Foothill CabinetWorks 2520 Foothill Drive Vista, CA 92084 Phone: 760-941-7139 Fax: 760-941-7139 bmathews4@cox.net

The following list of guidelines is intended to assist in the design process.  The goal of any kitchen remodel is to combine storage cabinets, work stations, and appliances into an aesthetically pleasing and ergonomically oriented room which will facilitate the needs of those using the space. As always, we should consider the rule “Form follows function”.

There are many other considerations which enter into the design process such as: * Available space * Specific needs of individual clients * Budgetary allowances * Materials used for cabinets, counters, floors, etc. * Traffic patterns * Overall lighting * Task lighting * Natural light availability * Appliances- including dishwasher, stove, oven, refrigerator, warming drawer, microwave, vent hood, wine cooler, trash compactor, sink, faucet, disposal, coffee maker, mixer, toaster, blender, reverse osmosis system, computer, TV, phone, answering machine, etc.

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Design Rules

* Entryways and pathways should be a minimum of 36” wide.
* Tall cabinets should be on ends of cabinet runs, whenever possible.
* Refrigerator units should be place to allow for full opening of doors.
* Allow clearance for appliance doors to open.
* Avoid putting appliances on an inside corner.
* Provide landing zones directly adjacent to refrigerator, oven, cooktop and pantry.
* Maximize clear counter top space.
* Provide custom storage solutions in corner cabinets; such as lazy susan, diagonal uppers.
* Create “work triangle” that is efficient and unobstructed.
* Create work zones directly adjacent to stovetop, sink, auxiliary sink.
* Standard countertop height-36”.
* Standard space between countertop and upper cabinets- 18”.
* All cooktop surfaces should be vented to the outside.
* Maximize base cabinet storage with drawers and full extension guides or other special storage solutions; such as: slideout trash bins, slideout spice storage, slideout trays, vertical storage units, drawer dividers, etc.
* Counter seating areas should provide minimum 24” width per person and 12” knee space.
* Bar stool seating can be either 36” height or 42” height.
* Provide radius corners on open end countertops.
* Maximize upper storage capacity by utilizing full ceiling height; up to 96”.
* If feasible, eliminate soffit intrusion.
* Create clear line of sight by eliminating overhead peninsula cabinets.