Kitchen and Bath Design: A Guide to Planning Basics

Kitchen and Bath Design: A Guide to Planning Basics is your all-in-one reference manual for kitchen and bathroom design or remodel.  In our day and age it seems like you have to sacrifice beauty for practicality especially when it comes to kitchens and bathroom.  With this guide you won’t need to, as it comes packed with ideas and designs that will help you to seamlessly integrate beauty with practicality and make sure that at the same time your basics are covered.  This book goes over proper lighting, countertops, wall surfaces, ventilation, and many more important topics and answers to questions you may have!

Table of Contents

Introduction

Who are Residential Space Planners?

Overview of Book

Kitchen Design Principles

Bath Design Principles

1. Design Basics

Basic Design
Planning Procedures in Kitchen and Bath Design

2. Basic Construction Methods for Kitchens and Baths

Introduction
Codes and Standards
Foundations
Framing
ADA-ANSI Standards

3. Universal and Ergonomic Design

Definition of Terms
Assessment Methods and Techniques
Ergonomic Solutions for Kitchens and Baths
Ergonomic Storage System

4. Kitchen Design Basics

Standard Cabinet Dimensions
Standard Countertop Dimensions
Industry Guidelines for Countertop Work Space
Total Integrated Planning
Space Planning
CoreKitchen
Food Preparation Techniques
Food Storage
Plumbing Selections for Kitchens
Appliances
Counters and Backsplashes
Cabinetry
Spatial Clearances and ADA Guidelines
Food Preparation Flow
Integrating the Kitchen with Living Spaces

5. Appliances

Refrigeration
Cooking Methods
Ventilation
Dishwashers
Water Appliances
Coffee Brewing Systems
Summary

Cabinetry

Cabinet Construction Types
Standard Cabinet Dimensions
Interior Cabinet Hardware
Custom Cabinetry
Adjustability in Cabinetry
Appliances and Standard Cabinetry

6. Bath Design Basics

Information Objectives
Codes, Clearances, ADA and Universal-Design Bathrooms
Plumbing Codes
Electrical Codes
Basic Bathroom
Planning Checklist for Bathrooms
Bathroom Space Planning
How to Get Started
Bathroom Electrical
Selecting Bathroom Fixtures
Environmental Factors
Heating and Air Conditioning
Sound Control

7. Plumbing

Plumbing Codes

8. Electrical and Lighting Basics

How Electrical Power is Delivered to the House
Electrical Terms and Definitions
Electrical Receptacles
Electrical Codes and Standards
Lighting Systems

9. Mechanical Applications

Ventilation
Heating
Water Heating
Sound

10. Surfaces

Natural Stone
Wall Tile
Floor Coverings
Walls
Ceilings
Counters
Summary

11. Sustainability

Kitchen and Bath Projects
Recycling of Materials
Water
Plumbing Energy Conservation
Summary

Appendix

Glossary

Bibliography

Index