Comfort Zone Kitchen.

The ergonomic kitchen that suits you.

Who doesn't wish for it: a kitchen that makes the daily work as comfortable as possible – with state-of-the-art electrical appliances? Here you will find everything that makes work in your kitchen particularly easy and back-friendly. Particularly important for this: planning the kitchen according to ergonomic principles. This includes short walking distances and adjusting the working height to the kitchen user as well as installing household appliances at accessible heights. Your specialist dealer will be happy to advise you.

The working height that suits you

Wall cabinet bottom made of glass with integrated lighting. Serves simultaneously as cabinet interior lighting and as niche light.

To plan the sink bottom.

For a sink, the sink bottom is the actual working surface. Therefore, it should be planned above the normal working height. Ideally, the sink bottom should be positioned 10 to 15 cm below elbow height. This helps to relieve the spine effectively and permanently.

Consider the working height

The standard cabinet height of 720 mm is primarily intended for work preparation. This working height corresponds, depending on the plinth height, to the normal posture of average-sized individuals during kitchen preparation activities.

Working height during cooking

The actual working height during cooking is the upper edge of an average-height cooking pot on the stove. Ideally, the cabinet should be at a mini-height of approximately 25 cm below elbow height. This ensures relaxed cooking, as it relieves the shoulders and arms.

Sufficient headroom

Wall cabinets with flap or fold-lift doors offer great visibility and easy access, as there are no open doors in the way. The new generation of extractor hoods also ensures optimal headroom with its sloped extraction surface, even for taller individuals.

Opening the front drawer with a sensor

With the sensor-operated opening support Libero for the waste separation systems Euro-Cargo Soft, Euro-Cargo S, Separato-K, Separato-M, and Zargen Cargo, the front drawer can be easily opened by simply pressing a foot on the sensor located in the plinth area.

Everything accessible from all sides

The pull-out pantry cabinet with its smooth front drawer is just about the most intelligent storage solution available. Everything is organized and accessible from both sides. The baskets can be adjusted in height position.

Built-in appliances at accessible height

The elevated electrical appliances at user-friendly height make loading and unloading extremely convenient. They ensure ergonomic work and help prevent back problems. In addition to the refrigerator, steam oven, or dishwasher, the oven, microwave, and coffee machine can also be integrated at the correct ergonomic height. This way, no valuable countertop space is wasted, and a relaxed kitchen routine with all its activities is guaranteed.

Ergonomic kitchen: how to optimize your kitchen for maximum comfort

No matter how stylish and functional a kitchen may be, it only brings real quality of life when the ergonomics are right. Ergonomics in the kitchen means that all work areas are easily accessible, the working heights are suitable and the distances between the most important zones such as the stove, sink and refrigerator are optimally planned. Ergonomics is derived from the Greek words "ergon" (work) and "nomos" (law) and refers to the adaptation of work processes to human needs. Ergonomics should therefore play a central role in kitchen planning.

Ergonomic planning: functionality meets comfort

In addition to the aesthetic and technical aspects of a kitchen, the ergonomic design is crucial to how comfortably and efficiently you can work in your kitchen. The height of the worktops, the positioning of appliances and the arrangement of the various kitchen areas have a significant influence on how easy it is for you to work in the kitchen. Well thought-out storage space planning and easily accessible compartments prevent unnecessary walking and avoid frustration. An ergonomic kitchen reduces the strain on your back and makes cooking more enjoyable.

The perfect working height: goodbye back pain!

Back pain is often the result of an unsuitable working height in the kitchen. To avoid this discomfort, working heights should be individually adapted to the main users. The ideal working height is around 15 to 20 centimetres below elbow height with the arm bent. This distance allows you to carry out time-consuming tasks such as cutting vegetables or kneading dough without physical strain. A slightly lower working height is recommended for the cooking area, where pots and pans are often used, while the sink area should be slightly higher for optimum ergonomics.

Taking individual needs into account

The requirements for an ergonomic kitchen can vary greatly depending on the user. Large differences in the height of users can be compensated for by height-adjustable worktops. Modern kitchens offer electrically adjustable modules for this purpose, which can be individually adapted to the user's needs. A seat in the kitchen can provide additional comfort, especially when working for long periods of time, such as peeling asparagus.

Efficient layout of the kitchen areas

An ergonomic kitchen is planned so that the distances between the main work areas are short and efficient. The preparation, cooking and washing-up areas should be arranged in a practical triangle so that you can easily move from one area to the next. Also consider the direction of work: right-handed people work most ergonomically from left to right, left-handed people in the opposite direction. This simple rule not only makes work easier, but also keeps the kitchen tidy.

Ergonomic positioning of built-in appliances

The days when the oven was placed under the hob and the fridge at floor level are over. Modern kitchens rely on ergonomically positioned built-in appliances. Ovens, dishwashers and refrigerators should be installed at a comfortable working height to protect the back and make work easier. This also applies to frequently used appliances such as the coffee machine, which should ideally be integrated at chest height.

Optimal use of storage space

A well-planned, ergonomic kitchen offers sufficient Storage spacethat is easily accessible. Base units should be equipped with pull-outs to facilitate access to cookware and utensils. Wall units with flap systems allow convenient use without cabinet doors blocking the workspace. Apothecary cabinets and corner cabinets with carousel systems are other useful additions to make optimum use of storage space and design the kitchen efficiently.

Design meets ergonomics

Design and ergonomics play an equally important role in Kitchen planning An ergonomically planned kitchen not only ensures a pleasant working environment, but also provides long-term relief for the body. Modern, ergonomic solutions such as height-adjustable worktops and well-positioned built-in appliances help to ensure that you can work in your kitchen not only efficiently, but also healthily and with pleasure. Your local kitchen studio will help you find the perfect balance between aesthetics, functionality and ergonomics.