Dimensions of kitchen cabinets: optimal dimensions for a cozy kitchen

The choice of furniture for the kitchen should be given special attention. This place in the house is no less important than the bedroom or living room, since here the family gathers most often in full force, and the hostesses spend a long period of time. Convenient layout has a positive effect on productivity, well-being and mood, while the size of kitchen cabinets plays an important role. This article will tell about kitchen cabinets standards, features of measurements and drawing up drawings.

Dimensions of kitchen cabinets : nuances of space design

The organization of the kitchen space is influenced by many factors, taking into account which you can create the perfect kitchen in a particular environment and for a particular family. Observing the rules of ergonomics, you can easily get a cozy and functional interior even in the smallest room. In order to properly organize the space, it is necessary to decide on the issue of purchasing ready-made sets with standard modules, independently compile a set of kitchen furniture from two rows of cabinets, or make a set to order.

The standard sizes of cabinets in mass production are guided by furniture factories in order to save time and money. To create furniture according to individual measurements, the cutting of parts takes place on the basis of specific dimensions, which are produced by a specially trained measurer, taking into account the characteristics of the room, layout, stylistic design of the interior, as well as the taste preferences of the owners, their height.

If in the case of buying a standard headset, built-in appliances are purchased after installing furniture, then in individual projects you can start from the size of ovens, refrigerators and washing machines. As a result, the dimensions of the kitchen cabinets should provide convenient use, and their appearance – the beauty of the interior.

The use of modular systems is the most economical solution in arranging kitchens. Headsets of this type are assembled from ready-made cabinets with standard parameters.

Standard kitchen cabinet sizes and the work triangle rule

For the proper organization of the kitchen space, it is necessary to comply with the conditions of ergonomics, safety and convenience. The so-called work triangle rule will help to fulfill these requirements, which means that all components of furniture and appliances in the kitchen are placed in certain places. In doing so, three main areas are taken into account:

• a food preparation place, which includes a part of the countertop, a hob, a microwave oven, a slow cooker, etc.;
• food storage place, including refrigerator, freezer, cereal cabinet, etc.;
• the cleanliness zone combines the kitchen sink and dishwasher.

Useful advice! When ordering modular kitchens, it is necessary to take into account that specific manufacturers set their own step in the manufacture of modules. It can be from 5 to 20 cm. For example, one factory produces modules for kitchens with a width of 45, 60 and 90 cm, while another uses cabinet sizes of 40, 80 and 120 cm to create kitchen sets. This feature must be taken into account when calculating the total length working area and the purchase of household appliances.

Following the listed rules of ergonomics, all these three zones should be at a certain distance, creating a triangle. The ideal distance between work areas should be 120 cm, which is displayed in the dimensions of kitchen cabinets, drawings and kitchen designs.

It is not allowed to install a sink next to a stove or refrigerator. In this case, the equipment is subject to severe contamination, and for cooking, food must be constantly transferred through the sink on the way to the stove. Ideally, if there is space or part of the kitchen countertop between these three places. Here it is worth remembering the Feng Shui rule, according to which it is impossible to place sources of the elements of water and fire nearby.

Kitchen cabinet size standards and built-in appliances

Drawings of kitchen cabinets with dimensions for manufacturing must necessarily take into account the dimensions of household appliances that will be built into the set. This issue must be decided at the design stage of the kitchen. The list of built-in equipment includes:

• hob;
  

  Standard sizes of kitchen cabinets help to design in advance the dimensions and location of the furniture set.

• oven;
• dishwasher;
• fridge;
• washing machine.

Instead of a duet in the form of a hob and an oven, a standard stove is often used. There is also a built-in microwave in the kitchen. All these points should be discussed with the designer, and in the case of independent design, displayed in the drawings. The standard dimensions of kitchen cabinets provide for the possibility of embedding individual items of equipment, in particular ovens, dishwashers and washing machines.

The built-in hood deserves special attention, as it involves placement in specially equipped cabinets, which, as a rule, have a lower height of the upper kitchen cabinet. Placement options depend on the type of slab.

In order to ensure free and convenient opening of the oven door, it is recommended to place it at a distance of 1 cm from furniture. Ideal for installing an oven is not the usual place under the hob, but placement in a pencil case – at eye height. This location will provide maximum comfort during operation and safety, since children will not be able to reach it.

Dimensions of kitchen cabinets : features of sketching and drawing

Before proceeding with the preparation of a detailed plan for the location of the headset in the kitchen, it is necessary to create an approximate drawing indicating the estimated dimensions of the kitchen furniture. The standards set by the developers provide for the possibility of installing a sink and embedding household appliances. In addition, you should decide on the placement of such interior details:

• sockets;
• water supply and sewerage communications;
• gas pipes;
• ventilation ducts.
  

  In order for the kitchen set to harmoniously fit into the space, you should draw up its drawing

Useful advice! Do not install a refrigerator near the stove, as excessive heating will lead to increased power consumption by the cooling device and a quick failure of the equipment. There must be a certain distance between the refrigerator and the stove (approximately 15 cm) to prevent splashing.

It is advisable to create several sketches with different arrangements of furniture in the kitchen. In this case, it should be borne in mind that there are different types of layout of the kitchen space:

1. L-shaped or corner layout is considered the most popular, as it allows rational, comfortable and compact use of usable space. The dimensions of the corner kitchen cabinets must match the dimensions of the kitchen .
2. Direct location involves installing the headset along one wall. This option is considered the most economical, as it includes only the most necessary elements. Suitable for small narrow spaces.
3. A U-shaped or circular kitchen provides for the installation of furniture along three adjacent walls. In this case, two corners are filled with cabinets at once.
4. The island layout is one of the types listed above with the removal of one working area in the center of the kitchen.
5. Peninsular furniture placement is a set with a bar counter at one end of the kitchen.
   

   The direct location of the kitchen set is considered the most correct and economical

Arrangement of kitchen cabinets and facades: standard dimensions of products

The choice of the size of kitchen cabinets is dictated by different conditions, in particular their location. Given this feature, they are divided into the following types:

• wall or hinged;
• floor or bottom;
• angular.

The main feature of wall-mounted kitchen cabinets is that they are attached to the wall, thus making up the second row of the headset, which is why they are also called hanging, wall-mounted or top modules. The dimensions of wall-mounted kitchen cabinets are much smaller than floor-mounted ones. In addition, they should be lighter than the lower modules.

Floor cabinets are lower modules in the form of cabinets installed on decorative or technical legs, which can be covered by a special plinth. Heavy and bulky items are usually stored in these cabinets, household appliances are built into them. The depth of the lower kitchen cabinets is on average 60 cm, and the depth of the wall cabinets is 40 cm. When calculating the dimensions of the lower cabinets, the parameters of the countertop must be taken into account.

Corner kitchen cabinets are designed to be placed in a corner, so they have the most complex structure. They are installed in the first place and it is from them that they are repelled when calculating and drawing up drawings and dimensions. Types of corner kitchen cabinets include top, bottom and tall models. Most often, a sink is installed in the corner at the bottom of the headset, and a cabinet with a dish dryer is installed at the top .

Dimensions of the floor kitchen cabinet : standard and non-standard dimensions

The dimensions of the lower cabinets depend on many factors. For example, a standard headset height is recommended for a person of average height – 170 cm. For tall residents of an apartment or, conversely, for miniature housewives, other requirements should be followed. The main condition is that the kitchen should be comfortable during operation.

Useful advice! To correctly determine the length and height of the headset, it is necessary to measure the width and height of the wall in different places from the border of the floor screed to the middle of the wall and from the middle to the junction with the ceiling. This will help determine the minimum dimensions of the headset.

In order to safely position gas and electrical appliances, when installing and sizing the lower kitchen cabinets, certain standards should be followed:

• The hob must be placed at least 50 cm from the refrigerator and 30 cm from the window, sink and wall.
• the distance between electrical outlets and the sink should be 50 cm, which is advisable for the most comfortable use of electrical appliances;
• the cutting zone should not be located near windows in order to avoid contamination and curtains getting into the knives of cutting tools.

Particular attention should be paid to the installation of the hob. It is not recommended to place cabinets with drawers under it, as with their help children can easily reach the stove. For the same reason, you should install the oven at chest level. Under it, you should also not place cabinets of shukhlyadny type. Next, we will deal with the specific dimensions of the lower kitchen cabinets.

Standard height of floor standing kitchen cabinets

The standard height of the lower cabinets is 85 cm and includes several options:

• height of the lower plinth – up to 10 cm;
• the height of the lower cabinets is affected by the thickness of the countertop, which can have the following parameters: 2.8, 3.8, and also 4 cm;
• the size of the kitchen fronts (lower) is on average 72 cm.

In addition, the height of the individual components of the lower cabinets is dictated by their appearance. So, the lower modules can include the following elements:

• sink cabinet – usually hollow inside, without shelves, with one or two doors;
• cabinet with one or two shelves;
• a cabinet equipped with 3-5 drawers-metaboxes;
• section with a shelf and an upper drawer;
• section for embedding appliances (hob and oven, washing machine or dishwasher);
• narrow cargo cabinet (bottle).
  

  The parameters are closely related, so it is important to respect the dimensions, this will help maintain the functionality of the kitchen space.

The height of the lower cabinets of the kitchen will help to adjust the legs, which are equipped with a retractable mechanism. This feature is especially important if the hostess of the kitchen is above or below the average height. You should not abuse this feature too much, as the kitchen will lose its organic look.

Standard depth of lower kitchen cabinets and their width

The dimensions of the lower kitchen cabinets depend on the dimensions of the countertop. Its standard depth is 60 cm, so the minimum depth of kitchen cabinets is from 46 cm, since the countertop should hang over the cabinets, and there should be a small gap between the back wall and the countertop. When installing drawers, please note that their length must be 1 cm shorter than the depth of the cabinet itself.

Useful advice! You should not buy cabinets with a worktop less than 60 cm, as there may be problems with built-in appliances. The only exception is the design of a small kitchen. Too wide countertops are appropriate only in spacious rooms, but a kitchen with a depth of more than 90 cm will simply be inconvenient to use, since it is difficult to get deep into the cabinet.

The standard depth of a floor cabinet reaches 56-58 cm plus 2-5 cm of decorative plinth on the countertop. The protrusion of the tabletop in front is a maximum of 3 cm, and a minimum of 5 cm. Its presence allows you to protect the body from dirt. Behind the cabinet there is a countertop clearance necessary for the free placement of gas, electrical and water communications. The dimensions of the kitchen cabinet under the sink should provide for two-centimeter gaps around the built-in sink.

The width of the facades of the lower cabinets ranges from 30 to 45 cm. Furniture with wider dimensions will be inconvenient to use, since opening the doors implies additional space. The ideal distance between the lower shelves is 20-40 cm.

The dimensions of the kitchen cabinet for the oven must correspond to the dimensions of the built-in appliances, taking into account the gap at the back of the appliance for connecting electrical wiring or gas pipes.

Standard sizes of wall-mounted kitchen cabinets

The height of the upper cabinets primarily depends on the height of the ceilings in the room. For example, in “Khrushchev” you can easily reach the ceiling by simply stretching out your hand. Therefore, the total height of the headset cannot exceed 215 cm. In the “Stalin”, on the contrary, three-meter ceilings require the installation of high upper modules, even two-row mezzanines are allowed, which can easily accommodate all kitchen utensils. In apartments of later Soviet buildings and in modern high-rise buildings, the headset parameters have increased to 240 cm.

Therefore, it is precisely due to the size of the upper kitchen cabinets that the height of the entire furniture set is adjusted. Thus, this figure for upper kitchen cabinets ranges from 65 to 90 cm. Sometimes cabinets can reach a height of 120 cm, but then the doors should be arranged in two rows.

The standard for the depth of the upper cabinets of the kitchen is 30 cm, although if the headset uses a wide countertop or it is planned to install built-in appliances, such as a microwave in the top row, then these figures should be greater. Ideally, the depth of the upper kitchen cabinets is half or 2/3 of the depth of the lower units. The width of the doors of the upper cabinets must be identical to the elements located at the bottom of the headset.

The height parameters of the apron zone, that is, the distance from the work surface to the bottom of the upper cabinet, should be at least 45 cm. An increase in this indicator is possible if the hostess is tall and can reach 60 cm. A cabinet with a built-in hood is placed at a higher distance from the bottom row . For a fume hood located above an electric stove, this parameter should correspond to 70-75 cm, and for a gas stove – 75-80 cm. The maximum installation height of the upper modules (from the floor) should not exceed 210 cm.

Upper corner kitchen cabinet: types, dimensions, drawings

Corner cabinets can also be floor and wall mounted. At the same time, their standards differ significantly from the size of conventional cabinets, which is dictated by their special shape. For such models, not one, but two walls at once adjoin the wall, which, according to the standard, should have a width of 60 cm. Between them, as a rule, a rear cut with a width of 16 to 18 cm is installed. The parameters of adjacent side walls correspond to the dimensions of adjacent modules (for the upper cabinets, this figure reaches a minimum of 30 cm).

Useful advice! Cabinet doors should be positioned so that they do not interfere with other furnishings such as refrigerator doors, drawers, and other cabinet doors when opened.

The width of the front facade is slightly larger than the width of the door of conventional cabinets and averages 38 cm. The rule of a right triangle applies here. The dimensions of the corner kitchen wall cabinet due to the reduction of the ribs near the wall are slightly smaller than the parameters of the lower cabinet. Therefore, the rule of matching the width of the doors is not observed here. To remedy the situation, the upper modules are complemented by a cabinet with two doors above a nightstand with one door. Corner models are characterized by high capacity, since the depth of the upper kitchen cabinets can reach 50 cm.

Due to the special capacity of corner cabinets, complex structures and all sorts of devices, such as carousel and pull-out shelves, can be installed in them.

Standard sizes of corner kitchen floor cabinets

The dimensions of the lower corner cabinets correspond to the parameters of the general kitchen set. This takes into account such parameters as the height and depth of the plate, the dimensions of the sink and other built-in appliances. If we are talking about a small kitchen, then the maximum depth of the cabinet should not exceed 50 cm.

The height of the corner bottom structure complies with the general standard and is equal to 85 cm. The legs of such cabinets can be adjusted, like those of ordinary ones. The width of the models can be in the range from 15 to 80 cm. The most common dimensions are a cabinet of 60×60 cm, which is quite roomy and easy to use. The lower part is installed after attaching the upper one, and they must necessarily correspond to each other.

The most common version of the design, mounted in the lower corner, is the corner kitchen cabinet under the sink. Its dimensions can be varied and depend on the dimensions of the sink itself. In addition, the type of sink itself is taken into account – it is mortise or invoice.

Most often, corner models are part of custom-made headsets. In this case, the parameters are calculated independently, the width can exceed 60 cm, the depth of the product can reach 80 cm. Often, in the corner cabinet on which the sink is installed, two facades or one folding door are used.

How to make drawings of kitchen cabinets: dimensions, product standards

Before drawing up a drawing, it is necessary to take measurements. Their accuracy will directly affect the quality of the product and the speed of the production process. To do this, you need to take a few measurements:

• calculate the perimeter of the room, which is measured at a height of 85–95 cm from the baseboards;
• the overall height of the headset should be measured in several places, which will help to detect possible errors;
• take measurements at the locations of communications, sockets, niches, bulges and windows.

Useful advice! When drawing up a project, it is necessary to provide for unhindered access to various communications, primarily to valves and gas pipes.

When creating an individual project, it is better to use diagrams and drawings with the most accurate measurements, up to millimeters. You should not forget about the gaps that are behind the lower cabinets, this technique is especially effective in the case of uneven walls in the kitchen. Here it will be quite enough for a margin of 5-7 cm. All errors will be hidden under a countertop, framed by a plinth.

The project should provide for the installation of household appliances, which are located at intervals of 50 cm from each other and from other appliances and elements. The height is calculated taking into account the plinth, which in standard sizes of kitchen furniture is 10 cm from the floor to the facade. On a perfectly flat floor, its parameters can be reduced to 7-8 cm, and on an uneven and unstable surface, on the contrary, increased to 16-18 cm. The distance from the upper cabinet to the ceiling should be at least 25 cm.

Thus, kitchen cabinets can have different sizes, but when drawing up drawings, certain standards and rules should be followed. Considering various factors, rules and nuances, you can get an ideal project, by implementing which you will be able to create a convenient, comfortable and multifunctional kitchen.