StandardRecommended
Storage at the cleanup sink
NKBA Kitchen 13Description
At least one cabinet should be located within reach of the cleanup sink for sponges, soap, and cleaning tools.
Why this exists
The most-used cleanup tools live within arm's reach of the sink, or they accumulate on the counter.
Categories
Kitchen
Applies to
- Room types: kitchen
Source
NKBAno manifest entry
Kitchen Planning Guidelines (2024)
Section: Guideline 13
Published 2024-01-01 · last verified 2026-05-09
Solver enforcement
Browsable only — the solver does not currently enforce this directive (no spec-level data to check against). This entry exists so the architect personas can cite it in conversation and the user can read what the rule says.
Related directives
- Kitchen walkway and work-aisle widths · NKBA Kitchen 6
- Doorway clear width · NKBA Kitchen 1
- Door swing into work zones · NKBA Kitchen 2
- Distance between work zones · NKBA Kitchen 3
- Traffic through the work triangle · NKBA Kitchen 4
Last reviewed 2026-05-09.