StandardRecommended
Cleanup / prep sink placement
NKBA Kitchen 8Description
The primary sink should be located between or across from the cooking surface and the refrigerator, with at least 24" of counter to one side and 18" to the other.
Why this exists
The sink is the most-used kitchen station; counter on each side is what makes it usable.
Measurements
| Property | Operator | Value | Unit | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
sideOneMin | min | 24 | in | |
sideTwoMin | min | 18 | in |
Categories
Kitchen
Applies to
- Room types: kitchen
Source
NKBAno manifest entry
Kitchen Planning Guidelines (2024)
Section: Guideline 8
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.