Kustom Home Design Newly Renovated Kitchen Modern day kitchens have evolved into one of the most complicated spaces to successfully plan and design. The kitchen is no longer a purely utilitarian space. On the contrary, it has evolved into the central hub of everyday living. Magazines and webzines highlight beautiful photos of kitchens brimming with expensive gadgets and luxury finishes; however, it is the basic rules of functionality that will determine the relative success or failure of your kitchen. A successful kitchen design takes into account a wide array of space planning issues which can be easily overlooked by contractors and homeowners. By adapting the guidelines issued by the National Kitchen and Bath Association, I have tried to condense many of these issues into a series of guidelines that will assist you as you begin to design your own modern day kitchen. Traffic and Workflow � Doorways at least 32� wide; Walkways at least 36� wide; Work aisles at least 42