In a kitchen broken up by several doorways, the solution was an island-based layout that divides the 22x13 space into five zones: cooking, food storage, baking, breakfast, and meal prep/clean up. Wide traffic lanes throughout promote easy movement to and from the kitchen, as well as around the island.
The range, housed in a separate niche, is the cook's domain, located safely away from the busiest traffic routes. The cook and guests can smoothly converge at the island, with one side housing the sink and dishwashers, and the other offering seating for casual diners.
The refrigerator and microwave are set opposite the cook's side of the island: convenient during meal prep, but also easily accessible to those just seeking snacks and beverages. A walk-in corner pantry is roughly equidistant to the range, island, and refrigerator, leaving a short commute for comestibles.
Couldn't find directions for designing a floor plan. No Problem with kitchen floor plan but tried to add cabinets and got no where.
8/7/2010 10:41:35 PM Report AbuseIts ok for the island to come into the triangle by 9inches I believe, according to the NKBA (Nat Kitchen and Bath Assoc)
7/27/2010 08:39:05 AM Report AbuseThat is a horrible design - where is your triangle - the island is in the way
6/21/2010 07:57:10 PM Report AbuseOk, there are dimensions in this category - thanks!
6/21/2010 07:37:10 AM Report AbuseWhat are dimensions of these kitchens? Without some measurements, these ideas are not of much use!
6/21/2010 07:31:45 AM Report Abuse