You may have nothing against shelves in bottom cabinets - but your back sure does.

The use of shelves in Base cabinets is poor in ergonomic terms: It makes ite very difficult for you to find items since you don't have an overview of the entire cabinet contents. Quite often you will find that you have to bend or stretch to locate items you are looking for. It is not uncommon to find yourself having to remove some of the contents at the front in order to get the items at the back.

The better alternative,

Shouldn't the work area make the kitchen

• Easier to work in and not cause so much stress on the body?
• Shouldn't it shorten paths thus freeing up more time for more relaxing leisure activities that are kinder on the joints

Ergonomically recommended storage levels for various items

In general, frequently used items should be stored in easy-to-reach pull-outs near work areas as well as on hte first level in the wall units area.

Items used less often can be stored above and below this area. Rarely used items end up on the top level of wall units and at the bottom level of base units. This saves time during daily kitchen work.

This gains you comfort and time

Drawers and pull-outs enable you to see what you wqnt easily and get your hands on it quicly and in comfort. It makes cooking fun.