Pro Zone — Space Planning10 sections · 14-item checklist
Kitchen Design Rulebook
Work triangle logic, activity zone sequencing, storage hierarchy, ergonomic clearances, appliance integration, layout rules, Indian kitchen guidance, and an interactive design review checklist — everything in one place.
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Planning Principles
A successful kitchen is planned as a sequence of tasks, clearances, utilities, and storage behaviours — not as a collection of cabinets. Contemporary practice treats the kitchen as a set of work zones rather than relying only on the classical triangle.
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Function before finish
Resolve workflow, circulation, appliance positions, and services before façade styling.
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Zones before modules
Fix food storage, prep, cooking, cleaning, and utility logic before deciding exact shutter combinations.
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Modules before décor
Cabinet sizing, internal accessories, and service voids must be finalized before decorative detailing.
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Durability by use intensity
Indian kitchens involve heavy utensils, oil, moisture, masalas, and daily-use stress — materials and hardware must match actual usage, not brochure aesthetics.
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Design for maintenance
Every decision should be checked for ease of cleaning, repair access, and long-term replacement.
PRO RULE
Freeze the kitchen around five coordinated layers: layout, services, storage, hardware, and finish. When one layer changes late, all five must be rechecked.
Recommended Module Sequence Around the Main User
Pantry / Refrigerator→Sink→Prep Drawers→Hob→Pan Drawers→Serving / Crockery
This sequence reduces redundant movement and improves mise-en-place discipline.
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Triangle logic
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Storage zone logic