Design Guidelines

The NKBA provides "40 Guidelines for Kitchen Planning" which "are intended to be useful design standards". No matter what style or shape you are planning for your kitchen, these guidelines will help you create both a functional and safe environment in which to work and play. The guidelines are indexed into 5 sections: Traffic and Work Flow; Cabinets and Storage; Appliance Placement and Use/Clearance Space; Counter Surface and Landing Space; and Room, Appliance and Equipment Controls. To find out more about the specific guidelines, checkout the NKBA's "40 Guidelines".