Kitchens

Purpose

Kitchens provide functional, safe and comfortable spaces for food preparation, cooking and storage within staff residences. These spaces should support the daily needs of individuals and families while promoting efficiency, hygiene, durability and ease of maintenance.

 

Design Objectives

Kitchens should:

• Provide safe and functional food preparation and cooking environments.

• Support the daily living needs of individuals and families.

• Incorporate efficient layouts that maximise usability and workflow.

• Provide adequate storage for food, cookware and household items.

• Promote good hygiene through durable and easy-to-clean finishes.

• Provide appropriate lighting, ventilation and thermal comfort.

• Accommodate standard household appliances and equipment.

• Support accessibility and ease of use where practical.

• Integrate effectively with dining and living areas.

• Incorporate sustainable and water-efficient fixtures and fittings.

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Typical Furniture & Equipment

A standard residential kitchen should typically include:

• Kitchen cabinetry and storage cupboards

• Pantry or food storage space

• Benchtops and food preparation surfaces

• Sink and mixer tap

• Cooktop or stove

• Oven

• Rangehood or extraction system

• Refrigerator/freezer space

• Microwave space

• Splashback

• Waste and recycling bins

• Power outlets

• Under-bench storage

• Overhead cupboards (where applicable).