Kitchen Design
The kitchen is one of the most expensive rooms in the house so the design of this room requires thought and planning. Use the web to research various kitchen designs and layouts as well as appliances then answer the following questions.
- What are some of the most common layouts for a kitchen? Give a brief description of each.
- What layout do you plan to use for your kitchen?
- What are the three rules for creating The Work Triangle for a kitchen?
- What is the significance of having a working triangle that is less than 26' in perimeter? Of one greater than 26'?
- What appliances do all kitchens have?
- What are some optional appliances a kitchen may have?
- Make a list of appliances you are planning to use in your kitchen then use the web to price out each appliance. Make a table showing the appliance and price.
- What is a soffit? Will your kitchen have a soffit or empty space above the cabinets?
- What is the problem with cabinets that extend all the way to the ceiling?
Sketches
- Create a floor plan sketch of your kitchen. The sketch should include counters, appliances and any furniture you place in the kitchen. Label the appliances and include a working triangle. Also include a key for your elevation views.
- Upper cabinets usually start 16-18" above the counter and are typically 30",36" or 42" tall. The base cabinets are 34.5" tall so that the addition of a 1.5" counter would produce a height of 36". The base cabinets are 24" deep while the upper cabinets are 12" deep. Use this information to create a section drawing of one wall that contains base and upper cabinets. Remember this is a sketch not a final drawing.
- Create interior elevation sketches of each wall in your kitchen. Number each elevation view and be sure that it matches your key on your floor plan sketch.