MURDER! By kitchen design. Dangerous cooking designs. ⋆

The president of the main kitchen design, Paul Mcalary, speaks to Ardore Pennsylvania Rotary Club. Your subject. . . MURDER! By kitchen design. Paul analyzes the most dangerous cooking designs and explains why they are so common and how they can be mortal.

In his speech, Paul Mcalary discussed the common mistakes in the design of the kitchen that can lead to dangerous situations, emphasizing the importance of professional experience. He highlighted issues such as inadequate placement of light switches, inappropriate ventilation and locations of insecure stoves. Specific examples included a $ 14,000 wolf range and a personalized $ 10,000 bell that has fire risks. McAlary also addressed the dangers of inserted ovens, which can cause fires due to defective stamps and the importance of proper design of the cabinet to avoid injuries. He concluded advising on the search for reliable contractors and the benefits of induction stoves for safety and efficiency.

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Action items

• [ ] Check your own kitchen for any possible security risk.
• [ ] Consult with a professional cooking designer when planning a remodeling of the kitchen to ensure that the design is safe and functional.
• [ ] Research regulations and construction codes related to kitchen design to understand the requirements.

Describe

Introduction and Ethical Standards in Kitchen Design

• Paul Mcalary begins expressing surprise for the number of rotating clubs in the area and praises the ethical standards of the organization.
• He emphasizes the importance of the Hippocratic oath in his cooking field, pointing out that many mistakes are made due to lack of professional knowledge.
• Paul explains that non -professionals, as architects and interior designers, often design kitchens, leading to common errors.
• It presents the concept of “Kitchen Design murder”, highlighting the dangers that may arise from poorly designed kitchens.

Examples of dangerous cooking designs

• Paul shows a kitchen with expensive appliances and discusses how simple errors, such as placing the light switch in an inconvenient location, can lead to accidents.
• It describes a kitchen where the hood is too close to the stove, representing a danger of fire and explains how professional ranges can cause fires if they are not placed properly.
• Paul discusses another kitchen with a poorly designed stove area, highlighting the lack of functionality and potential for burns injuries.
• He shares an example of a kitchen designed by a professional cooking designer, but still raises risks due to the powerful case and personalized bell.

Code violation construction and fire risks

• Paul points out a kitchen where the range is too close to a window, violating construction codes and pressing a fire risk.
• He shared a story about a client that had a fire in his kitchen and needed a new design, emphasizing the importance of safe cooking designs.
• Paul discusses the dangers of placing blinds near a stove, since they can set fire and extend the fire throughout the house.
• Explain how isolated glass windows can be broken when exposed to high temperatures, which leads to condensation and reduced visibility.

Historic and Modern Cooking Design errors

• Paul shows a kitchen of a television program, “I Love Lucy”, and explains how the design, with a stove under a window, is dangerous.
• Discuss another kitchen with a narrow return next to the stove, creating a dangerous area for hot pans.
• Paul shares an example of a expensive kitchen with a Viking range next to a door, posing a risk of dangerous cooking due to loose clothing and pots of pots and pans.
• It describes a kitchen with all the worst combined design errors, including curtains near the stove, a professional range and no countertop space.

Common kitchen design problems of situation comedy

• Paul analyzes how many situation comedies have poorly designed kitchens, such as stoves on islands next to refrigerators.
• He mentions specific programs such as “The Cosby Show” and “The Partridge Family” that have dangerous cooking designs.

• Paul shares a “The Brady Bunch” floor plan, highlighting the dangers of placing a stove at the end of an island.
• Discuss how these designs, although common in television programs, are also found in real kitchens and raise significant risks.

Cabinet design and security concerns

• Paul points out a kitchen with cabinets that block a window and drives on the wrong side, which makes them difficult to open.
• Describe a kitchen with a cabinet that extends beyond the countertop, which represents a risk of injuries to people who are standing or sitting nearby.
• Paul shares a story about a contractor that fractured his skull due to a similar design error.
• Discuss another kitchen with a chosen roof, creating areas for dust and allergens to accumulate.

Modern kitchen design trends and risks

• Paul presents the concept of INSET cabinets, where the doors are flush with the face of the cabinet and the dangers of placing ovens inside.
• Explain how the oven seal can fail, allowing hot air to escape and potentially cause a fire.
• Paul discusses the historical theme of powerful hoods that pull air in chimneys and breathtakers of hot water heaters, which leads to carbon monoxide poisoning.
• He mentions how the Federal Government created construction codes to address these problems, but not for ovens.

Aging in place and kitchen design

• Paul analyzes the importance of designing kitchens for aging in place, emphasizing the need for clear spaces for people in wheelchairs or walkers.
• He suggests having places to sit in the kitchen for people who want to age in their place, such as lower countertops or well -designed feces.
• Paul explains that following adequate kitchen design principles automatically creates a kitchen adequate for aging in place.
• Share your approach to be overwhelming but useful with customers, ensuring that they understand the importance of safe and functional kitchen design.

Find a good contractor

• Paul explains that his company, the main design of the kitchen, designs kitchens and sells the cabinets, helping contractors to understand the design.
• He mentions that they follow the work with the contractor to ensure that the design is implemented correctly.
• Paul advises finding a good contractor, suggesting reading reviews and looking for companies with positive comments.
• He shares that his company has a high rating on Google and that bad criticisms often come from people who received difficult advice.

Final thoughts and audience questions

• Paul answers audience questions about induction stoves and their benefits, comparing them with gas stoves.
• Discuss the possible long -term health effects of induction stoves and the importance of using appropriate pots and pans.
• Paul addresses questions about aging and kitchen design, emphasizing the need for clear spaces and functional design.
• He concludes answering questions about how to find a good contractor and the importance of reading the reviews, sharing your company’s focus for customer service and design.