BS EN 1116:2018

What is BS EN 1116 - Coordinating sizes for kitchen furniture and kitchen appliances about?  

BS EN 1116 specifies coordinating sizes for kitchen units, worktops, recess panelling, 
furniture fronts and decorative panels as well as for kitchen appliances (white goods and ovens) and further installation elements, e.g. sinks (abbreviated as "appliances").  

BS EN 1116 specifies dimensions for the height, width, depth, and space to integrate appliances in kitchen units.  

Note: BS EN 1116 does not apply to kitchens used commercially (e.g. in hotels, restaurants). 

 Who is BS EN 1116 - Coordinating sizes for kitchen furniture and kitchen appliances for? 

BS EN 1116 on coordinating sizes for kitchen furniture and kitchen appliances is useful for: 

• Architectures 
• Carpenters 
• Civil engineers 

Why should you use BS EN 1116 - Coordinating sizes for kitchen furniture and kitchen appliances?  

When building a new home or remodeling the existing kitchen floor plan the kitchen layout should be planned in such a way that it should be functional, comfortable, and attractive.  BS EN 1116 specifies the height, depth, and width dimensions that need to be coordinated between the furniture and the appliances. BS EN 1116 will ensure the kitchen space is functional and safe.