Inspiring Home Renovation: Solutions for a Tidy Kitchen with Embedded Appliance Design

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Having numerous appliances on the countertop or placed against the wall can make a space look very cluttered and uncomfortable. Therefore, embedded design addresses this pain point by hiding appliances in cabinets or walls.

Conditions for “Embedded Appliance” Design

The design of embedded appliances is not suitable for all spaces; all designs should be pragmatic. The embedded appliance design must meet the following conditions:

1. Sufficient Space Area

The main issue is the kitchen space. Embedded appliances do not mean tearing down part of the wall to fit them in; rather, it requires a flexible layout of the appliances from an overall perspective.

2. Appliance Size and After-Sales Service

Embedded appliances differ from regular ones as they require installation. The size relationship between the appliance and the cabinet must be noted; otherwise, it won’t fit. Additionally, after-sales service must be considered for future maintenance.

Scale Requirements for “Embedded Appliance” Design

Two main aspects of dimensions need to be considered for embedded appliances: the cabinet and the appliances themselves.

1) Cabinet Size Requirements

Appliances are generally embedded in base cabinets or full-height cabinets. The standard depth of cabinets is about 600mm. After arranging the cabinets, a minimum clearance of ≥1200mm must be ensured.

Embedded appliances usually open outward, so opening the door will occupy some space in the aisle. After opening, there should be sufficient standing space, generally at least 600mm wide.

Aisle width ≥ Appliance door opening size + Standing space

2) Appliance Size Requirements

Which appliances need to be embedded and their sizes must be determined before making the cabinets to ensure proper size allocation and pre-reserved electrical outlets.

Heat Dissipation and Electrical Design Requirements

Heat Dissipation Design Requirements

One crucial factor for embedded appliances is heat dissipation, especially in a closed cabinet, which can slow down heat dissipation and affect efficiency.

The core logic of heat dissipation is: maintain distance between the appliance and the cabinet while ensuring cabinet protection.

Electrical Design Requirements

01. Layout of Outlets

It is necessary to consider the layout and placement of appliances in advance to design and arrange the outlets. Generally, outlets should be placed on the side or in adjacent cabinets (pre-drilling required) to avoid being directly behind the appliances.

02. Layout of Water Supply and Drainage

Before making the cabinets, consider the position of the water supply and drainage pipes and the size of the appliances, and reserve space accordingly. Remember, in limited depth scenarios, do not place the water inlet and outlet directly behind the appliances.

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