hostess in the kitchen are reduced: everything is close by hand.

You can use the wall in which there is a window, and the one in which there are doors. Just thinking about what to put under the window, try not to limit the amount of light that enters the room.

It is possible to plan a kitchen in this way even with a small area: 7 meters is already enough. Maybe there will be few cabinets, but everything should fit. Often, with an L-shaped kitchen, the sink is made in the corner, under it there is a compartment for storing a trash can, detergents and technical devices.

double row

This layout method is suitable for a long and narrow kitchen with a window in a short wall. In order not to block access to the window, leave the battery open, cabinets and appliances are placed along two walls. They are also forced to act if the premises are passable.

This is a good option for a narrow kitchen if the window and doors are in short walls. The dining area is moved closer to the window, and the remaining space is occupied by work surfaces and appliances. Only when determining the dimensions of the furniture, keep in mind that the distance between the rows should be at least 80-90 cm. To increase functionality, it is better to make the doors in the lower tier sliding, and in the upper tier - pulling out or opening up. This will further reduce the chance of bruising on open doors.

U- or U-shaped

This layout is convenient in more or less spacious kitchens, but can also be used in long narrow ones.

For a small family, you can organize a dining area due to multi-level countertops, as in the photo above. If the room is square or wide, the dining table can be placed in the middle.

In general, with such an organization there are options. You can experiment if the area allows in the program, or by cutting out cardboard squares according to the size of the planned furniture and moving them according to the plan drawn on a piece of paper. Just keep in mind that everything should be drawn to the same scale.

Island

This layout is most often found in or dining rooms. To any of the above layouts, a free-standing “island” is added, in which a sink, stove or just a desktop can be located.

Island - freestanding table

This option can be implemented on an area of ​​​​more than 16 meters. With smaller dimensions, this place is usually occupied by a dining area. The minimum size of the island is at least 1.2-1.2 m, and it is also worth adding a distance from the working wall cabinets of at least 80-90 cm, otherwise it will be inconvenient to work.

Peninsular or G-shaped

This is a modification of the island, when a ledge is added to one of the sides - a peninsula. If dimensions allow, in such a simple way you can expand the functionality. This ledge is used as a branch of the dining area, at the same time it can be used as a counter, bar counter. If you put high chairs nearby, it is convenient to have a snack or drink tea and coffee.

small kitchen layout

If the available area is only 5-6 meters, you have to use not only every meter, but every centimeter. Therefore, wall cabinets are often made in two rows - up to the ceiling. In the lower tier are frequently used items and equipment, in the upper - those that are rarely used. They make cabinets or shelves above the refrigerator: why waste a place.

If there is access to the balcony, after insulating and glazing it, you can take out the dining area there. A recently popular redevelopment option: in connection with the advent of new heaters, it is realistic to maintain a normal temperature even if the neighbors at the top and bottom have balconies / loggias open.

Also, in small rooms, various devices are used - drawers, rotating shelves, folding or sliding tabletops. In general, they make a transforming kitchen out of an ordinary one.

By the way, please note: in order not to hit the corners, it is better to make the countertops rounded. This, by the way, is one of the latest trends - round kitchens and circular design.

Photos of kitchen layouts

In this section, we tried to collect photos of different kitchen layouts - both large and small, in different styles and options. Many photos of real apartments. This is a clear example of how the ideas of designers can be implemented in real conditions.

For starters, a few ideas from designers. For example, how to visually expand a narrow kitchen. One option is to make a wall with a reflective surface. If possible, paint it with paint with a metallic sheen, and cover it with sheet (not cellular) transparent polycarbonate on top. A more budget option is shiny plastic.

The latest design trends are smooth curved lines rather than sharp angles and straight lines. It looks interesting, and such a construction is definitely safer: you won’t hurt yourself on the corners. Here one more technique is used: glass doors soften the bright color.

Nonlinear surfaces - a new trend

A waterfall on the kitchen backsplash in the work area and furniture lighting from below is interesting and unusual. And the hard color contrast - black and white - is broken by floral ornaments.

Classic furniture in non-classical colors. In this photo, the layout of the kitchen is island, but this idea is easy to transform: try to beat traditional furniture with some unusual color.

Next - a photo of the kitchens in the apartments. Some rooms are very small, some are bigger. Although kitchens are typical, there is a difference in size and layout, but you can peep some interesting ideas. Moreover, these are already real embodied projects.

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Ergonomics is something that in the pursuit of fashion trends and cool furniture, we often forget to take into account when designing a kitchen. website armed with a tape measure and figured out how to plan the perfect kitchen, in which everything you need fits, it’s not crowded for anyone and it’s convenient to cook goodies for the whole family.

1. Doors and doors of kitchen appliances and cabinets should open easily and not have serious obstacles in the way of opening. The ideal option for the front door would be if it does not open into the kitchen. If it’s the other way around for you, put limiters so that you don’t spoil the refrigerator or furniture at the entrance with a handle.

2. Competent zoning

• storage (refrigerator for perishable products, cabinet for cereals, canned food and household goods)
• food preparation (a well-lit and spacious countertop where kitchen items, spices, etc. are located) and food preparation (hob, microwave, oven and extractor hood, you can hang a towel and potholders on the stove handle)
• kitchen utensils (pots, pans, etc.)
• washing dishes and sorting garbage (sink and dishwasher, in the cupboard under the sink, as a rule, there is a trash can, cleaners and detergents)
• serving and dining area (comfortable place for eating)

3. Refrigerator + stove + sink = "working triangle" where we spend most of our time in the kitchen.

Linear (single-row) kitchen

island cuisine

Parallel (two-row) kitchen

Corner (L-shaped) kitchen

U-shaped kitchen

4. Heights of the "triangle" for the greatest functionality, the sites should be located at a distance of at least 1.2 m and not more than 2.7 m from each other.

5. Walk-through kitchen, or kitchen as part of the dining room. In this case, it is necessary to move the zone of the working triangle around the trajectory of the movement of people.

Proven Headset Location

1 . 75 cm between lamp and island

2. 25-30 cm between chair and tabletop

3. 90–110 cm - height of the island

4. 120 cm - space for two chefs

5. 85 cm - floor cabinet height

6. 60 cm - table top depth

7. 30 cm - depth of wall cabinets

6. Aisles in the kitchen-not the same as a workspace for a chef. The minimum width of the aisle is 90 cm, while the working space for one person is up to 110 cm. The dining area (if any) inside is decorated differently, but the size of the passage between the person at the dining table and the wall must be at least 80 cm.

7. Workplace should be left as spacious as possible, without forcing various appliances and without intersecting with non-mobile cabinets and other items. A minimum space of 38–40 cm must be left on the worktop next to the refrigerator in order to be able to conveniently take food out of the refrigerator and put it back.

The kitchen in Russia is not just an auxiliary room equipped with household appliances, not only a food area. This is the hearth in the house, where coziness and comfort reign, a place of communication, conducive to frankness.

A neat and small-sized headset includes everything you need, does not attract unnecessary attention and, at the same time, looks very decent.

There is no need to rush with the installation of water supply, sewerage, heating, power supply networks, installation of sockets for the kitchen set. To determine their location, the installation drawing should be taken as a basis, which will accurately indicate the connection points for the equipment.

When choosing a kitchen set, you should be guided by the shape of the kitchen itself, the number of dishes and the number of family members.

Without such a project, it is impossible to correctly place even the sockets that provide electrical power to many appliances from the refrigerator to the countertop lighting.

Designers are advised to move away from the previous bulky kitchen sets and give preference to shelves and racks, at least using them upstairs, hanging on the walls.

Most of them are connected permanently, some are located in groups, some are located below the countertop, some are connected discreetly behind the cabinets. Accurate binding is needed for the place where the gas pipe, television cable, Internet are supplied.

The bottom can also be filled with convenient storage cabinets.

Special attention is required: dishwasher and washing machine, kitchen sink, which are connected to the water supply, sewerage, electricity under the work surface.

Kitchen sets can be somewhat airy.

New equipment often appears in the kitchen, for which it is necessary to foresee additional opportunities in advance.

Upper cabinets can be presented in the form of small square or rectangular cabinets hung in a checkerboard pattern.

Measurements and plan of the kitchen area

To complete the project for installing a kitchen set, a sub-base is being prepared - a dimensional drawing of the room. It must contain:

• floor plan indicating the dimensions of the perimeter, linking window and door openings with open sashes, pipes and heating appliances, if they are already installed (secretly laid communications are indicated when they are installed);
• wall plans with height and width, various openings, heating systems (laid communications are applied with accurate binding of exits from the wall, electrical boxes, ventilation openings, gas inlet (if any).

Lower cabinets can also be made lighter by splitting a familiar standard cabinet with doors across. In the free zone, you can arrange furniture or place kitchen appliances.

On this basis, the installation project is carried out taking into account the rule of the golden triangle (stove - sink - refrigerator), which allows you to correctly place appliances, create convenience in work, and make good use of space.

Thus, you can visually expand the space of the kitchen.

Minimal movements between the main kitchen objects are achieved if a sink is located in the center of the working area, and a stove and a refrigerator are located on the sides at arm's length. Given the size of the room, they can form a triangle or line up. By placing cabinets between them, the worktops of which are work surfaces, you can get a comfortable kitchen.

To expand the space of an already small kitchen, you can simply use light facades in the manufacture of a kitchen set.

Determining the height of the tabletop

The countertop is the main part of the kitchen set, it is used for cutting products, cooking. 50 years ago, a standard kitchen countertop height of 85 cm was recommended, designed for a woman of average height 163-170 cm.

White facades and dark countertops in a classic style are fashionable and attractive.

The growth of modern women has increased, the latest studies of physiology and ergonomics have shown that the comfortable height of the tabletop and the optimal placement of modules can reduce the load on a person by 30%. Doing the same work in different positions, you can use half the muscles.

Not a single kitchen set is installed with the usual "apron" - a panel between the upper and lower cabinets.

With a high working surface, the number of loaded muscles remains unchanged, but the efforts increase - fatigue quickly sets in.

Today, such plates are made from a variety of materials - plastic, MDF, photo printing under glass, and others.

The optimal height of the countertop in the kitchen:

• for a person up to 150 cm tall is 75-80 cm;
• 160-180 correspond to 85-90;
• at 180-200, a comfortable height of 1 m.

Photo printing under glass is a modern "panel" containing a bright image.

As a rule, such things require impressive financial costs.

Multi-level countertop - a step towards health

It is difficult to immediately abandon stereotypes - they are used to typical kitchen worktops of the same level. An atypical (non-standard) version of a kitchen set is gaining more and more popularity, where processes are performed on tables of different heights.

If you have painting skills, make such an "apron" yourself.

Changing the height of the working tables is aimed at reducing, distributing the forces on the spine during the cooking process. It is difficult to find such furniture - it is made to order. It is original, comfortable, well complements the interior.

Of course, today you can purchase or order a kitchen set with built-in lighting in the form of lamps, which are mounted on upper cabinets.

Countertops for washing and cutting can be installed 5 cm above the recommended level. Then the work will require less effort - when washing dishes, cutting food, you can not tilt your head. The elevated tabletop allows you to lean on it with your elbows, thereby unloading the spine.

For modern people, kitchen sets should not only carry a functional load, but also provide aesthetic pleasure from cooking on them.

The main working surface - for such serious work as cutting meat, vegetables, preparing dough, in which significant physical effort occurs, is set 5 cm below the standard value. A hob is installed at the same level - the hostess should be able to look into the pans without bending.

And in what environment this process will take place affects not only our mood, but also the quality of the cooked food.

Requirements of different heights should be adjusted to the person - the most frequent user of kitchen equipment. Such countertops have an important plus - if family members have different heights, comfort is provided to everyone who wants to cook.

Headset options

There are no single standard sizes for a kitchen set, but there are typical apartments - “Khrushchev”, “Stalinka”, “Brezhnevka”. Their dimensions force furniture manufacturers to resort to certain patterns.

Sold sets are usually made to the dimensions of such a "typical" housing, but an increasing part of kitchen furniture today is made for a specific space, individual requirements.

The headset set is conditionally divided into upper and lower cabinets - modules that have unified dimensions. This is convenient for manufacturers when setting up production lines. Built-in appliances that fill the lower sections also have standard sizes. Hence - the depth of the cabinets, equal to 57 cm along the side surface, the height of the door is 72 cm, the width of the countertop is 60-65 cm (with a margin for heating pipes).

Its main task is to be as convenient as possible for the hostess during cooking.

Under the same 72 cm, the doors of the upper row of cabinets are made. The total height of the kitchen furniture consists of these dimensions, taking into account the distance from the floor (10-15 cm), the thickness of the working surface (4-5 cm), the height to the upper sections above it.

Based on the examples, you can roughly estimate which option you like.

The typical width of cabinets with one door is 30-50 cm, with two 60-100. The height of the module from the floor to the tabletop is 75-100 cm.

A properly selected kitchen set is not only a color scheme that matches the room and the taste of the owner, but also its shape, which is most suitable for the layout of the kitchen.

The main thing is to maintain harmony, cabinets must complement, and not suppress each other. The upper sections of the set should be smaller than those located below, with a depth of no more than 30 cm. This makes it more convenient to use the countertop, avoiding head bumps during cooking.

And which model, kitchen set will be the most practical for you.

The height of the kitchen set should be such that the hostess can reach the shelves without problems. The distance between the lower and upper sections is selected according to the height of the hostess, usually set at about 60 cm. A significant part of the furniture set is drawers, which are practical, have several departments, they are planned taking into account the height from the floor to the countertop. It is desirable that the level of the lower modules is regulated with the help of legs.

Before deciding on the filling of headsets, consider some of the features of the material from which they are made.

Finally

A set of kitchen furniture should be the pride of the hostess, and the kitchen should be the center of attraction for the whole family. Convenience, layout, lighting - everything should bring a good mood.

The best option in all respects is natural stone for countertops.

VIDEO: Types of kitchen layout. Which one to choose

The layout of the kitchen is not as simple as it might seem at first glance. A lot depends on the proper placement of furniture and appliances in the kitchen. For example, you might try to fit a bunch of different kitchen items into a small kitchen in the wrong order.

Thus, walking later and bumping into the corners of kitchen utensils. Or, on the contrary, try to make a competent arrangement of furniture in a spacious kitchen. And then run around it like on a football field in search of the right plate.

Where to place everything

When arranging furniture and appliances in the kitchen, it is important to take into account the triangle rule, thanks to which the workflow becomes convenient and comfortable, and most importantly, safe. Such a triangle consists of a stove, a refrigerator and a sink. They are the main components during cooking, since it is between them that movement occurs.

The location should be in the following order: first the refrigerator, the sink is installed in the middle, and then comes the stove. This is due to the natural sequence, that is, the products first lie in the refrigerator, they are taken out, washed and then heat treated.

The main task is to place these items at a distance of at least 60 cm from each other. It is also necessary to take into account the location of communication systems for installing any element. Now more about each of them.

Where to place the sink

There are several options for placing a sink in the kitchen. The most common of them, which is suitable for any layout of the headset, is installation on a straight line. And this is the only way for . The sink is installed in the center between the refrigerator and the stove. It can be rectangular, square, round.

The second option is suitable for a corner layout or U-shape. The location is in the corner. Such sinks are considered corner sinks, but can also be round, rectangular or square.

The effective and brightest place for installing the sink is near the window. In this case, you can combine business with pleasure by watching the beautiful view from the window while washing dishes or food.

Attention! This installation site is generally the most costly, as you need to pull the communications system far enough. Therefore, the cost of installation increases significantly. In addition, you will have to wipe the window much more often due to drops on the glass.

Finally, in a large kitchen it is very convenient to install an addition in the form of an island, where the sink will be placed. It can become a continuation of the work surface, and very often drawers are placed under the table. In this case, it is necessary to think over the broach of communications in advance, since they will pass under the floor.

Where to install the stove

As already mentioned, the stove is included in the working triangle, so its location depends on the sink and refrigerator. In fact, its placement is possible in the same way as sinks, however, certain restrictions must be met.

First of all, it should be at least 60-90 cm from the sink and refrigerator. According to the operating rules, it should not be installed closer than 50 cm from a balcony door or an opening window sash.

A gust of wind can extinguish the flame, which is very dangerous if not noticed in time. Therefore, under the window that opens, the stove should not be installed.

Also, safety standards state that the slab should stand at a distance of at least 6-7 cm from the walls. In this regard, it is not recommended to install it close to the corner. It is best to put a cabinet near the wall or extend the work surface by at least 15 cm, and then put the stove.

Moreover, during cooking, splashes of fat are easier to clean from the countertop, and not from a vertical wall. Therefore, the best option is to position the headset in a straight line.

Where to put the refrigerator

The refrigerator takes up the most space due to its large dimensions, so it is important to choose the right place for it. First of all, you need to look at the side to which it opens.

It is desirable that it be to the nearest wall. In addition, the door must open completely, otherwise the cabinets simply cannot be opened.

The most preferred place for installing the refrigerator is the corner. It will take up little space, will not block the road. Often it is installed near the door, where there is a straight wall and an angle is also formed.

This option may be even more convenient than the first, depending on the layout of the kitchen. Built-in appliances are becoming increasingly popular, so this arrangement of the refrigerator is also relevant. In addition, it will save space, and in general it will advantageously fit into the overall interior.

Placement of washing machine and dishwasher

A washing machine and dishwasher are also often installed in the kitchen. According to the location rules, it is not recommended to put them next to the stove, because, despite the presence of a protective thermal insulation layer, heating can still adversely affect the operation of the device.

The minimum distance between them should be 15 cm, but ideally 40 cm. An end cabinet for installation is also undesirable. Fastening will be unreliable at the expense of fasteners only on this side. Appliances can be either built-in or located under a tabletop that does not have palaces.

Advice! The problem of convenience is solved by the location near the sink of the dishwasher or washing machine. This is not only the availability of detergents on hand, but also helps to easily connect to the communications system.

Small kitchen layout

In a small kitchen, the issue of planning furniture and appliances is particularly acute. It is not always possible to carry out everything planned and install all the necessary elements. Of course, a sink or stove is unlikely to be transferred to another room.

But the refrigerator may well not be installed in the kitchen, but put, for example, in the corridor or hallway. The washing machine can be perfectly placed in the bathroom and free up space in a small room.

If the refrigerator is planned to be installed in the kitchen, it is recommended to choose high and narrow models. They have a large volume, but at the same time, they take up little space in width.