A kitchen that follows all of these rules is almost guaranteed to be both functional and safe. See how many rules your existing kitchen violates for a better understanding of why it may seem awkward and hard to use.

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While these guidelines are a good start, they do not substitute for competent kitchen design. Design encompasses these rules and much more. It’s the “much more” part that gets novice designers in trouble. A new kitchen is a major investment, and not something you are going to want to do over because the first design was not quite right. So, invest in a good design. It’s money well spent.