Read on to determine how high up the wall to mount cabinets in the kitchen laundry room or basement bar and the tips to do so like a pro.
Standard height of kitchen wall cabinets.
In standard kitchens the wall cabinets are typically 30 or 36 inches tall with the space above enclosed by soffits.
Standard depth of 12 to 18 inches.
This is also true for islands and peninsulas.
There are of course some exceptions to these standards.
Most standard cabinets are 34 1 2 high.
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Anyone shorter may need a step stool or the assistance of a taller family member to easily access upper shelves.
Our kitchen wall units and cabinets come in different heights widths and shapes so you can choose a combination that works for you.
Where the cabinets run all the way to the ceiling 48 inch cabinets are the logical choice.
The 8 inch user will be able to reach all shelves without a step stool.
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For height you have the option of 30 inches 36 inches or 42 inches.
If the kitchen has a 9 foot ceiling the largest standard size wall cabinets 42 inches high are used.
Most base cabinets are between 34 1 2 and 35 inches tall without the countertop.
This leaves 18 inches of space between your base cabinets and your wall cabinets after the countertops.
Add 1 1 2 for a standard countertop and 18 inches for a standard backsplash though some designers now want a 20 inch backsplash to make room for small appliances.
Although 18 inches is a typical minimum height kitchen cabinets can start much higher than this.
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With the standard upper cabinet 30 inches tall and 12 inches deep a 5 ft.
Standard heights are 12 15 18 30 36 and 42 inches.
84 to 94 inches tall.
A 12 inch or 15 inch tall cabinet fits neatly over a refrigerator.
The trade off is that for every inch you raise the cabinets you will have more open space to work in but less storage space at an easily reachable height.
Depth ranges from 12 to 18 inches.
There s a choice of colors and you ll even find options with drawers.
Once installed over your base cabinets the top of your wall cabinets will be at 84 inches 90 inches or 96 inches respectively.
With an 18 inch backsplash the total measurement should be 54 inches from the floor to the bottom of the upper cabinets.
A perfectly level floor is rare so adjustments are part of most jobs.
Common wall cabinet heights are 12 36 and 42 inches.
Instead you can use a small height crown molding and drop the cabinets 1 1 2 2 inches but you ll sacrifice the backsplash height.