The Sink

In general, the area around the sink is used for cleaning dishes and cooking utensils and for preparing food. Vegetables are often taken from the refrigerator to be washed and then placed next to the sink kitchen cabinet for chopping or some other type of preparation. Scraps may be deposited directly from the work area into a disposer in the sink. Because the work area must be large enough to accommodate several different chores at one time, the size of the sink will often be determined by its relation to the functional countertop work space. In other words, if you have a small kitchen with very little work space, you don't want the sink to take up all the room in kitchen without properly plan your kitchen cabinets layout. 

The Refrigerator

The choice of refrigerator can be influenced by many factors. While the refrigerator is usually the most used appliance in the kitchen, the size and lifestyle of the household will often determine the most appropriate type of unit. If you're designing for a large family, you may need to plan for a big refrigerator that offers plenty of freezer space. If you're designing for a couple who usually dine out and have only limited space available, you may need to consider a smaller unit. Heyond Cabinet manufacture customized kitchen cabinet line that meet needs for various kitchen types. Regardless of size, however, the refrigerator should be placed nearer the sink kitchen cabinet than the stove, since so many activities involve transferring food from the refrigerator to the sink area prior to cooking. In addition, you need to allot space next to the refrigerator for unloading groceries and setting food items in a convenient location prior to preparation. 

The Stove

As with the other major appliances, the size of the stove should be determined by available space, budget, and expected use. Today's stoves offer many different options including indoor, cooktop grilling with downdraft systems. You need to allow space on one or both sides of the unit for moving pans to and from the stove. Location should also be given consideration. Because the likelihood of spills and burns increases in high traffic kitchen cabinet areas, it's not a good idea to place a stove either near a door, or in an island frequently passed by members of the household. 

Countertops and Other Work Areas

Work space used on a regular basis should be carefully designed. All the modern gadgets available won't make food preparation any easier if adequate work space isn't provided. Striking the right balance between appliances and work space may sometimes require a good deal of planning. When space isn't a factor, an island with a separate small sink for vegetable and other preparation work can free up valuable counter space in other parts of the kitchen, so that many cooking tasks can be performed with ease.