Island measurements

L-Shape Kitchen Islands (Square) are common kitchen layouts that use two adjacent walls, or an L configuration, to efficiently array the various kitchen fixtures around a square island counter. Flexible for multiple variations of lengths and depths, L-Shape Kitchen Islands provide extra surfaces. A minimum clearance aisle of 3’6” (1.07 m) is required in front of an L-Shape layout, with recommended widths from 4’-6’ (1.2-1.8 m). An efficient L-Shape Kitchen Island (Square) has matched lengths…

<p>Here’s how to decide on the right counter height, size and placement, and lighting for a new kitchen island.</p>

(Feature Image Source) “Our kitchen is so awkward, how will we ever fit an island? I can’t imagine living without one!” My dear client recently bought a new home in an old part of…

The correct height of kitchen islands, stools and dining chairs

Kitchen islands are a coveted feature in modern home design, but their size should be tailored to the size of the kitchen and the needs of the homeowner. This article outlines the standard kitchen island sizes, providing a drawing to help you grasp the scale and ensure your island is both a practical workspace and a comfortable gathering spot.

Here is a diagram of our kitchen island with the clearance dimensions (click on the picture for a larger view). Our kitchen has enough floor space - 180 square feet, plus a good sized pantry & laundry right off of it - but it would have been great if it were 1 ft wider. Since it's 11 feet wide, we had to really think about how wide we wanted with island, and still allow for good traffic flow. There are two things that really helped us decide: The NKBA guidelines and mocking up the island to…

Ally • Sharing inspo to renovate & redecorate on Instagram: "Save these dimensions NOW! “What are the dimensions of your…”. I get this question ALL the time about our island, overhang, bar, ceiling height, etc. This kitchen configuration works perfect for us and it wasn’t that we necessarily that we chose certain measurements/dimensions…this was a renovation vs new build so we were stuck with the bones of the house and had to fit everything I wanted inside 😜. Our kitchen designer was…

Planning a new build or kitchen remodel? We have the crucial kitchen island dimensions you'll need to know when laying out a new kitchen.