1. Kitchens, Laundry Areas and Baths Chapter 22

2. Objectives 1. Explain basic principles for designing efficient kitchens, laundry areas and bathrooms. 2. Compare options for cabinets, countertops and fixtures. 3. Describe considerations in planning electrical, lighting and ventilation systems for these areas. 4. Identify ways to incorporate universal design features in kitchens, laundry areas and bathrooms. 5. Describe guidelines for shopping for appliances.

3. Planning Kitchens Which meals will usually be prepared? For how many people will food usually be prepared? Will there be more than one cook? Should the kitchen accommodate people with physical limitations? How many appliances need to be stored?

4. Designing an Efficient Layout Work centers – an area of a kitchen especially equipped for a particular chore. –Food storage –Cooking center –Clean-up Center –Mixing Center –Planning Center

5. The Work Triangle The Work Triangle – the triangle formed by drawing an imaginary line to connect the: –Sink –Range –Refrigerator 12 ft.-22 ft. ideally

6. Kitchen Layout Guidelines Make sure that at least two people could work together in the kitchen. Check clearance spaces for opening appliance and cabinet doors and drawers. Counter space by refrigerator – 18 inches Counter space by cooktop – 21 inches Counter space by sink – 24 inches

7. Kitchen Layout Guidelines Range should not be under a window. Refrigerator should not be next to the cooktop or oven. Refrigerator door should not open up to a wall.

8. Common Kitchen Layouts Island – a freestanding storage and countertop unit. Peninsula – a countertop that extends out into a room, with one end attached to a wall or cabinet.

9. Kitchen Island

10. Design Activity Evaluating Kitchen Layouts Worksheet

11. Choosing Cabinets and Fixtures Hardwood Softwood Plastic laminate Metal

12. Countertops Attractive Durable

13. Sink Variety of shapes and sizes.

14. Kitchen Design Considerations Electrical circuits and outlets Lighting Ventilation Flooring Wall covering

15. Appliance Shopping Performance – consumer reports Energy Use – energy star, rebate Safety Special features Size Style Appearance Price Warranties and repair

16. Refrigerators & Freezers Special Features: –Automatic ice maker –Ice cube and cold water dispensers –Self-defrosting freezer –Individual compartment controls –Moveable shelves –Glass shelves –Electronic controls – alert –Touch screen and bar code scanner

17. Ranges, Cooktops & Ovens Gas or Electric? –Many prefer gas for surface cooking and electric heat for oven cooking.

18. Types of Ovens Conventional – a conventional oven uses gas or electricity to heat the air in the oven compartment. Convection – a convection oven uses fans to circulate heated air over the food.

19. Appliances Dishwashers –Conserve energy –Run at night if possible – energy rates lower Garbage Disposals

20. Appliances Washing Machines – –Extra-large capacity –Automatic dispensers –Energy-saving features –Programmable features

21. Appliances Clothes Dryers –Gas is less expensive than electric –Time and temp controls –Sensor drying –Tumble cycle

22. Space-Saving Laundry Appliances Stackable washer and dryer Washer-dryer combinations Portable washer and dryer

23. Planning Laundry Areas Choosing a Location –Hot and cold water supply lines and drains. –240 volt electrical outlet or gas line –Proper ventilation

24. Planning Laundry Areas Planning for Efficiency –A washable floor covering –Proper lighting –Storage space – detergent and laundry supplies –Space for baskets and bins –Sink –Rod for line drying –Countertop for folding –Ironing board

25. Design Activity Designing Kitchens and Laundry Areas Worksheet

26. Bathrooms

27. Planning Bathrooms Planning the Size and Location –Full bath – sink, toilet and bathtub –Three-quarter bath – sink, toilet, shower and no tub –Half-bath- sink and toilet Master bath – a full bath that is part of the master bedroom area.

28. Selecting Fixtures and Cabinets Fixtures –Porcelain enamel –China –Stainless steel –Prefabricated plastic

29. Bathtubs Rectangular Square Round Oval Freestanding/ Pedestal

30. Showers Tub shower Stall shower

31. Toilets Ultra low flush – use no more that 1.6 gal. Per flush as compared to older toilets that used as much as 5 gal. Per flush. Some building codes require these.

32. Bathroom Sinks Wall-hung – has open space beneath. Pedestal – supported by a freestanding base. Inset sink – set into a countertop Above-counter basin – decorative wash bowl. Vanity – a base cabinet in a bathroom. Standard height – 32 inches

33. Other Considerations Electrical Outlets Lighting Ventilation Floor and wall coverings

34. Design Activity Master Bath Floor Plan Worksheet