Kitchen Scheme #2

Wing's Visual Handbook includes 21 of the 31 rules from the National Kitchen and Bath Association (NKBA).

Sum of the work triangle is 14' (less than 26'). Sides are 6', 4', 4' (in range 4' to 9'). The tall cabinet next to the refrigerator does not separate work centers. No traffic crosses the triangle. The work aisle is 48". The traffic walkway is at least 36".

Clearance at the dishwasher is too tight--NKBA wants 21" from dishwasher door to center of corner sink.

Positives: 

• Tight work triangle, out of traffic
• Corner sink meets corner window
• Cantilever pop-out for refrigerator is clever; takes place of greenhouse window
• Coffee service (on right) and in refrig door water stays out of cook's way

Negatives:

• Open to Office, but only a doorway; no Living Room TV view
• Area to the right--the Laundry--still unresolved
• Moving the range means vent goes through roof, visible from street
• Dishwasher is tight
• Lots of unusable counter space in corners; too little where it's needed
• View from Office to Kitchen is of tall cabinet
• Cook at sink or stove with fan could probably not hear call from Dining Room

The struggle continues