Standard Height For Kitchen Wall Cabinets

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 for kitchen wall cabinets.

In standard kitchens the wall cabinets are typically 30 or 36 inches tall with the space above enclosed by soffits. 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. 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. Once installed over your base cabinets the top of your wall cabinets will be at 84 inches 90 inches or 96 inches respectively.

There are of course some exceptions to these standards. Common wall cabinet heights are 12 36 and 42 inches. This leaves 18 inches of space between your base cabinets and your wall cabinets after the countertops. With the standard upper cabinet 30 inches tall and 12 inches deep a 5 ft.

When using 42 inch cabinets in an 8 foot ceiling there will be no room left for a crown molding. Most standard cabinets are 34 1 2 high. 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.

Anyone shorter may need a step stool or the assistance of a taller family member to easily access upper shelves. The 8 inch user will be able to reach all shelves without a step stool. The ideal upper cabinet height is 54 inches above the.