What Are The Standard Kitchen Cabinet Dimensions?

by Jeff Stevens

Kitchens are not just for eating meals. For many people it is the heart of the house. A gathering spot to talk, work, and sometimes entertain guests. It is no wonder that it is the most expensive room in majority of homes. When you make the decision to change your cabinets you will need to have basic knowledge to be sure the process will go smoothly.

Kitchens should have at least 50 square feet of storage in wall and base cabinets. 11 square feet, or four drawers are often required. At least one of the cabinets should have a shallow drawer.

When it comes to cabinet dimensions, most sizes are fairly standard. Often wall cabinets will be 12 to 13 inches deep and anywhere from 12 to 42 inches in height. Base cabinets are usually 24 inches deep and 34 inches high. Once a countertop is placed, the base of the cabinet will be 36 inches. If you are taller, you can adjust the cabinets to the heights you feel most comfortable with. Widths of cabinets can be anywhere between 9 to 48 inches in multiples of 3 inches.

You can also find different base and wall cabinets that are for corner installations. Besides the standard sizes there are many custom-made cabinets. Some have built-in wine racks, revolving shelves, and garbage concealment areas.

After deciding on any custom features you may want you have the option of picking a layout for the cabinets. The arrangement depends on the room dimensions where the door and window is located. You can simply replace the cabinets in the same spots or try something new.

When it comes to the shapes you will be able to find many plans.

A popular shape is the "U". It is great for any size kitchen. It is functional and efficient. In order to choose this design you will need at least 10 feet of width. If the "U" shape is not an option another popular choice is the "L". This shape can be customized to just about any kitchen. It gives the persons in the kitchen two working areas to prepare meals. It also gives more space to the dining area.

If your kitchen does not have a lot of space, consider the "one" shape. It fits well with small homes and apartments. If you like a lot of counter space this will not be the best layout for you. You could plan on using a closet nearby as a kitchen storage space.

Typically kitchen cabinets dimensions are similar. You can easily determine what they are by measuring them. The hard part is deciding the next step. Will you do a complete make-over or keep them in the same places. This would be a great project for any do-it-yourselfer.

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