A kitchen may belong to the rich or the poor, depending on the person's income. The principles which govern all kitchens are of interest to all...
It is a part of every house, and should have adequate ventilation. There should be enough light in the working area. The washing basin, should have smooth running drains, and the exit point - the "nahni trap" should be easily accessible. It is advisable the flooring should be more functional that decorative. If something falls, it should be easy to clean it. The ingredients include acids and alkalis, thus consideration should be given in the choice of your flooring.
The work table should be close to the stove and the cooking table height should be comforatable to work on, when one is in the standing position. Thus, the stove should be placed where fumes can be easily expelled through the window. The kitchen table, should be below the kitchen cabinets, where the ingredients are stored. Keep your ingredients in an orderly way. Thus spices, cereals, etc. should be separately kept, so that they can be easily found by any new person who might be interested in cooking.
Since family members and guests will consume the food cooked in this space, care should be given to hygiene. Even if there are servants, the household members should be equally aware of what happens there, and should be able to take over without a moment's notice.
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