B7 Kitchen
B7.02 Benches and Splashbacks
B7.01 Kitchen
Section Summary
Section Summary
Benches and splashbacks need to be monolithic surfaces where possible. They need to be easy to clean and easily repaired or replaced.
Kitchen designs and layouts should be in proportion with and adequate for the size of the dwelling. Consideration to the durability, life cycle, maintenance and cleaning needs to prioritised in the material selection and detailing of kitchens.
Benches and Splashbacks Considerations Checklist:
Kitchen Considerations Checklist:
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Benchtops to be a solid surface such as reconstituted stone (Evostone or similar approved). Preference is for sheet or large format tiled splashbacks due to ease of repair and the cleaning and robustness.
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All benches to be a minimum of 600mm deep.
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Ensure a minimum of 300mm bench to either side of a cooktop or sink and immediately adjacent to a wall oven. Allow for one primary bench space, minimum of 800mm in length.
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Limit caulking and grout lines as much as possible. Splashbacks should be a minimum of 600mm high.
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Allow for a 750mm wide x 700mm deep space for a fridge.
Over bench cupboards should be maximised.
The maximum height of kitchen cupboards should be 2100mm. Cupboard zones should be finished to the ceiling with a bulkhead. A window within the kitchen is a valuable attribute, locate over the sink where possible.
SDA Benches and Splashbacks Considerations Checklist:
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Refer to NDIS SDA Design Standard
Kitchen joinery needs to be flexible and to ensure joinery can be cost-e ectively modified in the future to meet the needs of residents with a disability.
Table 05: Kitchen Layout Requirements
Kitchens Min Bench (L)
Cooktop (W)
Sink (W)
Pantry (W)
1BR
2100mm
2 Burner 300mm
Single Bowl 800x450mm
450mm
2BR
2400mm
4 Burner 600mm
1 + Half Bowl 1050x450mm
600mm
3BR+
2700mm
4 Burner 600mm
2 Bowl
600mm
1400x450mm
SDA Kitchen Considerations Checklist:
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Refer to NDIS SDA Design Standard
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