Kitchen Walkway Width

Kitchen Walkway Width. An example would be from the end of an island to a wall that is opposite. The width of a walkway should be at least 36 inches and should not cross the work triangle.

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The aisles iand walkways in a kitchen can be widened by reducing the depth of adjacent cabinets, but not below a minimum of 21 (533mm). Minimum width recommended is 36 inches. If there is usually one person cooking in the kitchen it would be sufficient.

36 Was The Standard Aisle Width For Hallways And Kitchens When Population In General Were Smaller In Size.


An example would be from the end of an island to a wall that is opposite. The width of a walkway should be at þast 36 (914 mm). In such case the minimum width of the combined walkway/work aisle should be 48″.

In This Scenario It’s A Small Kitchen Designed For One Cook Where One Wall Has No Cabinets Or Appliances.


A double door fridge is around 1200mm wide and 850mm deep. An aisle width of 40 inches (102cm) is adequate in this case. This will allow enough space for people to move around without having to turn sideways.

Walkways Do Not Service Kitchen Work Areas, As Would Work Aisles.


One walkway should be at least 42 mm) wide. Kitchens shall have a clear passageway of not less than 3 feet (914 mm) between counter fronts and appliances or counter fronts and walls. For comfort, somewhere around 30 would be minimum in my book.

• In A Seating Area Where There Is No Traffic Behind The Seat, A Clear Walkway Of 915Mm Should Be Allowed From The Table Or Counter Edge To The Edge Behind It.


Minimum width recommended is 36 inches. 650mm cabinet depth + 1000mm walkway space + 900mm island (600mm cabinet + 300mm overhang) + 1000mm walkway = 3550mm wide. A walkway is a passageway through the kitchen.

Passageways Through The Kitchen Should Be At Least 36 Inches Wide (Or Desirably Larger If You're Building An Open Floor Plan Kitchen).


For maximum kitchen efficiency and usability, the basic guidelines* below should be applied: In work areas, walkways should be at least 42 inches wide for one cook or 48 inches for multiple cooks. Plan for 1000mm walkway either side of the island bench.

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