Competency: Design and draw interior elevations for kitchens and baths Objective: Explain the elements of kitchen and bath design.

Kitchen & Bath Elevations and Layout Purpose Show exterior of cabinets, plumbing fixtures, appliances Give general dimensions, notes, specifications

Kitchen & Bath Elevations and Layout Developed from floor plan drawings Establish cabinet elevation lengths Dimensions projected directly from floor plan

Kitchen & Bath Elevations and Layout Amount of detail specified by designer or architect Standard scale for cabinet elevations is ¼”=1’ May be technical drawings or artistic rendering

Kitchen & Bath Elevations and Layout Cabinet elevations are “keyed” to Floor Plans Symbol used to correlate detail drawings with location on elevation Room tiles Arrow with letter Corresponding on both plans

Kitchen & Bath Elevations and Layout Cabinet, fixture, and appliance elevations drawn from standing view Line of sight noted on floor plan with cutting plane line 2-dimensional elevations Height & length shown in external view Depth shown at cutting plane line Multiple elevations on one sheet Describes all front elevations

Kitchen & Bath Elevations and Layout Dimension elevation view Horizontal dimensions Overall Drawer stacks Door units Openings Vertical dimensions Overall Counter height Distance between countertop and bottom of upper cabinet Upper cabinet height

Kitchen & Bath Design Considerations Ease of access Adjustable for future needs Space to open drawers and doors Range, sink, workspace near refrigerator on same level 32” counter height allows wheelchair access 27” recessed space below counter Larger than normal toe space

Kitchen & Bath Standard Cabinet Dimensions Base cabinets 32” height 24” depth Counter 25” depth Upper cabinet 12” depth 30” height Over sink, 18”- 24” Toe Kick on base cabinets 4” high Between counter & upper cabinet 18”-30” Eating bar Base cabinet 36” high Overhang 12”-15” Drop eating bar 30” high Overhang 12”

Kitchen & Bath Bath Design Considerations Kitchen cabinet design features are considered for baths Toe kick space Drawer and door swing Wall mount sink does not allow for counter space and storage

Kitchen & Bath Bath Design Considerations Vanity cabinet 28”-32” height May have recessed space for sitting or wheelchair access Grab bars assist movement for disabled users Benches allow sitting or transferring from wheelchair