http://www.kitchenforce.com/kitchen-countertops/ Kitchenforce.com For a Kitchen with Style Mon, 25 Aug 2008 08:03:55 +0100 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 hourly 1 http://www.kitchenforce.com/kitchen-countertops/comment-page-1/#comment-46 Kitchens » Kitchen Floorplan Tue, 27 Feb 2007 11:36:49 +0000 http://www.kitchenforce.com/?p=5#comment-46 [...] by the existing shape and size of the kitchen. Before you begin the process of deciding what countertops, units, flooring, lighting and appliances you going to buy you need to consider what is going to [...] [...] by the existing shape and size of the kitchen. Before you begin the process of deciding what countertops, units, flooring, lighting and appliances you going to buy you need to consider what is going to [...]

]]> http://www.kitchenforce.com/kitchen-countertops/comment-page-1/#comment-45 Kitchens » Ideal Kitchen Worktop Height Thu, 01 Feb 2007 14:30:25 +0000 http://www.kitchenforce.com/?p=5#comment-45 [...] Your countertops, particularly the work top where you are going to do most of you food preparation should be designed around the height of the primary user. The standard kitchen countertop is built at 90cm but this will not suit everyone. [...] [...] Your countertops, particularly the work top where you are going to do most of you food preparation should be designed around the height of the primary user. The standard kitchen countertop is built at 90cm but this will not suit everyone. [...]

]]> http://www.kitchenforce.com/kitchen-countertops/comment-page-1/#comment-44 Kitchens » Kitchen Design Thu, 01 Feb 2007 12:56:58 +0000 http://www.kitchenforce.com/?p=5#comment-44 [...] Functional Design - The functional design is an aspect of kitchen design which is often neglected. The key things you need to consider is the layout of the core components: Cooker, Worktop, Sink and Fridge. (Ignoring appliances that have nothing to do with cooking and should probably be in a utility area - Washer, Dryer, Dishwasher etc). The height of your sink and your worktop should be tailored to your own height. Most Kitchens and simply fitted for the “Average” person - this means they are not at the optimal height for most owners! This can lead to back pain and joint strain for the enthusiastic cook. [...] [...] Functional Design – The functional design is an aspect of kitchen design which is often neglected. The key things you need to consider is the layout of the core components: Cooker, Worktop, Sink and Fridge. (Ignoring appliances that have nothing to do with cooking and should probably be in a utility area – Washer, Dryer, Dishwasher etc). The height of your sink and your worktop should be tailored to your own height. Most Kitchens and simply fitted for the “Average” person – this means they are not at the optimal height for most owners! This can lead to back pain and joint strain for the enthusiastic cook. [...]

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