Raising the seating area at the island can also be a clever way to hide the main work area of the island bench from the rest of the room.
Standard height of kitchen bench nz.
Benchtops are generally 900mm from the ground.
Note it is recommended that the height from the floor to the top of the highest appliance is no more than about 1 700 millimetres.
Bench work area about 900mm wide having knee space a pull out shelf under the bench top can be an alternative in very small kitchens where bench space is limited manoeuvring area of at least 1500mm diameter.
Dishwasher cavities normally measure around 860mm h x 605mm w.
You can make it table height about 750mm standard bench height 900mm or a combination of heights.
A height of 1 570 millimetres above the floor is the average eye level but consider the height of the main cooks in your kitchen to determine the most suitable height for you and your family.
As long as you have enough aisle space around your kitchen island it can be as wide and deep as you like.
This is the distance between the finished floor and the top of the benchtop.
Standard kitchen benchtop height.
A standard oven measures around 595mm h x 595mm w a standard microwave opening is 600mm w x 400mm h a standard fridge measures around 1700mm h x 720mm w a sink unit of standard size measures around 600mm to 800mm.
If you want a kitchen island but have limited space read small kitchen island ideas when space is at a premium for some ideas.
Under bench cupboards not more than 600mm deep from the wall.
The recommended standard kitchen benchtop height is 900mm 20mm.
Bar stools are suitable for use at a bench of this height.