The sizes of base cabinets and wall cabinets are fairly uniform among manufacturers, and unless you have them custom-built in unusual sizes, they will conform to the following standards:
• Base cabinets: height 341⁄2"; depth 23 to 24"; width 9 to 48", in 3" increments.
• Wall cabinets: height 12", 15", 18", 24", 30", 33", 42"; depth 12"; width 24", 30", 33", 36", 42", 48".
• Oven cabinets: height 84", 96"; depth 24"; width 27", 30", 33".
• Utility cabinets: height 84"; depth 12", 24"; width 18", 24", 36".
Not every manufacturer will offer all these sizes and styles, so it’s a good idea to obtain product catalogs
when planning the layout of cabinets. Some other tips:
• Use functional corner cabinets rather than “blind” cabinets that provide no access to the corner area;
• Include at least five storage/organizing units, such as swing-out pantry units, appliance garages, and specialized drawers or shelves. Eating areas. Kitchen tabletops and countertops used for dining are generally positioned 30", 36", or 42" above the floor, and the recommended space for each person varies according to the height of the surface. Islands. A kitchen island should be positioned so there is at least 36" of clear space between the edges of its countertop and surrounding walls or cabinets.
Guidelines for Basic Kitchen Construction
Plans for a major remodeling project that involves moving or adding walls or building a new room addition must accurately show the locations and dimensions of the new walls and all doors and windows. This will allow the construction carpenter to give you an accurate bid on the work and will allow him to obtain the necessary building permits. If you will be moving walls or adding windows or doors, you must identify load-bearing walls and provide appropriate support during removal and rebuilding.
Window Guidelines
Most building codes require that kitchens have at least one window with at least 10 sq. feet of glass
area. Some local building codes, however, will allow windowless kitchens, so long as they have proper venting. Obviously, if your kitchen does not have an exterior wall it cannot have a window (although a skylight is a great solution if it makes sense structurally). Kitchen designers recommend that kitchens have windows, doors, or skylights that together have a total glass surface area equal to at least 25 percent of the total floor area.
Dimensions and positions of cabinets follow accepted design standards, as shown here. (Click to enlarge)
Guidelines for Kitchen Design Part 1
Guidelines for Kitchen Design Part 3
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