Preparing food is really easy when all cabinets and appliances are built and placed to match your body height. The ergonomical cabinet placement that is ideal for your kitchen is determined by the body height of the person that works primarily in the kitchen. That person’s height determines the ideal height placement of all cabinets, worktops and appliances. The kitchen design has to reflect the functionality of the work flow.
that uses and works primarily in the kitchen right- or left handed?
all wall- and niche areas.
will be built to fit best your bodily height (e.g. a lowered cook top which will ease the work flow and supports a healthy posture).
give easy access and show all items stored at a glance.
e.g. switch from a standing to a sitting position.
only below your shoulder height to avoid placing too much strain on your back.
or postures. Depending on the fitness of a person these could be standing, walking, kneeling, lifting, bending or stretching.
that the maximum height a person should reach for is 35 cm above his body height.
use lift-up- or bi-fold- doors for your wall cabinets.
all bodily limitations or disabilities within your kitchen design.
All Sachsenküchen dealers are more than happy to advise you on all your questions on ergonomically designed kitchens and will design with you your new ergonomically correct kitchen.