Rule of thumbRecommended
Kitchen sizing
KITCHEN-SIZEDescription
Kitchens benefit from ≥120 sqft for a U-shape or L-shape with island. Galleys can work at 80-100 sqft.
Why this exists
Below the floor, the work triangle compresses to inefficiency.
Categories
Kitchen
Applies to
- Room types: kitchen
Source
AIA / Ramsey-Sleeperno manifest entry
Architectural Graphic Standards (—)
Section: Residential layout chapters
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 near mudroom + garage · KITCHEN-NEAR-MUDROOM
- Kitchen adjacent to dining · KITCHEN-NEAR-DINING
- Kitchen east-facing for breakfast · KITCHEN-EAST-FACING
- Pantry adjacent to kitchen · PANTRY-ADJACENT-KITCHEN
- Deck adjacent to kitchen / dining · DECK-RELATIONSHIP
Last reviewed 2026-05-09.