HOW TO: DESIGN, PLAN & FIT A KITCHEN

By admin on November 3rd, 2007

HOW TO: DESIGN, PLAN & FIT A KITCHEN
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Try to position your sink by a window, so you have a view.
Position electrical sockets a minimum distance of 150mm above worktops.
Position extractors or cupboards a minimum distance of 750mm above hobs.
Use heat or fireproof cable on cookers or hobs.
Locate dishwashers and washing machines close to sink to minimise
plumbing work.
Ensure that wall and floor units are of similar widths-so the doors line up.
Keep tall units at the end of the worktop runs, to maximise the working area.
Place your hob or free-standing cooker in position this minimises the distance
needed to carry hot pans across the walkways in the kitchen.
Allow at least 300mm of clear space each side of the hob to allow for
protruding pan handles.
Position extractor fans on (or close to) outside walls.
Allow adequate space around free-standing appliances for easy access,
(refer to manufacturers fitting instructions).