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	* 7 Tips To Design A Safe, Efficient And A Comfortable Family Kitchen		* 7 Tips To Design A Safe, Efficient And A Comfortable Family Kitchen
−	* Designing a small kitchen	+	* Designing a small kitchen.
		+	* Dishwasher.
	* Installing a kitchen		* Installing a kitchen
	* Moores reveals the top five kitchen design trends for the housebuilding industry		* Moores reveals the top five kitchen design trends for the housebuilding industry
	* Smart kitchen appliances		* Smart kitchen appliances

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	Electrical installations and household appliances are one of the areas where the use and importance of standards impacts everyday life. European Standards on the safety of household and similar electrical appliances are continuously adapted in order to fit with the latest technological changes.		Electrical installations and household appliances are one of the areas where the use and importance of standards impacts everyday life. European Standards on the safety of household and similar electrical appliances are continuously adapted in order to fit with the latest technological changes.

−	More than 20 CEN and ~~[https://www.cenelec.eu/aboutcenelec/whatwedo/technologysectors/electricalengineering.html~~ CENELEC Technical Committees] are developing European Standards ensuring high levels of performance and safety.	+	More than 20 CEN and CENELEC Technical Committees are developing European Standards ensuring high levels of performance and safety.

	IEC TC 64 is the reference standard:		IEC TC 64 is the reference standard:

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		+	* 7 Tips To Design A Safe, Efficient And A Comfortable Family Kitchen
		+	* Designing a small kitchen
		+	* Installing a kitchen
		+	* Moores reveals the top five kitchen design trends for the housebuilding industry
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−	= ~~Kitchen design: the complete illustrated guide~~ =	+	= Introduction =

−	~~== Kitchen design: here’s the~~ technical guide with everything you need to know about how to design a kitchen correctly together with rules, standards, layouts, examples and 3D project files ready for download ==	+	A technical guide with everything you need to know about how to design a kitchen correctly together with rules, standards, layouts, examples and 3D project files ready for download

−	~~This article will analyze how to design a kitchen in a correct way. Standard kitchen sizes, along with some useful rules will be proposed to help you designing a practical and functional kitchen.~~	+	Planning the space and the location of the most important appliances, so to enable frequent tasks to be completed comfortably and efficiently, is key to a well-structured and highly organised kitchen.
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−	Planning the space and the location of the most important appliances, so to enable frequent tasks to be completed comfortably and efficiently, is key to a well-structured and highly ~~organized~~ kitchen.	+
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−	~~Floor plans, sections (in DWG file format) of different types of kitchens together with 3D models in EDF format are available for FREE by contacting the article author~~.	+

	[[File:Render1_how_to_design_a_kitchen.jpg\|link=File:Render1_how_to_design_a_kitchen.jpg]]		[[File:Render1_how_to_design_a_kitchen.jpg\|link=File:Render1_how_to_design_a_kitchen.jpg]]

−	~~"Kitchen rendering"~~	+	= What is the work triangle? =

−	~~=== ===~~	+	The space that is being designed is also known as the “work triangle”, which is the area of activity where the tasks carried out in a kitchen involve the sink, the cooker and the refrigerator. The primary idea is that these three elements, connected by imaginary lines, are in close proximity (but not too close) to one another. Hence, the work triangle is designed to minimise traffic within the kitchen and to facilitate access to the three appliances when cooking.
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−	~~=== Kitchen design: what is the Work triangle? ===~~	+
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−	The space that is being designed is also known as the “work triangle”, which is the area of activity where the tasks carried out in a kitchen involve the sink, the ~~stove~~ and the refrigerator. The primary idea is that these three elements, connected by imaginary lines, are in close proximity (but not so close) to one another. Hence, the work triangle is designed to ~~minimize~~ traffic within the kitchen and to facilitate ~~the~~ access to the three appliances when cooking.	+

	[[File:Work-triangle?how_to_design_a_kitchen.jpg\|link=File:Work-triangle?how_to_design_a_kitchen.jpg]]		[[File:Work-triangle?how_to_design_a_kitchen.jpg\|link=File:Work-triangle?how_to_design_a_kitchen.jpg]]

−	~~“Work Triangle”~~	+	Some important guidelines are suggested by the NKBA (National Kitchen and Bath Association), regarding how to set up a work triangle efficiently. It is recommended to keep the work triangle distance between the sink, fridge and cooker at 7 m (= 23 ft) or less. Work triangles that exceed 7 m/23 ft make moving from one function to another impractical. The ideal length of the work triangle lies between 4 m (13 ft) and 6 m (19 ft).

−	~~Some important guidelines are suggested by the NKBA (National Kitchen and Bath Association), regarding how to set up a~~ work triangle ~~efficiently. It~~ is ~~recommended~~ to ~~keep the work triangle distance between the sink, fridge~~ and ~~cooker at 7 m (= 23 ft) or less. Work triangles that exceed 7 m~~/~~23 ft make moving from one function to another unpractical~~. ~~The ideal length~~ of the work triangle lies between 4 m (13 ft) and 6 m (19 ft). Further on this article, we will indicate measurements only with the Metric system (considering that 1 ft = 0.3048 m = 30.48 cm and 1 m = 3.28 ft).	+	The kitchen work triangle is a concept used to determine different types of kitchen layouts that would be both aesthetical and functional/efficient. Some examples of kitchen design are shown below.

−	~~Additionally, the kitchen work triangle is a concept used to determine different types of~~ kitchen layouts ~~that would be both aesthetical and functional/efficient.~~	+	= Typical kitchen layouts =

−	~~Some examples of kitchen design are shown below.~~	+	A kitchen has different flows and work areas that need to be integrated throughout that need to be considered by designers. There are several basic kitchen layouts that are typically used and that depend on wall, door and window locations. Specifically, the most commonly used types include:
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−	~~== Kitchen design: typical kitchen layouts ==~~	+
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−	A kitchen has different flows and work areas that need to be integrated throughout ~~the project and~~ that need to be considered by designers. There are several basic kitchen layouts that are typically used and that ~~depends~~ on ~~your limits or~~ wall, door and window locations. Specifically, the most commonly used types include:	+

	* single wall (or linear)		* single wall (or linear)
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	* L-shaped or U-shaped with peninsula		* L-shaped or U-shaped with peninsula

−	~~Let’s see them in detail.~~	+	== Single wall (linear) ==

−	~~=== Kitchen layout: single wall (linear) ===~~	+	This option implies the smallest possible footprint and allows occupants to perform all tasks in a single workspace. A single wall layout has all the appliances, cabinets and countertop installed along one wall.
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−	This option implies the smallest possible footprint and allows to perform all tasks in a single workspace. A single wall layout has all the appliances, cabinets and countertop installed along one wall.	+

	[[File:Single_wall_kitchen_layout_How_to_design_a_kitchen.jpg\|476px\|link=File:Single_wall_kitchen_layout_How_to_design_a_kitchen.jpg]]		[[File:Single_wall_kitchen_layout_How_to_design_a_kitchen.jpg\|476px\|link=File:Single_wall_kitchen_layout_How_to_design_a_kitchen.jpg]]

−	~~"Single-wall Kitchen layout"~~	+	== Galley ==

−	~~=== Kitchen layout: Galley ===~~	+	The ideal for space saving and enhances efficiency during cooking. Ensure 1.2mt (3.9ft) space down the middle of the units to move comfortably and for opening cupboards. A galley layout consist of two parallel lines of units forming a central corridor.
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−	~~It is~~ ideal for space saving and enhances efficiency during cooking. Ensure 1.2mt (3.9ft) space down the middle of the units to move comfortably and for opening cupboards. A galley layout consist of two parallel lines of units forming a central corridor ~~where to work~~.	+

	[[File:Galley_kitchen_layout_How_to_design_a_kitchen.jpg\|476px\|link=File:Galley_kitchen_layout_How_to_design_a_kitchen.jpg]]		[[File:Galley_kitchen_layout_How_to_design_a_kitchen.jpg\|476px\|link=File:Galley_kitchen_layout_How_to_design_a_kitchen.jpg]]

−	~~"Galley kitchen layout"~~	+	== L-shaped ==
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−	==~~= Kitchen layout:~~ L-shaped ===	+

−	~~It features~~ two walls that form a perpendicular angle, maximising corner spaces while eliminating traffic. The L-shaped kitchen offers a good option for the ~~working~~ triangle, especially if you position the sink halfway down one side of the units and it is one of the most popular and classic type of plan.	+	Features two walls that form a perpendicular angle, maximising corner spaces while eliminating traffic. The L-shaped kitchen offers a good option for the work triangle, especially if you position the sink halfway down one side of the units and it is one of the most popular and classic type of plan.

	[[File:L-shaped_kitchen_layout_How_to_design_a_kitchen.jpg\|link=File:L-shaped_kitchen_layout_How_to_design_a_kitchen.jpg]]		[[File:L-shaped_kitchen_layout_How_to_design_a_kitchen.jpg\|link=File:L-shaped_kitchen_layout_How_to_design_a_kitchen.jpg]]

−	=== ~~Kitchen layout:~~ U-shaped ===	+	=== U-shaped ===

	It works good for both small or large kitchens.The U-shaped kitchen plan also provides a good layout for the working triangle and allows good storage, while offering three sides or walls.		It works good for both small or large kitchens.The U-shaped kitchen plan also provides a good layout for the working triangle and allows good storage, while offering three sides or walls.

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−	= ~~How to~~ design ~~a kitchen~~: the complete illustrated guide =	+	= Kitchen design: the complete illustrated guide =

−	== ~~How to~~ design ~~a kitchen~~: here’s the technical guide with everything you need to know about how to design a kitchen correctly together with rules, standards, layouts, examples and 3D project files ready for download ==	+	== Kitchen design: here’s the technical guide with everything you need to know about how to design a kitchen correctly together with rules, standards, layouts, examples and 3D project files ready for download ==

−	~~In this insight we’ll be analyzing~~ how to design a kitchen in a correct way. ~~We will look at standard~~ kitchen sizes, along with some useful rules ~~that~~ will help you ~~design~~ a practical and functional kitchen.	+	This article will analyze how to design a kitchen in a correct way. Standard kitchen sizes, along with some useful rules will be proposed to help you designing a practical and functional kitchen.

−	~~The key to a well-structured and highly organized kitchen is planning~~ the space and the location of the most important appliances to enable frequent tasks to be completed comfortably and efficiently.	+	Planning the space and the location of the most important appliances, so to enable frequent tasks to be completed comfortably and efficiently, is key to a well-structured and highly organized kitchen.

−	~~DWG layouts with floor~~ plans ~~and~~ sections of different types of kitchens together with 3D models in EDF format are available for FREE by ~~contact~~ the author.	+	Floor plans, sections (in DWG file format) of different types of kitchens together with 3D models in EDF format are available for FREE by contacting the article author.

	[[File:Render1_how_to_design_a_kitchen.jpg\|link=File:Render1_how_to_design_a_kitchen.jpg]]		[[File:Render1_how_to_design_a_kitchen.jpg\|link=File:Render1_how_to_design_a_kitchen.jpg]]
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−	=== ~~How to~~ design ~~a kitchen~~: what is the Work triangle? ===	+	=== Kitchen design: what is the Work triangle? ===

−	The space ~~planning has become~~ known as the “work triangle”, which is the area of activity where the tasks carried out in a kitchen involve the sink, the stove and the refrigerator. The primary idea is that these three elements, connected by imaginary lines, are in close proximity (but not so close) to one another. Hence, the work triangle is designed to minimize traffic within the kitchen and to facilitate the access to the three appliances when cooking.	+	The space that is being designed is also known as the “work triangle”, which is the area of activity where the tasks carried out in a kitchen involve the sink, the stove and the refrigerator. The primary idea is that these three elements, connected by imaginary lines, are in close proximity (but not so close) to one another. Hence, the work triangle is designed to minimize traffic within the kitchen and to facilitate the access to the three appliances when cooking.

	[[File:Work-triangle?how_to_design_a_kitchen.jpg\|link=File:Work-triangle?how_to_design_a_kitchen.jpg]]		[[File:Work-triangle?how_to_design_a_kitchen.jpg\|link=File:Work-triangle?how_to_design_a_kitchen.jpg]]
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−	~~The~~ NKBA (National Kitchen and Bath Association) ~~suggests some guidelines~~ regarding how to set up a work triangle efficiently. It is recommended to keep the work triangle distance between the sink, fridge and cooker at 7 m (= 23 ft) or less. Work triangles that exceed 7 m/23 ft make moving from one function to another unpractical. The ideal length of the work triangle lies between 4 m (13 ft) and 6 m (19 ft). Further on this article, we will indicate measurements only with the Metric system (considering that 1 ft = 0.3048 m = 30.48 cm and 1 m = 3.28 ft).	+	Some important guidelines are suggested by the NKBA (National Kitchen and Bath Association), regarding how to set up a work triangle efficiently. It is recommended to keep the work triangle distance between the sink, fridge and cooker at 7 m (= 23 ft) or less. Work triangles that exceed 7 m/23 ft make moving from one function to another unpractical. The ideal length of the work triangle lies between 4 m (13 ft) and 6 m (19 ft). Further on this article, we will indicate measurements only with the Metric system (considering that 1 ft = 0.3048 m = 30.48 cm and 1 m = 3.28 ft).

−	~~In addition~~, the kitchen work triangle is a concept used to determine different types of kitchen layouts that would be both aesthetical and functional/efficient.	+	Additionally, the kitchen work triangle is a concept used to determine different types of kitchen layouts that would be both aesthetical and functional/efficient.

−	~~Further, let’s see some~~ examples of kitchen design.	+	Some examples of kitchen design are shown below.

−	== ~~How to~~ design ~~a kitchen~~: typical kitchen layouts ==	+	== Kitchen design: typical kitchen layouts ==

	Designers should consider that a kitchen has different flows and work areas that need to be integrated throughout the project. There are several basic kitchen layouts that are typically used and that depends on your limits or wall, door and window locations. Specifically, the most commonly used types include:		Designers should consider that a kitchen has different flows and work areas that need to be integrated throughout the project. There are several basic kitchen layouts that are typically used and that depends on your limits or wall, door and window locations. Specifically, the most commonly used types include:

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−	== How to design a kitchen: the complete illustrated guide ==	+	= How to design a kitchen: the complete illustrated guide =

	== How to design a kitchen: here’s the technical guide with everything you need to know about how to design a kitchen correctly together with rules, standards, layouts, examples and 3D project files ready for download ==		== How to design a kitchen: here’s the technical guide with everything you need to know about how to design a kitchen correctly together with rules, standards, layouts, examples and 3D project files ready for download ==
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	The key to a well-structured and highly organized kitchen is planning the space and the location of the most important appliances to enable frequent tasks to be completed comfortably and efficiently.		The key to a well-structured and highly organized kitchen is planning the space and the location of the most important appliances to enable frequent tasks to be completed comfortably and efficiently.

−	DWG layouts with floor plans and sections of different types of kitchens together with 3D models in EDF format are ~~ready~~ for ~~download and can be a useful reference for your project~~.	+	DWG layouts with floor plans and sections of different types of kitchens together with 3D models in EDF format are available for FREE by contact the author.

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