Flaws
One of the windows may be superfluous if the kitchen is small. If one of the window openings were missing, the owners would be able to order several cabinets for this place, which would house the necessary items and kitchen utensils.
However, a pair of windows in the kitchen is convenient and, from the point of view of designers, provides great opportunities for showing imagination in the design of the room.
Where to begin
When contemplating the implementation of kitchen design under the window, it is important to take into account a number of norms and regulations when designing spaces in this area. The first and very important thing is that central heating radiators are often located under the window. If it is possible to re-equip the system, it is worth doing this at the repair stage.
What to do with heating radiators
They can easily be hidden under special panels. Ventilation holes should be made in them. It is recommended to move the batteries to an adjacent wall if the kitchen design requires it and there is such an opportunity.
There is another idea: to abandon the need to use general heating systems in the kitchen and install heated floors.
Premises requirements
From the very beginning, you need to figure out where you can install the stove.
Since 2021, the set of rules (SP) 402.1325800.2018 “Residential buildings. Rules for the design of gas consumption systems." According to this document, the room must be ventilated. It must be equipped with a window with a window, an exhaust ventilation duct, and at the bottom of the door there must be a gap between the floor and the door with an area of at least 0.02 m² to ensure natural ventilation.
The door from the kitchen should open outwards. The height of the room must be at least 2.2 meters, and its internal volume depends on the gas stove:
- not less than 8 m³ - with two burners;
- not less than 12 m³ - with three burners;
- at least 15 m³ - with four burners.
We have indicated only the most important regulatory requirements; you can find out the details yourself by following this link.
