Easy work thanks to optimum planning

Kitchen work is only really fun when the kitchen meets your individual physical requirements. Ergonomic kitchen equipment is based on the height of the person who mainly works in the kitchen. The heights of the work surfaces, cupboards and appliances should be aligned with this height. In addition, the kitchen should be sensibly organized and adapted to your work processes.

SACHSENKÜCHEN specialist dealers will be happy to advise you on all questions relating to the ergonomics of your new kitchen and work with you to plan a kitchen that is suitable for your body.

Various bottles and jars with supplies in the kitchen cupboard
Two open kitchen cabinets for high and low niches
Two couples cooking and drinking wine in a large modern kitchen

Short distances

  • Arrangement of work areas according to so-called work zones (washing up, cooking, preparing, stocking up, storing)

  • Arrangement of the work zones in the order of the work steps

Simplified access

  • Keep things where you need them (e.g. pots and baking tins near the stove)

  • Calculating the space required for drawers and cupboards depending on the number of people in the household

  • Is the person who uses the kitchen most often left- or right-handed?

  • Utilization of wall and niche areas

Open kitchen cabinet with door shelf
Corner cupboard pull-out with pots
Woman standing in the kitchen and stirring in a bowl
Woman pulls basket out of dishwasher
Open kitchen cabinet with wall unit pull-out
Kitchen with high built-in oven

Less back strain

  • Working height depending on the height of the person mainly working in the kitchen

  • Alternative Sachsenküchen ERGOmatic offers the option of adjustable working heights

  • Depending on the work zone, an adapted working height (e.g. a lowered hob that simplifies movement and supports a healthy posture)

  • Greater working depth thanks to a deeper worktop

  • Pull-outs (large drawers) or apothecary cabinets that pull out to the front and make everything visible at a glance

  • Built-in oven and dishwasher

  • Seated workstation

Further tips

  • Change your working posture frequently, e.g. by having a sitting and a standing workstation.

  • Only store heavy objects below shoulder height; otherwise the weight will put too much strain on your back

  • Avoid strenuous movements or postures. Depending on the person, this may include standing for long periods, walking, kneeling, bending, lifting or stretching

  • Please note that the maximum reach height of a person is approx. 35 cm above your height

  • Use folding or lift doors for wall units to avoid head injuries caused by open cabinet doors

  • Also consider other physical limitations or disabilities when planning your kitchen

Woman fills upper kitchen cupboard with crockery
Shelf with crockery