The kitchen planning guide

Every inch
has a reason.

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Quick answers

Space between lower and upper cabinets	18"–20"
Range hood above a cooktop	30"
Countertop height	36"
Bar height	42"
Work aisle, one cook / two cooks	42" / 48"
Walkway	36" min
Knee space at a 36" / 42" counter	15" / 12"
Work triangle, each leg / total	4'–9' / 26' max

We will check the heights and distances against this guide and tell you what we would change. Seattle and the Eastside.