Crane for water supply above the stove, sink with two bowls, eye wardrobe at eye level - give these and other tips that will be useful when designing a comfortable kitchen.
If you like to cook, do it often in large quantities, then when designing a kitchen, it is worth considering ergonomics well. We have prepared an article with advice that will make the cooking process is more comfortable.
In the video listed all the advice
1 Install the water faucet over the stove
A faucet for water supply over the stove is not common in Russia tool, but very comfortable for those who are preparing a lot. Instead of filling the pan with water in the sink, and then carry it on the stove, you can do it right above the cooking surface. Especially relevant for kitchens, where the washing and stove are located far from each other.
There are several ways to install: on the wall or on the table top. Moreover, the first option is possible only before starting the repair, as it will have to make pipes before creating apron. We recommend to bring already purified water if the filter is built in.
To install on the wall, choose a crane model with a rotary mechanism so that it does not interfere with cooking. For equipment on the table top, stop your cranes with the retractable watering. During work, do not forget to follow the filling of the container to avoid the flood.
2 Use the embedded technique
To increase the area of the working surface, choose the embedded technique instead of it separately. By combining the instruments under the tabletop, you will get more space for cooking, and the kitchen will look more harmonious.
3 Apply Ergonomic Rules for Kitchen
Leave at least 40 centimeters near the plate on each side. This is the minimum possible distance for comfortable cooking, it is also recommended for the safe location of the cooking surface. Do not forget about the rule of the working triangle. The distance between the stove, washing and the refrigerator should not exceed three meters and be less than one meter.
4 Install the oven at eye level
Tool the oven in the closet column at the level of your eyes. It is much more comfortable than the standard location under the tabletop, and much safer for children. It will be more convenient for you to keep track of the degree of readiness of the dish and get it. Do not forget to leave there is enough space next to the oven for the removed bent.
5 Buy a powerful hood
If you are a lot and often cook, then a powerful extract will save your kitchen from strong smells, take part of the soot and nagar. Weak hoods usually do not cope with large loads, and with simultaneous preparation of two or more dishes most of the smells remain in the room.
6 Use the sink with two bowls
Two branches in the kitchen sink are very convenient when you cook a few dishes immediately. While one half is busy with dirty dishes, it is easy to drain hot water into the second, and also calmly wash the vegetables. If the kitchen size does not allow you to install two full compartments, look at models with a reduced second bowl.
7 Thinking storage of small household appliances
Think up in advance the location of small household appliances in order not to occupy her work surface. Determine the devices that you use most often, and organize in the kitchen a separate zone for them so as not to clean every day in the closet. Also look at the embedded models: for example, there are such among microwaves and coffee makers.
8 Organize the backlight of the working area
An important part of cooking is the coverage of the working area. Organize a bright backlight of the countertops and all the places you use for cooking. Consider individual switches for each zone. For comfortable cooking, it is important to maintain a high level of lighting at any time of the day.