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Tarjas: without them there is no kitchen

When you design a kitchen you think a lot about how it will look and what materials or colors will be used, but little is thought about whether it really is a functional kitchen. And among the most important parts to take into account when designing the kitchen should be the place where the sink will be installed.

Why is the choice of kitchen sinks so important? Well, because they are the point where the cleaning of food and kitchen utensils that are used daily is carried out. It is the starting and ending point of the food preparation process.

It is a key area that, although many may not believe it, needs a careful planning in its location, to be installed correctly and to be made from durable materials. Without this planning, later you could suffer from various inconveniences or extra expenses due to last minute changes.

The sink -also called a sink or dishwasher depending on the regions- is essential, it cannot be missing in the kitchen, so the place of its location must be taken into account.

And where to put them?

One of the main aspects is ventilation and therefore it is convenient to place the sink next to a window. And the advantage has nothing to do with being able to admire the landscape while washing dishes. No, the benefit has to do with health.

In this regard, two important aspects must be considered: The washing process uses soap and water, contrary to what many may believe, it is not always enough to kill microorganisms. Some remain in the water residue and are only removed until the water dries completely. That is why good ventilation can help; In addition, it must also be understood that by cleaning dirty utensils with food, the remains of this tend to accumulate on the facilities and edges, without good ventilation some of these odors can permeate the kitchen with a very unpleasant result.

Another important aspect to consider is good lighting. A window can help, but other means of artificial lighting that facilitate grooming work should also be considered.

Finally, a strategic location must be considered: it is not convenient that this area is too close to the hot food area in that it is not entirely hygienic to gather things that may be raw or dirty in the sink with hot food. It is recommended to leave an intermediate space to avoid contamination. The advantage of having an intermediate space between the hot area and the sink is that it makes cleaning easier.

Nowadays it is customary to put the sink on a central island, instead of putting the stove on the central island. This for two important reasons: It is practical to have the sink while cooking just by turning, so if you need to quickly clean a utensil while cooking it can be done without neglecting the food that is being cooked. In addition, in an emergency due to burns and fire, you have quick access to water which can help.

Another aspect little thought about is that since the kitchen is currently a family space with access to other areas of the house, such as television rooms or living rooms; it is quite comfortable that while using the sink to wash, you can hang out or watch a good TV program. Of course, the latter goes more with a westernized idea of ​​the kitchen and its integration with the family room.

As for the space they occupy as such, it usually varies depending on the type (single or double, with or without drainer) and design. The individual small sinks can measure between 38 x 38 cm, or vary between 60 to 80 cm. Now, if they are double, that is, if they consist of two piles, they can reach up to a maximum of 120 cm.

As for the measurements of the sink, but you also have to think that two people at all times can be shoulder to shoulder in the sink washing or helping. For this, a space of 1.20m x 1.20m is recommended as a minimum measure. This considering the rear space for two people to move, who uses the sink and who is preparing food on the stove.

Obviously this measure depends entirely on the space for the kitchen, but it is only valued until we have seen the need to use a kitchen in which only one person can be, it is not practical to have a space less than that, in addition to the fact that It can be dangerous for two people to accidentally push each other into fire or hot objects.

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