Guide to. Kitchen. Design. Pl anning

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1 Kitchen Pl anning Design Guide to &

2 Application...3 Introduction...7 Chapter 1: Gathering Information...8 o The Client Brief Design Brief o Religious and Cultural Considerations o The Budget o Concept Sketch Design o Client Selections o Project Parameters o Contracts Legal Matters o Project Documentation o Client Survey Form Chapter 2: Kitchen.lAyouts...30 o Galley o L-Shape o U-Shape o Peninsula o Island o One Wall o Layouts incorporating Seating Dining o Other Layouts o Layouts merging Alfresco Outdoors Contents

3 Chapter 3: Space Planning o Kitchen Work Flows Traffic Flows o Appliances o Clearances o Landing Space o Work Zones The Work Triangle o Key Work Zones o Overview Chapter 4: Elements & Principles. of Design o Meeting the Client Brief o Colour Research, Analyse and Apply o Colour Schemes o Scale, Proportion and Symmetry o Balance, Line, Rhythm and Aesthetics o Material Choice and Texture o Lighting in Design o Visualisation of the Space Chapter 5: Ergonomics o Ergonomics in the Kitchen o Basic Principles of Ergonomics o Requirements for Working Height o Manual Handling Considerations o Storage Principles for Ergonomics o Universal Design and Accessibility Chapter 6: Storage o Storage Principles and Requirements o Storage at Work Zones and Point of Use o Designing the Food Storage Zone o Designing the Food Preparation Zone o Designing the Clean-Up Zone o Storage Design Chapter 7: Lighting Chapter 8: Appliances & Fixtures Chapter 9: Materials & Finishes Chapter 10: Hardware Chapter 11: Services Chapter 12: Check Measure Chapter 13: Project Documentation..266 Summary Acknowledgements front Cover Front top: Art of Kitchens Front left: Mal Corboy Design Front right: Steele Associates BACK Cover Back top: Sublime Cabinet Design Back left: Liebherr Back right: Hodgman Kitchens & Cabinets ABN EDITION 1 MARCH 2012

4 APPLICATIOn Purpose and use of this guide The purpose of this guide is to provide a practical yet comprehensive reference tool covering the principles of kitchen planning and design relating to residential kitchens. The guide is designed to be used by building industry professionals, from new aspiring designers, showroom sales staff, kitchen planners and cabinetmakers through to fully trained and experienced kitchen and interior designers. The comprehensive nature and the range of topics covered in this guide will provide a useful learning tool and reference text for training purposes. The guide covers the key aspects of planning and designing a kitchen for a completed interior space, whether new or renovated i.e. it does not cover the construction or demolition of structural elements such as interior or exterior walls, ceilings or floors. The Guide should be used in conjunction with the relevant state regulations including the Building Code of Australia (BCA) and regulated Australian Standards. Users should be aware that there are a number of Australian Standards referred to in the guide which apply to designing and constructing kitchens. These are BCA-referenced documents and are therefore deemed to satisfy building solutions that satisfy a particular BCA performance requirement. There are also references to other state regulations and Australian Standards applicable to kitchen design, that are used to regulate aspects such as plumbing, gas fitting and electrical work. The HIA Guide to Kitchen & Bathroom Construction provides additional technical information in relation to acceptable standards and tolerances in the design, construction and installation of kitchens. A copy of the Guide to Kitchen & Bathroom Construction can be obtained at the online store hia.com.au or by calling the HIA on While every care has been taken in the preparation of this reference guide, no responsibility is accepted by HIA arising from, or in connection with, its use. HIA s Building & Planning Services team is on hand to provide practical advice and solutions for members on everything relating to building and planning including: o The BCA and state and local government building regulations o BCA-referenced Australian Standards o Certification and approval systems o Environmental controls, eg energy and water efficiency o Material quality and suitability o Workmanship standards and tolerances This guide has been developed by HIA with assistance from HIA members including kitchen designers and consultants, members of various HIA Kitchens & Bathrooms Committees along with HIA's building and legal services staff. HIA members can contact the HIA Building & Planning Services team for advice by on hia_technical@hia.com.au or by calling the toll-free Memberline on HIA Kitchens & Bathrooms supports the businesses and interests of kitchen and bathroom designers, cabinetmakers and installers, bathroom specialists, product and material manufacturers and suppliers, showroom sales staff, renovation builders and associated industry trades and anyone working across the kitchen, bathroom and renovation sectors. HIA members have access to a professional team for help, information and advice. Through a code of ethics, HIA Kitchens & Bathrooms promotes high standards of workmanship and fair, honest and ethical business practices. For more information or to join HIA Kitchens & Bathrooms phone

5 c Above Image courtesy Interiors by Darren James.