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NKBA 40 Guidelines For Kitchen Design
Section 4 Counter Surface & Landing Space
Guideline 32 Tall Cabinet Location
Guideline 32 Picture 1
   
Guideline 32

No two primary work centers (the primary sink, refrigerator, preparation or cooktop/range center) should be separated by a full-height, full-depth tall tower, such as an oven cabinet, pantry cabinet or refrigerator.
Comment: Always try to plan tall cabinets such as an oven unit or a pantry at the end of the cabinet run. Also note microwave next to refrigerator. This is usually a very handy location for the microwave, as items commonly are removed from refrigerator and either defrosted or heated in microwave. No wasted steps.

Guideline 32 Picture 2 Guideline 32 Picture 3
   
Guideline 32
Clarification
A corner-recessed tall tower between primary work centers is acceptable if knee space is planned to one side of the tower.
Comment: Notice how Fig. 2 recesses tall cabinet back into corner eliminating wasted space, plus knee space to right gives wheelchair access to an oven mounted in this cabinet.
Guidelines used by permission from the National Kitchen & Bath Association
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