--- title: Commercial kitchen design description: The key elements of a commercial kitchen are much the same as a domestic kitchen, or really the other way around, as most residential kitchens take their cue from larger, “tried and tested” restaurant kitchens. So, what are the 5 most important elements you should consider when designing a commercial kitchen and restaurant? KITCHEN Cost effectiveness: This doesn’t […] image: https://23226544.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/23226544/Imported_Blog_Media/original-11.jpg --- Home Renovation # Commercial kitchen design The key elements of a commercial kitchen are much the same as a domestic kitchen, or really the other way around, as most residential kitchens take their cue from larger, “tried and tested” restaurant kitchens. So, what are the 5 most important elements you should consider when designing a commercial kitchen and restaurant? KITCHEN Cost effectiveness: This doesn’t […] [ Staff Writer ](https://www.serviceseeking.com.au/industry-insights/author/staff-writer) May 24, 2011 [Home Renovation](https://www.serviceseeking.com.au/industry-insights/tag/home-renovation) ### Share this article [mailto:?subject=Check%20out%20https://www.serviceseeking.com.au/industry-insights/blog/commercial-kitchen-design&utm_medium=social&utm_source=email%20&body=Check%20out%20https://www.serviceseeking.com.au/industry-insights/blog/commercial-kitchen-design&utm_medium=social&utm_source=email](mailto:?subject=Check%20out%20https://www.serviceseeking.com.au/industry-insights/blog/commercial-kitchen-design&utm_medium=social&utm_source=email%20&body=Check%20out%20https://www.serviceseeking.com.au/industry-insights/blog/commercial-kitchen-design&utm_medium=social&utm_source=email) ### Subscribe ![](https://23226544.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/23226544/Imported_Blog_Media/original-11.jpg) *The key elements of a [commercial kitchen](https://www.serviceseeking.com.au/renovations-and-extensions/kitchen-renovations) are much the same as a domestic kitchen, or really the other way around, as most residential kitchens take their cue from larger, “tried and tested” restaurant kitchens.* So, what are the five most important elements you should consider when designing a commercial kitchen and restaurant? #### KITCHEN - **Cost-effectiveness:** This doesn’t necessarily mean that cheaper is always better. Try to strike a balance between reasonable prices and quality materials. - **Movement and traffic:** Choose a layout that maximizes the amount of available space. There should be room for more than one cook in a commercial kitchen. - **Separate storage spaces:** There should be separate dry and wet good areas, i.e. fridge/freezer and pantry. - **Ergonomics:** Everything should be within reach, and benches and cupboards should be positioned at optimal heights to limit lifting and bending. - **Cutting edge:** To keep ahead of the pack, a commercial kitchen should be full of all the latest appliances and fixtures. When it comes to the actual restaurant, there are several things to keep in mind. #### RESTAURANT - **Service flow:** The dining room should be designed to encourage seamless service flow. - **Visual appeal:** The restaurant should be aesthetically appealing, both inside and out. - **Mood:** An artful combination of privacy, intimacy and lighting should come together to form an enticing mood. - **Smart layout:** A flexible layout/configuration to encourage maximum seating occupancy is a must. #### About Author Douglas Moxon Douglas Mosmon is a principal of [SSS Space Saving Solutions](https://www.serviceseeking.com.au/profile/35572-space-saving-solutions). He was an award-winning restaurateur for over 20 years and decided to enter the domestic joinery design and construction market following his extensive operations and design experience in this commercial field.   ## Similar posts Household Tips and Improvements ### [Mobile kitchen islands: space savers on wheels](https://www.serviceseeking.com.au/industry-insights/blog/mobile-kitchen-islands) Staff Writer Jul 12, 2013 Customer ### [18 tips for how to paint your kitchen](https://www.serviceseeking.com.au/industry-insights/blog/20-tips-on-how-to-paint-your-kitchen) Oliver Pennington Jan 25, 2018 Home Renovation ### [Managing your kitchen renovations](https://www.serviceseeking.com.au/industry-insights/blog/managing-your-kitchen-renovations) Staff Writer Nov 23, 2023 ```json { "@context" : "https://schema.org", "@type" : "BlogPosting", "author" : { "@type" : "Person", "name" : "Staff Writer", "url" : "https://www.serviceseeking.com.au/industry-insights/author/staff-writer" }, "dateModified" : "2023-12-18T07:25:22.329Z", "datePublished" : "2011-05-24T00:44:02.000Z", "headline" : "Commercial kitchen design", "image" : [ "https://23226544.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/23226544/Imported_Blog_Media/original-11.jpg" ], "mainEntityOfPage" : { "@id" : "https://www.serviceseeking.com.au/industry-insights/blog/commercial-kitchen-design", "@type" : "WebPage" }, "publisher" : { "@type" : "Organization", "logo" : { "@type" : "ImageObject" }, "name" : "Service Seeking Pty Ltd" } } ```