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1 We work in the kitchen with pleasure
- 1.1 Height standards
- 1.2 Three-tier health
- 2 Outcome
Have you ever wondered how much muscle works when you chop a bunch of regular parsley? In general, about 40 - and this figure is given with the condition that you just stand in front of the board and your arms are bent at the elbows. The number of muscles working becomes significantly greater when you have to bend slightly. The back and spine (when slicing parsley) are in an extremely uncomfortable position for you. Moreover, it has been scientifically proven that a multi-level glass kitchen work surface greatly facilitates the work of a housewife.
Well thought-out design, worktop height and location of main areas
We work in the kitchen with pleasure
Like any other job, cooking in the kitchen is physically challenging. Particular attention should be paid to the central zones of tension - washing, cooking and cooking. Their proper arrangement will allow you to solve ergonomic problems in the kitchen, and also preserve the health of the hostess.
A modern work surface for the kitchen allows you to organize your workspace with maximum comfort. First of all, the hostess should pay attention to such a concept as the height of the working surface in the kitchen.
It has long been no secret that people who work while standing get tired much faster. Still would! According to the latest scientific data, vertical deflection of the body from its axis even 20 на can lead to one-sided loading. on the discs of the spine, excessive back strain, increased discomfort in the lumbar region and neck, do not forget about the legs. It turns out that the hostess who spends the whole day at the stove exposes herself to an increased risk - daily cooking (and it doesn’t take 5 minutes) can lead not only to fatigue, but also the appearance chronic diseases.
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Attention! According to the results of the research of scientists, it was concluded that the working surface in the kitchen should be adapted in height for the growth of one person.
Choosing a headset suitable for the height of the hostess
In general, a whole base of elements lies at the heart of the planning of the entire kitchen. Thanks to the study of the parameters of the human body, scientists were able to develop a whole system of surface heights from 79 to 105 cm. Now, focusing on their own body parameters, everyone can adjust the height of the work areas with their own hands, without violating the integrity of the kitchen design.
Height standards
We select the right height
The most frequent guest in the kitchen is a woman, so we will consider the level of heights of the working areas adapted specifically for the average height of the hostess (165-170 cm).
- Washing area - height from 85 to 90 cm. In general, the sink area should be the highest working area in the kitchen. Due to the fact that a lot of dishes accumulate at one meal, the hostess needs to provide the most acceptable working conditions for her - that is, washing dishes with a straight back;
- Cooking zone - standard height for a hostess is 80-85 cm. The stove should be slightly lower than the sink due to the fact that women periodically have to move and lift heavy pots;
- Cooking area (kitchen table area) - average height 85-90 cm. These figures are due to the correct position of the body during the preparation of food components, as well as the correct distribution of the load throughout the body.
Attention! The designers from Miele went much further in terms of the cutting area. After much research, experts have proposed a new scheme, in which there are many more levels. There are 18 of them - from 48 cm to 128 cm. The highest zone is supposed to be used as a bar counter, the lowest - for feeding children and for sedentary work.
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Three-tier health
Stylish split-level kitchen
It turns out that from an ergonomic point of view, kitchen countertops should match the height of the one who spends the most time there. According to many well-known experts, it is a mistake to design a kitchen with a single-level work surface. Even the area of processing (preparation) of products familiar to many should have several heights.
Comfortable classic
For example, for delicate and laborious tasks, such as icing a cake, it is much more convenient to work on a surface higher than the standard 90 cm. More labor-intensive activities, such as chopping meat or rolling dough, require serious physical costs, so a high surface would come in handy.
Due to the difference in heights on a multi-level surface, housewives will get tired much less, evenly distributing the load throughout the body. True, the price for arranging a multi-level system will be quite high.
Multilevel countertop
Note! In addition to ergonomics, it is necessary to take into account such an important factor as habit.
As for the habit, there is no one opinion - someone likes a single-level kitchen, someone likes a multi-level one. For some of us, multi-level kitchens will not be an aesthetic joy, but an inconvenient necessity.
So, the standard parameters:
- Not so long ago, the Institute of Aesthetics (VNIITE), after several years of research, brought out the average tabletop height for the average height group of Caucasian women - 85 cm. This size was made generally accepted.
- Also, as an alternative, the institute introduced another height - 90 cm. But some European manufacturers decided to deviate a little from the norm, standardizing their height of the working areas under 85 and 95 cm.
- As for the growth of a person, over the past 30 years, it has practically not changed. It turns out that the standards in force in the days of "Tsar Peas" are still valid.
But how, you ask, to complete the kitchen, if one family member is 2 meters tall, and the other 165 cm? Please note that the kitchen (height of the work surface) is fully equipped for the family member who spends more time in the kitchen. In most cases, this person is the hostess.
Optimal heights of all kitchen units
The average height of a European woman is 164-168 cm, so the standard height of the working surface is 85-86 cm. This figure is optimal for a person who is constantly engaged in food preparation.
There is one more detail - do not forget about lighting the kitchen work surface. As a rule, it is performed in the form of spotlights located directly above the working area.
Outcome
When choosing a kitchen layout, you should not focus only on the height of the working areas. Pay attention to the design of the kitchen work surface. Any hostess will appreciate the beautiful countertops covered with special glass. In order to visually see the advantages of a multi-level system, we have a photo and video instruction in which you can familiarize yourself with all the delights and disadvantages of working areas.
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